Another Low Carb Cheesecake

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1. vadim says:

   June 18, 2009 at 3:30 pm

   No titles, but enjoy?Sonic Minute Maid Cranberry Juice Slush (“Route 44”–extra large)616 calories165 g sugarsIn its pure form, antioxidant-packed cranberry juice is a healthy choice. But this Cranberry Juice Slush comes with an asterisk next to the word “cranberry” on the Web site’s nutrition list. That’s probably because only 78 of the whopping 616 calories come from “cranberry flavor”—the rest of the bulk comes from the “slush.” Consider that a code word for sugar overload: the extra-large has the sugar equivalent of six packs of M&Ms. Check out our list of the 20 worst drinks in America to see other equally atrocious beverages.Drink This Instead!Cranberry Flavored Tea (medium)42 calories10 g sugarBurger King Spicy Chick’n Crisp Sandwich450 calories30 g fat (5 g saturated fat)810 mg sodiumLean economic times make the value menu more appealing than ever. And that’s fine—most dollar menus have a few sensible items. But if you eat this sandwich often, saving a few bucks will quickly result in a surplus around your waistline.Eat This Instead!Whopper Jr. without mayo290 calories12 g fat (4.5 g saturated fat)500 mg sodiumTaco Bell Grilled Stuft Beef Burrito680 calories30 g fat (10 g saturated fat)2,120 mg sodiumDitch this and order two grilled steak soft tacos (or any menu item) "fresco" style and the Bell boys will replace cheese and sauces with a chunky tomato salsa, helping to cut calories in half and fat by at least 25 percent.Eat This Instead!Two Grilled Steak Soft Tacos, Fresco Style320 calories9 g fat (3 g saturated fat)1,100 mg sodiumSonic Chicken Club TOASTER Sandwich742 calories46 g fat (11 g saturated, 0.5 g trans)1,742 mg sodiumHow can a chicken sandwich pack so much fat? Start with a fried chicken breast, add bacon, cheese, and mayo, and you’re there. Add to that the sodium equivalent of 53 saltine crackers, and you’re looking at a serious dietary disaster. Ditch the chicken for beef and save 10 grams of fat.Eat This Instead!Sonic Burger with Mustard540 calories25 g fat (9 g saturated fat)730 mg sodiumHardee’s Big Chicken Filet Sandwich800 calories37 g fat (6 g saturated fat)1,890 mg sodiumA general rule: Avoid sandwiches with words like “big” and “monster” in the name. Hardee’s Monster Thickburger is another example—it comes in at 1,420 calories, 108 grams of fat, and more saturated fat than you want in two days.Eat This Instead!Charbroiled BBQ Chicken Sandwich415 calories5 g fat (1 g saturated fat)1,175 mg sodiumArby’s Roast Beef and Swiss Market Fresh Sandwich810 calories42 g fat (13 g saturated fat)1,780 mg sodiumThe unwholesome trinity of mayo, Italian sub sauce, and processed Swiss cheese make this sandwich the clear loser in the battle of the beef. The Super Roast Beef replaces mayo with a low-cal spicy pepper sauce and totals 370 fewer calories.Eat This Instead!Super Roast Beef440 calories19 g fat (7 g saturated fat)1,061 mg sodiumBurger King Kids Double Cheeseburger and Kids Fries with Small Coke950 calories42 g fat (17 g saturated fat, 4.5 g trans fats)1,410 mg sodiumBK’s dubious double burger earns the distinction of being the fattiest meal for an on-the-go kid, with nearly a day’s worth of saturated fat for the average 8-year-old.Eat This Instead!4-piece Chicken Tenders with Strawberry-Flavored Applesauce and unlimited water280 calories11 g fat (3 g saturated fat)440 mg sodiumDairy Queen 6-Piece Chicken Strip Basket1,270 calories67 g fat (11 g saturated fat)2,910 mg sodiumThe strips deliver more grams of fat than four DQ Homestyle Burgers, and nearly 300 more calories than a Large Strawberry CheeseQuake Blizzard.Eat This Instead!Grilled Chicken Saladwith Fat-Free Italian Dressing280 calories11 g fat (5 g saturated)1,550 mg sodiumJack in the Box Sausage, Egg & Cheese Biscuit740 calories55 g fat (17 g saturated fat)1,430 mg sodiumSkip biscuits at all costs. This one contains nearly a full day’s worth of saturated fat (check out the 8 worst restaurant breakfasts here). Instead try the Bacon Breakfast Jack—16 grams of protein makes it a surprisingly good way to start your day.Eat This Instead!Bacon Breakfast Jack300 calories14 g fat (5 g saturated fat)730 mg sodiumArby’s Large Mozzarella Sticks849 calories56 g fat (26 g saturated fat)2,730 mg sodiumAnything with as much saturated fat as a Triple Whopper should not be called a side. If it’s cheese you crave, order the French Dip ‘N Swiss or Hot Ham and Cheese Sandwich instead to save more than 500 calories.Eat This Instead!Martha’s Vineyard SaladWith Light Buttermilk Ranch Dressing389 calories14 g fat (5 g saturated)923 mg sodiumMcDonald’s Large Triple Thick Chocolate Milkshake1,160 calories27 g fat (16 g saturated fat)168 g sugar510 mg sodiumYou’d be better off eating two Quarter Pounders than sucking down one of these belt-breaking shakes. Steer clear of milkshakes at the Golden Arches. If you must have a frozen dessert, order a vanilla ice cream cone to save more than 1,000 calories. Make swaps like that every week and watch the pounds melt off!Eat This