{"id":38724,"date":"2016-05-27T21:38:58","date_gmt":"2016-05-27T21:38:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/healthmedicinet.com\/news\/femail-pits-healthy-takeaway-salads-against-greasy-burgers\/"},"modified":"2016-05-27T21:38:58","modified_gmt":"2016-05-27T21:38:58","slug":"femail-pits-healthy-takeaway-salads-against-greasy-burgers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/healthmedicinet.com\/news\/femail-pits-healthy-takeaway-salads-against-greasy-burgers\/","title":{"rendered":"FEMAIL pits \u2018healthy\u2019 takeaway salads against greasy burgers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">We are often told that in a bid to stay healthy, we should be munching on salads and fruit and veg, and avoiding greasy foods such as burgers like the plague.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">However, on closer inspection, when it comes to calories at least, this might not be the best option if you\u2019re looking to grab something on the go from one of the UK\u2019s popular fast-food chains.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">If in the past you have felt saintly asking for a salad option at the counter and forgoing your usual burger, it might be time to reevaluate your choice.<\/p>\n<p>      <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"i-b6c2194fe7021c9d\" src=\"http:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/i\/pix\/2016\/05\/27\/16\/34B156FB00000578-3611657-image-a-52_1464362031321.jpg\" height=\"423\" width=\"634\" alt=\"If you've felt saintly swapping sandwiches for salads it might be time to reevaluate your lunchtime go-to\" class=\"blkBorder img-share\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"imageCaption\">If you\u2019ve felt saintly swapping sandwiches for salads it might be time to reevaluate your lunchtime go-to<\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">FEMAIL has compiled a list of some of the most surprising snacks.<span class=\"mol-style-bold\"><span class=\"femail-ccox mol-style-large\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\"><span class=\"mol-style-bold\"><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"rotator-panels link-bogr1 linkro-ccox\">\n<li>\n<p>          <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/i\/pix\/2016\/05\/27\/08\/34AC965700000578-0-image-a-99_1464333213908.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"62\" height=\"60\" \/><span>\u2018I woke up with an infection and now I can\u2019t open my eye\u2019:\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n<p>          <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/i\/pix\/2016\/05\/26\/09\/34A147B100000578-0-image-m-26_1464252939498.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"62\" height=\"60\" \/><span>New portrait of William and Kate is revealed as they send\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n<p>          <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/i\/pix\/2016\/05\/26\/19\/34A5AD0600000578-0-image-m-24_1464287685997.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"62\" height=\"60\" \/><span>Are the Duchess of Cambridge\u2019s Adidas trainers REALLY worth\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n<p>          <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/i\/pix\/2016\/05\/27\/04\/34AA819F00000578-0-image-m-34_1464318925064.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"62\" height=\"60\" \/><span>But does it taste as good as it looks? Colourful and healthy\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\"><span class=\"mol-style-bold\"><span class=\"mol-style-large femail-ccox\">BURGER KING<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\"><span class=\"mol-style-bold\">Bacon Cheddar Ranch Chicken Salad\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\"><span class=\"mol-style-bold\">720 kcal 50g fat<\/span><\/p>\n<p>  <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"i-aa8970feb4a00593\" src=\"http:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/i\/pix\/2016\/05\/27\/10\/34AF195600000578-3611657-image-a-4_1464341947523.jpg\" height=\"443\" width=\"634\" alt=\"If you've felt saintly swapping sandwiches for salads it might be time to reevaluate your lunchtime go-to. The Bacon Cheddar Ranch Chicken Salad from Burger King has a whopping 720 calories and 50 grams of fat\" class=\"blkBorder img-share\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"imageCaption\">If you\u2019ve felt saintly swapping sandwiches for salads it might be time to reevaluate your lunchtime go-to. The Bacon Cheddar Ranch Chicken Salad from Burger King has a whopping 720 calories and 50 grams of fat<\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">Looks can be deceiving.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">Despite the innocent looking veg in this lunch \u2013 tuck into this salad and you will be consuming a whopping 720 calories and 50 grams of fat.