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The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of Applebees Nutrition

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I'm a huge proponent of the belief that no matter where you go, you can always find a way to eat healthy.  Chain restaurants get a bad rap on the lack of healthy value of their menus, and there's a reason for that; though nearly every menu has exceptions, most of it's crap.  The content of Applebees nutrition is no exception.  Applebees is one of America's favorite hang outs, namely because the atmosphere is easy going, they're literally everywhere, their prices are decent, they have a full bar, and, of course, the food isn't half bad.  Or is it?  Let's take a quick look at their menu, and find out how you can be eatin' bad or good in the neighborhood.
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Appetite Suppressant Foods

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Losing weight is always easier when you don’t feel the hunger. After a few days of calorie restriction, your tummy will shrink a bit and it won’t be so hard. But, until then, it’s good to eat some appetite suppressant foods that help keep hunger at bay. One good way to do that is to eat whole grains instead of processed white flour foods. Whole grains are excellent sources of disease-fighting phytochemicals and antioxidants as well as B vitamins, vitamin E, magnesium, iron and fiber. Experts believe that those who eat 3 servings of whole grains a day cut their risk of diabetes significantly. Grains also help reduce total cholesterol levels, weight and high blood pressure. Scan the nutrition label to see the number of grams of whole grain in the product. Look for 100% whole wheat. If your not sure, check the ingredients. If the first word says “whole” – there’s a good chance the product is whole grain. Here are some delicious ways to add filling low calorie foods like whole grains to your day:
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