The food options we have today in America could possibly be the MOST UNHEALTHY of all times. Calories are increasing and nutritional value has gone way down. Here is the top ten foods that have absolutely ZERO redeeming qualities:
1. The Craz-E Burger (as seen in top picture): This burger is so unhealthy that it deserved it's own category. This is just a stroke waiting to happen. It has a beef patty, cheese, and a bun made out of a Krispy Kreme Donut. Each burger contains 1,500 calories, not to mention all the sugar and saturated fat to clog your arteries.
2. Milkshakes: A lot of milkshakes can really add on the calories in the form of sugar and fat.According to an article by Belinda Goldsmith, the Cold Stone PB&C Milkshake contains 2,010 calories, 68 grams of saturated fat, and 153 grams of sugar. To get a clearer picture, that is about 6 TIMES the recommended daily sugar allowance according to the World Health Organization.
If you thought the last milkshake was bad, the Baskin-Robbins Large Chocolate Oreo Shake takes the cake. At 2,600 calories and 263 grams of sugar per shake, you would would have to spend 6.5 HOURS jogging just to burn it off.
3. Soda (or pop, whichever you prefer): This may not have an insane amount of calories per serving, but if you are likely to drink more than a 12 oz. can a day, you could be racking up the calories with no benefit except for the caffeine boost. From one can of Coco-Cola, you would get 140 calories and 39 grams of sugar. The same serving size of Mountain Dew gives you 170 calories and 46 grams of sugar.
4.M&Ms®: I admit, I am a fan of M&Ms, but this treat can turn into some serious weight gain if not portioned well. One serving (a standard pack you may find near the cash register) contains 240 calories, 30 grams of sugar, corn syrup, and all the artificial coloring. I will give them props for trying to promote health and wellness, but this candy makes the list for having zero nutritional value.
5. Donuts: Aside from having a beef patty between them, donuts for breakfast is probably one of the unhealthiest trends we have in America (in my opinion). Just one glazed donut from Dunkin Donuts has 260 calories, 14 grams of fat, and 12 grams of sugar. Chances are just one donut is NOT going to fill you up and two hours later, you are probably going to be hungry again because all you ate for breakfast was carbohydrates. Add more frosting and fillings, you will significantly increase your sugar and fat intake.
6. French Fries (fried in oil): A small fry from McDonald's contains 230 calories, 11 grams of fat, and 29 grams of carbohydrates. Now, if you are more likely to eat a large, that is going to be 510 calories, 24 grams of fat, and 66 grams of carbohydrates. Though it does pack some protein and vitamins, these fries are not going to cut it as a healthy side option.
7. Potato Chips: Though not quite as bad as the fries, this form of potato has very little nutritional value. Most potato chips contain about 160 calories, 10 grams of fat, and 150 mgs of sodium per 15 chips. Some have significantly more sodium, which raises your blood pressure even more. If you're eating straight out of the family size bag, The saturated fat and sodium will be racking up, including the calories.
8. Pizza: It may contain tomato sauce (or paste), but that does NOT make pizza a wholesome meal. One slice of cheese pizza (14") from Papa John's has 304 calories, 11 grams of fat, and 676 mgs of sodium. Put on some meat toppings and give yourself an additional 6 grams of fat and up to 60 calories per slice. I don't know about you, but I tend to eat more than one slice if I have pizza when I go out.
9. Cookies and other baked goods: It's perfectly fine to have baked goods in moderation, but many restaurants, bakeries, and grocery stores are making them bigger and sweeter. If your eyes are bigger than your stomach, you could be eating a ridiculous amount of sugar and fat without even knowing it. One chocolate chip cookie from Subway has 200 calories, 18 grams of sugar, and 10 grams of fat. If you give into their two cookie offer, you are a goner. One blueberry scone from Starbucks will cost you 460 calories, 17 grams of sugar, and 22 grams of fat (12 grams from saturated fat).
10. Energy Drinks: Aside from the caffeine, just like sodas, energy drinks have zero nutritional qualities. One container of Monster contains 330 calories, 81 grams of sugar, and 540 mgs of sodium. That is about 1/4 of your daily recommended sodium intake. If losing weight is your goal, not only will the sugar content add on the fat, the sodium will make you keep on the water weight.
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