Chicken tikka and chicken tikka masala sit one word apart on the menu. One is pieces of chicken off a skewer. The other arrives under a bowl of sauce. That one word decides what lands on your plate, and an Indian menu is full of words doing the same job.(Have you ever ordered Indian food and hoped for the best? Grab the free Eating On-The-Go Guide at go.brianparana.com/eatingonthego)Coach Brian Parana walks through the five menu words that decide your meal at an Indian restaurant. He uses published nutrition numbers from Tiffin Indian Cuisine to show what those words cost you in calories and protein. This is fat loss after 40 without giving up the food you like.By the end you will have three exact orders you can say at the table. One grilled, one curry, and one vegetarian.Chapters:- [00:00] Two chicken dishes one word apart on the menu- [02:45] Tikka, tandoori, and what masala adds to the plate- [05:00] Dal makhani, naan, and biryani: where the calories sit- [10:15] Why mild does not mean fewer calories- [12:00] Three exact orders for grilled, curry, and vegetarianKey Takeaways:- The last word on a dish name tells you how the kitchen finished it, and makhani means butter is already in there.- Grilled tells you the cooking method, so ask whether a tandoori plate is a full chicken or a half chicken.- Choose rice or naan and leave the other off the order, because a full rice serving plus bread is two starches.Resources Mentioned:- Eating On-The-Go Guide, free at go.brianparana.com/eatingonthego- Tiffin Indian Cuisine published nutrition informationCommon questions from this episode:- What is the difference between chicken tikka and chicken tikka masala?Chicken tikka is chicken marinated in yogurt and spices, then cooked on skewers in a tandoor. Chicken tikka masala serves that same chicken in a sauce. At Tiffin the skewered dish runs about 600 calories with 60 grams of protein, and the masala runs about 800 with 40.- What does makhani mean on an Indian menu?Makhani means buttery. Tiffin calls their dal makhani a buttery tomato cream sauce, and it runs about 600 calories against about 400 for dal tadka.- How many calories are in naan bread?Classic naan runs about 400 calories a piece at Tiffin. Stuffed naan runs closer to 700, so two pieces of naan can add about 800 calories to your meal.- Does mild Indian food have fewer calories than hot?No. The spice level tells you how much chili to expect and nothing else. A mild korma is built on cream, yogurt, or ground nuts and can be one of the richest dishes on the menu.The Call To Rise is a 100-day fat loss challenge for driven men ready to take their body back. It combines strength training, personalized nutrition and real accountability. Most men lose 20 plus pounds and rebuild the confidence that comes with it.This

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A server at a Greek restaurant lights a block of cheese on fire and yells "Opa." The whole restaurant claps. Your gyro takes twenty minutes to show up, and your table has already worked through bread and an appetizer or two. Add feta fries to that gyro and lunch alone can reach 1,420 calories, close to two-thirds of a day's food for fat loss.(Do you know what you have already eaten before your entree even shows up? Grab the free Eating On-The-Go Guide for restaurant breakdowns like this one at go.brianparana.com/eatingonthego.)This episode walks through a full Greek restaurant meal from the bread basket to dessert. Coach Brian explains real dishes like gyro, souvlaki and moussaka. He tells you what each one costs in calories and protein. The menu breaks into three lanes: a handheld sandwich, a grilled plate or a richer baked dish. You get three exact orders for a workday lunch, a family dinner and a shared table.By the end you will know what to order at any Greek or Mediterranean restaurant, how much the shared plates cost and how to enjoy the table without losing track of your meal.Chapters:- [00:00] Why your table fills up before the entree arrives- [05:30] Portioning the shared plates: hummus, calamari, saganaki and feta fries- [10:30] The three lanes of the menu: handheld, grill and oven dishes- [16:00] Salad, dressing and picking one starch- [18:00] Three exact orders for lunch, dinner and a shared table- [19:30] Soup, dessert and what loukoumades and baklava cost youKey Takeaways:- Split the shared plates before your entree arrives, and put your share on a plate so you can see what you ate.- Order the gyro for something lean, the souvlaki or fish for the grill and moussaka for something richer.- A chicken gyro with feta fries can reach 1,420 calories, close to two-thirds of a day's food for fat loss.Resources Mentioned:- The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill, this episode's nutrition source- Free Eating On-The-Go Guide for restaurant orderingCommon questions from this episode:- How many calories are in a chicken gyro?A chicken gyro sandwich at The Great Greek has 590 calories and 46 grams of protein, a lean option for a workday lunch.- How many calories are in Greek feta fries?One order of feta fries runs about 830 calories. Add that to a gyro and lunch alone can reach 1,420 calories.- Is moussaka healthy?Moussaka is baked eggplant, meat sauce and creamy bechamel. One serving runs 430 to 800 calories, with 25 to 40 grams of protein. Order it alone, without a heavy appetizer first.The Call To Rise is a 100-day fat loss challenge for driven men ready to take their body back. It combines strength training, personalized nutrition and real accountability. Most men lose 20 plus pounds and rebuild the confidence that comes with it.This program also works if you are de

