Question 1

some restaurants are serving sweet potato fries instead of regular french fries. how do their nutritional values compare?

Accepted Answer

Processed food - meh: Doubtful if fresh cut. Processed food is all about additives and salt. Both potatoes and sweets have nutrients. Balanced diet is key. Don't make a habit of all brown meals.

Question 2

can people usually ask for the nutrition facts when they go to fast food restaurants when they ask for the menus?

Accepted Answer

Not so much: When going to "fast food" restaurants, people are often in too much of a hurry to ask about nutrition facts before buying and gobbling.  More and more such restaurants are posting this information, though -- so you can look it up online before going.  In some cases it's right on each item on the menu when you get there.

Question 3

should companies that sell alcoholic beverages be required to provide nutritional information?

Accepted Answer

No nutritional info: There is no signficant nutritional value in drinking alcohol--only empty calories. Nutritional labels are designed to help people make informed food choices. Be smart, eat healthy, and limit alcohol consumption (see earlier healthtap responses regarding responsible alcohol ingestion).

Question 4

why can a restaurant buffet be a risk?

Accepted Answer

Lots of people: More risky than food sitting around under hot lamps is many people handling the food, most without sanitizing their hands.  It is always a good idea to take a scoop of the potato casserole from the new batch than scooping out the last remnants of the old one.

Question 5

what restaurants are the most unhealthy for you?

Accepted Answer

Choice of foods: It's not the restaurant, it's the food....  Most restaurants have enough variety that you can choose to eat poorly or you can choose to eat healthy. It's up to you to choose skinless chicken over prime rib, steamed vegetables over french fries, water instead of a milk shake, and fruit cup instead of a pie. You can also choose to eat smaller quantities by sharing or taking some home.

Question 6

what's one of the dirtiest things in a restaurant?

Accepted Answer

Some customers: Restaurants try not to get a bad reputation and so their imployees are supervised.  This is generally true.  So the dirtiest thing in most restaurants is the occasional customer that is filthy.

Question 7

what are healthy options for my kids on kids restaurant menus?

Accepted Answer

Non-fried foods: Restaurant foods are often not made to be healthy but are made to taste good so customers will return.  That means restaurant foods will have more oil, more salt, or more sugar than home-made foods.  Grilled chicken breast is good, but usually the menu item is fried chicken strips.  Spaghetti with red sauce is ok, unless the sauce is too oily.  A hamburger without mayo; with steamed veggies is ok.

Question 8

which is better health-wise: eating at a restaurant or at home?

Accepted Answer

Home: I will generalize for a moment, but eating at home is far healthier than out. The food industry creates processed foods with textures, flavors, smells and colors to stimulate pleasurable senses. However, the result of this is generally poor nutrition with high levels of fat, salt and sugar.

Question 9

if i need to use restroom on bus trip, should i wait till at restaurant or station or go on bus?

Accepted Answer

Bus, why not?: As a urologist, i always recommend frequent voiding to prevent urinary infections and promote bladder health. 

Although many people despise public toilets, especially those that do not flush, the actual transmission of disease is exceedingly rare as long as you take care to clean your hands by washing, using cleansing gels, or wipes.

Question 10

can you catch coronavirus from a restaurant?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Either from lack of social distancing or from contaminated surfaces.

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