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Frozen Yogurt - How Many Calories?

Posted: Jun 1st 2009 12:00PM by Martha Edwards
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There are few things more enjoyable than spending a warm summer evening outside with a double scoop of ice cream. But if you're dieting this summer -- or even just trying to break even by not gaining extra pounds -- ice cream on a regular basis is a definite no-no. And Gelato, its lower-fat alternative, isn't much better either, as we told you a few weeks ago. So what's a cold treat lover to do?

Frozen yogurt seems like a good alternative. After all, yogurt's a health food right? What do you think?

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Pina Colada - How Many Calories?

Posted: May 4th 2009 12:00PM by Martha Edwards
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Is there a more perfect way to spend a hot summer's day than relaxing by the pool in your cute new bikini with a good book and a tasty, creamy Pina Colada? If there is, I've never heard of it. A cold, fruity pineapple-coconut drink is deliciously refreshing, but drink too many and chances are you won't be able to fit into that cute swim suit much longer.

Still, one can't hurt, right? What do you think?

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Jamba Juice Smoothies - How Many Calories

Posted: Mar 9th 2009 12:00PM by Martha Edwards
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We've all been there -- we're in a hurry, but we need energy right freaking now and we just don't have the time to do the whole sit-down-and-eat routine. I don't know about you, but when I'm running around, a smoothie is the perfect fix. They require one hand and absolutely zero concentration -- you can down one on the bus, while you're driving or even while you're walking to your next appointment. And, considering smoothies are usually made with some sort of fruit, they tend to be healthy, right?

What do you think?

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Gin and Tonic - How Many Calories?

Posted: Feb 18th 2009 6:00AM by Martha Edwards
Filed under: Food and Nutrition, How Many Calories?

Trying to shed pounds? You're probably making a few sacrifices -- you know, cutting out ice cream and chips and trying to make up for them with fresh fruit and grilled veggies. Stuff like that. But one thing you shouldn't have to sacrifice is your social life. You still want to go out with your friends and have a few drinks, but you don't want to do too much damage to your diet.

So pints of beer are out. So are sugary cocktails. Wine is a good choice, but it might not be your thing. What's left? A gin and tonic is generally a standby drink for the low-cal lush. But how low-cal is it?

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A Pint of Ben & Jerry's - How Many Calories?

Posted: Feb 11th 2009 6:00AM by Martha Edwards
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Come Saturday, you might be spending Valentine's Day with that special someone. You might be spending it on the town with some good friends. Or, if you're anything like Bridget Jones, you might be spending it in your pajamas with your cats, Terms of Endearment on the DVD player and a fridge stocked with all those foods that will make you feel better when you're a bit blue. Hey, I'm not judging -- I've spent my share of February 14ths in a similar fashion.

Let's imagine you spend the evening with a pint of Ben & Jerry's Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Ice Cream. It probably won't come as a surprise that it's not calorie-free, but is a bit of ice cream really that bad?

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Vietnamese Soup - How Many Calories?

Posted: Jan 28th 2009 6:00AM by Martha Edwards
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In January, when the days are short and -- more notably -- cold as all heck, nothing hits the spot quite like a warm bowl of spicy soup. I like to hit up a little Vietnamese place a few blocks away, where the beef soup -- known as Pho -- is cheap, fast and delicious. And it's always served piping hot with a side of hot sauce.

Asian food tends to be healthy, but what about this dish? It's got veggies and fresh spices, but it's also got beef and lots of starchy rice noodles. So, what do you think?

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Inaugural Luncheon - How Many Calories?

Posted: Jan 21st 2009 6:00AM by Martha Edwards
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Yesterday's inauguration for new president Barrack Obama involved lots of celebration, topped off with a fancy luncheon held in honour of the president and new vice-president. So what was for lunch? "Seafood Stew," for starters, followed by "A brace of American birds, served with sour cherry chutney and molasses sweet potatoes." And for dessert? "Apple cinnamon and sweet cream glace." Of course, each dish was paired with a suitable wine selection.

Sounds delicious ... and decadent. Good thing Obama went for a workout before the big event. No one can know for sure how many calories are in this meal, but we can guess right? So, according to recent estimates ...

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Veggie Pizza - How Many Calories?

Posted: Jan 14th 2009 6:00AM by Martha Edwards
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This January, you're probably trying to make healthier choices in a bid to shed those few extra pounds you packed on over the holidays -- not to mention the 10 to 20 you've been promising to lose for years.

But seeing that it's at the height of the miserable winter season, January is also a good time to order in food instead of venturing out in the ice and cold for a meal. But if pizza is your take-out food of choice, are there any healthier options? In the recent issue of US Weekly, they recommend ordering the thin crust veggie pizza -- but what's the damage if you do?

