Worst Food (& Drinks) In America
When it comes to eating out, how much do you really know about what you’re eating? Sure, you know that some things aren’t healthy – like fast food – but if you knew just how unhealthy it really is, you might think twice before pulling in to the drive-thru. And, there are some menu items you might think aren’t so bad for you – like drinks from your favorite coffee joint – but even beverages can pack quite the caloric punch.
Read on for some of the worst things you can eat and drink – and some healthier alternatives!
Worst Smoothie: Jamba Juice Chocolate Moo’d Power Smoothie (30 oz.)
900 calories | 10 g fat | 183 g carbs | 166 g sugar
166 grams of sugar? Almost 1,000 calories?! Men’s Health reports that 75% of this chain’s “Power Smoothies” have over 100 grams of sugar. That’s like eating almost 10 Milky Ways!
Eat Instead: Grab a vegan smoothie from Planet Earth Eco Cafe in Hermosa Beach – these all-natural beverages are delicious, organic, and half off when you use your Cloop!
Worst Ice Cream Treat: Outback Steakhouse Thunder From Down Under
2,020 calories |88 g saturated fat | 161 g carbohydrates
According to Yahoo! Health, eating just one of these sugar-bombs a week will add 2 lbs. of body fat to your frame in a month!
Eat Instead: Grab one of the 80 flavors of all-natural gelato and sorbet from 22 Degrees Prebiotic Gelato in Redondo Beach. You’ll get your cold creamy fix, but without the calories – a serving of this stuff has less calories than 1/2 cup of soybeans!
Worst Hot Coffee Drink: Starbucks Venti White Chocolate Mocha
580 calories| 22 g fat (15 g saturated) | 75 g sugar
As MSNBC points out, this drink is the caloric equivalent to six tablespoons of full-fat mayo. Gross.
Eat Instead: Opt for a cup of joe – organic, house roasted joe, that is – from Green Roast Coffee in Redondo Beach. It’s tasty, eco-friendly, good for you . . . and $5 for $10 with your Cloop!
Worst Burger: Chili’s Southern Smokehouse Bacon Burger
2,290 calories | 139 grams of fat | 46 grams of saturated fat | 6,500 mg sodium
As Health.com points out, this artery-clogging meal has more fat and sodium than anyone should consume in two days.
Eat Instead: Consider ditching the patty altogether and getting one of the all-natural, hormone-free vegan “burgers” at Vegan Plate in Studio City.