Ok, so I know this list came out several months ago, but I thought it was worth mentioning again. It’s a list of America’s Top 20 Worst Foods as ranked by Men’s Health magazine. It was compiled by Matt Goulding who is also the editor of the book “Eat This Not That” which was written by Men’s Health editor-in-chief David Zinczenko.

I think it’s a great reminder for us about the importance of making healthy food choices when we go to restaurants. It also reminds us that not even everything that might sound healthy is necessarily a good choice. Some of these numbers (especially sodium levels) are simply staggering! So, do YOU eat any of these foods??

20. Worst Fast-Food Chicken Meal

McDonald’s Chicken Selects Premium Breast Strips (5 pieces) with creamy ranch sauce
830 calories, 55g fat (4.5g trans fat), 48 g carbs

19. Worst Drink

Jamba Juice Chocolate Moo’d Power Smoothie (30 fl oz)
900 calories, 10 g fat, 183 g carbs (166 g sugars)

18. Worst Supermarket Meal

Pepperidge Farm Roasted Chicken Pot Pie (whole pie)
1,020 calories, 64 g fat, 86 g carbs

17. Worst “Healthy” Burger

Ruby Tuesday Bella Turkey Burger
1,145 calories, 71 g fat, 56 g carbs

16. Worst Mexican Entree

Chipotle Mexican Grilled Chicken Burrito
1,179 calories, 47 g fat, 125 g carbs, 2,656 mg sodium

15. Worst Kids’ Meal

Macaroni Grill Double Macaroni ‘n’ Cheese
1,210 calories, 62 g fat, 3,450 mg sodium

14. Worst Sandwich

Quizno’s Classic Italian (large)
1,510 calories, 82 g fat, 106 g carbs , 3,750 mg sodium

13. Worst Salad

On the Border Grande Taco Salad with Taco Beef
1,450 calories, 102 g fat, 78 g carbs, 2,410 mg sodium

12. Worst Burger

Carl’s Jr. Double Six Dollar Burger
1,520 calories, 111 g fat, 60 g carbs, 2760 mg sodium

11. Worst Steak

Lonestar 20 oz T-bone
1,540 calories, 124 g fat

10. Worst Breakfast

Bob Evans Caramel Banana Pecan Cream Stacked and Stuffed Hotcakes
1,540 calories, 77 g fat (9 g trans fat), 198 g carbs (109 g sugars)

9. Worst Dessert

Chili’s Chocolate Chip Paradise Pie with Vanilla Ice Cream
1,600 calories, 78 g fat, 215 g carbs, 950 mg sodium

8. Worst Chinese Entree

P.F. Chang’s Pork Lo Mein
1,820 calories, 127 g fat, 95 g carbs

7. Worst Chicken Entree

Chili’s Honey Chipotle Crispers with Chipotle Sauce
2,040 calories, 99 g fat, 240 g carbs, 4030 mg sodium

6. Worst Fish Entree

On the Border Dos XX Fish Tacos with Rice and Beans
2,100 calories, 130 g fat, 169 g carbs, 4,750 mg sodium

5. Worst Pizza

Uno Chicago Grill Chicago Classic Deep Dish Pizza
2,310 calories, 162 g fat, 123 g carbs, 4,470 mg sodium

4. Worst Pasta

Macaroni Grill Spaghetti and Meatballs with Meat Sauce
2,430 calories, 128 g fat, 207 g carbs, 5,290 mg sodium

I think this one shocked me most! What’s in those meatballs to make it THAT high in calories, fat, and sodium?!

3. Worst Nachos

On the Border Stacked Border Nachos
2,740 calories, 166 g fat, 191 g carbs, 5,280 mg sodium

2. Worst Starter

Chili’s Awesome Blossom
2,710 calories, 203 g fat, 194 g carbs, 6,360 mg sodium

1. The Worst Food in America (drumroll, please ….. )

Outback Steakhouse Aussie Cheese Fries with Ranch Dressing
2,900 calories, 182 g fat, 240 g carbs

Given how much Americans tend to dine out regularly, is it any wonder we have such an obesity problem in this country? Food for thought … (yes, the pun was intended ;))

Until next time …