The Cheesecake Factory
When it comes to restaurant chains, The Cheesecake Factory is one of my favorites. The menu is gigantic and should be able to satisfy anyones diet restrictions (or lack thereof). However, the menu is also a bit scary. The calorie content of many items are extremely high. So, like I always say, be prepared.
The Cheesecake Factory does not provide nutritional information on their website. However, some restaurants provide brochures divulging the calorie content for the entire menu. If your local restaurant does not have them--have no fear! Click here for the complete list courtesy of one of my favorite websites, Hungry Girl. Here is my healthy/unhealthy rundown.
Top 3 Healthy Choices:
Ahi Carpaccio - This sushi-grade tuna dish is an appetizer but is meant for two people. I sometimes order it as a meal and it is more than feeling. At 260 calories for the entire dish, pair with a side salad and you have a high protein healthy meal!
Shrimp with Angel Hair - Now, this entire dish is 845 calories--but believe me--it is ENORMOUS. Eating half is a great option--plus you have tomorrow's lunch or dinner already made!
Create an Omelet: I'm a huge fan of breakfast at all times of day. A plain omelet has 488 calories and load it up with some veggies you are at just 525 calories. Opt for tomatoes instead of homefries and egg whites instead of eggs and you will save even more calories. Add an English Muffin for 220 calories...and remember--servings are big, so you can always have leftovers!
Top 3 Unhealthy Choices:
Lunch Pasta Carbonara: 1592 calories at lunch? Yikes! This is just ridiculous...not to mention it also has 58 grams of saturated fat! Sorry but pasta with bacon is just not a good option...ever.
Beer Battered Fish and Chips: I think the title says it all. Fish fried in beer with french fries on the side. It sounds yummy, but I think you waist line would like you to save 1918 calories and 27 grams of saturated fat and opt for something else.
Miso Salmon: I chose this because I have ordered it before thinking it was a great option. Who knew it was possible for healthy salmon to contain 1673 calories, 39 grams of saturated fat. Plus it has 2400 mg of sodium-more than what is recommended for one day! Opt for the grilled salmon and you will save 1000 calories!
Clearly I didn't even broach the cheesecake subject. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news but they range from 600-1300 calories per slice. I'm all for dessert but make sure you split a slice with friends to reduce the calorie count in half or more. As for the rest of the menu, there are plenty of healthy options--you just have to do some research and be sure to know before you go.
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