worst food in america

jonnynewbreed - 5-13-2008 at 08:39 AM

Best of luck my American brothers and sisters. This is crazy shit.

http://www.menshealth.com/eatthis/20-Worst-Foods/20_Worst_Fa...

Lucabrasi - 5-13-2008 at 09:11 AM

I just sent 30 minutes drooling over that list of food.

clevohardcore - 5-13-2008 at 09:50 AM

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I just sent 30 minutes drooling over that list of food.

^^^^^^ AHAHAHA I was going to post something among those lines too. Especially the nachos and CHipotle burrito.

Furly - 5-13-2008 at 10:47 AM

I love how they try to make everything look so damn gross.

JawnDiablo - 5-13-2008 at 11:12 AM

that turkey burger looks pretty awlful

defstarsteve - 5-13-2008 at 11:19 AM

I have not only never eaten any of those items I have also never eaten at any of those resturants except Mcdonalds and it's been at least 10 years since I did that...

that shit is just scary

DeathByForce - 5-13-2008 at 11:29 AM

those cheese fries look amazing.

i'd probably eat them once in my lifetime.

jonnynewbreed - 5-13-2008 at 11:37 AM

poutine.

XHonusWagnerX - 5-13-2008 at 12:02 PM

Most of that stuff looks good to me and the things they offer as substitutions dont sound nearly as good. But thats my so many people are fat I guess.

JawnDiablo - 5-13-2008 at 12:33 PM

some of them things are to be shared with a few people.
i mean the nachos for example. i mean sure i could house the whole thing but wouldnt.

Discipline - 5-13-2008 at 12:42 PM

Some tasty looking stuff on that list.

BDx13 - 5-13-2008 at 01:14 PM

haters.

Mark Lind - 5-13-2008 at 02:21 PM

America.... fuck yeah!

Nothing from the Cheesecake Factory made the list so we can still eat all we want there.

But those Aussie Cheese Fries are damn good. I had no idea they were so lethal. I mean.... I knew they weren't a garden salad but they pack some serious bite according to this.

I used to like Chili's until they started injecting their personality into their food and became a caricature of themselves. :rolleyes:

XHonusWagnerX - 5-13-2008 at 02:25 PM

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Originally posted by Mark Lind

I used to like Chili's until they started injecting their personality into their food and became a caricature of themselves. :rolleyes:

OK... shut down the board.... we have the post of the century right there so its all down hill from here!

JawnDiablo - 5-13-2008 at 03:30 PM

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Originally posted by XHonusWagnerX

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Originally posted by Mark Lind

I used to like Chili's until they started injecting their personality into their food and became a caricature of themselves. :rolleyes:

OK... shut down the board.... we have the post of the century right there so its all down hill from here!

that's pure gold

Discipline - 5-13-2008 at 03:54 PM

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Originally posted by Mark Lind
I used to like Chili's until they started injecting their personality into their food and became a caricature of themselves. :rolleyes:

Never been to Chili's. What does that mean?

Mark Lind - 5-13-2008 at 04:13 PM

Flare.

JawnDiablo - 5-13-2008 at 04:20 PM

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Originally posted by Discipline

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Originally posted by Mark Lind
I used to like Chili's until they started injecting their personality into their food and became a caricature of themselves. :rolleyes:

Never been to Chili's. What does that mean?

see that other thread about B4B dudes and you'll understand

XnMeX - 5-13-2008 at 06:41 PM

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Originally posted by Furly
I love how they try to make everything look so damn gross.

The thing is is that we are used to seeing the "glamour shots" and this is how the food actually comes to us.

I LOVE nutritional info like this. It helps me stay on track. Most people it would make want the stuff and I was there at one point but now I am all about nutritional facts. I want to eat to live, not live to eat. Words I thought I would never say about 3 years ago.

BDx13 - 5-13-2008 at 10:42 PM

you go, monty.

starbucks recently starting putting the number of calories on signs in front of their pastries and snacks and what not. it'll be, "blueberry muffun. $4.95. 450 calories." damn.