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A single shareable appetizer at Dave and Buster's, the Mountain O nachos, clocks in at 2,600 calories. That's more than most men should eat in an entire day, and you haven't ordered wings yet. Sports bars are engineered to stack food in front of you faster than you can think about it.(Do you find yourself eating way more at a sports bar than you planned? Learn the three-part rule that works at any restaurant at www.thecalltorise.com/eating-on-the-go)This episode walks you through three real sports bars, Buffalo Wild Wings, Dave and Buster's, and Winking Lizard and shows you exactly what to order to avoid the calorie stack. You will learn the hidden calories in boneless wings, ranch dressing, and beer that most men never add up. By the end you will have a simple framework: pick a protein, pick a vegetable side, pick one extra.Chapters:- [00:00] Why the "stack" of food at sports bars ruins your waistline- [04:55] Boneless wings versus traditional wings and which has more protein- [09:14] The no-extra-charge swap that saves you 400 calories at Winking Lizard- [11:19] High-protein sandwich wins at every bar- [13:42] The three-part rule: protein, vegetable, one extra- [18:27] Ranch dressing calories, alcohol and appetite, the hidden 515Key Takeaways:- One appetizer can be 2,600 calories before you eat anything else, a full day's worth stacked on the table in ten minutes.- The three-part rule works everywhere: grilled protein, vegetable side instead of fries (same price), skip nachos and pick veggie-based extras.- Beer adds 100 to 300 calories and makes you less likely to count calories, the damage is the extra food you eat on top of it.Resources Mentioned:- Eating On The Go guide with hacks for fine dining, fast casual, and sports bars at go.brianparana.com/eating-on-the-go- 2026 meta-analysis showing eating while distracted increases appetite at the next mealCommon questions from this episode:- How many calories are in 10 traditional wings versus boneless?Ten traditional wings run about 720 calories with 88 grams of protein. Boneless run 610 calories but only 48 grams of protein because of the breading. Count one wing as 100 calories for simple math.- How much does ranch dressing add?A large ranch at Buffalo Wild Wings is 1,200 calories by itself. Dab instead of dip to keep it reasonable.- What is the no-extra-charge swap at Winking Lizard?Steak fries and steam broccoli both cost 350 calories and the same price. Order broccoli instead and save 400 calories or more.- How many calories in a beer?Light beer runs 100 calories. Regular beer 200. IPAs 200 to 300 per 12 ounces. A Mexican margarita can be 500.The Call To Rise is a 100-day fat loss program built around how you actually live—your identity, exercise, nutrition, mindset, and brotherhood. Most men lose 20 to 30 p

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The bread basket lands before you've even opened the menu. Then the appetizer. Then your drink. None of those four things is a problem on its own. Stacking all four before your entree lands is how the meal gets away from you.(Do you find yourself eating 400 calories before your main course arrives? Learn the three decisions that keep you on plan at www.thecalltorise.com/eatingonthego)This episode breaks down exactly how to order at an Italian restaurant and stay on your fat loss plan. You will learn the real calorie difference between red sauce and cream sauce, why breading and frying stack calories, and how to build a plate that keeps you full. By the end you will have two exact scripts to say to the server, word for word.Chapters:- [00:00] Bread, appetizer, drink, entree—pick one opening, not all four- [01:30] Why the sauce choice matters more than the menu name does- [05:00] Grilled versus fried, marinara versus Alfredo: the real numbers- [10:00] How to build a plate so you leave full and get back on plan tomorrow- [13:30] Two exact order scripts you can say word for word- [16:00] Why unlimited breadsticks trap you into 400 extra caloriesKey Takeaways:- Chicken Alfredo with fried chicken runs 1,710 calories; the same dish with grilled chicken is 1,480 calories—swap the breading and you save 230 calories before the sauce even matters.- Spaghetti with marinara runs 490 calories; Chicken Alfredo runs 1,480, the sauce choice alone is a 990-calorie gap, so don't assume the mom-and-pop place is the lighter choice.- Ask for the take-home box when you order, not after you're deep into the plate, and pick one real opening instead of doing all four without noticing.Resources Mentioned:- Eating On-The-Go Guide (free download at go.brianparana.com/eatingonthego)- Olive Garden nutrition data (verified from official PDF)- Tufts University study: Italian restaurants averaged 1,755 calories per meal, highest of any cuisine testedCommon questions from this episode:- How many calories are in a single Olive Garden breadstick?One garlic breadstick runs 140 calories. Eat three without noticing and that's 420 calories before your entree lands.- Does eating soup before a meal really lower your total calories?Research shows eating soup before a meal cuts total calorie intake by about 20 percent. A cup of minestrone at Olive Garden runs 110 calories, so you get a full first course and still come out ahead.- Can you eat pasta and still lose weight?A cup of cooked pasta runs about 200 calories before sauce or protein. Give pasta one job on your plate, it's the starch, not a second starch stacked on top of bread you already ate.- How do you order at a local Italian restaurant when there are no nutrition numbers?Researchers at Tufts measured real restaurant meals in a lab. Italian food

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Your hand is in the chip basket. The queso is sitting in front of you, and your margarita is already half gone. The waiter still hasn't asked what you want for dinner. Then the fajitas come out sizzling. You chose grilled chicken because it sounded like the smart order. The tortillas, rice, beans, cheese, and sour cream all came with it. None of them felt like a separate decision.(Does a Mexican restaurant meal feel like it spirals before you even order the entree? Learn how to stay on track at www.thecalltorise.com/eatingonthego)This episode walks you through a Mexican restaurant meal in the exact order it hits the table. You will learn the real calorie count behind chips, queso, guacamole, combo plates, margaritas, and everything else that arrives before you've decided anything. Coach Brian breaks down why the same dish at three different restaurants can range from 430 to 990 calories, and shows you how to read a menu so you know which number applies to your order. By the end you will have three real orders you can use tonight, plus five things about Mexican restaurant menus most guys never learn.Chapters:- [00:00] The cascade: how 200 to 300 calories land before dinner even arrives- [02:00] Chips, queso, guacamole, and the 270 calorie gap between two dips- [04:30] Combo plates, proteins, and why grilled costs you less than fried- [06:00] Margarita sizes: regular, grande, and frozen—the 200 calorie difference nobody asks about- [08:00] Three restaurants, one dish name, a spread from 430 to 990 calories- [10:30] Three real orders: the tighter order, the social night order, and the hidden good orderKey Takeaways:- Before the chips land, decide: are you eating them or not? If yes, pull back on rice and tortillas later. If no, say so before the basket hits the table.- A combo plate can run anywhere from 900 to 1,400 calories depending on the protein and what the restaurant includes—read the serving description before you compare it to another chain.- Street tacos and ceviche are quiet orders most guys walk past, but they're portioned, trackable, and built on real protein without the guessing.Resources Mentioned:- Eating On-The-Go Guide: go.brianparana.com/eatingonthego- Chuy's nutrition chart (verified 07/13/25)- Abuelo's nutrition page- El Torito nutrition guideCommon questions from this episode:- How many calories are in chips and queso at a Mexican restaurant?One tortilla chip runs about 10 to 15 calories. Twenty chips before dinner arrives is 200 to 300 calories. A full appetizer order of queso runs 450 calories and 37 grams of fat. Guacamole runs 180 calories—a 270 calorie gap between two dips that feel like the same order.- Why do chicken fajitas have such different calorie counts at different restaurants?Chuy's lists 990 calories. El Torito lists 890 calories. Abuelo's lists

