Pf Chang's... Help!!

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taylorj1992
taylorj1992 Posts: 2
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I am trying to start eating healthy and am going out to PF Changs tonight. YUM! What are some healthy options where I can eat the entire plate. Ideas please?!
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  • stfuriada
    stfuriada Posts: 445 Member
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    Lol all I've seen about the food at PF Chang's is how they're the worst. High in fat, high in calories, and crazy amounts of sodium.

    Avoid fried, avoid the ones doused in sauce and avoid breaded is what I'm thinking.

    Here's an article about better options:

    http://www.eatingrules.com/2010/05/p-f-changs-healthy-entrees/
  • fiveohmike
    fiveohmike Posts: 1,297 Member
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    PF Changs is one of the worst places ever to go.

    The only healthy thing there is the tap water and even thats questionable.
  • mtaylor33557
    mtaylor33557 Posts: 542 Member
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    Hm, the other guys are probably right, but the lettuce wraps that are made of like chicken, water chesnuts, etc.. those are one of my favorite foods. I think it's an appetizer, but I'd just eat it for my entree... it can't be *too* bad, right.. lol.. maybe they are, I'm not sure.
  • AggieCass09
    AggieCass09 Posts: 1,867 Member
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    beef and broccoli...they also have a gluten free version!
  • Jxnsmma
    Jxnsmma Posts: 919 Member
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    http://www.pfchangs.com/menu/nutritionalinfo.aspx
  • jojo52610
    jojo52610 Posts: 692 Member
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    My favorite Bikini Shrimp Salad
  • princeza9
    princeza9 Posts: 337 Member
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    Plan ahead- PF Chang's has nutritional info online.

    http://www.pfchangs.com/menu/NutritionalInfo.aspx
  • Hellbent_Heidi
    Hellbent_Heidi Posts: 3,669 Member
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    http://www.pfchangs.com/menu/nutritionalinfo.aspx

    Lettuce wraps have a crap-load of sodium!
  • _Timmeh_
    _Timmeh_ Posts: 2,096 Member
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    I am trying to start eating healthy and am going out to PF Changs tonight. YUM! What are some healthy options where I can eat the entire plate. Ideas please?!


    www.google.com - search "pf changs menu nutrition"

    You're welcome.
  • chocolateandpb
    chocolateandpb Posts: 453 Member
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    ^^^^ haha, my thoughts exactly: http://www.pfchangs.com/menu/nutritionalinfo.aspx
  • scapez
    scapez Posts: 2,018 Member
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    http://www.pfchangs.com/menu/nutritionalinfo.aspx

    Lettuce wraps have a crap-load of sodium!

    That they do...and way more calories than I would have guessed...but yummmmm.....:drinker:
  • TheNewDodge
    TheNewDodge Posts: 607 Member
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    Save your calories until dinner so you don't have to sweat it too much
  • PrezBigGirl
    PrezBigGirl Posts: 23
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    they can make some changes to what you order so that it is less fattening. Try getting the friend rice (not fried though so really just rice) with firm tofu. Then you get veggies and rice and tofu. The tofu is really good. Don't get a dessert. Found out the banana one I loved is around 2500 calories so don't let the fruit fool you!
  • nheilweil
    nheilweil Posts: 82 Member
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    Egg Drop Soup -- really low in calories and high in flavor! Avoid empty carbs like rice and stick with small portions. Personally, I love PF Chang's so much that I just make a point of eating really light the rest of the day and plan on a little extra time at the gym :-)
  • jolarocknrolla
    jolarocknrolla Posts: 236 Member
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    a friend of mine just had this issue - she chose the Ginger Chicken With Broccoli.
  • Ralphrabbit
    Ralphrabbit Posts: 351 Member
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    Oh for goodness sake! Just enjoy & pick up the pieces tomorrow!!
  • UsedToBeHusky
    UsedToBeHusky Posts: 15,229 Member
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    The lettuce wraps are amazing and low-calorie... but alas... it is just an appetizer!

    I've only eaten there once. It's expensive... why not just cut yourself a break for this one meal? Otherwise, I would suggest going to their website and looking for a nutritional menu and planning your meal based on that.
  • Jacwhite22
    Jacwhite22 Posts: 7,012 Member
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    I am trying to start eating healthy and am going out to PF Changs tonight. YUM! What are some healthy options where I can eat the entire plate. Ideas please?!

    What's your calorie target and how much have you already eaten today?
  • reaolliemama
    reaolliemama Posts: 489 Member
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    Hm, the other guys are probably right, but the lettuce wraps that are made of like chicken, water chesnuts, etc.. those are one of my favorite foods. I think it's an appetizer, but I'd just eat it for my entree... it can't be *too* bad, right.. lol.. maybe they are, I'm not sure.


    Just high in sodium...the rest is okay!...Chang’s Vegetarian Lettuce Wraps – 4 servings per dish
    140 cal, 1g sat fat, 7g total fat, 530mg sodium, 11g carbs, 2g fiber, 6g protein
  • Hellbent_Heidi
    Hellbent_Heidi Posts: 3,669 Member
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    http://www.pfchangs.com/menu/nutritionalinfo.aspx

    Lettuce wraps have a crap-load of sodium!

    That they do...and way more calories than I would have guessed...but yummmmm.....:drinker:
    Yeah...its the 'healthy in disguise" syndrome...like any restaurant salad!

    It sucks, but sometimes its worth eating and working extra hard to work it off!!

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