Murk - 5-13-2008 at 11:44 PM

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The thing is is that we are used to seeing the "glamour shots" and this is how the food actually comes to us.

i'm surprised no one has ever tried to sue one of these places based on that. false advertising.

i've NEVER seen a Big Mac or a Whopper that looks like the commercials and the Wendy's burgers i've seen don't look ANYTHING like the commercials.

HOWEVER, they really could've used a better camera and lighting on some of those pictures.

BDx13 - 5-14-2008 at 05:21 AM

http://www.waynesthisandthat.com/see.htm

JawnDiablo - 5-14-2008 at 06:31 AM

that is great BD
I always said that about the stuff.
same goes for diners.

XnMeX - 5-14-2008 at 07:21 AM

I made a blog on my myspace about nutrition facts and their lack of availability at alot of resturants. I personally don't think they should be right on the main menu, if people want to be ignorant to the "facts" then so be it. But I think there should be a nutrition pamphlet availible at all resturants upon request.

It's a bit of a lengthy read, but here is my blog post on the subject...

Why America can’t help but be fat...
Category: Food and Restaurants

So, I wrote to Texas Roadhouse after checking out a few different major resturants websites noticing no nutritional facts. With my surgery, Chili is a GREAT food for me to eat for protein, but if it is LOADED in fat / carbs / sugar, it defeats the purpose. I was VERY suprised with howmuch coverage there is in the news about the "Obesity Epedemic" that major resturants are not required these facts. So, I emailed Texas Roadhouse to ask the nutritional facts in their single cup of chili and this is what I got...

Dear Matt,

Thank you for contacting us regarding our nutritional information.

I can assure you that we are cognizant of the demand from guests such as yourself to provide this information, but there are several factors that make this difficult.

Many of the large foodservice companies that offer specific nutritional information can do so because their food is pre-packaged and/or pre-portioned. Since we make our food from scratch, including the bacon bits, croutons, and dressings, it is next to impossible to provide exact nutritional information because of slight variations that depend upon who prepares the food.

We also make our bread from scratch each day and hand-cut our steaks, so again, we do not have the exact information printed when it arrives like some foodservice operators or what you may find in the grocery store.

In addition, some stores purchase items locally, such as produce and dairy products, so the ingredients can vary from restaurant to restaurant, again making it difficult to provide exact information.

We have attempted to provide some information in the past, but we pulled back after some guests complained we were not detailed enough. In addition, some enterprising folks tested the food and when it fell outside the guidelines threatened legal action. As such, we stopped providing our special gluten-free menu, for example.

In addition, many states, counties and cities across the nation are attempting to pass legislation providing restaurants with guidelines and rules for displaying nutritional information. As a result, our efforts are on hold until we know what information will be required, the ranges that will be allowed and how that information should be distributed.

Again, let me assure you that we are trying to find a solution so that our guests can make informed decisions. Thanks again for contacting us, and have a great week.

Annie Pollitt
Guest Relations Coordinator
Texas Roadhouse Support Center
(502) 426-9984 ext. 222

As you can see, not very helpful. I understand what she is saying to a point, but it is a list of excuses. ALL it would take is putting disclaimers with their nutritional facts which would be bettr than none at all. Basically somthing that says "Nutrition facts are bassed on average prepared item. All item made fresh vary in size and possible ingedients used. The nutrition facts listed are an average and may not be 100% accurate." I think that would at least be better than nothing. I am sure that every franchise of their resturant has the same recipes so they would not very to the point of being WAY off.

The point I am getting at is this... They NEED to pass into law that resturants need to provide nutritional facts. Plain and simple. With all the talk of the obesity crisis and eating right, this just makes it ALOT harder to eat out and still watch what you are eating. I think the resturants are just afraid to show you what your eating, and that is scary.

-Monty

clevohardcore - 5-14-2008 at 02:19 PM

It's all excuses. N one is expecting to have the EXACT #'s for each protion. Seriously we all understand that it is estimates of #'s for content. FOr everything. THat is a copout

DeathByForce - 5-14-2008 at 02:34 PM

Actually guys, providing nutritional info for a place that doesn't really focus on portion control is difficult. Although, cooking from scratch doesn't really come into play in that aspect as long as it's corporate. Corporate = portion control. They're assuming you know nothing about the act of restaurants and cooking in them.