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A Pomegranate Glazed Salmon Bowl at CAVA runs 1,040 calories and 36 grams of protein. The Greek Salad Bowl runs 580 calories and 37 grams of protein. Same restaurant, same counter. The difference is 460 calories and half your daily intake in one meal.(Most guys don't know which order works. Grab the free Eating On-The-Go Guide at go.brianparana.com/eatingonthego. See the exact orders that beat 550 calories, packed with protein, that work on work travel and lunch between meetings.)This episode breaks down how to navigate CAVA so you order the same meal every time, not half your daily calories by accident. You get three decision layers that predict whether your bowl holds you through the afternoon or leaves you hungry by 2 PM.By the end you know exactly what to say when you walk up to the counter: the 515-calorie lighter meal, the 640-calorie full meal, or the Greek Salad Bowl preset if you want zero thinking.Chapters:- [00:00] Why one CAVA bowl costs 460 more calories than another- [04:00] Decision one: pick the base for the meal size you need- [07:30] Decision two: protein and fiber that actually hold you- [13:00] Decision three: where calories hide in toppings and dressingKey Takeaways:- Your base choice predicts meal size. Greens hold under 550 calories. Lentils work for full 600+ calorie meals. Everything builds from there.- A full CAVA meal needs 30+ grams of protein and 10+ grams of fiber to hold you through the afternoon.- Dressing and sides are where casual orders become 1,000-calorie days. Garlic dressing alone is 180 calories. Know what you're choosing.Common questions from this episode:- What's the easiest CAVA order if you're counting calories?The Greek Salad Bowl preset is 580 calories, 37 grams of protein, no custom building needed. If you want custom: Super Greens, grilled chicken, hummus, avocado, tomato and cucumber, crumbled feta, and yogurt dill dressing—515 calories with 39 grams of protein.- Does CAVA work for fat loss?CAVA works if you know which choices to make. The Greek Salad Bowl or a custom greens-and-steak order both work. Pick one meal type, order it the same way every time, and your calories stay predictable. That predictability is what makes fat loss happen.- Why does the lentil base cost 270 calories?Black lentils carry 15 grams of fiber and plant-based protein. That density costs calories. Use lentils when building a full meal and protein matters. Use greens when staying under 550 and you need maximum volume for minimal cost.This is part of the Eating On-The-Go series. Each episode covers one restaurant with the exact orders that work for fat loss. Grab the full guide free at go.brianparana.com/eatingonthego.The Call To Rise is a 100-day fat loss challenge for driven men, also open to men managing chronic issues like high blood pressure, cholesterol, or Type 2 diabe

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Tropical Smoothie's Mocha Madness is 810 calories and 163 grams of total sugar—about two and a half times the sugar in a 20-ounce Coke. Nobody walks up to that counter thinking they're about to drink more sugar than a Coke and a half. That's the real problem with smoothie shops. A fruit drink, a real protein shake, and a dessert in a cup can all sit on the same menu in the same size cup, and you can't tell which one you're holding until you check the numbers.This episode breaks down how to spot which of the three products you're ordering at Smoothie King, Jamba, Robeks, Tropical Smoothie, and anywhere else that blends drinks for a living. You will learn what each drink does to your blood sugar, your hunger, and your energy a few hours later. By the end you will have a five-step process and exactly what to say at the counter to get a drink that actually works for your fat loss goal.Timestamps:0:00 - Three products hiding in one cup at every smoothie chain3:00 - How to spot a fruit drink, a real protein shake, and a dessert with a straw8:30 - What a big hit of carbs does to your blood sugar and hunger14:00 - Long-term risk: the research on sugar drinks and type 2 diabetes19:00 - Brian's five-step standard and what to say at the counterKey Takeaways:- A drink like the Hulk Strawberry or Mocha Madness carries more carbs than a plate of spaghetti with meat sauce, and most of those carbs hit your blood sugar in about five minutes through a straw.- Big dips in blood sugar after a meal are tied to eating your next meal sooner and consuming about 312 more calories across the whole day, which means a big smoothie can eat your calorie budget and still leave you hungry two hours later.- The five-step process works the same at every chain: smallest size, no turbinado, check calories and carbs before you order, look for at least 20 grams of protein if this replaces a meal, and watch the extras.Resources:- Eating On-The-Go Guide: go.brianparana.com/eatingonthego- BMJ meta-analysis: sugar-sweetened beverages and type 2 diabetes riskThe Call To Rise is a 100-day fat loss program for driven men over 40 ready to take their body back. It combines real strength training with personalized nutrition coaching and real accountability. Most men drop 20 to 30 pounds and rebuild the energy and confidence that comes with it.This program also works if you're dealing with high blood pressure, high cholesterol or Type 2 diabetes. Many men see those numbers move in the right direction alongside their fat loss.Inside the program you join a Brotherhood of men doing the same work. Together you build a body you're proud of and start leading like the man you already are at work and home.Learn more and apply at www.thecalltorise.com

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The Crunchy Shrimp Roll at your favorite sushi place runs about 580 calories. The Shrimp and Avocado Roll next to it on the same menu runs about 290. Same restaurant, same idea of a healthy dinner, half the cost. That's the trap with sushi and hibachi both—you order it because it feels like the disciplined choice. But neither one is automatically good for you, and neither one is automatically bad. The order makes the difference, not the restaurant.(Do you eat out for sushi or hibachi and wonder if you're derailing your progress? Learn the exact orders that let you enjoy both restaurants and still lose fat at www.thecalltorise.com)Sushi and hibachi get treated as automatically healthy because neither one is a burger and fries. Neither is automatically anything. This episode gives you one exact sushi order and one exact hibachi order, so you already know what to say before you sit down. No guessing at the table or scanning the menu for ten minutes while everyone else waits on you. By the end you will know how to order at both restaurants in a way that supports your fat loss goal instead of working against it.Chapters:- [00:00] Why sushi and hibachi feel healthy but the order decides everything- [01:45] Sushi rolls ranked by calories: which ones cost you progress- [06:15] Hibachi's real problem: oil, butter, and fried rice- [08:00] The exact sushi order: 4 pieces sashimi, edamame, California roll- [10:45] The exact hibachi order: chicken and shrimp, steamed rice, light oilKey Takeaways:- Sushi rolls range from 200 to 580 calories depending on fried toppings and creamy sauces—learn which words on the menu signal an expensive roll so you don't guess.- Hibachi's calories come from butter and oil on the grill and fried rice, not the protein—ask for light oil and steamed rice before the chef starts cooking and you cut the calorie cost in half.- One exact sushi order and one exact hibachi order work for any restaurant, any occasion, and let you eat at both places as often as you want while you lose fat.Resources Mentioned:- Brian's Eating On-The-Go Guide: sushi roll calories and hibachi nutrition breakdown at go.brianparana.com/eatingonthego- Rocky Aoki and Benihana: America's first Japanese teppanyaki restaurant opened in New York in 1964- FDA seafood safety guidance: freezing lowers parasite risk in raw fishCommon questions from this episode:- How many calories are in different sushi rolls?A California roll runs about 200 calories. A Philadelphia Roll runs about 370. A Crunchy Shrimp Roll runs about 580. A Spicy Salmon Roll runs about 250. A Spider Roll runs about 400. The difference comes from fried toppings and creamy sauces, not the raw fish.- What words on a sushi menu mean the roll is high-calorie?Look for "crunchy," "crispy," "cream cheese," or "dynamite." Crunchy and crispy usually mean a frie

