31. Posted by Robert on Thu, Jul 03, 2008, 7:50 am PDT

If Yahoo is resorting to posting advertisements purporting to be news then they need to sell out to Microsoft.

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32. Posted by adian919 on Thu, Jul 03, 2008, 7:50 am PDT

It would be easier if the switch out was a better comparison, like, something you can order, versus going to the grocery store, and having to make all this yourself and mess up your kitchen. I think that is the point of places like Mcdonalds and Dennys. No work.

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33. Posted by aramis500 on Thu, Jul 03, 2008, 7:50 am PDT

Oops, my fault. I was hoping for an article here about healthy/unhealthy food comparisons. I didn't know it was an infomercial for HG.

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34. Posted by Belinda W on Thu, Jul 03, 2008, 7:51 am PDT

I agree. Restaurant options would have been good to add in. The main reason people stop and get breakfast is because they don't have time to make it themselves! It would be nice to know "healthier" restaurant options that are avaliable.

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35. Posted by minkmerlot on Thu, Jul 03, 2008, 7:51 am PDT

jezusisafundie is right. 300 calories/27 g of fat is actually quite good for breakfast (Egg McMuffin) - esp. with protein packed egg, cheese and canadian bacon.

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36. Posted by aim_falk on Thu, Jul 03, 2008, 7:51 am PDT

When I saw this had "satisfying swaps" I thought it meant at those chains, though I was sadly disappointed. If I want to go out with my family to eat on a Sunday at, say, IHOP or Denny's, I'd appreciate eating there rather than just sitting back and being like "No thank you, I'm going to go eat some HG's at home." We get it, you want us to eat your food, but there are other brands and the chance of getting out in the world and eating healthy at chains. Please, aside from boxed food, could you give us "satisfying swaps" at, say, the chains your bashing for having some calories? Some of these aren't that bad, actually.

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37. Posted by Kenneth S on Thu, Jul 03, 2008, 7:51 am PDT

i personally like 37,085,365 calories for breakfast, oh and one diet soda

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38. Posted by terynsmom on Thu, Jul 03, 2008, 7:51 am PDT

That's great about what not to eat ... but ok, what should I choose at Denny's or I-Hop. If I am out at breakfast, i am certainly not going to go home and make a HG meal. I think this is half of an article and the meat is missing!!!!

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39. Posted by KONGA on Thu, Jul 03, 2008, 7:51 am PDT

I REALLY REALLY REALLY WISH McDONLDS WOULD SERVE THERE BREAKFAST AFTER 11:00 AM ON THE WEEKENDS , WHEN MOST PEOPLE SLEEP LATE AND EAT BREAKFAST AT SAY, NOON!!! ANYONE WITH ME ON THIS ONE?

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40. Posted by Jo Z on Thu, Jul 03, 2008, 7:51 am PDT

So, the alternatives are just the Hungry Girl version? Can I actually order one of those when I go out to eat? How about some useful info? One star for you....

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41. Posted by the1grover on Thu, Jul 03, 2008, 7:51 am PDT

don't use yahoo news to advertise your idiotic cook book. people already know that they shouldn't eat fast food. and if they still do it, then it's their own damn fault for being irresponsible with what they are doing to their body.

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42. Posted by Eric S on Thu, Jul 03, 2008, 7:51 am PDT

Whoa....

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43. Posted by Nathan B on Thu, Jul 03, 2008, 7:51 am PDT

This is nothing but an ad for the book. Shameless one I might at that. What you fail to mention is that breakfast is suppose to be the biggest meal of the day, so if it contains a lot of calories/fat, it doesn't matter as much, since you will burn it off. The meal most people eat that should be lower calorie/fat is dinner. Since you sleep a couple of hours after you eat it. Go sell your book elsewhere and quit acting like you really care about anyone's health!

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44. Posted by yanksfan1961 on Thu, Jul 03, 2008, 7:52 am PDT

That's all well and good if you're a woman. 1200 calories is halfway to my daily intake. I'm in great shape for a 47 year-old and I love Denny's french toast. This whole article sounds like one long commercial for Hungry Girl. I think the occassional 1300 calorie munchfest can actually be beneficial to a diet as it keep the body guessing.

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45. Posted by wilbertmckinley3 on Thu, Jul 03, 2008, 7:52 am PDT

Is this article helpful or just a giant ad?

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46. Posted by delia m on Thu, Jul 03, 2008, 7:52 am PDT

that's crazy!!! the one that surprised me is the subway one the most. i'd enjoy trying these recipes

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47. Posted by thomas_5758 on Thu, Jul 03, 2008, 7:52 am PDT

Hungry Girl Advertisement in an Article. The writer of this article is a sell out, in my opinion.

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48. Posted by Sam N on Thu, Jul 03, 2008, 7:52 am PDT

Well, I am glad we are advertising for all HG products under the disguise of a health column.

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49. Posted by Greg A on Thu, Jul 03, 2008, 7:52 am PDT

What this a news story of a paid ad by for HG products?

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50. Posted by Kristi S on Thu, Jul 03, 2008, 7:52 am PDT

TC, why don't you go find something you LIKE to read and stay out of here? How lame to bring your negativity in here where some of us enjoy Hungry Girl's posts!! I'd like to see some out-of-the-house options too, but I guess in thinking about it, the point is that there are few truly healthy breakfast options, aside from fruit or yogurt or something. It's a pity...

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51. Posted by hauntedpalace on Thu, Jul 03, 2008, 7:53 am PDT

This list is informative, but since most of the culprits are fast food/chain restaurant dishes it would have helped more to offer some fast food/chain restaurant alternatives. The reason people get Egg McMuffins at McDonald's or blueberry pancakes at Denny's is because they don't have time to cook for themselves!

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52. Posted by Maria Ana on Thu, Jul 03, 2008, 7:53 am PDT

Thanks for the info. I used to enjoy an occasional egg sandwhich from McDonalds, until you pointed out how fattening they are! I am also curious to know suggestions if you must eat out.

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53. Posted by luisa_mapacha on Thu, Jul 03, 2008, 7:53 am PDT

Hungry Girl, DROP THE ARTIFICIAL SWEETENERS already! Nasty stuff, no one wants it!!!

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54. Posted by KiKi on Thu, Jul 03, 2008, 7:53 am PDT

Knowing what to avoid has it's value. But something really helpful would have been a list of "diet pleasers" -- you know, fast food breakfasts that surprise you by actually being relatively low in calories or fat. Maybe they don't exist. But I would like to see someone look into it. You know... actual research for an article by the writer.

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55. Posted by vcontreras2244 on Thu, Jul 03, 2008, 7:53 am PDT

yay for fatty food

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56. Posted by joe.face034 on Thu, Jul 03, 2008, 7:53 am PDT

Thanks for the heads up

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57. Posted by matt h on Thu, Jul 03, 2008, 7:53 am PDT

If you're going to advertise your wares, do it in an ad box like everybody else. I appreciate the whole calorie regiment for foods, but I'm a little unhappy that the entire thing is basically an AD for Hungry Girl in disguise

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58. Posted by hahausucks on Thu, Jul 03, 2008, 7:53 am PDT

Sorry you skinny cows, just eat grass and drink water each day and you need nothing else.

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59. Posted by Skittles on Thu, Jul 03, 2008, 7:53 am PDT

I needed to know that!!!

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60. Posted by DooDoo on Thu, Jul 03, 2008, 7:53 am PDT

how about home made meals ? ... duh ! didn't think of that eh ? ... you can make low fat french toast and enjoy it too, you know .... and that little egg mcmuffin is just fine at only 12g fat and 300 calories, nothing wrong with that.

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