Scoop up your favorite chips, along with fantastic dip, and you are well on your way to celebrating National Chip & Dip Day. Just be sure to stay away from these deceptively unhealthy chip & dip dishes!

It’s recommended that you limit your daily consumption of saturated fats to 20 grams. These are, after all, the worst kinds of fats you can put in your body. If you treat yourself to the Factory Nachos with Spicy Chicken from The Cheesecake Factory, you’re also punishing your body with 62 grams of saturated fat.

Moe’s Southwest Grill offers what’s called a Billy Barou, and it appears extremely appetizing. A bed of chips, loaded with chicken, queso, guacamole, fresh tomatoes, lettuce, black beans, sour cream, jalapenos and black olives. You knew the catch was coming… 1,509 calories, 31 grams of saturated fat, 3,656 milligrams of sodium and 145 carbohydrates.

Fruits = healthy, so guacamole has to be healthy, right? It’s made from avocados, and they’re a fruit. Not so fast; the Fresh Guacamole Dip at Ruby Tuesday contains 1,432 calories, 1,716 milligrams of salt and most egregiously, 128 carbohydrates in the dip. Think about the added calories from the chips you’ll be dipping with, and you’ve got yourself a seriously unhealthy snack.

The Dietary Guidelines recommends that Americans consume less than 2,300 milligrams of salt per day, but if you order the Chili Cheese Nachos at Applebee’s, the dish will arrive containing a whopping 4,280 milligrams of sodium. WOW!

Chevys plate of Nachos Grande looks delicious, but is it worth all 1,890 calories and 2,280 milligrams of salt?

To read more about National Chip & Dip Day and to view the complete list of “25 Deadliest Chips and Dips,” click here.

Restaurants often include certain buzzwords in their takeout menus to attract the health-conscious eater. But words like “grilled”, “freshly-made”, “antioxidants” and “organic” can persuade people into ordering a dish that’s not as you may think. The Daily Beast serves up a whole list of meals you probably should think about twice before you grab on the go. Here’s a look at five of them:

1.  California Rolls- Generally, sushi is a healthy option, but that’s not always the case with California Rolls. The artificial crab meat found in these is highly processed with added starches, vegetable oil, MSG and high amounts of sodium. Drowning your rolls in soy sauce doesn’t help either. Opt for real fish next time (it has tons of Omega 3 acids) and substitute brown rice for white.

2.  Smoothies- Loaded with protein and antioxidants, they seem like the perfect post-workout right? Wrong. Smoothie King’s “The Hulk” is loaded with 1,030 calories and 32 grams of fat. Next time, go for a plain Greek yogurt with fruit like Chobani. It only contains 90 calories and an added boost of protein.

3.  Grilled Chicken with Creamy Dressing- Salads seem like a smart choice, but it’s the additional ingredients we need to worry about. Case in point: Chili’s Caesar Salad with Grilled Chicken. The salad contains 1,010 calories and 76 grams of fat. Why the high numbers? Blame it on the fried croutons, cheese and creamy dressing. Instead, order your dressing on the side and stick to one non-fruit or veggie topping.

4. Tofu & Mixed Vegetables- Navigating through a Chinese menu can be tough. Words like “tofu” and “vegetables” seem healthy enough, but Sweet and Sour Tofu, for example, is far from it. When in doubt, get it stir-fried or opt for Moo Goo Gai Pan and brown rice. At 600 calories and 4 grams of saturated fats, its a lighter option.

5. Cheddar Broccoli Soup- With a base of cream and cheese, cheddar broccoli is the worst of the worst, as far as soups are concerned. Panera’s 12oz bowl contains 16g of fat and 1540mg of sodium–more than half your entire recommended daily allowance! Next time stick to a soup with a clear broth rather than one with a thick, creamy base.

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Thanksgiving is a time to give thanks, spend time with our family and most importantly, eat like a champion. There’s little that rivals the satisfaction we get from that post-feast food coma spent on the couch. But which course puts our waistline most at risk? The Daily Beast reports it could be the pie you’re eyeing for dessert.  The website has put together its top (or is it bottom?) 25 “Unhealthiest Pies.” We’re sure the Pilgrims weren’t worried about ‘Nutter Putter Peanut Butter Pie at that first feast, but maybe you should be. Here’s a look at the Top Five.

5. Outback Steakhouse’s Nutter Butter Peanut Butter Pie (pictured far left)

Calories: 880

Saturated Fat(g): 27

Sodium(mg): 741

Carbohydrates(g): 89

4. Applebee’s Sizzling Apple Pie

Calories: 900

Saturated Fat(g): 15

Sodium(mg): 990

Carbohydrates(g): 144

3. Chili’s Chocolate Chip Paradise Pie

Calories: 1,290

Saturated Fat(g): 33

Sodium(mg): 680

Carbohydrates(g): 163

2. Don Pablo’s Iron Skillet Apple Pie

Calories: 1,303

Saturated Fat(g): 29

Sodium(mg): 1,027

Carbohydrates(g): 147

1. Elephant Bar’s Ice Cream Mud Pie

Calories: 2,030

Saturated Fat(g): 91

Sodium(mg): 720

Carbohydrates(g): 155