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Posted on Dec 23rd 2008 6:00AM by Bethany SandersFiled Under: Diet & Weight Loss, Nutrition & Supplements
Baby, it's cold outside! Think twice about how you choose to warm up.
This time of year, it's so tempting to head home early, curl up under a blanket, and enjoy your favorite comfort foods. Come spring, though, those heavy sweaters will have to come off. What will you be hiding underneath?
Comfort foods have their place for sure -- they're usually warm, sweet, hot, or rich in simple carbs. While they may make you feel cozy for a few minutes, they're packing on calories that your really don't need ... especially if you're more sedentary in the winter time.
If you have a tendency to make comfort foods a part of your daily routine, check out AOL Health's worst of the worst in seasonal foods. You might think twice about that giant pumpkin latte once you realize how many calories are in it.
This time of year, it's so tempting to head home early, curl up under a blanket, and enjoy your favorite comfort foods. Come spring, though, those heavy sweaters will have to come off. What will you be hiding underneath?Comfort foods have their place for sure -- they're usually warm, sweet, hot, or rich in simple carbs. While they may make you feel cozy for a few minutes, they're packing on calories that your really don't need ... especially if you're more sedentary in the winter time.
If you have a tendency to make comfort foods a part of your daily routine, check out AOL Health's worst of the worst in seasonal foods. You might think twice about that giant pumpkin latte once you realize how many calories are in it.