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\"><span class=\"mol-style-bold\">Bacon Double Cheeseburger\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\"><span class=\"mol-style-bold\">380 kcals 18g fat<\/span><\/p>\n<p>      <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"i-61f9f960fcf56934\" src=\"http:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/i\/pix\/2016\/05\/27\/10\/34AF197300000578-3611657-image-m-12_1464342388220.jpg\" height=\"451\" width=\"634\" alt=\"We're usually told that if we want to healthy and slim we ought to be munching on salad, and avoiding burgers like the Bacon Double Cheeseburger from Burger King, above, like the plague. But a closer look at some of the UK's most popular fast food restaurants menus tells another story\" class=\"blkBorder img-share\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"imageCaption\">We\u2019re usually told that if we want to healthy and slim we ought to be munching on salad, and avoiding burgers like the Bacon Double Cheeseburger from Burger King, above, like the plague. But a closer look at some of the UK\u2019s most popular fast food restaurants menus tells another story<\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">Burger King\u2019s\u00a0Bacon Double Cheeseburger is a mouthful with\u00a0two signature flame-grilled beef patties topped with smoked bacon and a simple layer of melted American cheese, crinkle cut pickles, yellow mustard, and ketchup on a toasted sesame seed bun.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">Despite its large size the burger only has 390 calories.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">But the burger is not the only option that is healthier than the salad.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\"><span class=\"mol-style-bold\">Whopper Dog<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\"><span class=\"mol-style-bold\">380 calories 24g of fat<\/span><\/p>\n<p>      <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"i-3079bdcd0cc743d0\" src=\"http:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/i\/pix\/2016\/05\/27\/12\/34B0106400000578-3611657-image-m-26_1464348936829.jpg\" height=\"485\" width=\"634\" alt=\"The burger is not the only option that is healthier than the salad. The Whopper Dog, a flame-grilled hot dog with lettuce, ketchup, mayo, chopped onions, and pickles, has 380 calories and 24 grams of fat\" class=\"blkBorder img-share\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"imageCaption\">The burger is not the only option that is healthier than the salad. The Whopper Dog, a flame-grilled hot dog with lettuce, ketchup, mayo, chopped onions, and pickles, has 380 calories and 24 grams of fat<\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">The Whopper Dog, a flame-grilled hot dog with lettuce, ketchup, mayo, chopped onions, and pickles, has 380 calories and 24 grams of fat.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\"><span class=\"mol-style-bold\">Chocolate fudge Sundae 270 calories 7g of fat<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\"><span class=\"mol-style-bold\">Chicken nuggets 170 calories 11g of fat\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>  <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"i-eccbc60bb46fac7d\" src=\"http:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/i\/pix\/2016\/05\/27\/13\/34B0104700000578-3611657-A_chocolate_fudge_sundae_has_270_calories_and_7_grams_of_fat-m-29_1464350742114.jpg\" height=\"354\" width=\"306\" alt=\"A chocolate fudge sundae has 270 calories and 7 grams of fat\" class=\"blkBorder img-share\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"i-866319269c5bd5e\" src=\"http:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/i\/pix\/2016\/05\/27\/13\/34B0107700000578-3611657-chicken_nuggets_have_only_170_calories_and_11_grams_of_fat_all_l-a-30_1464350749983.jpg\" height=\"354\" width=\"306\" alt=\"chicken nuggets have only 170 calories and 11 grams of fat - all less than the salad.\" class=\"blkBorder img-share\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"imageCaption\">A chocolate fudge sundae, left, has 270 calories and 7 grams of fat, and chicken nuggets, right, have only 170 calories and 11 grams of fat \u2013 both less than the salad\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">A chocolate fudge sundae has 270 calories and 7 grams of fat, and chicken nuggets have only 170 calories and 11 grams of fat \u2013 all less than the salad.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\"><span class=\"mol-style-bold\"><span class=\"femail-ccox mol-style-large\">GREGGS<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\"><span class=\"mol-style-bold\">Cheese and Onion Pasty\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\"><span class=\"mol-style-bold\">308kcals 21g fat<\/span><\/p>\n<p>      <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"i-4ec30f486d94c9bd\" src=\"http:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/i\/pix\/2016\/05\/27\/10\/34AF19BB00000578-3611657-image-a-1_1464341402336.jpg\" height=\"422\" width=\"634\" alt=\"\u00a0Thanks to its savory filling and buttery crust, most would assume Greggs's cheese and onion pasty is an unhealthy option. It has\u00a0308 calories and 21 grams of fat\" class=\"blkBorder img-share\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"imageCaption\">\u00a0Thanks to its savory filling and buttery crust, most would assume Greggs\u2019s cheese and onion pasty is an unhealthy option. It has\u00a0308 calories and 21 grams of fat<\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">One of the staple dishes of the largest bakery chain in the United Kingdom is the cheese and onion pasty.