
A Seattle woman who claims some major chain restaurants aren't telling the truth about calories on their diet menus has filed a lawsuit.
Anne Paskett claims some well-known restaurants duped her by filling her plate with much more fat than advertised.
For three years, she's been on a strict calorie-counting diet, sometimes with frustrating results.
"I would go in and weigh in and the scale, and the lady behind the counter would say 'you're up 2 1/2 pounds,'" she said. "And I would say, 'but how could I be? I've been eating according to my plan.'"
"I'm very careful, I don't necessarily pick what's on the lighter fare menu, I just try to make the best choice that I can," she said.
I'd be curious to see what exactly she's been eating. Even stuff at restaurants on their "diet menus" aren't exactly great for you, so if you're getting the Double Extra Cheesy Bacon BBQ Cheeseburger, large fries, and a diet coke, you're probably not getting the full benefit of your diet.
Not to trivialize, but menus are a big deal. My stepmother is a diabetic. To gauge how much insulin she takes, she needs to know what the food is and how it is prepared. It's not just about convenience, it's about her life.
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