Although, going to a mom and pop place and asking for nutritional information is just rude. If you really want to worry about this stuff, maybe you shouldn't be eating out?

BDx13 - 5-14-2008 at 03:38 PM

monty, good for you for writing the letter. interesting response, too.

while agree those do sound like excuses, i can see her point. starbucks can throw a sticker that includes calories and fat content next to the price of every item in every store because they supply every store the same stuff.

clearly, there is a significant variance in what roadhouse restaurants serve, so i would imagine part of their problem is liability. if they tell you a porterhouse has 1000 calories and fucking 20/20 does an investigative report that shows it has 2000, they're on the hook.

and i think your last sentence is right on - they're afraid.

i stop in the starbucks once a week when i'm on my way home from manhattan. used to be i'd grab a coffee and something (a cookie, a muffin, whatever) for the ride home. once they started labeling everything..that shit came to a QUICK stop!

Discipline - 5-14-2008 at 03:47 PM

Not to discount anything Monty said, but this whole obesity "crisis" isn't the fault of restaurants or big business. I don't eat very healthy, but that's because a lot of my favorite foods are fatty and bad for you. I didn't suddenly discover this when McDonald's started giving out nutritional info, I knew it all along. I'm a fat guy, but I still eat some of that crap because it tastes good and I enjoy it. I enjoy food. I'm not going to blame restaurants for not telling me that certain items are high in fat, carbs, sugars, etc. I know that before I ever walk through the doors, but I still walk in.

I don't mean to make light of obesity, but people crying foul over fat content in food is ridiculous to me. Nobody can tell me they thought eating at KFC or Burger King was healthy and expect me to believe them. It;s the same with people suing tobacco companies. We've known for several decades that smoking is bad for us, but we chose to do it anyway. It's hypocritical to turn around later and sue because we got cancer because the warnings on the pack weren't big enough. Everybody knows smoking is bad for you, but many choose to smoke all the same. It's the same with food. Some people do have glandular disorders that cause extreme weight gain, but most of us that are overweight are so because we don't eat right, we don't exercise enough (or at all) and generally lead unhealthy lives. We have nobody to blame but ourselves.

Personally, if I'm looking for a healthy meal, I make it at home. Most restaurants that claim to be "healthy alternatives" really aren't.

XnMeX - 5-14-2008 at 09:06 PM

Th point is, I like to eat out. With healthy options. Untill Texas Roadhouse labels their items, I will not go there. I am not using it as an excuse to be fat like alot of people... In fact, my argument is the exact opposite... Even when you TRY and eat well while eating out, it is imposible at most resturants.

I don't think mom and pop's should have to do it but chain resturants, yes. They know where they are getting the shit from each day. It's not lie it is from one distrobuter one day and another the next.

Right now, I eat out at Uno's, Fridays, Wedny's, and that is about it. There are VERY few others that I COULD go to, knowing what they have. I have to watch my fat / sugar intake not only for health reason, but with my surgery if I eat too much fat / sugar, I will puke, shit myself, stomach turning, need to lay down almost instantly, etc. THANKFULLY this has only happened once (felt like puking, need to lay down for an hour) and that was the day I came home from the hospital from eating (or should I say drinking) exactly what they told me to).

People wuldn't expect to get somthing healthy at Wendy's per say but a plain baked potatoe and a chili filled me up before surgery and that has 5 grams of fat (alot of starch, but I just eat about 1/2 a chili now and I am full

)

barc0debaby - 5-14-2008 at 10:22 PM

The navy is pretty bad about food when it comes to nutrition. We had a coke fountain machine in bootcamp and they served cookies and cake at every meal. My ship has burgers every wensday and put out a nutritional info card that states it has 12 grams of fat and is heart healthy, but on the actual label on the manufacturers box it lists 45 grams of saturated fat....75% of your daily intake in one barely 1/4 pound patty! Its a cultural thing in this country, convenience rules the diet.

