Menu Mayhem

Feel like there's a restaurant you avoid when you're focusing on your food choices? Or maybe you're dreading the return of work-travel because it's annoying to pack a suitcase of snacks, bars and other food so you have options. Not to worry! Jenn's tackling all of YOUR restaurant and menu questions this week. From Dunkin' and Waffle House to Panera, Chick-Fil-A  and Cheesecake Factory plus a steakhouse, a Mexican restaurant and more you'll get it ALL. No more fear of what you'll eat if someone else picks the restaurant, with this episode you'll be ready for anything!Outline:Welcome back & welcome back, StephanieIntro today's topicDo you look at menus, the restaurant's Instagram & reviews before you go?Dunkin'California Pizza Kitchen (CPK)Cracker BarrelOmelet bar at a buffetWaffle HouseBeyond breakfastChick-Fil-AWendy'sIHOP (International House of Pancakes)Cheesecake FactoryBurger HeavenGuacamolePanera BreadJamba  JuiceChipotlePF Chang'sMexican restaurantsChips & salsa & guacPellana Steakhouse (Peabody, MA)Words to look for on a menuYellow light words, proceed with cautionGreen light words, seek these outA note on vacations & foodLinks:Become a MemberConnect with us! FB Page & Private FB Group & Jenn's InstagramTake the free Weight Loss Profile, Jenn will send you a Menu PlanQuotes:"This is a snack, or a hold-us-over kind of food; I wouldn't say anything on this menu is a staple." - Jenn Trepeck"When looking at menus online, calories are only one piece of the puzzle."  - Jenn Trepeck"Protein and fiber, quality fat, we're looking for nutrients."  - Jenn Trepeck"We'll pick our battles. It's all OK! We're going to be fine."  - Jenn Trepeck "Rye, sourdough and pumpernickel are often better choices than wheat bread."  - Jenn Trepeck"I look at a menu as an indication of what they have in their kitchen, rather than as prescriptions."  - Jenn Trepeck"Sometimes you're better off with a burger or steak than chicken or fish."- Jenn Trepeck