Choose It and Lose It: Top Swaps of the Year

Why wait till the New Year to make a resolution? Let's face it: this time of year we like to treat ourselves! But some choices are nutritionally better than others.... Here are some simple yet effective swaps you can make now, when eating at popular restaurants, whether you're sharing an appetizer, eating steak, or even drinking a shake or snacking on popcorn:

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The Keg
	Prime Rib (12 oz) and mashed potatoes 1156 cal / 62 g fat / 2838 mg sodium
*Equivalent to *6 (6") steak and cheese subs from subway* in fat*
SWAP IT:
	Top Sirloin (12 oz) and baked potato with sour cream and bacon bits 850 cal / 26 g fat / 650 mg sodium

Jack Astor's
	Jack's Ultimate Nachos with fajita beef chili 2575 cal / 143 g fat / 5067 mg sodium
* Equivalent to *18 pogo hot dogs* in fat *
SWAP IT:
	Dueling Sausage Pizza 1018 calories / 55 g fat / 2733 mg sodium

Joey's Restaurant
	Earth & Surf Calamari 1880 calories / 74 g fat / 1880 mg sodium
*Equivalent to *3 1/2 lbs grilled calamari with 2 tbsp of olive oil for basting* in calories *
SWAP IT:
	Ahi Tuna Tacos 350 cal / 20 g fat / 760 mg sodium

Baskin Robbins
	Chocolate chip cookie dough shake (medium) 1030 cal / 42 g fat
*Equivalent to *more than an entire McCain Delite cake* in calories *
SWAP IT:
	Strawberry banana smoothie (medium) 560 cal / 1 g fat

Kernels
	Double Butter (9 cups) 1380 calories / 42 g fat / 240 g carbs
* Equivalent to *almost an entire jar of cheese whiz* in fat *
SWAP IT:
	Say Cheese (9 cups) 540 calories / 32 g fat / 54 g carbs

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