DeathByForce - 5-14-2008 at 10:48 PM

How is it down in the states?? Are their vegan eateries amass? I know there a lot of places like that in Toronto and a handful of them in Edmonton.

They tend to have healthier eats, as well as substitutes for people who are on low-carb diets. Even some of the chains offer things like that.

Maybe Canada has taken a stronger stance on healthy eating?

Jason the Magnificent - 5-14-2008 at 11:56 PM

I'm going to make a guess that anyplace called Texas Roadhouse is not going to be any better for you with or without nutritional info. That just sounds like the sign says "Home of the artery hammers"

XnMeX - 5-15-2008 at 06:58 AM

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I'm going to make a guess that anyplace called Texas Roadhouse is not going to be any better for you with or without nutritional info. That just sounds like the sign says "Home of the artery hammers"

I know, but I was specifically asking about their small cup of chilli as chilli can rang from healthy, to the most unhealthy thing EVERY. So, if it was semi-fatty but not TOO bad (make me shit my pants), I could get it as a treat once a year if I wanted to. But if I don't know what the content is, then I am not going to eat it at all.

CR83 - 5-15-2008 at 09:52 AM

I'm a bit psycho when it comes to food and nutrition. It has become a hobby about 5 years ago and is a real passion. I plan out 90% of my meals days in advance. I did this because I wanted to set a good example for my family, get healthy and lose weight.

A lot of this, I beleive, comes down to priorities. Do you want something quick, cheap and easy (that's what she said)? Then eat out but please don't gripe about being overweight when this is a typical thing for you. I'm also not saying anyone is griping here.

There is plenty of informaiton out there to educate yourself on what to do and what not to do. Our society has tuaght us that easy is better. Get it quick and make it easy. This has lead to a lot of health issues.

I know I sound like a broken record but if anyone wants some help with heathy ideas or things to do, I'm only an e-mail away. Also a great free site is www.calorie-count.com.

Just be disciplined. You can do it.

Jason the Magnificent - 5-15-2008 at 11:39 AM

As far as easy being better, thats entirely do-able. My wife is a vegetarian so we never really eat the same meals and I'm lazy as hell....you can still get the "healthy" frozen meals, lean cuise, eating right etc etc for cheap as hell (4/5-$10).

I practically live off those things and since they're ALWAYS on sale, wether it be one brand or the other, my main 3 meal costs of the day average about $6-8 total.

While obviously fresh foods are much better for you in the overall picture, it still is WAY possible to be a lazy ass and lose weight while spending less thatn $60 a week in groceries.

Murk - 5-15-2008 at 05:43 PM

The Artery Hammers would be a great band name.

BDx13 - 5-15-2008 at 05:48 PM

artery hammers is fuckin funny.

but monty, also check out applebee's, which has an official weight watchers menu, or tgi friday's which has the 'right portion' section of their menu. not exactly what you're looking for, but helpful all the same.

XnMeX - 5-15-2008 at 05:58 PM

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artery hammers is fuckin funny.

but monty, also check out applebee's, which has an official weight watchers menu, or tgi friday's which has the 'right portion' section of their menu. not exactly what you're looking for, but helpful all the same.

Deffinetly. I have bookmarked the 10 healthiest chain resturants list. I have fridays on my list of favorite places to go. I order their Zen Chicken Potstickers which has 10g's of fat in the whole thing and that makes 2 meals for me. Applebees, I have checked out their site and that is an option as well. I plan on making a binder of restuants nutritional facts to keep in my car since most places that do have nutritional facts will tell you to chekc the website for full deatails. Uno's is my favorite since they have a kiosk where you can check everything out by catagory right in the resturant.

upyerbum - 5-15-2008 at 06:03 PM

Once they start to realize this will attract business, they'll be all over it. And although I pay absolutely no attention to what I put into my body, I don't think its unreasonable to want to know.

JawnDiablo - 5-15-2008 at 06:52 PM

anyone dig morning star burgers?
i love them fuckin things