Tag: healthy menu options
The Best & Worst PF Chang's Orders, According to a Dietitian
P.F. Chang’s is a casual family-centric restaurant chain that’s been around for over three decades. Although the restaurant is often thought of as being Chinese-focused, the inspiration for the menu…
The #1 Healthiest Dessert at 14 Popular Restaurant Chains
After enjoying your favorite restaurant meal, treating yourself to a sweet dessert is a satisfying way to end a night out. But we all know that restaurant chain desserts are…
McDonald's Entire Breakfast Menu—Ranked by Nutrition
McDonald’s may have gotten their start with burgers and fries, but today they are just as well known for their breakfast menu. Breakfast sandwiches and hotcake combos make up the…
The #1 Healthiest Menu Item at 30 Popular Restaurant Chains
Whether it’s date night, lunch with a friend, or a family dinner out, you’re probably eating out more often than you think. In a 2023 US Foods Survey, the average…
The Best & Worst Waffle House Orders, According to Dietitians
Come sunshine, rain, hurricane, or drought, there’s one certainty: Waffle House’s doors will be open. With a whopping 1,983 locations stretched across the Southeast and up into the Chesapeake region,…
All of Wendy's Burgers & Sandwiches—Ranked by Nutrition
Known for its “fresh, never frozen” square-shaped burgers and signature Frosty desserts, Wendy’s has been in the fast-food scene since Dave Thomas opened the first restaurant in Columbus, Ohio in…
25 Low-Sodium Restaurant Chain Orders
If you’re following a low-sodium diet as part of a heart-healthy eating plan or just want to follow a general healthy eating pattern, it might feel like you can never…
The Best & Worst Menu Items at California Pizza Kitchen, According to Dietitians
California Pizza Kitchen isn’t just a frozen take-home pizza brand. Outside of the fluorescent refrigerator aisle, CPK is one of America’s favorite chain restaurants due to its variety of options…
15 Healthiest Vegan Fast-Food Orders, According to Dietitians
Following both vegan and plant-based lifestyles are gaining traction across the nation, and with many chain restaurants wanting in on the action, it may no longer be as hard to…
The Best & Worst Menu Items at Tim Hortons, According to Dietitians
Starting your mornings with the convenience of drive-thru coffee and a quick fast-food breakfast from Tim Hortons is a ritual for many seeking a delightful start to the day. Whether…
20 Best & Worst Panera Breakfast Orders, According To Dietitians
With over 2,000 locations in the United States, Panera Bread is one of the most prevalent and popular chains across the nation. Many hail it as an alternative to grease-soaked…
20 Best & Worst First Watch Orders, According to Dietitians
If you haven’t been to this up-and-coming breakfast, brunch, and lunch joint yet, you’re missing out on some fantastic, fresh, and flavorful eats. For the uninitiated, First Watch operates around…
The Best & Worst Menu Items at Denny's, According to Dietitians
Denny’s is an all-day diner open 24/7 with locations across the United States. Perhaps most known for their pancakes and “slams”, Denny’s also offers plenty of lunch and dinner items.…
The 20 Best & Worst Menu Items at Sonic, According to Dietitians
Eating at Sonic is just as much about the experience as it is about the food. With walk-up service (or skate-up service in some locations), car hops bring your burgers,…