Instead!Vanilla Reduced-Fat Ice Cream Cone150 calories3.5 g fat (2 g saturated fat)18 g sugars60 mg sodiumJack in the Box Bacon Cheddar Potato Wedges720 calories48 g fat (15 g saturated fat, 12 g trans fats)1,360 mg sodium48 g carbohydratesYou probably don’t need us to tell you that bacon, cheese, and fried potatoes are not a healthful trio. What’s worse, though, is that Jack in the Box cooks in trans-fatty vegetable shortening, which has been linked to heart disease. It’s no secret that French fries can ruin an otherwise sensible meal, but these things take destruction to another level entirely.Eat This Instead!Mozzarella Cheese Sticks (3)240 calories12 g fat (5 g saturated fat, 2 g trans fats)420 mg sodiumChick-fil-A Chick-n-Strips Salad with Buttermilk Ranch Dressing800 calories60 g fat (12 g saturated fat)1,745 mg sodiumWith 17 more grams of fat than Taco Bell’s Fiesta Taco Salad, this is the worst salad from any drive-thru. The dressing alone sets you back 42.5 grams of fat. Take a look at our list of the worst salads in America and see how this one compares.Eat This Instead!Chick-fil-A Southwest Chargrilled Salad with Fat-Free Honey Mustard Dressing360 calories8 g fat (3.5 g saturated fat)1,170 mg sodiumDairy Queen Large Strawberry CheeseQuake Blizzard990 calories39 g fat (24 g saturated fat)114 g sugarsThis creation combines ice cream, strawberry syrup, and hunks of cheesecake for a high-fat dairy dessert. If you’re set on a Blizzard, go bananas. A small Banana Split Blizzard has 7 fewer fat grams than the small Oreo, Cookie Dough, Peanut Butter Cup, or Strawberry CheeseQuake flavors. Or stray from the Blizzard and satisfy your sweet tooth with a small chocolate sundae to save major calories and fat.Eat This Instead!Small Chocolate Sundae280 calories7 g fat (4.5 g saturated fat)42 g sugarsBurger King BIG FISH Sandwich with Tartar Sauce640 calories32 g fat (5 g saturated fat)1,540 mg sodiumFish is only healthy when it’s not breaded and fried in partially hydrogenated oil. Here, the fry treatment translates into 7 grams of trans fats and 108 grams of carbohydrates.Eat This Instead!Whopper Jr. without mayoand Garden Salad365 calories12 g fat (4.5 g saturated fat)1,230 mg sodiumHardee’s Monster Thickburger1,420 calories108 g fat (43 g saturated fat)2,770 mg sodium230 mg cholesterolThis burger is called “Monster” for a reason. It’s got the caloric equivalent of almost 6 McDonald’s hamburgers, the saturated fat equivalent of 43 strips of Oscar Mayer bacon, and the sodium equivalent of 84 saltine crackers. You’ll satisfy nearly an entire day’s worth of calories in one sitting, so opt for the significantly less monstrous Low-Carb Thickburger, instead, and save 1,000 calories that you can allocate to more deserving and nutritious fare.Eat This Instead!Low Carb Thickburger420 calories32 g fat (12 g saturated fat)1,010 mg sodiumArby’s Roast Turkey and Swiss Market Fresh Sandwich708 calories29 g fat (8 g saturated fat)1,676 mg sodiumAvoid any sandwich made on honey wheat bread: Two slices contain a staggering 361 calories and 68 grams of carbs. Cut those in half by sticking to a sesame bun.Eat This Instead!Chicken Cordon Blue Sandwich (grilled)488 calories18 g fat (4 g saturated fat)1,560 mg sodiumJack in the Box Chipotle Chicken Ciabatta690 calories28 g fat (9 g saturated fat)1,850 mg sodiumUnlike many other fast food restaurants that have made the shift away from trans fats, Jack in the Box’s menu has a number of items with more than 5 grams of the stuff—and some with up to 13 grams of it! There’s no “safe” level of trans fats, but the recommendation is that you don’t eat more than 2 grams of the heart-harming junk per day. Add fries to this sandwich, and you’ll take in three and a half times your daily limit.Eat This Instead!Chicken Fajita Pita300 calories9 g fat (3.5 g saturated fat)1,090 mg sodiumCarl’s Jr. Double Six Dollar Burgerwith Medium Natural Cut Fries and 32 oz Coke2,618 calories144 g fat (51.5 g saturated fat)2,892 mg sodiumOf all the gut-growing, heart-stopping, life-threatening burgers in the fast food world, there is none whose damage to your general well-being is as catastrophic as this. Consider these heart-stopping comparisons: This meal has the caloric equivalent of 13 Krispy Kreme Original Glazed Donuts; the saturated fat equivalent of 52 strips of bacon; and the salt equivalent of seven and a half large orders of McDonald’s French fries!Eat This Instead!Famous Starwith Side Salad with Low Fat Balsamic Dressing and 32 oz Iced Tea685 calories38 g fat (10.5 g saturated fat)1,520 mg sodium
2. lowcarb4life says:

   July 22, 2009 at 8:49 pm

   Cranberries sound fantastic!!! I just thought they were to high in carbs….I usually make my cheesecake just like this but without any crust, but the exact same recipe and it turns out soooo good, I could eat it everyday!!!! I have a yahoo group called lowcarb4life if you look at my channel in my description you can find the link. I too will be making this cheesecake along with my chocolate torte for Christmas…yum!!!!
3. gursh9999 says:

   September 23, 2009 at 5:08 pm

   Thanks, very helpful video