Belly Busters
by Karie Milewski, M. Ed.
Editorial Assistant
Belly Busters
Photo by: n/a
The days are longer and the nights are warmer. The smell of charcoal and marinade lingers in the air. You know what time of year it is here in Texas: Barbeque season. But somewhere between the bottomless beverages, high-fat meals and lazy afternoons, you suddenly realize your favorite swimsuit is fitting a bit snug around your waistline. Don’t panic! Follow our savvy swaps and you’ll cut out the calories in no time — without sacrificing the fun and flavor.
ACTIVITIES:
Sneaking In Some Exercise
NOT THIS: Sunbathing
Sure, you’re getting more than adequate levels of vitamin D, but lying around outside is just as sedentary as channel surfing. And even though it may feel like it, sweating (even in Texas) doesn’t burn extra calories.
DO THIS: Horseshoes
We’re not going to ask you to swap sunbathing for a rigorous basketball game. Let’s face it, when you’re chilling on a 90 degree Saturday afternoon, you feel like being lazy. So go with the flow and keep up the relaxing atmosphere with a game of horseshoes. You’ll burn off two Michelob Ultra beers after one hour of pitching horseshoes.
PARTY FOULS
Party Fouls Molorestium ratquas erroria quis aliquas peruntor sinctum
DO THIS: Relay Race
Although party poopers may scoff, a good old fashioned relay race can bring out the child in almost anyone. Setting up an event can be as simple or complex as you want — get creative with water balloons, Frisbees, hardboiled eggs and spoons, potato sacks (or garbage bags) and water sprinklers. You’ll have a blast and you’ll be burning those cocktail calories pretty quickly.
NOT THIS: Beer-pong
You’re probably no stranger to this college pastime. Although hand-eye coordination is required, this beer-gulping relay race is far from resembling any kind of physical activity. But the biggest culprit lies in the beer: Not only are you mindlessly slamming down hundreds of calories every 10 minutes, but cheap beer often translates to more carbs and excess sugars. Some recent studies have also found a significant link between binge drinking and a growing beer belly.
SUMMER COCKTAILS: Beverages
TROPICAL REFRESHMENTS
NOT THIS: Mai Tai
Invented at the Trader Vic’s Polynesian restaurant in California, this rich cocktail screams tropical. Unfortunately, it also screams calories and sugar. The Mai Tai may be delicious — the word “Maita’i” is Tahitian for “good” — but the small standard serving size will put you at 260 calories and 20 grams of sugar. Ouch!
Ingredients:
1.5 ounces of dark rum
.5 ounce of Cointreau
.5 ounce of almond sugar syrup
.5 grenadine
.5 lime juice
1 teaspoon of pineapple juice
DRINK THIS: Mojito
Low-cal mixed drinks that come garnished with little umbrellas are hard to come by. But the refreshing Mojito brings a taste of the tropics to your backyard barbeque with 100 less calories than its Tahitian counterpart. Enjoy this Cuban highball with even less club soda than the recipe calls for and you’ll only be sipping on five grams of sugar and less than six grams of carbs.
Ingredients:
3 fresh mint sprigs
2 teaspoons of cane sugar
3 tablespoons of fresh-squeezed lime
1.5 ounces of light rum
1.5 ounces of club soda
BRUNCH-TIME BEVERAGES
NOT THIS: Tequila Sunrise
Although appropriately named, this heavy mixture is not the best way to welcome the sun and start your day. There are two original methods of making it; we’ve included the recipe that’s better for your belly (sans soda water and crème de cassis, a sugary liqueur). The differing densities of the ingredients settle to create a layered effect that mimics the colors of a sunrise. One 10-ounce glass will tack on 350 calories to your day and more than 30 grams of sugar. Not the best way to start your Sunday barbeque brunch!
Ingredients:
1.5 ounces of tequila
4 ounces of orange juice
.5 ounce of lemon juice
.5 grenadine
DRINK THIS: Bloody Mary
If any cocktail should be crowned a healthy concoction, the Bloody Mary would easily take first place. Most likely named after Queen Mary I of England, this antioxidant-rich drink (thanks in part to the tomato juice) has been used for centuries to cure hangovers. And with only 125 calories and five grams of sugar per 10-ounce glass, it sure rains on Sunrise’s parade. You’ll also get a good dose of vitamin C, vitamin A, calcium and iron — another benefit of featuring tomato juice as the main ingredient.
