Foods that look healthy aren't necessarily healthy...

I was wondering around reading other people's blogs, random health medical articles and stumbled upon this article. Well, it's not really an article but a slide show with short description beside to educate people on various kind of diseases and tips on healthy living. It is actually a good website which also provides quizzes to test your knowledge on health and medical topics. EMedicineHealth ----- Check it out! =)

Okay, back to business. The reason why I blog about this is not to advertise the website but the article <<10 Sandwiches To Skip, 10 To Enjoy>>. This article is quite informative as it acknowledges us to be alert of certain foods in the menu which we should not order.

Well, I'm gonna post those commonly found in Malaysia only. Sigh. It's like，“You're showing me all the drooling sandwiches yet I shouldn't be taking them?” 8'(

Schlotzsky's : Worst Bet

The Original Style Turkey Sandwich contains naturally lean turkey meat, a healthy start for a sandwich. And it looks healthy, doesn't it? But it finishes at a whopping 831 calories, 35 g fat, 14 g saturated fat, and 2,529 mg sodium. How? Schlotzsky's adds salami and three types of cheese — all loaded with fat, calories, and sodium.

Schlotzsky's: Better Bet

The Small Smoked Turkey Breast is a better choice at Schlotzsky's. It has only 353 calories -- about half the calories of the "original-style" sandwich — along with a slim 6 g fat and 1 g saturated fat. Turkey, lettuce, tomato, and light mayo on a sourdough roll keep the calories and fat in check. But watch out for the sky-high 1,069 mg of sodium from the smoked turkey.

Burger King: Worst Bet

"Crisp" is a red flag for high-fat, fried food. And the Tender Crisp Chicken Sandwich is a classic example of fried chicken on a bun slathered with creamy, high-fat dressing. It tops out at 800 calories, 46 g fat, 8 g saturated fat, and 1,640 mg sodium — more calories and fat than a Whopper with cheese.

Burger King: Best Bet

The TenderGrill Chicken Sandwich on a Ciabatta bun is a juicy, grilled chicken filet topped with lettuce and tomato. Dressed with mayo, it has 470 calories, 18 g fat, 7 g saturated fat, and 1,100 mg of sodium. Skip the mayo for a slender 370 calorie sandwich. Pickles, onions, and mustard add kick without too many extra calories.

Subway: Worst Bet

The 6" Double Meatball Marinara with Cheese sandwich is a fatty choice at a restaurant better-known for its healthy choices and its weight-conscious spokesperson, Jared. This 6-inch sub weighs in at an enormous 860 calories, 42 g fat, 18 g saturated fat, and 2,480 mg sodium. And don't let the occasional $5 foot-long special at Subway tempt you into overeating any of their sandwiche

Subway: Best Bets

Keep your personal calorie count low with the 6" Black Forest Ham Sandwich or one of Subway's many other 6-inch sandwiches with 6 grams of fat or less. The restaurant shines in low-calorie choices: roast chicken, roast beef, club, turkey breast, turkey breast and ham, veggie delight, or sweet onion chicken teriyaki. Top them with lots of veggies to keep them in the range of 230-380 calories.

McDonald's: Worst Bet

The Crispy Chicken Club Sandwich is about what you'd expect from a restaurant better know for burgers and fries. Fried chicken, bacon, and mayo push this to 620 calories, 29 g fat, 7 g saturated fat, and 1,200 mg of sodium. The honey wheat roll, lettuce, and tomato are healthful touches. Get grilled chicken, instead of fried; mustard instead of mayo, and this becomes a better choice from this fast-food giant.

McDonald's: Best Bet

(Since when this appears in the menu?! In western countries only I guess)

The Honey Mustard Grilled Chicken Wrap pleases the palate without plumping your waistline. Each flour tortilla contains grilled chicken, shredded cheese, and lettuce for 250 calories, 8 g fat, 3.5 g saturated fat, and 650 mg sodium. Ranch or chipotle versions have just a few more calories. Add a fruit and walnut salad, chock full of apples, for 210 calories and a meal under 500 calories.

Guess what, daddy called to ask what to buy for me as dinner. And my answer? Subway! Not Meatball Marinara of course. I'm pretty concern about my health. =)

p/s: one foot long Oven Roasted Chicken Sandwich is damn satisfying. 8D *burp*