For quite a few years, Men's Heath Magazine has done a great job of pointing out some of the great contributors to our gluttonous American society.  Part of the problem is that much of this "food" isn't really food at all with so many preservatives and fillers.  They may look like one thing but are made up of something entirely different.  So when you look at the lack of nutrient value and incredibly high caloric count, you get the perfect storm of disease promoting, artery clogging and fat building eats.  Check out the whole article featuring MEN'S HEALTH The Worst Foods In America 2013 with a recap below. 

20. WORST FRANKENFOOD: Olive Garden Lasagna Fritta
1,030 calories, 63 g fat (21 g saturated), 1,590 mg sodium

 I'm not even sure what this is (or what it's supposed to be) but certain this appetizer doesn't look too appetizing.

 Men's Health says to EAT THIS INSTEAD!

Olive Garden Stuffed Mushrooms
280 calories
19 g fat (5 g saturated)
720 mg sodium

 19. WORST PASTRY: Cinnabon Caramel Pecanbon
1,080 calories, 50 g fat (20 g saturated), 76 g sugars

Yikes--that's 20 teaspoons of sugar in one bun.  Your own buns will get much plumper consuming these types of buns.

Men's Health says to EAT THIS INSTEAD!

Cinnabon Classic Bites (4)
420 calories, 17 g fat (7 g saturated), 25 g sugars

18. WORST FRIES: Steak 'n Shake Chili Cheese Fries (large)

Your insides will get fried eating a plate full of this stuff.

1,170 calories, 67 g fat (22 g saturated, 3.5 g trans), 2,150 mg sodium


Men's Health says to EAT THIS INSTEAD!

Bacon Cheese Fries (small)
360 calories, 20 g fat (6 g saturated, 1.5 g trans), 710 mg sodium

17. WORST SUB: Quiznos Chicken Carbonara (large)
1,370 calories, 68 g fat (29 g saturated, 1 g trans), 3,110 mg sodium

You wouldn't even be able to fit into a submarine if you ate these every day!

Men's Health says to EAT THIS INSTEAD!

Chicken Milano (small)
440 calories, 19 g fat (9 g saturated), 1,030 mg sodium

16. WORST FAST-FOOD BURGER: Hardee's Monster Thickburger


1,300 calories, 93 g fat (35 g saturated), 2,860 mg sodium, ,

This beast just looks like it will go straight to the arteries.

Men's Health says to EAT THIS INSTEAD!

Little Thick Cheeseburger
420 calories, 23 g fat (9 g saturated), 1,160 mg sodium

15. WORST DESSERT: Outback Steakhouse Chocolate Thunder from Down Under

1,554 calories, 105 g fat (53 g saturated), 133 g carbohydrates

This chocolate thunder with over 1500 calories may promote more thunder thighs than anything!

Men's Health says to EAT THIS INSTEAD!

Classic Cheesecake
334 calories, 24 g fat (16 g saturated), 23 g carbohydrates

14. WORST SALAD: IHOP Chicken & Spinach Salad

1,530 calories, 111 g fat (30 g saturated, 2 g trans), 2,400 mg sodium

Popeye wouldn't recognize this spinach when you add a day's worth of calories, sodium and bad fats on top.

Men's Health says to EAT THIS INSTEAD!

Simple & Fit Chicken Sandwich with Fresh Fruit
500 calories, 10 g fat (3.5 g saturated), 840 mg sodium

13. WORST MILK SHAKE: Baskin-Robbins Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Shake (large)

1,600 calories, 72 g fat (46 g saturated, 2 g trans), 181 g sugars

Wow, another sugar buster with 16 teaspoons of the sweet-tasting but not sweet-for-your-body stuff.

Men's Health says to EAT THIS INSTEAD!

Chocolate Chip Cookie dough Ice Cream (1 large scoop,4 oz)
300 calories, 15 g fat (10 g saturated), 30 g sugars

12. WORST CHIPS & DIP: Chili's Skillet Queso with Chips

1,580 calories, 96 g fat (34 g saturated), 3,880 mg sodium

Are there really any chips and dip that are good for you??

Men's Health says to EAT THIS INSTEAD!

Fried Cheese with Marinara Sauce
660 calories, 35 g fat (16 g saturated), 2,050 mg sodium

11. WORST HEALTH-FOOD FRAUD: Cheesecake Factory Grilled Chicken and Avocado Club

1,750 calories, N/A g fat (28 g saturated), 2,366 mg sodium

It may sound good for you, but it's anything but with the added bacon and dressings and bread.

