In one of my sessions at Jenny Craig, counselor Suzie pointed out a list of words that are restaurant-menu code for hidden, high-fat ingredients. Now that I’m starting to dine out again, she thought it would be helpful to have this to know the lingo while I’m in this weight-loss program for the Shape We’re In.
Ironically, the very words I’m supposed to avoid are the ones that usually tempt me to try a dish on the menu.
Here’s the rundown:
* Alfredo
* Breaded
* Creamed
* Lover’s
* Pesto
* Smothered
* Country-style
* Ultimate/Supreme
* Flaky
* Bacon
* Cheesy
* Crispy/Crunchy
* Meaty
* Rich
* The Works
* Golden Brown
* Loaded.... yum, visions of Choo-Choo Barbecue’s Killer Potato just danced in my head
* Comfort
* Bechamel
* Club
* Golden
* Kung Pao
* Sauteed
* Old-Fashioned
* Jumbo
So far I’ve lost 15 pounds, but today is the weigh-in, and I’m expecting to have gained. I know I’ll regret that visit to Red Lobster’s endless shrimp night when I step on the scales.
E-mail Susan Pierce at spierce@timesfreepress.com
Susan Palmer Pierce is a reporter and columnist in the Life department. She began her journalism career as a summer employee 1972 for the News Free Press, typing bridal announcements and photo captions. She became a full-time employee in 1980, working her way up to feature writer, then special sections editor, then Lifestyle editor in 1995 until the merge of the NFP and Times in 1999. She was honored with the 2007 Chattanooga Woman of ...
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