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Lettuce Wraps - Healthy Snack or Calorie Disaster?

Posted: Jan 7th 2009 6:00AM by Martha Edwards
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After all the overindulgences of the holidays, you're probably trying to watch what you eat. Good for you -- but in order to successfully 'watch what you eat,' you need to know what you're putting into your mouth, horrendous calorie counts and all. So listen up.

Let's imagine, for instance, that you went to PF Chang's for dinner one night with friends. You decide to get an appetizer. You know that won tons and spring rolls are deep fried, so you opt for a healthier-sounding dish, the lettuce wraps. They're tasty, that's for sure, but are they healthy? What do you think?

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Champagne Cocktails - How Many Calories?

Posted: Dec 31st 2008 6:00AM by Martha Edwards
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It's New Year's Eve, and what better way to celebrate than by getting giggly on champagne with your friends and loved ones and indulging in a kiss with a special (or not-so-special) someone at the stroke of midnight? If there is a better way to spend the last night of the year, I haven't found it -- have you?

Champagne, of course, is the drink of choice this night, and the good news is that it's relatively low in calories. But not everyone is crazy about champers -- if it's not your drink of choice, you might make due with a champagne cocktail. Containing champagne mixed with sugar, juice and possibly more alcohol, these added ingredients will sweeten a dry glass of bubbly right up, but I suspect they won't do your New Year's resolution a favour.

What do you think?

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Christmas Dinner - How Many Calories?

Posted: Dec 24th 2008 6:00AM by Martha Edwards
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I'm sure it hasn't escaped your notice that, Holy Moly, Christmas is tomorrow. If you celebrate like my family does, the day goes something like this: Eat, open presents, eat, play with new presents, eat, lounge, eat, lounge, half-heartedly help mom in the kitchen, eat a huge meal (the others were just snacks in comparison), eat dessert, pile everything into the dishwasher, lounge some more, then go to bed. It's a pretty perfect day, if you ask me, but all that eating can add up.

The big meal of the day, of course, is Christmas dinner. And after a day of constant snacking, a large meal can put you way over your recommended daily caloric intake. But by just how much?

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Christmas Pudding - How Many Calories?

Posted: Dec 17th 2008 6:00AM by Martha Edwards
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What do you have for dessert at Christmas? In my family, it's traditional British Christmas pudding all the way, even though I'm pretty sure the last person in our family who actually liked it passed away in the 1970s. But traditions have this tendency to stick around, you know?

What's in a Christmas pudding, you ask? Well, it's kind of like fruitcake, with dried fruits and nuts baked inside a stick cake made from dark sugars. It's usually topped with sweet brandy butter and -- in our house, anyway -- ice cream. It seems healthy, what with all that fruit and stuff, but is it?

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Mulled Wine - How Many Calories?

Posted: Dec 10th 2008 6:00AM by Martha Edwards
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Spending time in the great outdoors this winter? If you live in a place that gets true winter weather, you'll need a warm coat, some fleece-lined mittens, a quality pair of snow boots ... and something warm to drink. In my family, it's tradition to pack a thermos of mulled wine when we head out to the wilderness for our annual Christmas tree hunt -- the warm, boozy liquid really hits the spot when it's the kind of day that makes your nose run.

Red wine is considered the healthiest of the alcohols, and since red wine in the main ingredient in mulled wine, it's probably healthy too, right? What do you think?

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Espresso Truffle - How Many Calories?

Posted: Dec 3rd 2008 6:00AM by Martha Edwards
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This holiday season, all I see is advertisement after advertisement for Starbucks holiday drinks. They're mostly the same ones from last year with one notable exception: The Espresso Truffle. Hmm. I like espresso. I also like truffle. And I love whipped cream, which it comes with, according to the previously-mentioned ads. Sounds delicious .... and deliciously sinful.

What do you think? Is the Espresso Truffle an acceptable Christmas indulgence or a holiday calorie drink disaster?

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Thanksgiving Dinner - How Many Calories?

Posted: Nov 26th 2008 6:00AM by Martha Edwards
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Got Thanksgiving plans? Of course, you do. You'll get together with friends, family or both, either at their house or yours. A few people will work feverishly in the kitchen, while the others will gobble up appys and drinks. Finally, everyone will gather together in merriment, and the grand finale will happen: The serving of the prodigal meal. Most will go back for seconds, some will undo the top button on their pants, some will thank their lucky stars they wore fat pants. Then most of us will fall asleep in the living room. Sound familiar?

Thanksgiving -- 'tis the season for over-indulgence. But just how much over-indulgence are we talking here?

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