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">Thanks to its savory filling and buttery crust, most would assume this is an unhealthy option. \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\"><span class=\"mol-style-bold\">Chicken and Bacon Layered Salad\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\"><span class=\"mol-style-bold\">327 kcals 14 g fat\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>      <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"i-7ef5fb10a2c214e1\" src=\"http:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/i\/pix\/2016\/05\/27\/16\/34AF188300000578-3611657-You_might_be_surprised_to_know_that_the_brand_s_chicken_and_baco-m-53_1464362119603.jpg\" height=\"472\" width=\"634\" alt=\"You might be surprised to know that the brand's chicken and bacon layered salad has more calories than the cheese and onion pasty at 327 calories\" class=\"blkBorder img-share\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"imageCaption\">You might be surprised to know that the brand\u2019s chicken and bacon layered salad has more calories than the cheese and onion pasty at 327 calories<\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">However, you might be surprised to know that the brand\u2019s chicken and bacon layered salad has more calories than the cheese and onion pasty.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">However, it does have less fat.<span class=\"mol-style-bold mol-style-large femail-ccox\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\"><span class=\"mol-style-bold mol-style-large femail-ccox\">MCDONALD\u2019S<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\"><span class=\"mol-style-bold\">Hamburger\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\"><span class=\"mol-style-bold\">250kcal 8.3g fat\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>  <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"i-3f596e3692ce5b4f\" src=\"http:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/i\/pix\/2016\/05\/27\/16\/34AF193700000578-3611657-A_hamburger_from_McDonald_s_complete_with_relish_and_a_pickle_co-m-54_1464362141151.jpg\" height=\"416\" width=\"634\" alt=\"A hamburger from McDonald's complete with relish and a pickle contains 250 calories with 8.3 grams of fat\" class=\"blkBorder img-share\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"imageCaption\">A hamburger from McDonald\u2019s complete with relish and a pickle contains 250 calories with 8.3 grams of fat<\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">A hamburger from McDonald\u2019s complete with relish and a pickle contains 250 calories with 8.3 grams of fat.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\"><span class=\"mol-style-bold\">Crispy Chicken and Bacon Salad<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\"><span class=\"mol-style-bold\">302kcal 22g fat<\/span><\/p>\n<p>  <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"i-881459bbd88b406c\" src=\"http:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/i\/pix\/2016\/05\/27\/10\/34AF192B00000578-3611657-image-m-14_1464342793357.jpg\" height=\"583\" width=\"634\" alt=\"While marketed as a healthier option than the usual menu, this salad has a total calories count of over 300 calories with 22 grams of fat\" class=\"blkBorder img-share\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"imageCaption\">While marketed as a healthier option than the usual menu, this salad has a total calories count of over 300 calories with 22 grams of fat<\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">While marketed as a healthier option than the usual menu, this salad with\u00a0Lollo Rosso, Apollo and Red Chard salad leaves is topped off with chicken in a crispy coating.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">It is this crispy coating, as well as the bacon, which take the total calories count to more than 300 with 22 grams of fat.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\"><span class=\"mol-style-bold mol-style-large femail-ccox\">PIZZA EXPRESS<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\"><span class=\"mol-style-bold\">Margarita Pizza\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\"><span class=\"mol-style-bold\">729kcal 23.3g fat<\/span><\/p>\n<p>  <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"i-c0a002934b50ab91\" src=\"http:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/i\/pix\/2016\/05\/27\/10\/34AF18EB00000578-3611657-image-a-7_1464341956502.jpg\" height=\"639\" width=\"634\" alt=\"An indulgent margarita pizza from Pizza Express contains 729 calories and 23.3g of fat\" class=\"blkBorder img-share\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"imageCaption\">An indulgent margarita pizza from Pizza Express contains 729 calories and 23.3g of fat<\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">An indulgent margarita pizza from Pizza Express contains 729 calories and 23.3g of fat. Quite an indulgent lunch by any standards.