Mayor Bloomberg is adding baby-back ribs to his list of no-nos, saying that the next day you sit down for a delicious full rack at Outback Steakhouse could be your last. On his radio show, the Mayor pointed out that a full rack of ribs from the chain is 2,000 calories and contains 2,600 milligrams of sodium, and said, "It's going to kill you." He did backpedal a bit, saying "We all do things that aren't good for us," and admitted everyone could indulge in a plate every once in a while without dying. Just don't get him started on Bloomin' Onions...
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