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Many restaurant desserts are loaded with high calories, excessive sugar, refined carbs, and unhealthy fats.
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We all know eating too much sugar isn’t healthy, but it can lead to serious problems.
“Weight gain, higher risk of heart disease, and other issues were included in the findings.
A restaurant dessert can well exceed those guidelines.
Portillo’s
She adds, “One shake has 84 grams of sugar or 21 teaspoons.
It’s a relatively new dessert, and while it’s heavenly, it has too much sugar.
Plus, a single serving has 86 grams of sugar more than 20 teaspoons!”
Chick-fil-A
She says, “This dessert is the definition of decadence.
“Don’t let the word carrot fool you,” says Rauch.
“This carrot cake from Outback is the furthest thing nutritionally from a salad.”
Olive Garden
Rauch says, “THE Cheesecake from Longhorn Steakhouse is as indulgent as it gets.
Cheesecake Factory Chocolate Tower Truffle CakeTM
Hey, chocolate lovers.
“One slice contains 1,770 calories, 111 grams of total fat, and 60 grams of saturated fat.
Chili’s
It also contains a high amount of carbohydrates and added sugar.”
As a dietitian, I always advise my clients to limit their intake of these sugary drinks.”
While it hits the spot, it’s also unbelievably unhealthy.
Outback Steakhouse
“And unhealthy fat comes from the large amount of saturated fat.”
Carpenter says, “It’s no wonder the calories are so high!
“The large-size option contains over 1,000 calories and 151 grams of sugar!
Longhorn Steakhouse
This is more calories than every single item on their menu!
“A large has 1,370 calorieswhich is more than some people need in an entire day!”
Definitely one of those treats that should be a rare splurgeif ever!”
The Cheesecake Factory
She says, “The Oreo Fudge Brownie Blizzard takes it to a whole new level of unhealthy!
Plus, 960 mg of sodiumin a dessert?!
That’s like eating a salty, sugary fat bomb in a cup.
Taco Bell
This isn’t just a splurgeit’s a nutritional nightmare!”
Dunkin'
The Cheesecake Factory
Buffalo Wild Wings
Cracker Barrel
Applebee’s
Sonic
Dairy Queen
Dairy Queen
