Today, I wanted to give you an example of the comparisons you can find in the Eat This, Not That book. I chose McDonald's simply because it's popular and world-wide.

Eat This:

• Quarter Pounder without cheese, which has a good balance of fat, protein andcarbs. Pair it with a side salad and an iced tea and you've got a reasonable meal. 410 calorites, 19 g fat, 730 mg sodium.

Not That:

• Premium Grilled Chicken Club. Chicken doesn't always trump beef in the health department, especially when it comes robed in bacon, mayo and liquid margarine. 570 calories, 21 g fat, 1720 mg sodium.

Hidden Danger:

• Chicken Selects Premium Breast Strips (5 pieces) with Creamy Ranch Sauce. 20 McNuggets have the same impact. Instead, choose the six-piece offering with BBQ sauce and save yourself 530 calories. The strips have 830 calories, 55 g fat and 48 g carbs.