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The takeout menu has sixty items on it. You only need to get three decisions right: pick a protein and vegetable entree, control the sauce, and control the rice.(Do you default to the same Chinese takeout order every time? Get a free guide covering gas stations, airports, and restaurants at go.brianparana.com/eatingonthego)Most guys skip all three decisions and just order what they got last time. This episode gives you real numbers on five dishes you'll see on almost any menu and shows you exactly what to say at the counter. You'll learn that Kung Pao Chicken runs 779 calories and 2,428 milligrams of sodium in one order. By the end you'll have a shortcut list of five safe default orders and the exact wording to use.Chapters:- [00:00] Three decisions that control the whole meal- [01:58] Why a protein and vegetable entree beats a fried one- [05:52] Real numbers on five dishes: Moo Goo Gai Pan, Kung Pao Chicken, Chicken Chow Mein, General Tso's Chicken- [09:14] The exact sentence to say when you order- [10:02] How to handle real situations: ordering for family, saving half, when the restaurant won't customizeKey Takeaways:- Three decisions control a Chinese takeout meal: protein and vegetable entree, sauce on the side, and rice separate.- Kung Pao Chicken and General Tso's Chicken run 469 to 779 calories per order with 692 to 2,428 milligrams of sodium because of the fried coating and sauce.- A steamed chicken with mixed vegetables, sauce on the side, and half to one cup of rice is a real meal you can order at almost any Chinese restaurant without special requests.Resources Mentioned:- Brian's Eating On-The-Go Guide- USDA Restaurant Chinese nutrition data- Smithsonian Magazine: A Brief History of General Tso's ChickenCommon questions from this episode:- How many calories are in a typical Chinese takeout order?It depends on what you order. Moo Goo Gai Pan runs 200 to 300 calories per cup. Kung Pao Chicken runs 779 calories. General Tso's Chicken runs 469 calories for 9 pieces, but a real restaurant order often comes with more.- Is sauce on the side worth asking for?Yes. Most of the sodium in a Chinese dish comes from the sauce itself, not the protein. Asking for it on the side cuts sodium more than almost anything else you can do at the counter.- What should you order if the restaurant won't customize?Order a steamed chicken or shrimp dish with vegetables and sauce on the side instead. That's usually already on the menu with no substitution required.- How much rice should you eat?Order rice separate from your entree and eat half to one cup instead of whatever fills the container. A quart container holds about 4 cups of food.- Can you eat Chinese takeout regularly without gaining weight?Yes, if you build your order around the three decisions: protein and vegetabl

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You pack a protein bar. It clears TSA. You board the plane and eat it. Then you land starving six hours later because nothing else made it through security, and the only restaurant open is a burger joint with a line out the door.(Do you know what food actually gets through TSA without a hassle? Learn the system at www.thecalltorise.com/eatingonthego)This episode walks you through the full travel day, from the minute you leave your house to the first real meal after you land. You will learn exactly what TSA allows through security, what stays safe to eat in your bag for hours, which terminal restaurants give you real protein instead of empty calories, and how to use a lounge without turning it into three separate meals. You will also learn why a smoothie can have more calories than a Big Mac, and what the standard is for your first meal after a red-eye.Chapters:- [00:00] The Next Reliable Meal Rule: how to plan around delays you don't control- [04:00] TSA or Toss: what solid foods, liquids, and powders actually clear security- [10:30] Food Safety in your bag: the two-hour rule and the danger zone- [12:00] Terminal Awards: best full meal, best chain fallback, best emergency purchase, biggest health-halo trap- [17:00] The Lounge: how to eat one real plate instead of grazing for three hours- [21:00] Airplane food and what comes after: real options on United and why taste changes at altitudeKey Takeaways:- Before you leave the house, ask one question: when is your next reliable meal? If it's under three hours, water and a backup snack work. If it's three to six hours, plan one real meal. If it's six or more, plan that meal plus delay insurance—one protein bar in your bag for the day that falls apart.- TSA caps liquids, gels, and spreads at 3.4 ounces in a quart-sized bag (peanut butter, hummus, yogurt, and salad dressing all count). Solid food clears with no size limit—pack sandwiches, jerky, hard cheese, whole fruit on domestic flights, and protein powder in labeled containers.- A large PB and Banana smoothie has 715 calories; a Big Mac has 580. Check the total calories even when the word protein is in the name. Pick a customizable bowl or grilled protein plate over a pre-assembled combo so you control the portion instead of accepting whatever size they give you.Resources Mentioned:- Eating On-The-Go Guide: go.brianparana.com/eatingonthego- TSA 3-1-1 liquids rule and powder screening: tsa.gov- USDA perishable food safety: 40-140°F danger zoneCommon questions from this episode:- Can you bring fresh fruit through TSA on a domestic flight?Yes. Fresh fruit like apples and bananas clear TSA on domestic flights inside the country. The exception is flying from Hawaii, Puerto Rico, or the U.S. Virgin Islands to the mainland, where most fresh fruits and vegetables are restricted because of agricultural pest restri