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">However, you\u2019d be surprised to learn that a pizza is one of the healthier option on the menu.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\"><span class=\"mol-style-bold\">Bosco Salad\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\"><span class=\"mol-style-bold\">737 kcal 37.5g fat<\/span><\/p>\n<p>  <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"i-16fc9ae6e200825a\" src=\"http:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/i\/pix\/2016\/05\/27\/16\/34AF199600000578-3611657-The_Bosco_salad_made_with_mushrooms_avocados_and_roasted_tomatoe-m-55_1464362209047.jpg\" height=\"572\" width=\"634\" alt=\"The Bosco salad made with mushrooms, avocados and roasted tomatoes has\u00a0737 calories\" class=\"blkBorder img-share\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"imageCaption\">The Bosco salad made with mushrooms, avocados and roasted tomatoes has\u00a0737 calories<\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">The Bosco salad made with mushrooms, avocados, roasted tomatoes, spinach, rocket, balsamic syrup, honey and mustard dressing just tops the margarita with 737 calories.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">The 37.5 grams of fat in the salad are boosted by the\u00a0freshly baked warm bread sticks.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\"><span class=\"mol-style-bold mol-style-large femail-ccox\">PIZZA HUT<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\"><span class=\"mol-style-bold\">Personal cheese pizza\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\"><span class=\"mol-style-bold\">600\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"mol-style-bold\">kcal 24g fat<\/span><\/p>\n<p>      <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"i-11c963d7e0a0213f\" src=\"http:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/i\/pix\/2016\/05\/27\/11\/34AFAE0B00000578-3611657-image-a-19_1464346271469.jpg\" height=\"422\" width=\"634\" alt=\"A cheese pizza for one from Pizza Hut is 600 calories and so is not such a guilty lunch option\" class=\"blkBorder img-share\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"imageCaption\">A cheese pizza for one from Pizza Hut is 600 calories and so is not such a guilty lunch option<\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">A cheese pizza for one from Pizza Hut is 600 calories, a mere 30 per cent of a woman\u2019s recommended daily allowance.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">That\u2019s an almost guilt-free lunch.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\"><span class=\"mol-style-bold\">Chicken Caesar salad\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\"><span class=\"mol-style-bold\">790kcal \u00a05.9g fat<\/span><\/p>\n<p>      <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"i-58d02db39f92b25c\" src=\"http:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/i\/pix\/2016\/05\/27\/11\/34AFADF800000578-3611657-image-a-18_1464345218972.jpg\" height=\"420\" width=\"634\" alt=\"Surprisingly the restaurant's chicken Caesar salad, a popular 'healthy' option, has an extra 190 calories - totaling at 790 calories\" class=\"blkBorder img-share\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"imageCaption\">Surprisingly the restaurant\u2019s chicken Caesar salad, a popular \u2018healthy\u2019 option, has an extra 190 calories \u2013 totaling at 790 calories<\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">Surprisingly the restaurant\u2019s chicken Caesar salad, a popular \u2018healthy\u2019 option, has an extra 190 calories \u2013 totaling at 790 calories.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">It has 5.9 grams of fat.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\"><span><span class=\"mol-style-bold mol-style-large femail-ccox\">NANDO\u2019S<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\"><span><span class=\"mol-style-bold\">Medium-spiced grilled chicken burger<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\"><span><span class=\"mol-style-bold\">388kcals, 8.3g fat<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\"><span><a target=\"_blank\" class=\"\" rel=\"nofollow\"><\/a><a target=\"_blank\" class=\"\" rel=\"nofollow\"><\/a><a target=\"_blank\" class=\"\"><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>      <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"i-e1347691953e547\" src=\"http:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/i\/pix\/2016\/05\/27\/10\/34AF18F300000578-3611657-image-a-10_1464341982296.jpg\" height=\"634\" width=\"634\" alt=\"A medium-spiced grilled chicken burger from the chicken-based fast food eatery is pretty healthy option at 388 calories with just 8.3 grams of fat\" class=\"blkBorder img-share\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"imageCaption\">A medium-spiced grilled chicken burger from the chicken-based fast food eatery is pretty healthy option at 388 calories with just 8.3 grams of fat<\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\"><span>A medium-spiced grilled\u00a0chicken\u00a0burger from the chicken-based fast-food eatery loved by Kim Kardashian, Kanye West, Snoop Dogg and UK rapper Example is pretty healthy option at 388 calories with just 8.3 grams of fat.