Ingredients:
1.5 ounces of vodka
4.5 ounces of tomato juice
Dash of hot sauce, to taste
1.5 teaspoons of prepared horseradish, to taste
1 teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce
Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
LATE-NIGHT LIBATIONS
NOT THIS: Long-Island Iced Tea
We’ll cut to the chase. Yes, this drink will make you feel all sorts of warm and fuzzy very quickly. But the price you pay goes beyond next day’s hangover; note: just one of these drinks is enough to give you a morning headache due to the mixture of four different liquors. Between the massive amounts of alcohol, cola and artificial sweet and sour mix, you’re looking at close to 300 calories and more than 30 grams of sugar!
Ingredients:
.5 ounce of light rum
.5 ounce of vodka
.5 ounce of gin
.5 ounce of tequila
.5 ounce of Cointreau or Triple Sec
.5 ounce of lemon juice
Splash of cola (or more depending on taste preference)
DRINK THIS Cosmopolitan
Made famous by fictional socialite Carrie Bradshaw on “Sex and the City,” the Cosmo gained popularity quickly in the 1990s. This swanky drink originated in the most cosmopolitan city in the world — New York — and its desirable alcohol-to-calorie ratio has since become a hit everywhere. Although a martini glass of this pink cocktail will set you back a little more than 200 calories, you won’t need more than one to get you out on the dance floor. And if you use cranberry juice (not from concentrate), you’ll slash the sugar content and reduce your risk for urinary tract infections. Did we mention you’ll also look pretty sexy holding one of these ritzy aperitifs?
GRILLIN' GOODIES: Food
NOT THIS: Ground beef burger with iceberg lettuce, ketchup on a French roll.
Ground beef burger
Hamburger ground beef is often in the news for recalls due to E. coli contamination, but that’s not why you should avoid it. In America, beef fat is sometimes added to the ground meat with the attempt to make it more flavorful — up to 30 percent of fat is allowed in any burger at one time.
Iceberg lettuce and ketchup
We applaud you for putting a veggie on your burger, but iceberg is the least nutritious of all the lettuces around due to its high water content. Ketchup may have a very small dose of antioxidants thanks to the tomatoes, but the second ingredient — high-fructose corn syrup — tends to kill any of its healthy properties.
French roll
Compile all of that on top of a white French roll and you’ll be getting an extra 200 calories (and that’s only if you’re enjoying a smaller 75-gram roll). The refined flour used to make this high-calorie bun offers little in the way of fiber and overall nutrition.
EAT THIS: Bison sirloin burger with romaine, grain mustard on a whole wheat roll.
Bison sirloin
Bison sirloin can be hard to come by, but the search is well worth it. This incredibly lean meat tops the protein-to-fat ratio list of all available red meats, meaning that most of its calories come from protein, not fat. The taste rivals that of beef but with more nutrients like iron, zinc and vitamin B-12, not to mention significantly less cholesterol.
Romaine
As a rule of thumb, the richer the vegetable’s color the more nutrients that tend to be locked away in its cells. Romaine, a sturdy leaf that won’t fall off your tasty burger, has three times more folic acid, six times more vitamin C and eight times more beta-carotene than water-laden iceberg. Yep, one serving will ward off mental decline, boost cell repair and protect your eyes and skin, respectively.
Mustard
Substitute spicy grainy mustard for ketchup and you’ll be bumping up the taste level and shaving off extra calories and sugar. The plump seeds that give the mustard its unique texture also are host to a variety of nutrients including selenium, magnesium, omega-3 fatty acids and tryptophan — a powerful combination that helps your brain, muscles and neurological system function in perfect harmony.
Whole wheat bun
What white bread lacks in fiber, it makes up for in excess calories and carbs. Avoid that extra belly luggage by choosing high-quality wheat bread, which has two grams of fiber per ounce and more protein than your average white bread — keeping you fuller, longer. Sprouted wheat buns are even better: These breads, no longer just for the hippie community, offer even more fiber, protein and vitamins B, C and E. Another bonus is the intense nuttiness of their flavor which perfectly compliments roasted lean meat and sharp spreads like grainy mustard.
CHIPS & DIPS
NOT THIS:
Ruffles, Original (160 calories, 10 grams of fat, 1 gram of saturated fat, 160 mg of sodium): These tasty chips are a traditional BBQ snack, but only 12 Ruffles chips puts you at more fat than your meaty entrée. And let’s be honest, can you really stop at 12?
