Healthy or fatty? What do you think of when you hear of Jason's Deli? Panera Bread? Corner Bakery? In-and-Out? Yummy....I bet. Maybe healthy restaurant? Or healthy fatty restaurant? Their marketing department probably answers to healthy. But, how does anything on the menu with uber cheese or buttery delight constitute as healthy? Does healthy in this context mean fatty too?
My opinion on these restaurants is that they are great alternatives to fast food or greasy spoons because these restaurants care about their ingredients. But, don't be fooled that the Club Royale at Jason's Deli or the blueberry muffin at Panera is going to help you stay slim. Culprits to weight gain are still the same: sugar, cheese, butter, etc. However, if you are going to splurge, restaurants who offer better ingredients will likely taste better and be better for you in the long run than processed junk.
I found an interesting article off Yahoo! Health that helps you understand menu jargon. Go to a place that serves quality ingredients, and know what will be fatty and what is not so much. For instance, picking scampi means lots of butter. Picking parmigiana means breaded and fried. Picking au gratin means cream, cheese, and some other buttery goodness. And, one of my own learnings, picking crispy means deep-fried!
Check out the link:
Fattiest Restaurant Words to Avoid
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