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\"><span><span class=\"mol-style-bold\">Quinoa salad with chicken\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\"><span><span class=\"mol-style-bold\">564kcal 28.6g fat<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>      <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"i-56e84f76d247ecc6\" src=\"http:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/i\/pix\/2016\/05\/27\/16\/34AF191300000578-3611657-The_quinoa_salad_is_not_as_saintly_as_it_seems_at_564_calories_a-a-56_1464362275205.jpg\" height=\"475\" width=\"634\" alt=\"The quinoa salad\u00a0is not as saintly as it seems at 564 calories and 28.6 grams of fat\" class=\"blkBorder img-share\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"imageCaption\">The quinoa salad\u00a0is not as saintly as it seems at 564 calories and 28.6 grams of fat<\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\"><span>The quinoa salad, which is a new\u00a0addition\u00a0to the menu and features the very trendy super food it is named after, is full of greens and vegetables.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\"><span>However it is not as\u00a0saintly\u00a0as it seems at 564 calories and 28.6 grams of fat. In fact one of the chains indulgent desserts has less calories than the salad\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\"><span><span class=\"mol-style-bold\">Salted caramel brownie\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"mol-style-bold\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\"><span><span class=\"mol-style-bold\">357<span>\u00a0kcal 19.6g\u00a0fat<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\"><span><span class=\"mol-style-bold\"><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>      <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"i-f30482cd584a02b3\" src=\"http:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/i\/pix\/2016\/05\/27\/13\/34B0105000000578-3611657-image-a-32_1464351335834.jpg\" height=\"421\" width=\"634\" alt=\"Treat yourself to these chocolate brownies - which are less calorific than the salad\" class=\"blkBorder img-share\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"imageCaption\">Treat yourself to these chocolate brownies \u2013 which are less calorific than the salad<\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\"><span>Amazingly these tempting\u00a0chocolate\u00a0brownies with peri peri spices are less calorific than the salad that\u00a0claims to be healthy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\"><span>The\u00a0brownies\u00a0have <\/span><span>357<\/span><span><span>\u00a0calories\u00a0and 19.6 grams of fat.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"mol-style-bold\"><span><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\"><span><span class=\"mol-style-bold\"><span class=\"mol-style-large femail-ccox\">PRET<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\"><span><span class=\"mol-style-bold\">Scottish smoked salmon\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\"><span><span class=\"mol-style-bold\">378kcal 13.2 fat\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\"><span>The Scottish smoked salmon sandwich on wholemeal bread from Pret contains only 378 calories and 13.2 grams of fat. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">\n<p>      <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"i-ce10c0f150c9e920\" src=\"http:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/i\/pix\/2016\/05\/27\/11\/34AF892500000578-3611657-image-a-15_1464344136519.jpg\" height=\"476\" width=\"634\" alt=\"The Scottish smoked salmon sandwich on wholemeal bread from Pret contains only 378 calories and 13.2 grams of fat\" class=\"blkBorder img-share\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"imageCaption\">The Scottish smoked salmon sandwich on wholemeal bread from Pret contains only 378 calories and 13.2 grams of fat<\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\"><span><span class=\"mol-style-bold\">Beets, Squash and Feta Superbowl<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\"><span><span class=\"mol-style-bold\">512.4 kcal 33.4g fat<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\"><span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\"><span>While one might assume this bowl of goodness is the healthy option it is a great deal more\u00a0calorific\u00a0that\u00a0the\u00a0sandwich\u00a0at 512.4 calories per portion.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\"><span><span class=\"mol-style-large mol-style-bold femail-ccox\">KFC<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">Kentucky Fried Chicken is another lynch pin of the British fast-food restaurant scene. Their salads, however, are some of the healthiest of the bunch, provided you eat them without the dressing.