KFC’s Grilled Chicken a Better Choice
One group I turn to for reliable health information is the Center for Science in the Public Interest. In their current issue, they analyze KFC’s grilled chicken versus the fried counter part. Â Now, I rarely eat fried chicken or go to KFC, but what I found surprising is that their grilled chicken is better than that from Boston Market.
Now, I do pickup the rotisserie at the local super market. I’ve never bothered to lookup the nutrition information for those birds. I just assumed they were better as they were freshly cooked. One thing I’ve learned is you cannot assume anything about the nutrition of the food you eat. So I will have to dig up the nutrition info on the rotisserie chicken and compare it to KFC’s.
Another very popular item at the CSPI is the 10 Worst and Best Foods as well as their Top Food Frauds. When looking for whole grains, also make sure the first ingredient lists “Whole” in its title. Some products use a minimum amount of whole grains so they can claim that title but primarily use refined grains.
huck on August 1st 2009 in Eating Out, Weight Loss
Nicki responded on 01 Aug 2009 at 3:21 pm #
Thanks for the links to the CSPI links. Very cool. I’m sorry, I don’t trust KFC. Not even a slight temptation for me.
huck responded on 03 Aug 2009 at 9:05 am #
I would not trust KFC either. I should have made my point a little stronger.
You simply cannot trust your perceptions when it comes to any fast food or prepared foods. Perhaps I’m wrong, but I would expect most people to see Boston Market as a better alternative. I think this is true with many of the growing number of upscale fast-food chains. Camille’s, Panera Breads, McAlister’s Deli, Chipotle, Zaxby’s and dozens of others mostly serve fat-laden, high-salt foods. Anytime you eat out, I think it is buyer beware.