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You can eat more than 700 calories at a gas station without touching the chips, candy, or pastries. One Giant Slim Jim, one bag of peanuts, and a large sugary drink hit that number with only 19 grams of protein. (Do you grab whatever looks easy at a gas station and wonder why you never lose weight? Download the free Eating On-The-Go Guide at go.brianparana.com/eatingonthego) This episode shows you how to build a quick snack or a full meal from what most gas stations carry. You will learn what is actually inside a Slim Jim, compare it with Jack Link's beef jerky, and walk through four real meal builds for every gas station scenario. By the end you will have a decision framework and a system for building a meal that holds you over or replaces lunch. Chapters: - [00:00] You can eat 700+ calories at a gas station if you know what to look for - [02:30] The one decision that changes every gas station stop - [05:15] Six gas station options compared: meat sticks, roller grill, nuts, protein bars, eggs, and hot case chicken - [13:00] How to build a quick snack and a full meal - [15:30] Four real meal builds for every scenario Key Takeaways: - One decision question—holding you over or replacing a meal—sets how much protein and food you need. - A quick snack is eggs and fruit around 220 calories; a full meal needs 30 to 40 grams of protein and 350 to 600 calories. - Gas stations publish nutrition data for hot case items—check the label before you grab anything. Resources Mentioned: - Eating On-The-Go Guide (free download) - Episode 86: Ryan's transformation while traveling for work Common questions from this episode: - How many grams of protein do you need in a gas station meal? A snack that holds you over is around 200 to 220 calories with 10 to 15 grams of protein. A meal replacement needs 30 to 40 grams of protein and 350 to 600 calories. - What is mechanically separated chicken in a Slim Jim? It is meat and tissue removed from bones through a mechanical process. It is regulated and considered safe, and different from the whole pieces of beef used in traditional jerky. - Can you build a full meal from the cooler at a gas station? Yes. A Premier Protein shake (160 calories, 30 grams of protein), hard-boiled eggs (120 calories, 11 grams of protein), and a piece of fruit makes a full meal around 375 calories with 41 grams of protein. - What should you look for on a gas station protein bar? Many bars say protein on the front but only carry 7 or 8 grams inside. Check the nutrition label on the back. A real protein bar has at least 15 to 20 grams of protein. Grab the free Eating On-The-Go Guide at go.brianparana.com/eatingonthego. The guide covers gas stations, airports, fast food, and sit-down restaurants in one place. Save it to your phone so you have it the next time you are e

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A single Shack Burger, regular fries, and chocolate shake add up to 1,700 calories. The fries and shake alone account for 1,200 of that before you count the burger. That math is why what you order at Shake Shack matters more than you think.(Wondering what to actually order at Shake Shack without blowing your calories? See the high-protein wins at www.thecalltorise.com)Coach Brian's wife Amber helped open the first permanent Shake Shack in Madison Square Park back in 2004. That connection brings Shake Shack into the restaurant series, where Brian breaks down the menu by calories and protein, builds three complete meals you can use right now, and explains what the restaurant is actually doing right with their new Good Fit options. By the end you will know exactly which burger to order and how to modify it so you get protein without the fat and sodium traps.Chapters:- [00:18] How Shake Shack went from one kiosk to 670 locations- [02:44] The six menu awards: which items fail protein, sodium, and fat tests- [11:53] The double hamburger as your best single choice- [14:10] Three meals you can build and actually order- [16:32] How the Good Fit menu and lettuce wrap save 170 calories- [18:55] Why Shake Shack's operations explain its food choicesKey Takeaways:- The double hamburger wins: 560 calories, 44 grams of protein, and finally more protein than fat—unlike every other burger on the menu.- Fries contribute almost no protein, shakes are 30 to 40 percent of your daily calories even in a normal diet, and the Smoke Shake is 80 percent of your daily sodium in one order.- A lettuce wrap on any burger saves 170 calories from the bun and butter, and the Good Fit menu groups these modifications so you do not have to build it yourself.Resources Mentioned:- Episode 74: How to Read Nutritional Labels- Episode 79: Eating On The Go Guide (20-page resource at go.brianprana.com/eating-on-the-go)Common questions from this episode:- What is the best burger to order at Shake Shack?The double hamburger. It has 560 calories, 44 grams of protein, and 30 grams of fat. That is the only burger where protein is higher than fat, which makes it the only one that serves your goals.- Can you eat at Shake Shack on a fat loss plan?Yes. Order a double hamburger or single hamburger with water. Skip the fries and shake, or split them with someone else. If you want a single Shack Burger for taste, order it in a lettuce wrap to cut 170 calories.- What does Shake Shack's Good Fit menu include?The Good Fit menu groups higher protein choices with common modifications like lettuce wrap. You can order a single Shack Burger or double Shack Burger in a lettuce wrap. The lettuce wrap removes the bun and butter, cutting about 170 calories while keeping all the protein.- Why is a chocolate shake 750 calories?It is dairy

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Wendy's can produce close to five million beef patties a day, and none of them ever see a freezer between the farm and your grill. That's a real supply chain built around one promise.(Want to order the best thing on the Wendy's menu without thinking about it? Get your free guide at go.brianparana.com/eatingonthego)This episode walks you through eight real orders from worst to best, ranked by what they actually do for your body. You'll see why the Baconator looks like a protein win until you do the math on fat. You'll learn why the grilled chicken sandwich reads as the strongest real number on the board. By the end you'll have one order to say, no decisions needed.Chapters:- [00:00] The five million patties promise and why Wendy's built it- [03:45] The tier list: eight real orders ranked by nutrition- [15:30] Why the grilled chicken sandwich wins without any swaps- [18:00] How Wendy's keeps beef fresh, never frozen, at massive scale- [23:00] Five facts about Dave Thomas, the founder, and how he built this companyKey Takeaways:- The grilled chicken sandwich is 370 calories, 34 grams of protein, and 10 grams of fat. Order it exactly as it comes.- Wendy's beef freshness promise is real: patties are cut in America, kept cold, temperature-tracked, and audited multiple times a week by suppliers.- The strongest thing on the menu is often the thing ordered exactly as it's built.Resources Mentioned:- Eating On-The-Go Guide at go.brianparana.com/eatingonthego- Episode 153: Panda Express- The Call To Rise coaching programCommon questions from this episode:- What should you order at Wendy's?Order the grilled chicken sandwich exactly as it comes. It's 370 calories, 34 grams of protein, and 10 grams of fat.- Is Wendy's beef really never frozen?Wendy's beef is never frozen from farm to grill. Oxygen is removed from packaging to stop bacterial growth. Temperature is tracked the entire trip. Suppliers audit themselves multiple times a week.- How many calories are in a Baconator?A Baconator is 920 calories with 57 grams of protein. The cost is 60 grams of fat. That's almost a gram of fat for every gram of protein you get.- What is the protein hack at Wendy's?Order the classic chicken sandwich and add an extra chicken patty on top. That sandwich is 750 calories with 51 grams of protein. That's 23 more grams than the plain version for one simple add-on.The Call To Rise is a 100-day fat loss challenge for driven men ready to take their body back. It combines strength training, personalized nutrition, and real accountability. Most men drop 20 to 30 pounds and rebuild the confidence that comes with it.This program also works if you are dealing with high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or Type 2 diabetes. Many men see those numbers move in the right direction alongside their weigh