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\"><span class=\"mol-style-bold\">Chicken Zinger Salad without dressing<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\"><span class=\"mol-style-bold\">275kcal 12.1g fat<\/span><\/p>\n<p>      <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"i-72b6c77e3f1288d3\" src=\"http:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/i\/pix\/2016\/05\/27\/14\/34AFF84000000578-3611657-image-m-38_1464357039650.jpg\" height=\"458\" width=\"634\" alt=\"This spicy salad from KFC contains 259 calories and 12.1 grams of fat\" class=\"blkBorder img-share\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"imageCaption\">This spicy salad from KFC contains 259 calories and 12.1 grams of fat<\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">You might think that you\u2019re opting for something healthy by ordering this salad from KFT. However, this spicy option contains 259 calories and 12.1 grams of fat.<\/p>\n<p>      <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"i-24670fe0c3b1095f\" src=\"http:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/i\/pix\/2016\/05\/27\/12\/34AFF84400000578-3611657-image-m-22_1464348373613.jpg\" height=\"336\" width=\"634\" alt=\"One hot wing contains 85 calories and 5.6 grams of fat. That means that you can indulge in three of the spicy bites of less than the salad\" class=\"blkBorder img-share\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"imageCaption\">One hot wing contains 85 calories and 5.6 grams of fat. That means that you can indulge in three of the spicy bites of less than the salad<\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\"><span class=\"mol-style-bold\">Hot wings<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\"><span class=\"mol-style-bold\">85 kcal 5.6g fat<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">One hot wing contains 85 calories and 5.6 grams of fat.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">That means that you can indulge in three of the spicy bites of less than the salad.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wocc\">                                <span>The \u2018grab and go\u2019 takeaway food that you think is healthy but is really adding inches to your waistline\u00a0<\/span>                            <\/h3>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\"><span class=\"mol-style-bold femail-ccox mol-style-medium\">1. Shop-bought soups\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">Soups in cans and cartons can be damaging to your health if you don\u2019t read the labels properly.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">These soups can have a very high sodium count, which can lead to heart disease, high blood pressure and more serious conditions like strokes.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">Eat\u2019s Old Fashioned Chicken  Egg Noodle Soup for instance contains 2.4g of salt. And that\u2019s just for the small version. If you opt for a Big pot you will be consuming 3.2g of salt and if you want a Very Big Soup, that\u2019s 5g of salt in one sitting.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">Creamy soups can also be high in fats and calories, so avoid those as much as possible, diluting the soups with hot water, or going for vegetable-based options. The general rule for a healthy soup is the fewer ingredients it has, the better.<\/p>\n<p>  <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"i-1230cd232d8612be\" src=\"http:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/i\/pix\/2015\/11\/03\/16\/2E121B5600000578-3301909-image-m-52_1446568580483.jpg\" height=\"356\" width=\"306\" alt=\"Tesco's honey and mustard pasta has a whopping\u00a0706 calories\" class=\"blkBorder img-share\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"i-3726ceda2ee2c776\" src=\"http:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/i\/pix\/2015\/11\/03\/16\/2E12242700000578-3301909-image-a-51_1446568575311.jpg\" height=\"356\" width=\"306\" alt=\"Eat's Very Big Chicken  Egg Noodle Soup has 5g of salt\" class=\"blkBorder img-share\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"imageCaption\">Tesco\u2019s honey and mustard pasta (left) has a whopping\u00a0706 calories whilst \u00a0Eat\u2019s Very Big Chicken  Egg Noodle Soup (right) has 5g of salt<\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\"><span class=\"mol-style-medium femail-ccox mol-style-bold\">2. Veggie burgers\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">While it might seem that veggie burgers are a healthy option, you need to look out for the ingredients on the label. A lot of the burgers are based on processed soy as opposed to vegetables, making them less beneficial.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">Similarly, due to the fact that they are highly processed, they can have high amounts of sodium, which can lead to high blood pressure, as well as calories, as a lot of oil can be used to make them.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">The secret is to look at the protein count \u2013 if your burger has more than ten grams of protein, it is more likely to be processed.