Written by Rachel Berman, RD, CSR, CD/N
We interrupt this regularly scheduled program to bring you some Scary Lunches, submitted by you, our valued readers. Tune in for the latest installment of SkinnySizeMe next week to catch up with Rachael on her weight loss journey!
If the ghosts, witches, and goblins of Halloween don’t frighten you, these calorie-packing, fat-dense dishes will. We asked our college student readers to take pictures of the most frightening breakfasts and lunches in their cafeterias. Below are their diet disaster submissions and the damage we estimate they’ll do to your waistline. Candy isn’t the only culprit this Halloween so beware of everyday meals, and stick with us — we’ll keep you on the ball when it comes to your health.
“Creepy” Chili Cheese Dog, by Alex, 22, student at NYU from New York
Don’t be a zombie! Make sure your protein is lean or else it’s sure to be an artery clogger like this dish with beef chili, cheese, and processed hot dog meat.
Cheeseburger, Fries, and Salad with “Boo” cheese dressing, by Gina, 18, student at UPenn from Miami Beach, FL.
Send this one to the graveyard! Say RIP to waffle fries and swap with a baked potato. Go light on the dressing or find a low-fat version to flavor up that salad.
“Witch’s Broom” Belgian Waffle
Waffle, butter, and syrup, o my! This brunch classic can send you into sugar overload with 50 grams of the sweet stuff from the syrup alone. If you love waffles, try a Kashi whole wheat frozen version, but add syrup sparingly.
Personal “Nightmare” Pan Pizza, by Anonymous
Unless you want to be a piggie for Halloween, stick with one slice of pizza and fill up on salad with low-fat dressing or grilled veggies.
Frankenstein’s Monster: Bagel with egg and cheese, chili with chips, by Anonymous
This is the scariest dish we’ve seen since the last full moon! It contains more fat and sodium than most people should consume in an entire day.
Gina, who sent us two monstrosities, will receive a basket of Skinny-approved products so she can destroy those demons and eat smart while away at school!
Have a happy and healthy Halloween everyone!