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Orange Chicken plus fried rice hits 1,130 calories before a drink or an egg roll touches the tray. Order that combo once a week for a year and you're looking at close to 59,000 calories from one weekly habit alone, which works out to around 17 pounds of fat. One plate on this menu gets you under 350 calories with real protein and real vegetables instead.(Do you eat fast food on the regular and wonder what to order? Get the exact move at go.brianparana.com/eatingonthegoguide)This episode breaks down every entree at Panda Express and ranks them worst to best for fat loss. You will learn the tier list from Honey Walnut Shrimp all the way up to Black Pepper Sirloin Steak, plus two real hacks for stacking protein on this menu. By the end you will have the exact order to say and two ways to eat here without sabotaging your progress.Chapters:- [00:00] Why Orange Chicken became the top seller and what changed in 2025- [02:30] The tier list: ranking nine entrees from worst to best for fat loss- [12:45] The exact order to say and the side swap that saves 310 calories- [16:00] The Bigger Plate hack: how to stack three entrees for 66 grams of protein- [20:00] The company story: how a bootstrapped startup became a billion-dollar chainKey Takeaways:- Black Pepper Sirloin Steak is the leanest entree on the menu at 180 calories and 19 grams of protein, and swapping rice for Super Greens gets you to 310 calories with 28 grams of protein.- The fried rice side eats like a second entree at 620 calories and never gets ordered like one, which is why the side you pick matters more than the restaurant itself on weekly habit.- Panda Express changed how Orange Chicken gets made in fall 2025, moving from fresh-made sauce in each kitchen to premade sauce shipped in bags, and customers noticed the difference in taste and texture.Resources Mentioned:- Eating On-The-Go Guide (Chick-fil-A, McDonald's, Subway, Taco Bell, Panda Express)- Panda Express official nutrition information- The Call To Rise 100-day fat loss programCommon questions from this episode:- What is the best order at Panda Express for fat loss?Black Pepper Sirloin Steak with Super Greens instead of rice comes to 310 calories and 28 grams of protein. Say this one line and you are covered even if you forget everything else.- Can you get high protein at Panda Express?Order the Bigger Plate with three Black Pepper Sirloin Steaks and Super Greens instead of rice. That builds 670 calories and 66 grams of protein, more than double what a regular plate gives you.- Why did Panda Express change Orange Chicken?In fall 2025 the company moved from fresh sauce made in each kitchen to premade sauce shipped in bags for consistency. The change made the sauce stickier and the chicken drier than the original 1987 recipe customers grew up with.- How many calories

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&lt;p&gt;Back in 2006, Taco Bell built an entire campaign around the fourth meal. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and then a fourth meal at midnight. Nobody's checking the math at that time of night, and that's how a fourth meal turns into real weight gain without you ever seeing it coming.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;(Are you ordering at Taco Bell without thinking through what you're actually eating? Get the exact order to say at www.thecalltorise.com/eatingonthegoguide)&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;This episode ranks eight real Taco Bell orders from worst to best, with the exact nutrition behind each one. You will learn which items are almost empty calories and which ones deliver the best protein-to-calorie ratio on the entire menu. By the end you will know exactly what to order at Taco Bell, fourth meal or not, and how to make one strategic change that moves the needle on your nutrition.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Chapters:&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;- [00:00] The fourth meal trap and why nobody checks the math at midnight&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;- [02:00] The tier list: eight orders ranked from 2 out of 10 to 9 out of 10&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;- [07:00] Nacho Fries through Crunchy Taco: why some menu staples are calorie traps&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;- [08:30] The Cantina Chicken Bowl: why this is the best protein play on the menu&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;- [09:30] The 2011 beef lawsuit and what Taco Bell actually disclosed about its meat&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;- [11:45] The exact order to say and how Fresco style saves you calories without extra cost&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Key Takeaways:&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;- The gap between the worst and best order on the menu is just one tap on the app, but it's the difference between almost empty calories and 25 grams of protein for under 500 calories.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;- Fresco style is a free ordering hack that cuts 30 calories and a gram of fat from any taco by simply asking for it—same taco, one word different at the register.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Resources Mentioned:&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;- Episode 151: What to Order at Domino's&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;- Eating On-The-Go Guide: full breakdown of Taco Bell, Chick-fil-A, McDonald's, and Subway&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Common questions from this episode:&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;- What should you order at Taco Bell if you want the most protein?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The Cantina Chicken Bowl is the winner with 490 calories and 25 grams of protein, the best protein-to-calorie ratio on the entire menu. It costs around seven to nine dollars depending on your location.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;- Does Fresco style actually save calories?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Yes. A regular Crunchy Taco runs 170 calories and 9 grams of fat. Order it Fresco style and you drop to 140 calories and 8 grams of fat, for free. It's the same ta