Tostitos, Hint of Lime (150 calories, 8 grams of fat, 1 gram of saturated fat, 160 mg of sodium): How can six chips contain all those calories and fat? Four chemistry words: Partially hydrogenated soybean oil. Ouch.
T. Marzetti, Guacamole Veggie Dip (130 calories, 13 grams of fat, 2.5 grams of saturated fat, 240 mg of sodium): The name makes it sound so deceivingly healthy, but two tablespoons of this stuff gives you 13 grams of fat which by the way doesn’t come from a nutritious source like avocados. Oil and sour cream are the main ingredients.
EAT THIS:
Baked! Lays, Original (120 calories, 2 grams of fat, 0 grams of saturated fat, 180 mg of sodium): These chips, a favorite among health nuts, have 10 fewer calories per serving than almost any other brand of baked chips. Snacking on 15 of these large crisps will satisfy your salt craving without balooning your waistline. Who knew we’d live to see the day we could have potato chips WITHOUT saturated fat?
Guitless Gourmet, All Natural Chili Lime (120 calories, 3 grams of fat, 0 grams of saturated fat, 200 mg of sodium): You can eat more than double the serving size of these and still have less calories and fat than Tostitos. These chips also score extra points by having double the fiber and a much shorter ingredient list.
Wholly Guacamole, Classic (50 calories, 4 grams of fat, 0.5 gram saturated fat, 75 mg of sodium): A dip that actually stands up to its name! This guacamole not only has heart-healthy avocados as its first ingredient, but considerably less fat and calories — about half — than regular veggie dip.
FRANKFURTERS
A plump, juicy ballpark frank is the favorite food of American folklore, not to mention a tasty treat at any barbeque get together. Just choose wisely — finding a healthy and nutritious hot dog is harder than it seems.
NOT THIS:
Shady Brook Farms, Lean Italian Turkey Sausage (160 calories, 9 grams of fat, 2 grams of saturated fat, 620 mg of sodium): Just because it says “turkey” doesn’t always mean it’s better for you. These sausages may be better than there beef and pork counterparts, but with the extra fat and sodium your heart wouldn’t know the difference.
Johnsonville Brats (270 calories, 22 grams of fat, 8 grams of saturated fat, 810 mg of sodium): Possibly the worst choice you could make, these brats might be delicious but at the expense of a third of your day’s fat and nearly half your saturated fat. And that’s just for one.
EAT THIS:
Hebrew National, 97% Fat Free Beef Franks (45 calories, 1.5 grams of fat, .5 gram of saturated fat, 370 mg of sodium): There isn’t a lower calorie beef frank out there. You can eat two of these full-flavored hot dogs and still be well below the calorie and fat content of most other brands.
Hillshire Farm, Turkey Smoked Sausage (90 calories, 5 grams of fat, 2 grams of saturated fat, 510 mg of sodium): This turkey dog has a third more protein than the beef-and-pork variety and a fraction of the fat.
DESSERTS: Sweets & Treats
COOKIES
NOT THIS:
Oreo (160 calories, 7 grams of fat, 2 grams of saturated, 14 grams of sugars): America’s most popular cookie is far from the healthiest. Three cookies (and we can guarantee you won’t stop there) packs a big fat punch. Don’t be fooled by the reduced-fat version — it will only save you 10 calories a cookie)
EAT THIS:
Nabisco Ginger Snaps (120 calories, 2.5 grams of fat, 0.5 gram of saturated fat, 11 grams of sugars):
Not only are these sweet snacks low in fat compared to most cookies in the grocery store, but they’re full of ginger’s natural anti-inflammatory and anticarcinogenic benefits.
ICE CREAM
Not this:
Haagen-Dazs, Chocolate Peanut Butter (360 calories, 24 grams of fat, 11 grams of saturated fat, 24 grams of sugar):The incredibly rich flavor of this frozen treat should give you some idea of how bad it is for you (yes, that’s 11 grams of saturated fat). If you pig out on the entire pint, you just consumed an astonishing 1,440 calories.
FROZEN FRUIT BARS
NOT THIS:
Blue Bunny, Creamy Coconut (150 calories, 2 grams of fat, 8 saturated fat, 13 grams of sugar):
Don’t be fooled by the name: This “real fruit” bar is also full of fat — made with cream and sugar blended with a coconut and corn syrup concoction.
