Unhealthy Chain Restaurants

Creepy Food Facts Restaurants Don't Want You to Know

Get the lowdown on some of America's most popular chains. These kitchens aren't as healthy as you'd like to think

What They Hide

Creepy Food Facts Restaurants Don't Want You to Know // Starbucks drink, KFC chicken box, and Coldstone shake © Mitch Mandel/Thomas MacDonald

Image: Mitch Mandel/Thomas MacDonald

Sit-down restaurants aren't always the healthier alternative to fast-food establishments. We peeked inside 13 of the country's favorite chains to see what's cooking—and what's making Americans gain weight. Read on and unlock the secrets restaurateurs are trying to keep hidden.

This article has been excerpted from The Men's Health Big Book of Food & Nutrition by Joel Weber with Mike Zimmerman. Get your copy today!