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A whole large pepperoni pizza from Domino's runs 2,300 to 3,000 calories. Split it between two guys and you're each at 1,150 to 1,500 calories before anyone touches a wing or cheesy bread. The odds you could guess that number within 500 calories, even if you've ordered this exact pizza a hundred times, are almost zero.(Do you know the calorie count of your regular Domino's order? Get the breakdown and the exact order to place at www.brianparana.com/eatingonthegoguide)This episode is the seventh stop in the Restaurant Series and ranks eight real Domino's orders from worst to best. You'll learn why the Stuffed Cheesy Bread is worse than any pizza on the menu, what makes Deep Dish triple the fat of Crunchy Thin Crust, and why the Buffalo Wings rank lower than you'd expect. By the end you'll know exactly what to order instead of running the same order on autopilot, and why the crust you pick changes this entire calculation.Chapters:- [00:00] A large pepperoni pizza and what it really costs you- [02:15] The Tier List: eight real orders ranked worst to best- [18:00] The exact order to say if you don't want to think about any of it- [21:30] Why Domino's rebuilt their entire recipe in 2009 and what that tells you- [24:00] The standard: crust choice matters more than whether pizza belongs on your plateKey Takeaways:- Stuffed Cheesy Bread is the worst order on the entire Domino's menu and it isn't even pizza: one box runs 1,200 calories and 56 grams of fat before you touch a single slice.- Crunchy Thin Crust at 140 calories per plain slice beats Deep Dish at 313 calories per slice by more than 3 to 1, because the crust is the variable that changes everything.- The winning order is a Chicken Caesar Salad (220 calories, 19 grams of protein) plus a medium Crunchy Thin Crust through Mix and Match ($6.99)—no calorie counting, no guilt, take the rest home.Resources Mentioned:go.brianparana.com/eatingonthegoguide- Domino's official nutrition guide for crust and topping caloriesCommon questions from this episode:- How many calories are in a large pepperoni pizza at Domino's?A large pepperoni pizza on Hand Tossed crust runs 2,480 calories for the whole pie. Deep Dish runs closer to 3,000. Split between two people and you're each looking at 1,150 to 1,500 calories before anything else shows up.- What's the best order at Domino's if you're trying to lose weight?Order the Chicken Caesar Salad on its own (220 calories, 19 grams of protein, $7.49). If you want more food, add a medium Crunchy Thin Crust pepperoni through the Mix and Match deal for $6.99. This gives you real protein without going overboard.- Why does crust type matter so much?A cheese slice on Crunchy Thin Crust is 100 calories. The same slice on Deep Dish is 313 calories. The difference is how the crust gets made: Deep Dish gets fried in a pan before it g

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You've ordered a Big Mac meal more times than you can count and never once checked what's in it. The big breakfast with hot cakes looks like a responsible first meal of the day. It's actually 1,340 calories, 64 grams of fat, and your entire day's sodium in one plate.(Do you default to the same McDonald's order every time without thinking about what it costs you? Learn what to order instead at www.thecalltorise.com/eating-on-the-go)This episode ranks eight real McDonald's orders from worst to best, breaking down exactly what each one does to your calories, protein, fat, and sodium. You will learn why the breakfast menu is more dangerous than the burgers, which sandwiches actually have decent protein, and how to order if you're stuck without better options. By the end you will have a simple playbook for McDonald's that saves you 500+ calories and keeps you full without the carb crash.Chapters:- [00:00] Why the big breakfast with hot cakes is a calorie trap- [04:45] Ranking eight McDonald's orders from worst to best- [11:52] The McCrispy hack: drop the bun and cut 200 calories- [14:12] The egg McMuffin: the best play before 10:30 AM- [16:33] What to do after breakfast closes and the real cost of drive-thru convenienceKey Takeaways:- The big breakfast with hot cakes looks responsible but delivers your entire day's calories, fat, and sodium before 9 AM—the burger isn't the real problem on this menu.- The egg McMuffin (310 calories, 17g protein) and McCrispy without the bun (470 calories, 27g protein) are the only two plays worth ordering, and both beat any combo meal hands down.- A packed lunch with six ounces of protein, low-calorie bread, a piece of fruit, and two handfuls of vegetables takes the same time, costs less, and leaves you full without the carb crash.Resources Mentioned:- Eating On The Go Guide at www.brianparana.com/eating-on-the-go- McDonald's 2024 E. coli outbreak: 104 cases across 14 states, traced to fresh sliced onionsCommon questions from this episode:- What's the best McDonald's breakfast if you're trying to lose weight?The egg McMuffin at 310 calories and 17 grams of protein. Add Canadian bacon or an extra egg to reach 30+ grams of protein for around 400 calories.- Can you order the McCrispy without the bun at McDonald's?Yes. The McCrispy without the bun is under 500 calories with 27 grams of protein. Pair it with apple slices instead of fries to cut another 200+ calories.- Why did McDonald's stop selling salads?McDonald's pulled salads in 2020 to cut supply and staffing costs during the pandemic. Franchise owners chose not to bring them back in 2022 due to food safety liability and waste.The Eating On The Go Guide is a free 28-page resource covering twelve restaurants where you eat regularly. You will learn what to order at McDonald's, Chick-fil-A, Chipotle, Subway,

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Neal ordered the grilled nuggets. The mom next to him in the drive-thru ordered the Cobb Salad because it says salad on the board. One of those orders is safe. The other carries three-quarters of a full day's sodium limit in one bowl, two items apart on the same menu.(Do you know which Chick-fil-A order actually costs you fat loss? Grab the Eating On-The-Go Guide at go.brianparana.com/eatingonthegoguide)Chick-fil-A has the smallest, most repeated menu in this restaurant series. Same six sandwiches, same three salads, same nuggets every time. That's exactly why guys stop paying attention here. The chicken itself is almost never the problem. The salad dressing, the side, and the shake do the real damage. This episode breaks down nine real orders, ranked from worst to best, so you know exactly what to order before you're three rows deep in the drive-thru. By the end you will have a one-sentence order to say every time, a real hack that works at every location, and proof that Chick-fil-A's smallest menu holds both the best protein number in this entire series and the worst sodium trap.Chapters:- [00:00] The best protein order and the worst sodium trap, two items apart- [02:00] Why Chick-fil-A's chicken gets credit for being clean when the damage lives somewhere else- [02:30] Nine real orders ranked 1 to 10: salads, sandwiches, sides, breakfast, and the winner- [12:00] The exact order to say every time and the off-menu hack that works at every location- [14:00] Why Chick-fil-A operators are capped at one store for life while the company out-earns every competitor- [17:00] Five fast facts: why they're closed Sundays, who invented the chicken sandwich, and what changed about their antibiotic promiseKey Takeaways:- The Cobb Salad with Avocado Lime Ranch carries 1,770 milligrams of sodium in one bowl—three-quarters of your full day's limit—while the grilled nuggets deliver 38 grams of protein for 200 calories, the best ratio in this whole series.- Order any chicken sandwich "no bun, extra lettuce" and every Chick-fil-A location will wrap it for you even though it's not on the menu—same chicken, full protein, the whole bread number gone.- The dip-and-stab move (dressing on the side, fork it first, then bite) turns the Market Salad from 550 calories down to 350 to 425 calories without cutting any real food.Resources Mentioned:- Eating On-The-Go Guide: Chipotle, Starbucks, Panera, Subway, and a dozen other restaurants- Episode 147: Panera (dip-and-stab dressing technique)- Episode 148: Subway (prior restaurant series episode)- Chick-fil-A's 2024 antibiotic policy reversalCommon questions from this episode:- What is the best protein order at Chick-fil-A?The 12-count grilled nuggets deliver 38 grams of protein for 200 calories, 4.5 grams of fat, and 2 grams of carbs. That's the best protein-to-calorie ratio

