See below for some more easy calorie saving ideas.
| Item | Calories* | Substitute | Calories* | Calories* Saved |
| Starbucks grande café late (16 oz.) | 190 | 16 oz. coffee or tea | 5 | 185 |
| 12 oz. can of regular cola | 137 | Club soda water with a squeeze of lemon or lime | 2 | 135 |
| 1 medium glazed doughnut | 239 | 1 apple | 72 | 167 |
| 4-inch cinnamon-raisin bagel | 243 | 2 pieces whole grain toast | 138 | 105 |
| 3 oz. bag corn chips | 441 | 2 large carrots with 2 tbsp. hummus | 106 | 318 |
| 1 cup chocolate ice cream | 285 | 1 cup strawberries | 53 | 323 |
| 3 oz. bag plain salted potato chips | 465 | 2 cups popcorn air-popped | 62 | 403 |
| Pancakes with butter & syrup | 520 | 1 cup cooked oats | 166 | 354 |
Sources: USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, 2007 and www.starbucks.com. * Actual calories may vary by brand.
Reducing calorie intake promotes weight Loss – type of diet isn’t important
A major study concluded that it doesn’t matter which diet program you choose, as long as it is one that reduces your calorie intake and is healthy for your heart (low in saturated fat and cholesterol). See reference below.
Soda: The Secret Diet Sabotager
ReplyDeleteSoft drinks are the single biggest source of calories in the American diet, providing about 7 percent of calories. One can of soda pop contains between 10-12 teaspoons of sugar and around 150 calories, so a few soft drinks can quickly add up to a good portion of your daily calorie intake. Cutting out soft drinks may be an easy way to help you lose some extra weight. Try switching to water with lemon, unsweetened iced tea, or an occasional spritzer made with a touch of juice (juice contains a lot of calories, so use just a taste) and carbonated water.
Eating less red and processed meats.
ReplyDeleteRed meat includes beef, veal, pork, and lamb.
Processed meats include hot dogs, bologna, bacon, sausage, packaged ham, packaged sandwich meats, pepperoni, salami and virtually all red meat used in frozen prepared meals.