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Healthy Swaps for the Country's Worst Dishes

By Food & Wine Updated May 15, 2017
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Every year, the Center for Science in the Public Interest and Nutrition Action Healthletter announces their Xtreme Eating Awards to the 9 unhealthiest dishes in the U.S. Here, we offer healthy dish swaps, all with less than 5 grams of fat per serving.
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Soba Noodles with Grilled Shrimp and Cilantro

Soba Noodles with Grilled Shrimp and Cilantro
Credit: © Stephanie Foley
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Calorie-Packed: P.F. Chang's Double Pan-Fried Noodles Combo*

Healthy Swap: Soba Noodles with Grilled Shrimp and Cilantro

*Source: Center for Science in the Public Interest

  • Fast and Healthy Shrimp Recipes

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Farfalle with Zucchini and Parsley-Almond Pesto

Farfalle with Zucchini and Parsley-Almond Pesto
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Calorie-Packed: California Pizza Kitchen Pesto Cream Penne*

Healthy Swap: Farfalle with Zucchini and Parsley-Almond Pesto

*Source: Center for Science in the Public Interest

  • Fast Weekday Pasta Recipes

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Chipotle Shrimp Tostadas

Chipotle Shrimp Tostadas
Credit: © James Baigrie
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Calorie-Packed: California Pizza Kitchen Tostada Pizza with Steak*

Healthy Swap: Chipotle Shrimp Tostadas

*Source: Center for Science in the Public Interest

  • Quick Mexican Recipes

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Cinnamon Polenta Pancakes

Cinnamon Polenta Pancakes
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Calorie-Packed: Bob Evans Cinnamon Cream Stacked & Stuffed Hotcakes*

Healthy Swap: Cinnamon Polenta Pancakes

*Source: Center for Science in the Public Interest

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Turkey Burgers with Spicy Pickle Sauce

Turkey Burgers with Spicy Pickle Sauce
Credit: © Quentin Bacon
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Calorie-Packed: Five Guys Bacon Cheeseburger*

Healthy Swap: Turkey Burgers with Spicy Pickle Sauce

*Source: Center for Science in the Public Interest

  • Top 10: Best Burgers

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Fudgy Chocolate-Walnut Cookies

Fudgy Chocolate-Walnut Cookies
Credit: © Quentin Bacon
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Calorie-Packed: The Cheesecake Factory Chocolate Tower Truffle Cake*

Healthy Swap: Fudgy Chocolate-Walnut Cookies

*Source: Center for Science in the Public Interest

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Chipotle-Rubbed Salmon Tacos

Chipotle-Rubbed Salmon Tacos
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Calorie-Packed: Chevys Crab & Shrimp Quesadilla*

Healthy Swap: Turkey Burgers with Spicy Pickle Sauce

*Source: Center for Science in the Public Interest

  • Fish Tacos

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Spicy Lamb Shish Kebabs

Spicy Lamb Shish Kebabs
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Calorie-Packed: Outback Steakhouse New Zealand Rack of Lamb*

Healthy Swap: Spicy Lamb Shish Kebabs

*Source: Center for Science in the Public Interest

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Spaghetti with Lemon, Chile and Creamy Spinach

Spaghetti with Lemon, Chile and Creamy Spinach
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Calorie-Packed: The Cheesecake Factory Pasta Carbonara*

Healthy Swap: Spaghetti with Lemon, Chile and Creamy Spinach

*Source: Center for Science in the Public Interest

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    1 of 9 Soba Noodles with Grilled Shrimp and Cilantro
    2 of 9 Farfalle with Zucchini and Parsley-Almond Pesto
    3 of 9 Chipotle Shrimp Tostadas
    4 of 9 Cinnamon Polenta Pancakes
    5 of 9 Turkey Burgers with Spicy Pickle Sauce
    6 of 9 Fudgy Chocolate-Walnut Cookies
    7 of 9 Chipotle-Rubbed Salmon Tacos
    8 of 9 Spicy Lamb Shish Kebabs
    9 of 9 Spaghetti with Lemon, Chile and Creamy Spinach

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