Men's Health says to EAT THIS INSTEAD!

Factory Burger
730 calories,, N/A g fat (15 g saturated), 1,016 mg sodium

10. WORST BREAKFAST: Perkins Southern Fried Chicken Biscuit Platter

1,860 calories, 86 g fat (43 g saturated, 0.5 g trans), 6,680 mg sodium

This energy zapper may put you right back to sleep!

Men's Health says to EAT THIS INSTEAD!

Classic Eggs and Smoked Bacon with Breakfast Potatoes and Fresh Fruit
620 calories, 37 g fat (11 g saturated), 1,280 mg sodium

9. WORST BURRITO: Baja Fresh Enchilado Style Chicken Nacho Burrito

1,880 calories, 82 g fat (36 g saturated), 4,650 mg sodium

This burrito looks bigger than the little chiahauhau pooch in the Taco Bell commercials.

Men's Health says to EAT THIS INSTEAD!

Chicken Americano Soft Tacos (2)
460 calories, 20 g fat (9 g saturated), 1,180 mg sodium

8. WORST CHICKEN: Friendly's Create Your Own Combo Chicken Strips Entree Honey BBQ and Kickin' Buffalo Flavors (6)

1,890 calories, 121 g fat (19 g saturated), 2,810 mg sodium

You may have to dig deep through that batter to even find the chicken.

Men's Health says to EAT THIS INSTEAD!

Half Turkey Club Super Melt Sandwich with Chili
620 calories, 33 g fat (12 g saturated), 2,050 mg sodium

7. WORST BURGER: Chili's Southern Smokehouse Bacon Burger

You'll be smokin right to the outhouse with this bad boy.

1,730 calories, 105 g fat (34 g saturated), 4,530 mg sodium

Men's Health says to EAT THIS INSTEAD!

Custom Combinations Classic Sirloin
500 calories, 22 g fat (7 g saturated), 1,720 mg sodium

6. WORST FISH: Applebee's New England Fish & Chips

1,930 calories, 138 g fat (24 g saturated, 1.5 g trans), 3,180 mg sodium

You may just get seasick ingesting this fishy meal.

Men's Health says to EAT THIS INSTEAD!

Blackened Tilapia (with Fried Red Potatoes and Seasonal Vegetables)
410 calories, 15 g fat (4.5 g saturated), 1,410 mg sodium

5. WORST APPETIZER: Outback Steakhouse Bloomin' Onion

1,959 calories, 161 g fat (48 g saturated, 4 g trans), 4,100 mg sodium

The only thing that may be bloomin after eating this is your cholesterol!

Men's Health says to EAT THIS INSTEAD!

Shrimp on the Barbie
319 calories, 20 g fat (5 g saturated), 589 mg sodium

4. WORST PIZZA: Uno Chicago Grill Chicago Classic individual Pizza

2,300 calories, 164 g fat (53 g saturated, 1 g trans), 4,910 mg sodium

Mama mia!  There are more calories in this "single size" pizza than you'd want in a whole day.

Men's Health says to EAT THIS INSTEAD!

Sausage Thin Crust Pizza (1/2 pie)
540 calories, 26 g fat (11.5 g saturated), 1,360 mg sodium

3. WORST PASTA DISH: The Cheesecake Factory Fettuccini Alfredo with Chicken

Enjoy this pasta and chicken with the equivalent of a stick of butter!

2,300 calories, N/A g fat (103 g saturated), 1,297 mg sodium

Men's Health says to EAT THIS INSTEAD!

Skinny Licious Pasta
540 calories, N/A g fat (1 g saturated), 660 mg sodium

2. WORST GRILLED ENTREE: Chili's Shiner Bock BBQ Ribs (full rack) with Cinnamon Apples and Homestyle Fries

Adam and Eve would be disgraced.

2,330 calories, 123 g fat (45 g saturated), 6,490 mg sodium

Men's Health says to EAT THIS INSTEAD!

Chili's Margarita Grilled Chicken
590 calories, 16 g fat (4 g saturated), 2,090 mg sodium

1. WORST FOOD IN AMERICA: The Cheesecake Factory French Toast Napoleon

2,530 calories, N/A g fat (65 g saturated), 1,930 mg sodium, 253 g carbohydrates

Ooh Lala.  This 3rd year in a row #1 winner would mortify any French person with this ultimate gluttonous dessert.

Men's Health says to EAT THIS INSTEAD!

Energy Breakfast
690 calories, 4 g saturated, 1,288 mg sodium

Thank you anyway, but I think I may just skip those chain restaurants altogether.