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May 5, 2010 Baja Fresh’s Steak Nachos Top List of Five Worst Cinco de Mayo FoodsDietitians Suggest Healthier Alternatives at Popular Mexican RestaurantsWASHINGTON—With more than 2,100 calories and more fat and sodium than most people should eat in an entire day, the Charbroiled Steak Nachos at Baja Fresh tops a list of five foods to avoid at Mexican restaurants this Cinco de Mayo. Other offenders in the report from dietitians at the nonprofit Cancer Project include the Grilled Fajita Salad at Chevys and the Crispy Honey-Chipotle Chicken Crispers at Chili’s. “These foods are loaded with artery-clogging levels of cholesterol and fat,” said Joseph Gonzales, a Cancer Project dietitian. “Cinco de Mayo is a good time to honor Mexico’s vibrant and healthful cuisine, but there is nothing to celebrate about fast food that can increase the risk of obesity, diabetes, and some types of cancer.” The worst foods to eat at Mexican restaurants are:
Consumers looking for more healthful Mexican foods have alternatives. For instance, replacing the Charbroiled Steak Nachos at Chevys with a Fat Sam Fajita at Moe’s can save 1,500 calories and bring the cholesterol count down to zero. Chevys’ customers who trade a Grilled Fajita Salad for the Bean and Rice Burrito would save 1,000 calories and reduce the amount of saturated fat consumed from 118 grams to just 11 grams. About one in three Americans is obese, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Obesity is tied to increased risk of several types of cancer, including breast cancer and colon cancer. The Cancer Project is a collaborative effort of physicians, researchers, and nutritionists who have joined together to educate the public about the benefits of a healthy diet for cancer prevention and survival. Based in Washington, D.C., The Cancer Project is a program of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine. |
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