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Around this time of year, I (like everyone else on the planet) start to think about what I should change in the coming year. One of the things I always consider is my family’s eating habits. We are trying oh so very hard to get out of debt in 2010, and right along with that is eating more meals at home. Sometimes, however, you just can’t help but grab food in a hurry, which is why I have LOVED the little book series, Eat This Not That!, by David Zinczenko. Have you happened upon these little genius reference books?! They’re great!

Now, the first one I picked up was Eat This Not That! Supermarket Survival Guide…read it within an hour and was back in the car before I knew it to pick up the other two guides: the Restaurant Survival Guide and ETNT for Kids. The best part: the full-color photos illustrating each “good” item–and detailed descriptions of each “not so good” item.

Here’s a sampling of some of the fun (or utterly gross) discoveries from the book:
Restaurant Report Card – Who makes the grade?
Fast-Food Restaurants
A+ Chick-Fil-A – Not a single sandwich breaks the 500-calorie barrier.
A Subway – An impressive selection of 6-inch sandwiches with less than 400 calories each.
A- Boston Market – Its expansive menu of healthy sides and nutritionally reasonable three-piece chicken meals gives diners plenty of choices.
B+ Taco Bell – It’s okay to “make a run for the border,” as long as you limit yourself to just two tacos or a single burrito.
B Wendy’s – Although calorically comparable to McDonald’s, Wendy’s edges out the Arches with less trans fat and a range of healthy sides.
B- McDonald’s – Burgers are reasonable, but others, like pancake platters, send McDonald’s numbers soaring.
C+ KFC - It’s hard to have “fried” in your name and still make a decent grade. To halve calories, order your chicken without skin.
C Arby’s - The array of sandwiches suffers from an abundance of creamy dressings, spreads, and melted cheese sauce.
C- Burger King – Thousand calorie plus burgers like the Quad Stacker give this chain a below-average score.

Found my copies for a great deal at my local Costco, but I know you can find them well-priced online at Amazon. Give them a try–they’re perfect for the woman-on-the-go!! ;)



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