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\"><span class=\"mol-style-medium femail-ccox mol-style-bold\">3. Wraps<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">While wraps may seem like a healthy options, the flatbreads used for the wrap can amount to as many as 300 calories and once you add the other ingredients, the calorie count becomes unnecessarily high.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">Similarly, the sauces that are added to the wraps are also very high in calorie count, so it is better to split a wrap with a friend, or make one at home.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">Pret A Manger\u2019s Salt Beef and Pickled Cabbage wrap may sound like a relatively healthy option but it actually contains a whopping 539 calories. And salt makes its presence known once again \u2013 this wrap has 2.2g of it.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\"><span class=\"mol-style-medium femail-ccox mol-style-bold\">4. Ready-made pasta salad\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">The first thing you need to check when buying pasta from the supermarket is whether it is made from whole grain \u2013 the front of the package may tell you it is, but there could be refined grains in the ingredient list, which can increase the risk of high blood pressure and diabetes.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">Similarly, you need to look out for the calorie count on the packaging of ready-made pastas sold as lunches, as a relatively small portion may contain as much as 600 calories.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">Sainsbury\u2019s pasta with honey and mustard chicken has 625 calories, 28.4g of fat and 1.76g of sugar.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">Tesco\u2019s is even worse; its version contains 706 calories, 35.5g of fat and 1.4g of salt.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">Lastly, it is important to remember that even if you go for whole grain pasta, it isn\u2019t something that can ever be called a \u2018healthy food\u2019.<\/p>\n<p>  <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"i-73d8b0fee4be9684\" src=\"http:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/i\/pix\/2015\/11\/04\/10\/2E12A09400000578-3301909-High_street_sushi_chain_Wasabi_s_Rainbow_set_comes_in_at_664_cal-a-30_1446632834653.jpg\" height=\"322\" width=\"306\" alt=\"High-street sushi chain Wasabi's Rainbow set comes in at 664 calories\" class=\"blkBorder img-share\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"i-d6337495930e49b2\" src=\"http:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/i\/pix\/2015\/11\/03\/16\/2E121B4A00000578-3301909-image-a-57_1446568640119.jpg\" height=\"322\" width=\"306\" alt=\"Pret's granola breakfast has\u00a029.6g of sugar in a 130g pot\" class=\"blkBorder img-share\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"imageCaption\">High-street sushi chain Wasabi\u2019s Rainbow set (left) comes in at 664 calories. Pret\u2019s granola breakfast (right) has\u00a029.6g of sugar in a 130g pot<\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\"><span class=\"mol-style-medium femail-ccox mol-style-bold\">5. Granola<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">It is calorie-dense, and most granola, or granola bars contain hidden sugars. It can be fructose liquid and in worst cases fructose syrup, which are harmful to our health in multiple ways; sugar in its many forms has been known to increase the risk of obesity, type-2 diabetes, heart diseases, and liver problems.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">A honey and granola pot from Pret has 29.6g of sugar in a 130g pot. \u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\"><span class=\"mol-style-medium femail-ccox mol-style-bold\">6. Subway sandwiches\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">Subway sandwiches can be very high in sodium and fat, especially those options with different meats and cheeses.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">Order a meatball marinara with cheese and you\u2019ll be wolfing down 530 calories. Fancy a Big Philly Cheesesteak? That\u2019s 550 calories in one sitting. \u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">The sauces used in the sandwiches can also contribute to higher levels of salts and sugars, which can cause high blood pressure.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">Lastly, Subway sandwiches can have three times the recommended daily dose of sodium.<\/p>\n<p>  <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"i-483302bf370d7aaa\" src=\"http:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/i\/pix\/2015\/11\/03\/16\/2E121B5F00000578-3301909-image-m-63_1446569683286.jpg\" height=\"425\" width=\"306\" alt=\"VitaminWater is packed with as much as 32g of sugar.