EAT THIS:
Dreyer’s Smoothie, Strawberry Banana (100 calories, 2 grams of fat, 1 gram of saturated fat, 13 grams of sugar):
The real chunks of fruit in this delicious popsicle account for three grams of fiber (usually non-existent in desserts), along with vitamins A, C and E.
ACTIVITIES:
Sneaking In Some Exercise
NOT THIS: Sunbathing
Sure, you’re getting more than adequate levels of vitamin D, but lying around outside is just as sedentary as channel surfing. And even though it may feel like it, sweating (even in Texas) doesn’t burn extra calories.
DO THIS: Horseshoes
We’re not going to ask you to swap sunbathing for a rigorous basketball game. Let’s face it, when you’re chilling on a 90 degree Saturday afternoon, you feel like being lazy. So go with the flow and keep up the relaxing atmosphere with a game of horseshoes. You’ll burn off two Michelob Ultra beers after one hour of pitching horseshoes.
PARTY FOULS
Party Fouls Molorestium ratquas erroria quis aliquas peruntor sinctum
DO THIS: Relay Race
Although party poopers may scoff, a good old fashioned relay race can bring out the child in almost anyone. Setting up an event can be as simple or complex as you want — get creative with water balloons, Frisbees, hardboiled eggs and spoons, potato sacks (or garbage bags) and water sprinklers. You’ll have a blast and you’ll be burning those cocktail calories pretty quickly.
NOT THIS: Beer-pong
You’re probably no stranger to this college pastime. Although hand-eye coordination is required, this beer-gulping relay race is far from resembling any kind of physical activity. But the biggest culprit lies in the beer: Not only are you mindlessly slamming down hundreds of calories every 10 minutes, but cheap beer often translates to more carbs and excess sugars. Some recent studies have also found a significant link between binge drinking and a growing beer belly.
SUMMER COCKTAILS: Beverages
TROPICAL REFRESHMENTS
NOT THIS: Mai Tai
Invented at the Trader Vic’s Polynesian restaurant in California, this rich cocktail screams tropical. Unfortunately, it also screams calories and sugar. The Mai Tai may be delicious — the word “Maita’i” is Tahitian for “good” — but the small standard serving size will put you at 260 calories and 20 grams of sugar. Ouch!
Ingredients:
1.5 ounces of dark rum
.5 ounce of Cointreau
.5 ounce of almond sugar syrup
.5 grenadine
.5 lime juice
1 teaspoon of pineapple juice
DRINK THIS: Mojito
Low-cal mixed drinks that come garnished with little umbrellas are hard to come by. But the refreshing Mojito brings a taste of the tropics to your backyard barbeque with 100 less calories than its Tahitian counterpart. Enjoy this Cuban highball with even less club soda than the recipe calls for and you’ll only be sipping on five grams of sugar and less than six grams of carbs.
Ingredients:
3 fresh mint sprigs
2 teaspoons of cane sugar
3 tablespoons of fresh-squeezed lime
1.5 ounces of light rum
1.5 ounces of club soda
BRUNCH-TIME BEVERAGES
NOT THIS: Tequila Sunrise
Although appropriately named, this heavy mixture is not the best way to welcome the sun and start your day. There are two original methods of making it; we’ve included the recipe that’s better for your belly (sans soda water and crème de cassis, a sugary liqueur). The differing densities of the ingredients settle to create a layered effect that mimics the colors of a sunrise. One 10-ounce glass will tack on 350 calories to your day and more than 30 grams of sugar. Not the best way to start your Sunday barbeque brunch!
Ingredients:
1.5 ounces of tequila
4 ounces of orange juice
.5 ounce of lemon juice
.5 grenadine
DRINK THIS: Bloody Mary
If any cocktail should be crowned a healthy concoction, the Bloody Mary would easily take first place. Most likely named after Queen Mary I of England, this antioxidant-rich drink (thanks in part to the tomato juice) has been used for centuries to cure hangovers. And with only 125 calories and five grams of sugar per 10-ounce glass, it sure rains on Sunrise’s parade. You’ll also get a good dose of vitamin C, vitamin A, calcium and iron — another benefit of featuring tomato juice as the main ingredient.
