What Not To Eat!

1. Lunchables such as the new wholesome deep dish pepperoni fun pack is a good lunch choice?

True

False

Don't be fooled by marketing words such as "wholesome". This meal contains 470 calories, 20g of fat, and 880mg of sodium.

Explanation

Don't be fooled by marketing words such as "wholesome". This meal contains 470 calories, 20g of fat, and 880mg of sodium.

2. Power bars are always a good snack to choose.

True

False

According to health.com many brands such as power bar performance energy cookies and creme are high in calories, sugar, and carbs and don't have much fiber or protein. Instead try the power bar harvest line made with whole grains.

Explanation

According to health.com many brands such as power bar performance energy cookies and creme are high in calories, sugar, and carbs and don't have much fiber or protein. Instead try the power bar harvest line made with whole grains.

3. Bread that has "whole grain" in the name is always a good choice.

True

False

According to health.com Arnold's whole grain country white bread has 220 calories, 4g of fat, 420mg sodium, 42g carbs, and 4g fiber for two pieces. Instead try Arnold's light line of bread like the 100% whole wheat.

Explanation

According to health.com Arnold's whole grain country white bread has 220 calories, 4g of fat, 420mg sodium, 42g carbs, and 4g fiber for two pieces. Instead try Arnold's light line of bread like the 100% whole wheat.

4. A Quiznos' salad is a better option than a sandwich?

True

False

Don't be fooled by salads; according to health.com Quiznos' chicken with honey mustard flatbread salad has 1,070 calories, 71 g fat, and 1,7770 mg sodium! Instead try the cantina chicken sammie, a 205 calorie, low fat, veggie filled flatbread sandwich!

Explanation

Don't be fooled by salads; according to health.com Quiznos' chicken with honey mustard flatbread salad has 1,070 calories, 71 g fat, and 1,7770 mg sodium! Instead try the cantina chicken sammie, a 205 calorie, low fat, veggie filled flatbread sandwich!

5. Low-fat frozen yogurt is always a good choice when deciding on dessert.

True

False

According to health.com Haagen Dazs' Dulce de Leche low-fat frozen yogurt for only one serving (.5 cups) is 190 calories, 2.5 fat, 25g sugar, and 35g carbs. Instead try a brand that offers no sugar added such as Edy's.

Explanation

According to health.com Haagen Dazs' Dulce de Leche low-fat frozen yogurt for only one serving (.5 cups) is 190 calories, 2.5 fat, 25g sugar, and 35g carbs. Instead try a brand that offers no sugar added such as Edy's.

6. Vitamin Water is an okay alternative to regular water and is even good because of the vitamins it provides.

True

False

According to health.com each bottle of vitamin water contains 2.5 servings so one whole bottle deliver 33g of sugar. Instead try new Vitamin Water 10 that only has 10 calories per serving or 25 if you finish the bottle.

Explanation

According to health.com each bottle of vitamin water contains 2.5 servings so one whole bottle deliver 33g of sugar. Instead try new Vitamin Water 10 that only has 10 calories per serving or 25 if you finish the bottle.

7. Healthy Choice roasted chicken meal is a good choice.

True

False

But don't be fooled by the healthy brand name. According to health.com the Healthy Choice sweet and sour chicken is high in calories and sodium.

Explanation

But don't be fooled by the healthy brand name. According to health.com the Healthy Choice sweet and sour chicken is high in calories and sodium.

8. How could someone make a healthy substitute for a 900 calorie, 41 g fat, and 3,490 mg sodium meal such as Olive Garden's Grilled Shrimp Caprese?

Order the kids meal version

Order the lighter version

Order the lighter version but with everything on the side

Order a salad

According to health.com many times the kids meal version has just as many calories and overuse sauces as the adult version. By ordering everything on the side you have the power to dictate how much sauces and extras you want, therefore not having the extra calories and fat.

Explanation

According to health.com many times the kids meal version has just as many calories and overuse sauces as the adult version. By ordering everything on the side you have the power to dictate how much sauces and extras you want, therefore not having the extra calories and fat.

9. Smoothie King's hulk strawberry smoothie is a better choice than Starbucks' double chocolaty chip frap.

True

False

According to health.com this particular smoothie has more calories than two big macs put together: one 20 oz has 1,044! Instead try a low carb strawberry smoothie that only has 268 calories, and if you can't live without the Starbucks 510 calorie drink instead try a regular cup of coffee which only has 130 calories.

Explanation

According to health.com this particular smoothie has more calories than two big macs put together: one 20 oz has 1,044! Instead try a low carb strawberry smoothie that only has 268 calories, and if you can't live without the Starbucks 510 calorie drink instead try a regular cup of coffee which only has 130 calories.

10. Which is a better choice?

Baked original potato chips

Ruffles' cheddar and sour cream potato chips

Both are equally good

Both should never be eaten

According to health.com only one oz of the Ruffles has 160 calories, 11g of fat, and 230mg of sodium. However the original has only 120 calories, 3g of fat, and 200mg of sodium; plus it has 2g of fiber and protein!

Explanation

According to health.com only one oz of the Ruffles has 160 calories, 11g of fat, and 230mg of sodium. However the original has only 120 calories, 3g of fat, and 200mg of sodium; plus it has 2g of fiber and protein!