\" class=\"blkBorder img-share\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"i-72607bf62aa5b85\" src=\"http:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/i\/pix\/2015\/11\/03\/16\/2E121B5A00000578-3301909-image-a-64_1446569694360.jpg\" height=\"425\" width=\"306\" alt=\"A Big Philly Cheesesteak sub from Subway contains 550 calories\" class=\"blkBorder img-share\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"imageCaption\">VitaminWater (left) is packed with as much as 32g of sugar. \u00a0A Big Philly Cheesesteak sub (right) from Subway contains 550 calories<\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\"><span class=\"mol-style-medium femail-ccox mol-style-bold\">7. Vitaminwater<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">While the concept behind vitamin water is that it is high in vitamins and minerals, the reality is that they are also packed with sugars to give them a more pleasant taste.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">One bottle of Vitaminwater contains 120 calories and 32 grams of sugar.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">The more damaging of these sugars is fructose, which can cause health problems such as diabetes, heart disease and tooth decay, as well as weight gain.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\"><span class=\"mol-style-bold femail-ccox mol-style-medium\">8.Sushi<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">In order to make the sushi dishes look as colourful as they do, food colouring is often added to them, which in turn can significantly increase the calorie count.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">High-street sushi chain Wasabi\u2019s rainbow set clocks in at an astonishing 664 calories and 20g of salt per serving.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">Similarly, the wasabi paste is often made with additives, as opposed to pure wasabi, which adds unnecessary sugars.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">Lastly, sushi can have a surprising number of processed carbs, which comes from the heavily processed rice, which makes up about three quarters of the entire sushi dish.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\"><span class=\"mol-style-bold femail-ccox mol-style-medium\">9. Vegetable dumplings<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">The first thing to know about dumplings is how they are prepared: steamed dumplings will be the healthier option over fried ones, so always check the preparation method.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">Secondly, it is important to look at what is inside the dumpling, as the contents can often pack hidden calories.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">For example, seafood and vegetable dumplings contain roughly 45 calories, whereas meat-filled dumplings can have as many as 80 to 100 calories each. So if you want to go for a healthier option, go for vegetable dumplings, as they also contain less sodium than shrimp and pork.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\"><span class=\"mol-style-medium femail-ccox mol-style-bold\">10. Gluten-free foods<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">While people who are allergic to gluten should avoid it, for those that can tolerate it, there are actually more disadvantages than advantages to cutting out gluten from your diet.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">Gluten is found in whole grains, which are a great source of vitamins, minerals and fibre, which means that avoiding these foods will deprive you of a great nutrient source.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">Similarly, gluten free ready-made products like bread or cookies where white flour is replaced with starch and other ingredients can increase your blood sugar.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">However, if you do need to cut back on gluten, you should focus on eating foods like fish, meat, eggs, vegetables and fruits, which will ensure that you don\u2019t lack any necessary vitamins or minerals.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We are often told that in a bid to stay healthy, we should be munching on salads and fruit and veg, and avoiding greasy foods such as burgers like the plague. However, on closer inspection, when it comes to calories at least, this might not be the best option if you\u2019re looking to grab something [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-38724","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/healthmedicinet.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/38724","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/healthmedicinet.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/healthmedicinet.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/healthmedicinet.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/healthmedicinet.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=38724"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/healthmedicinet.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/38724\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/healthmedicinet.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=38724"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/healthmedicinet.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=38724"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/healthmedicinet.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=38724"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}