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Dining outdoesn’t mean you have to ditch your healthy lifestyle.
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But you do have to be mindful of what you order.
Too much can lead to serious health issues like high cholesterol and heart disease.
Sodium: Many restaurant dishes are filled with sodium for flavor.
Applebee’s
While the meal might be tasty, you’re risking your heart.
TheAmerican Heart Associationsays too many Americans consume more salt than recommended.
The organization suggests having no more than 2,300 milligrams a day, but many people have 3,500mg daily.
Shake Shack
Now, are these the absolute unhealthiest meals on the planetor even in America?
These are the meals that our expert dietitian flagged when we asked her to identify the worst offenders.
That alone speaks volumes.
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But dining out doesn’t mean you have to abandon your healthy habits altogether.
The key is being mindful of your choices.
you’re able to start by avoiding these.
Texas Roadhouse
“As a dietitian, I recommend avoiding Applebee’s Oriental Chicken Salad with Crispy Chicken.
“This will help lower calories and sodium,” she explains.
By choosing grilled chicken, you could cut down on sodium and calories in one simple swap.”
Cheesecake Factory
“Additionally, this burger exceeds the recommended daily limits for both fat and sodium.
Eat This Instead:The Veggie Shack (single) is one of the healthiest options at Shake Shack.
While they’re always a crowd-pleaser, the sauce alone is a reason to steer clear.
Eat This Instead:Even the “sauceless” wings have tons of sodium.
If you come here for their signature dish, make it a special occasion.
Plus, this meal is packed with fat, sodium and calories.
To keep saturated fat and calorie intake lower, simply ask your server to skip the lemon butter.
Cheesecake Factory’s Louisiana Chicken Pasta
Cheesecake Factory is known for its decadent desserts and wide-ranging menu.
The sodium is especially concerningat 4,660 mg, this meal exceeds the recommended daily intake.”
Managing sodium intake is crucial for reducing these risks."