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A footlong Italian B.M.T. carries 2,320 milligrams of sodium in one sandwich, before a chip or a drink. That is close to a full day's sodium limit. A guy watches his sandwich get built right in front of him and feels like he is in control. Real vegetables going on. His choice of protein. His choice of bread. But the bread size, the sauce, and the size of the sandwich do more damage than his protein choice ever will.(Are you ordering at Subway thinking you made the healthy choice? Get the exact order that works at go.brianparana.com/eatingonthegoguide)This episode breaks down nine real Subway menu items, ranked one to ten based on calories, fat, protein, and sodium pulled straight from Subway's nutrition data. You will learn which sandwich wins, which ones are wearing a healthy costume, and the exact line to say at the counter so you don't spend three minutes deciding. You will also see the real story behind how Subway runs its business now—a 2021 menu upgrade landed new proteins and better bread, but private equity ownership has since posted record profit while closing over 1,300 stores.Chapters:- [00:00] Why building your own sandwich does not mean you control what is in it- [02:00] The full tier list: ranking nine real Subway orders from best to worst- [12:00] The exact sentence to say at the counter and what it costs you- [14:00] Why Subway's profit jumped to record highs while store count fell- [16:00] The fast five: tuna lawsuit, bread swaps, condiment questions, and travelKey Takeaways:- The six-inch rotisserie-style chicken is your standout at 290 calories and 36 grams of protein, and the footlong Italian B.M.T. is a sodium trap at 2,320 milligrams in a single sandwich.- Most guys spend their decision on protein choice, the one thing that changes the least. The bread, sauce, and size you order do the real damage to your day.- Subway fixed real things about its food in 2021, but new ownership has posted record profit while closing hundreds of stores a year. Both are true. Neither shows up on the menu board.Resources Mentioned:- Episode 147: What To Order At Panera- Subway Eating On-The-Go Guide with breakdowns for Chipotle, Starbucks, and a dozen other stops- 2021 Eat Fresh Refresh menu overhaul and Roark Capital acquisition (2024)Common questions from this episode:- What is the healthiest sandwich at Subway?The six-inch rotisserie-style chicken on multigrain is the best order on the menu. It runs 290 calories, 36 grams of protein, and 6 grams of fat. Order it with double vegetables and oil and vinegar on the side, and you are done deciding.- Is the tuna at Subway healthy?A six-inch tuna runs around 450 calories with about 25 grams of fat. Almost all of that fat comes from the mayo binding it together, not the fish itself. You get roughly the same protein from the rotisserie chicken with hal

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The Broccoli Cheddar Bread Bowl at Panera runs 950 calories. That is close to half a day of food for most men, spent on one lunch. It is also one of the best selling items on the whole menu. Nobody orders it thinking they took a risk.(Do you pick Panera because it feels like the safe lunch? Get the real numbers for Panera and a dozen other spots at go.brianparana.com/eatingonthegoguide)This episode ranks five real Panera orders from one to ten using the calorie and protein numbers behind them. Coach Brian Parana breaks down why the bread bowl lands dead last and why a half sandwich with a half salad beats almost anything else on the board. You will hear where the hidden calories sit in the orders that sound healthy. By the end you will have one sentence you can say at the counter without reading the menu board again.Chapters:- [00:00] The 950 calorie bread bowl nobody flags- [02:00] Five real Panera orders ranked one to ten- [11:00] The exact sentence to say at the counter- [13:00] Why half and half beats a whole sandwich or a whole salad- [14:00] Fast Five: soup, breakfast and the dressing trickKey Takeaways:- Panera reads healthy before you check a single ingredient, and a normal order here runs 700 to 900 calories.- Bread, cheese and sweet dressings do the calorie work in the orders that sound healthiest. A Fuji Apple Chicken Salad runs 710 calories and a Frontega Chicken Panini runs 780.- A half Avocado sandwich with a half Asian Sesame Chicken Salad lands at 400 calories with 21 grams of protein, which is the best fat loss order on the menu.Resources Mentioned:- Eating On-The-Go Guide: go.brianparana.com/eatingonthegoguide- Episode 145: What To Order At Chipotle- Episode 146: What To Order At StarbucksCommon questions from this episode:- How many calories are in the Panera broccoli cheddar bread bowl?The bread bowl runs 950 calories before a drink or a cookie. Order the same soup in a cup instead and the number drops by hundreds of calories.- What is the healthiest thing to order at Panera?A half Avocado sandwich with a half Asian Sesame Chicken Salad. That combo lands at 400 calories with 21 grams of protein. Both halves come from the You Pick Two menu.- Is the Fuji Apple Chicken Salad a healthy choice?The full size salad runs 710 calories. Candied pecans and dried apple chips carry a large share of that. The sweet dressing can hold more sugar than the apple on top.- Is Panera actually healthy?Panera runs a clean ingredient list and that claim is real. Clean does not mean low in carbs or fat. Half the menu is bread and cheese under a healthy label.- How do you cut calories on a Panera salad?Ask for the dressing on the side. Dip your fork then take the bite. You get the same flavor for a fraction of the calories.The Call To Rise is a 100-day fat

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