Ingredients:
1.5 ounces of vodka
4.5 ounces of tomato juice
Dash of hot sauce, to taste
1.5 teaspoons of prepared horseradish, to taste
1 teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce
Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
LATE-NIGHT LIBATIONS
NOT THIS: Long-Island Iced Tea
We’ll cut to the chase. Yes, this drink will make you feel all sorts of warm and fuzzy very quickly. But the price you pay goes beyond next day’s hangover; note: just one of these drinks is enough to give you a morning headache due to the mixture of four different liquors. Between the massive amounts of alcohol, cola and artificial sweet and sour mix, you’re looking at close to 300 calories and more than 30 grams of sugar!
Ingredients:
.5 ounce of light rum
.5 ounce of vodka
.5 ounce of gin
.5 ounce of tequila
.5 ounce of Cointreau or Triple Sec
.5 ounce of lemon juice
Splash of cola (or more depending on taste preference)
DRINK THIS Cosmopolitan
Made famous by fictional socialite Carrie Bradshaw on “Sex and the City,” the Cosmo gained popularity quickly in the 1990s. This swanky drink originated in the most cosmopolitan city in the world — New York — and its desirable alcohol-to-calorie ratio has since become a hit everywhere. Although a martini glass of this pink cocktail will set you back a little more than 200 calories, you won’t need more than one to get you out on the dance floor. And if you use cranberry juice (not from concentrate), you’ll slash the sugar content and reduce your risk for urinary tract infections. Did we mention you’ll also look pretty sexy holding one of these ritzy aperitifs?
GRILLIN' GOODIES: Food
NOT THIS: Ground beef burger with iceberg lettuce, ketchup on a French roll.
Ground beef burger
Hamburger ground beef is often in the news for recalls due to E. coli contamination, but that’s not why you should avoid it. In America, beef fat is sometimes added to the ground meat with the attempt to make it more flavorful — up to 30 percent of fat is allowed in any burger at one time.
Iceberg lettuce and ketchup
We applaud you for putting a veggie on your burger, but iceberg is the least nutritious of all the lettuces around due to its high water content. Ketchup may have a very small dose of antioxidants thanks to the tomatoes, but the second ingredient — high-fructose corn syrup — tends to kill any of its healthy properties.
French roll
Compile all of that on top of a white French roll and you’ll be getting an extra 200 calories (and that’s only if you’re enjoying a smaller 75-gram roll). The refined flour used to make this high-calorie bun offers little in the way of fiber and overall nutrition.
EAT THIS: Bison sirloin burger with romaine, grain mustard on a whole wheat roll.
Bison sirloin
Bison sirloin can be hard to come by, but the search is well worth it. This incredibly lean meat tops the protein-to-fat ratio list of all available red meats, meaning that most of its calories come from protein, not fat. The taste rivals that of beef but with more nutrients like iron, zinc and vitamin B-12, not to mention significantly less cholesterol.
Romaine
As a rule of thumb, the richer the vegetable’s color the more nutrients that tend to be locked away in its cells. Romaine, a sturdy leaf that won’t fall off your tasty burger, has three times more folic acid, six times more vitamin C and eight times more beta-carotene than water-laden iceberg. Yep, one serving will ward off mental decline, boost cell repair and protect your eyes and skin, respectively.
Mustard
Substitute spicy grainy mustard for ketchup and you’ll be bumping up the taste level and shaving off extra calories and sugar. The plump seeds that give the mustard its unique texture also are host to a variety of nutrients including selenium, magnesium, omega-3 fatty acids and tryptophan — a powerful combination that helps your brain, muscles and neurological system function in perfect harmony.
Whole wheat bun
What white bread lacks in fiber, it makes up for in excess calories and carbs. Avoid that extra belly luggage by choosing high-quality wheat bread, which has two grams of fiber per ounce and more protein than your average white bread — keeping you fuller, longer. Sprouted wheat buns are even better: These breads, no longer just for the hippie community, offer even more fiber, protein and vitamins B, C and E. Another bonus is the intense nuttiness of their flavor which perfectly compliments roasted lean meat and sharp spreads like grainy mustard.
CHIPS & DIPS
NOT THIS:
Ruffles, Original (160 calories, 10 grams of fat, 1 gram of saturated fat, 160 mg of sodium): These tasty chips are a traditional BBQ snack, but only 12 Ruffles chips puts you at more fat than your meaty entrée. And let’s be honest, can you really stop at 12?
Tostitos, Hint of Lime (150 calories, 8 grams of fat, 1 gram of saturated fat, 160 mg of sodium): How can six chips contain all those calories and fat? Four chemistry words: Partially hydrogenated soybean oil. Ouch.
