Thursday, February 26, 2009

Eat Healthy At Steak N' Shake

Steak n' Shake has been well-known for their great steakburgers and thick milkshakes since 1934. At first appearance, due to their giant hamburgers and large rich shakes, it seems hard to eat a nutritious meal at Steak n' Shake. However, with the proper knowledge it is simple to eat healthy at this popular restaurant.


Instructions


1. Find nutritional facts before you go to Steak n' Shake. If you take a moment or two to visit Steak n' Shake's website before leaving home, you can decide what to order. Looking at the nutritional facts allows you to know exactly what you are eating and prevents you from choosing meals with hidden fat or calories.








2. Use moderation. If you are craving a steakburger, it is okay to satisfy that craving. If you practice moderation and order a single steakburger with cheese instead of a double steakburger with cheese, you save 180 calories and 15 grams of fat.


3. Understand the descriptive words on the menu. If you see the word grilled, this indicates something was cooked with little or no added fat. Fried and crispy descriptions indicate items higher in fat and calories. Steak n' Shake's Marinated Grilled Chicken Sandwich has 239 calories and 5 grams of fat versus their Breaded Chicken Sandwich with 496 calories and 28.5 grams of fat.








4. Drink water. Soda has a lot of calories and no nutritional value. Water has zero calories and fools your stomach into believing you are full. This will allow you to eat less and be satisfied.


5. Share your meal. When eating at Steak n' Shake, most people want to have one of their famous shakes. The healthy and guilt-free way to enjoy a shake is to share it with a friend or family member. A Double Chocolate Fudge Sippable Sundae™ shake has 809 calories and 29 grams of fat. Sharing limits the portion size you eat.


6. Skip the fries. Substitute with a salad instead. This saves calories and adds nutrition.

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