It's surprising how much I am learning daily about sugar and carbohydrate content. I decided to go to PopEye's for lunch and have spicy chicken and red beans; without the rice. When I was at the counter, I told myself I should eat the cole slaw because it was better for me. Later on I found the PopEye's nutrition information online.
Check out the carbs and sugars in the following PopEye's menu items! Not too bad! I was surprised.
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 | I wondered if the sugar was not being reported, but look at the Cole Slaw; Dietary fiber is 9 grams, not bad, but look at the sugar; 15g! Would you have thought; I didn't. I thought this would be healthier for me but it definitely would not be the better choice. I think I need to start checking nutrition values before I head to the restaurant. If I ever have a desire for PopEye's again, I'll feel more confident about my choices. |
I had Red Beans without the rice.
 | Sugar is only 2g and I was surprised at the fiber 17g. I'm unsure how to recalculate the total carbs without the rice or if it is the same. What would you have picked? Knowing how to estimate sugars is probably harder than estimating the carbs. While I enjoyed the chicken and feeling my craving fulfilled, I am ready to continue to cook my own meals so I know exactly how many sugars and carbs I am consuming. |
Oops! Almost forgot the buttermilk biscuit. Take a look.
 | One more thing. I am going to tell on myself. I decided to have a coke with my meal. It's been over 3 months since I've had a real coke. I probably drank 4 ounces. I didn't enjoy it; I didn't want to finish the drink. I definitely like tea better. Interesting, while I've always had unsweetened tea, I do like putting a little purevia in my tea these days to give me a little sweetness. |
Tip: Keep checking labels and nutrition values, even if it is after the meal; because you can become educated for next time.
Being healthy is a Divine gift from my Higher Power and I gratefully accept it!
Hi Dale! It is so nice to figure out how to eat out correctly! I wonder what added all the sugar to the coleslaw?!
ReplyDeleteI had a Protein Burger this week at In n Out (that is a cheese burger, wrapped in lettuce, no bun) and I thought, what am I going to drink. I got iced tea and was so proud of myself. Im a little afraid if I have a diet soda Ill start craving it again, but it was good to hear it wasnt appealing.
Keep looking for drinks that are satisfying. If you like mint, try the chocolate mint water. Also, they have plain mint. I know for a fact that mint is good for upset stomachs. In the past, I put a little dab of mint oil in my water when I feel a little upset at my stomache.
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