T. Marzetti, Guacamole Veggie Dip (130 calories, 13 grams of fat, 2.5 grams of saturated fat, 240 mg of sodium): The name makes it sound so deceivingly healthy, but two tablespoons of this stuff gives you 13 grams of fat which by the way doesn’t come from a nutritious source like avocados. Oil and sour cream are the main ingredients.
EAT THIS:
Baked! Lays, Original (120 calories, 2 grams of fat, 0 grams of saturated fat, 180 mg of sodium): These chips, a favorite among health nuts, have 10 fewer calories per serving than almost any other brand of baked chips. Snacking on 15 of these large crisps will satisfy your salt craving without balooning your waistline. Who knew we’d live to see the day we could have potato chips WITHOUT saturated fat?
Guitless Gourmet, All Natural Chili Lime (120 calories, 3 grams of fat, 0 grams of saturated fat, 200 mg of sodium): You can eat more than double the serving size of these and still have less calories and fat than Tostitos. These chips also score extra points by having double the fiber and a much shorter ingredient list.
Wholly Guacamole, Classic (50 calories, 4 grams of fat, 0.5 gram saturated fat, 75 mg of sodium): A dip that actually stands up to its name! This guacamole not only has heart-healthy avocados as its first ingredient, but considerably less fat and calories — about half — than regular veggie dip.
FRANKFURTERS
A plump, juicy ballpark frank is the favorite food of American folklore, not to mention a tasty treat at any barbeque get together. Just choose wisely — finding a healthy and nutritious hot dog is harder than it seems.
NOT THIS:
Shady Brook Farms, Lean Italian Turkey Sausage (160 calories, 9 grams of fat, 2 grams of saturated fat, 620 mg of sodium): Just because it says “turkey” doesn’t always mean it’s better for you. These sausages may be better than there beef and pork counterparts, but with the extra fat and sodium your heart wouldn’t know the difference.
Johnsonville Brats (270 calories, 22 grams of fat, 8 grams of saturated fat, 810 mg of sodium): Possibly the worst choice you could make, these brats might be delicious but at the expense of a third of your day’s fat and nearly half your saturated fat. And that’s just for one.
EAT THIS:
Hebrew National, 97% Fat Free Beef Franks (45 calories, 1.5 grams of fat, .5 gram of saturated fat, 370 mg of sodium): There isn’t a lower calorie beef frank out there. You can eat two of these full-flavored hot dogs and still be well below the calorie and fat content of most other brands.
Hillshire Farm, Turkey Smoked Sausage (90 calories, 5 grams of fat, 2 grams of saturated fat, 510 mg of sodium): This turkey dog has a third more protein than the beef-and-pork variety and a fraction of the fat.
DESSERTS: Sweets & Treats
COOKIES
NOT THIS:
Oreo (160 calories, 7 grams of fat, 2 grams of saturated, 14 grams of sugars): America’s most popular cookie is far from the healthiest. Three cookies (and we can guarantee you won’t stop there) packs a big fat punch. Don’t be fooled by the reduced-fat version — it will only save you 10 calories a cookie)
EAT THIS:
Nabisco Ginger Snaps (120 calories, 2.5 grams of fat, 0.5 gram of saturated fat, 11 grams of sugars):
Not only are these sweet snacks low in fat compared to most cookies in the grocery store, but they’re full of ginger’s natural anti-inflammatory and anticarcinogenic benefits.
ICE CREAM
Not this:
Haagen-Dazs, Chocolate Peanut Butter (360 calories, 24 grams of fat, 11 grams of saturated fat, 24 grams of sugar):The incredibly rich flavor of this frozen treat should give you some idea of how bad it is for you (yes, that’s 11 grams of saturated fat). If you pig out on the entire pint, you just consumed an astonishing 1,440 calories.
FROZEN FRUIT BARS
NOT THIS:
Blue Bunny, Creamy Coconut (150 calories, 2 grams of fat, 8 saturated fat, 13 grams of sugar):
Don’t be fooled by the name: This “real fruit” bar is also full of fat — made with cream and sugar blended with a coconut and corn syrup concoction.
EAT THIS:
Dreyer’s Smoothie, Strawberry Banana (100 calories, 2 grams of fat, 1 gram of saturated fat, 13 grams of sugar):
The real chunks of fruit in this delicious popsicle account for three grams of fiber (usually non-existent in desserts), along with vitamins A, C and E.
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