I'm on a diet!!!

[severine]

You guys realize that while Panera markets itself as a healthier choice, it really isn't, right? Artificial colors, artificial flavors, artificial sweeteners... loaded with calories, even the salads.

Just sayin'....

 

[ckofer]

I could probably avoid KFC for the rest of my life.

Good for the bumper I guess.

 

[ckofer]

You guys realize that while Panera markets itself as a healthier choice, it really isn't, right? Artificial colors, artificial flavors, artificial sweeteners... loaded with calories, even the salads.

Just sayin'....

Ruin a good thing with facts....

 

[hammer]

You guys realize that while Panera markets itself as a healthier choice, it really isn't, right? Artificial colors, artificial flavors, artificial sweeteners... loaded with calories, even the salads.

Just sayin'....

I'd agree with that...but at least I feel like I've eaten a meal when I go to Panera Bread. Can't say that about fast food chains...

 

[drjeff]

You guys realize that while Panera markets itself as a healthier choice, it really isn't, right? Artificial colors, artificial flavors, artificial sweeteners... loaded with calories, even the salads.

Just sayin'....

They always get me the minute I walk in there and see this wonderful site!

Their nutty chocolate chipper cookies are fabulous!

 

[severine]

Don't get me wrong, I love Panera. Almost worked there, too, recently. But it's so easy to lose common sense because of their marketing.

Mmmmm... bakeries. I used to be a baker's assistant, my father made the donuts at Dunkin Donuts for most of my life... aunts were bakers. It's in my family. We're suckers for the baked goods.

 

[drjeff]

Mmmmmm, BACON!!!

I'm getting a lunchtime burger craving going now. Maybe I'll find me one of these!

 

[deadheadskier]

You guys realize that while Panera markets itself as a healthier choice, it really isn't, right? Artificial colors, artificial flavors, artificial sweeteners... loaded with calories, even the salads.

Just sayin'....

yep

hence my point about avoiding ALL chain restaurants. Again a more philosophical than dietery choice, but from experience, I know the ingredients the chains use tend to be less healthy.

 

[Marc]

Here's a website I fequent, nearly daily-

www.nutritiondata.com

Kale, broccoli and spinach are excellent choices for dinner side dishes almost every night. Very complete nutrition.

The website also has a neat custom recipe and pantry feature.

 

[severine]

Here's a website I fequent, nearly daily-

www.nutritiondata.com

Kale, broccoli and spinach are excellent choices for dinner side dishes almost every night. Very complete nutrition.

The website also has a neat custom recipe and pantry feature.

Excellent suggestion, Marc. Very detailed data from that site. I've used it before to analyze recipes.

 

[Paul]

Mmmmmm, BACON!!!

I'm getting a lunchtime burger craving going now. Maybe I'll find me one of these!

 

[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

The baconator looks oh so good..mmmmm..I had like 10 fries with my lunch earlier..mmmmmmmm

 

[severine]

Well, in spite of my regression in food habits, I still lost weight. I'm down 1.5 lbs this week. Almost back to where I was before all hell broke lose 2 weeks ago (when I had already lost 5 lbs). Nothing like relosing the same lbs... ugh.

 

[severine]

yep

hence my point about avoiding ALL chain restaurants. Again a more philosophical than dietery choice, but from experience, I know the ingredients the chains use tend to be less healthy.

There are a few exceptions (American Flatbread comes to mind-organic or natural ingredients, most locally-obtained) but you're right - most use the cheapest, least nutritious ingredients possible. Then again, this is true of many non-chain restaurants.

 

[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

Outback Steakhouse is one of my favorite chains..

 

[Grassi21]

Outback Steakhouse is one of my favorite chains..

That Bloomin Onion is a horrible invention. It sounds so good, tastes good going down, and is painful on the way out.

 

[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

That Bloomin Onion is a horrible invention. It sounds so good, tastes good going down, and is painful on the way out.

I wish they made them in a 1/4 size..

Blooming Onion..Salad..bread/butter..14 ounce NY Strip Steak..Potato with butter and bacon bits and two 22 ounce beers is a pretty healthy dinner..as long as you skip dessert...lol

 

[severine]

LOL You guys crack me up!

 

[drjeff]

That Bloomin Onion is a horrible invention. It sounds so good, tastes good going down, and is painful on the way out.

Ya know that if you eat them 1 piece at a time rather than swallowing the thing whole, it might be an easier exodus!

 

[severine]

Wait, don't y'all eat like Cookie Monster? I know I do.