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Applebees Nutrition- Best Low Cal Dishes

Fast food, Health & Wellness, Nutrition | November 17th, 2009 No comments


Applebee’s is justly famous for being the largest casual dining chain in the world. It owns close to 2000 restaurants around the world- in 49 US states, one US territory and 17 countries. This large chain of restaurants was started by Bill and T.J. Palmer on January 1, 1980 in Georgia, Atlanta. Soon after the opening of the second restaurant, the company was sold to W. R. Grace and Company in 1983. Since then it has scaled many successful heights and made quite a mark on the American food scene. Applebees nutrition is not only wholesome, but also distinctly American, focusing on salads, pasta, shrimps, beef and pork items.

The progress of Applebee’s has been studded with many creative innovations. It launched a feature named ‘Carside to Go’. Soon after, in 2008, ‘It’s a Whole New Neighborhood’ was launched, introducing a large number of new, inspiring items on the menu. But, by far, the most important landmark in Applebee’s growth was the introduction of the Weight Watchers agreement, which was created to cater to the specific needs of those who want to consume fewer calories, without giving up the pleasurable taste of the food items. Applebees nutritional Weight Watchers menu has been an astounding hit ever since it was introduced and continues to be so to this day.

Here are the nutritional values of some of Applebees low cal dishes:

  • Sizzling Chicken Skillet is only 360 calories
  • Garlic Herb Chicken is only 370 calories
  • Baja Chicken Roll-up is only 490 calories
  • Applebee’s Quesadilla Burger is only 518 calories
  • Applebee’s Honey Grilled Salmon is only 555 calories

As you can imagine, salads are extremely popular amongst people trying to lose or maintain their weight and Applebee’s has a great selection of low cal salads just for them. Here are the nutritional values of some of Applebee’s salads:

  • Grilled Shrimp Skewer Salad is only 210 calories
  • Grilled Citrus Chicken Salad is only 240 calories
  • Tropical Spinach Salad with Grilled Shrimp Recipe is only 263 calories
  • Dessert Shooter is only 300 calories
  • Cajun Lime Tilapia is only 310 calories

As you can see there is an extremely wide array of choice when it comes to Applebees nutritional menu. You can choose between veggies, chicken, shrimp and salmon, all low calorie, but filled with nutritional goodness. And there is absolutely no denying that when it comes to taste, Applebee’s sure has mastered that art. Even if a dish it low in calories, it is just as enticing and attractive as other high calories food items. People watching their weight, by no means, have to compromise on taste or variety when it comes to eating Applebee’s. This is probably one of the biggest factors behind the phenomenal success of their low cal menu. So, next time you feel hunger pangs strike, head to the closest Applebee’s and you can be sure of a thoroughly enjoyable meal without worrying about consuming a large number of calories.

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