Diet Tip: Pay Attention to Adjectives on Menus


Updated 04/16/08 3:44 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 10 comments

Diet Tip: Pay Attention to Adjectives on Menus

I don't know if it's just me, but I've realized the adjective for foods on menus can be an eye opener on whether or not the food is good or bad for you — without even knowing what the food is. Restaurants can't say, mixed with full-fat whipping cream or contains about a stick of butter so they use adjectives to pleasantly describe the food. Think about all the adjectives used on menus today: Read more

Why You Shouldn't Eat at Chain Restaurants


Updated 03/19/12 10:56 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Are Chain Restaurants Worth My Money?

Think twice about eating at that chain restaurant. Our pal Wise Bread gives reasons why you shouldn't eat there. I’ll reveal my bias upfront — I can’t stand chain restaurants. From their oversized, cheese-topped portions to the excessive use of adjectives in their menus, grabbing a bite at a big-box just doesn’t hit the spot for me. According to the US Department of Agriculture, the Read more