In a recent article in the Associated Press titled Salads Are Nice But Burgers Are What Really Sale (October 3, 2011), American eating habits were exposed. People say they eat healthy but when they are actually ordering food to eat they choose otherwise. Over 2/3rd of all Americans are overweight and spend over 40% of their food budget on dining out. According to the article 47% say they'd like restaurants to offer healthier items like salads and baked potatoes, but only 23 percent order healthier options, according to a survey last year by food research firm Technomic.
Hmmm...with so many food options for lunch its important to have calorie information available. A Chicken Cesare Salad at Chili's will cost you 1100 calories whereas a cheeseburger from Mickey D's is only 300 calories. The restaurant industry has made claims that people don't want healthier options and are hesitant to offer entrees that are more heart, healthy. We think just proving the nutrition facts is a great start for making the right choices. What do You think? Do you know how many calories you are eating?
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