Denny's?

dlrosen
dlrosen Posts: 51
in Food and Nutrition
I'm going out with some of my friends in a couple nights to go eat at Denny's (the restaurant), does anyone have any ideas on how to keep my meal healthy/what to eat?

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  • sarahmonsta
    sarahmonsta Posts: 185 Member
    http://www.dennys.com/files/nutrition_facts.pdf

    I just quick looked at their menu but they have fitfar stuff, maybe try that! have fun =]
  • bookworm_847
    bookworm_847 Posts: 1,903 Member
    My husband and I got about $75 worth of gift cards to Outback Steakhouse for Christmas from various relatives, so I looked on their website so I could see the nutritional info and make "battle plan." You could probably check the website for Denny's and see if they have that information.

    Good luck! :)
  • BrettPGH
    BrettPGH Posts: 4,716 Member
    Now I need chicken strips.



    Damnit.
  • Confuzzled4ever
    Confuzzled4ever Posts: 2,860 Member
    Denny's... thumbs down.. lol

    But look on their site. .most places list nutrition info now.
  • Confuzzled4ever
    Confuzzled4ever Posts: 2,860 Member
    Now I need chicken strips.



    Damnit.

    I have an oil-less fryer.. mine taste so good! LOL
  • terijoestoes
    terijoestoes Posts: 205 Member
    Besides their website if you go to mfp and put them in the search bar a lot of their menu comes up. This works for a lot of places
  • WendyTerry420
    WendyTerry420 Posts: 13,274 Member
    Denny's actually has a lot of healthy choices. The big issue with that place is the lack of a la carte items and the huge servings.
  • BrotherBill913
    BrotherBill913 Posts: 662 Member
    Now I need chicken strips.



    Damnit.

    This^^^^
  • livityliv
    livityliv Posts: 110 Member
    They have make your own grand slams (pick four from a list of many items) if you're in the mood for breakfast. I do two hearty wheat pancakes with sugar free syrup, two turkey bacon strips, grilled ham, and fruit and it comes in at less than 600 cals, which is quite a bit but it is super yummy and very filling!
  • shastacrystal
    shastacrystal Posts: 262
    Breakfast food: egg whites, turkey bacon and wheat pancake
  • TallGlassOfQuirky
    TallGlassOfQuirky Posts: 282 Member
    Before my gluten allergy was discovered, I went to Denny's and they were so committed to making my meal healthier, they put ONIONS in my PANCAKES.

    (Sadly, that's true)

    PS - make one of the omelets with egg whites, get tomatoes or fruit on the side instead of potatoes, and get some whole wheat toast.
  • Pandorian
    Pandorian Posts: 2,055 Member
    Within MFP
    Food > database > Denny's
    they have a ton of their foods available in MFPs database
  • SheilAnneSmith
    SheilAnneSmith Posts: 202 Member
    I've had pretty good luck with getting the waitresses at Denny's here to let me order off of the senior menu. I like the Senior Fit Fare Grilled Chicken. It is a pretty reasonable meal out without having to ask for a lot of changes. Grilled Chicken, Broccoli, Corn and a salad.
  • jboccio90
    jboccio90 Posts: 644 Member
    Now I need chicken strips.



    Damnit.

    I have an oil-less fryer.. mine taste so good! LOL

    oil-less fryers!?!?!?! my life just changed.
  • terbeest2009
    terbeest2009 Posts: 4 Member
    When I know I'm going to go to Denny's I go to that day's calorie tracker and put that food in first before I decide what else I'm going to eat that day. I went to Denny's and had a half order of Zesty Nachos (definitely not healthy) but because I had carefully planned what else I would eat that day I had saved enough room in my calories, carbs, fats, proteins, and sodium to have that.

    In my opinion, a person isn't going to stick to a food plan if they have to give up everything they once loved. So instead of cheating, plan. Make that burger or shake or whatever it is you'd normally get at Denny's fit into your food plan for the day.
  • kmoore02
    kmoore02 Posts: 167 Member
    Denny's has a list of Fit low calorie menu items.
  • dlrosen
    dlrosen Posts: 51
    Thanks for the help everyone! :)
  • ubermensch13
    ubermensch13 Posts: 824 Member
    Now I need chicken strips.



    Damnit.

    I have an oil-less fryer.. mine taste so good! LOL

    oil-less fryers!?!?!?! my life just changed.

    But, I like the oil....:(
  • rduhlir
    rduhlir Posts: 3,550 Member
    Dealing with servings is easy. Just ask for an extra plate and put all the extra food that you won't eat on it and take it to go. Two dinners (possibly) for the price of one.
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  • orangelobster
    orangelobster Posts: 151
    Denny's isn't a place you CHOOSE to go to, Denny's is a place you END UP AT. In my opinion.

    There are so many great restaurants around, why would you want go there?
  • xprettyreckless
    xprettyreckless Posts: 297 Member
    the apple/cranberry chicken salad is absolutely delicious and very filling - and only 320cals (w/o the garlic bread)
  • diane1125
    diane1125 Posts: 5
    I just went and looked and they have a lot of lower calorie stuff but watch for the sodium. Some of it was really high.
  • Junken_Diraffe
    Junken_Diraffe Posts: 716 Member
    Denny's... thumbs down.. lol

    But look on their site. .most places list nutrition info now.

    Thumbs up to Dennys. Thumbs down to all your terrible posts. I really hope people look into your diaries before they follow your advice with all the hypocrisy you spew.

    OP, its easy to make Dennys healthy. Most of the stuff is already in MFP. Eat and enjoy.

    Wow... That seems unnecessarily harsh. :ohwell:
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  • mgobluetx12
    mgobluetx12 Posts: 1,326 Member
    I would advise going to ANY other restaurant. Why waste a whole meal at a place with completely mediocre (and I'm being nice) food?
  • dlrosen
    dlrosen Posts: 51
    lol my friends wants to save money and Denny's is more affordable compared to a lot of restaurants. Poor college students ^-^

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