Key Menu Words

October 8, 2008
By Josh Perez

The key menu words below are a general guide for eating out or grocery shopping. Although, food items can be very healthy or unhealthy regardless of the use of any of these key menu words. There are times when these words are used to mislead you (which is why we call them “key menu words” and not “guarantees”). So use this guide along with your best judgment and stay clear of the bad stuff.

SAY “NO” TO THESE:

  1. Breaded
  2. Fried/Deep Fried
  3. Creamed/Creamy
  4. Béarnaise or hollandaise
  5. White Sauce
  6. Crispy
  7. Cheesy
  8. Buttery
  9. Loaded
  10. Bottomless
  11. “Bet you can’t finish it…”
  12. Au gratin
  13. Country-style
  14. Volcano

SAY “YES” TO THESE:

  1. Steamed
  2. Reduced
  3. Baked
  4. Marinated
  5. Seasoned
  6. Fat Free
  7. Whole Wheat
  8. Multi-grain
  9. Vegetarian
  10. Light
  11. High Fiber
  12. Fresh
  13. Red sauce
  14. Vinaigrette

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One Response to “Key Menu Words”

  1. Stephanie Bish Says:

    This is very helpful!

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