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Dining out is often considered a splurge…in more ways than one.
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First and foremost, it’s a treat because of the strain it puts on your wallet.
Eating at restaurants isn’t what it used to be.
Plus, we can’t forget about the astounding8.3% increasethat was reported back in 2022.
Red Lobster
But eating out is also thought of as a splurge in terms of your diet.
When you’re trying to stick to a plan, these eateries don’t always make it easy.
There are more wholesome options to choose from.
Jack in the Box
Red Lobster Lobster Linguine
February through April is Lobster Fest at Red Lobster.
That means during these months, even more crustacean-inspired dishes can be found crawling around the chain.
Dripping in butter, they are undeniably delicious but also tough on your diet.
McDonald’s
McDonald’s Big Breakfastspecifically with hotcakes tacked onis a1,340-caloriemeal that starts your morning off with a bang.
Nixing the hotcakes brings the order down to 1,060 calories and 48 grams of fat.
But that’s nothing compared to the Chicken Tortellini Alfredo entree.
Olive Garden
It’s also the highest-calorie meal on the restaurant’s menu, with nearly 2,000 calories.
In terms of hand-cut steaks, the 20-ounce Bone-In Ribeye is the least healthy of the herd.
It contains 1,480 calories and 101 grams of fat.
Texas Roadhouse
That adds up to 2,470 total calories just for the “starter”.
And if you thought the Honey Chipotle rendition would be much better, you’d be mistaken.
This alternative flavor contains similar levels of calories and fat and even more carbs and sugar.
Chili’s
Otherwise, you’ll be staring down more than an entire day’s worth of calories in one basket.
With Medium sauce, it comes to a total of2,110 calories and 144 grams of fat.
6 of these grams are trans fat, equating to three times your recommended daily value.
Buffalo Wild Wings
Instead, a different kind of “Aussi-tizer” dominates this category: the Aussie Cheese Fries.
That’s over three times your recommended daily limit of sodium.
Outback Steakhouse
