With no added ingredients, popcorn is a low-calorie food that's high in volume to fill you up without compromising your diet. The calorie count rises, however, when oils and butter flavorings are added, as with standard microwave popcorn.
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Even with no physical activity, your body burns calories to fuel normal functions such as breathing and pumping blood. The number of calories you burn in a day of total rest is called your resting metabolic rate, or RMR, and you can estimate it using a mathematical formula.
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Drinking plenty of water is a healthy way to boost your metabolism and stay well-hydrated. Your body will burn extra calories processing the water, and drinking enough can help you achieve your weight-management goals.
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Regular Pinnacle vodka has about the same number of calories as any other 80-proof vodka brand. But Pinnacle is known for its cornucopia of sweet and fruity products, and these flavored vodkas tend to have more calories than the plain variety.
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Eating just one green olive will hardly bust your diet, as each piece of the brined fruit contains only 4 calories, according to the USDA National Nutrient Database. This is just an average, however, and large olives will have more calories.
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If you notice your heartbeat quicken after drinking a can of cola, it may not be your imagination. Some soft drinks contain caffeine, which is a natural stimulant that can affect your heart rate.
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Iced tea may seem like a healthy lunchtime companion, but the Thai version is sweet and creamy, making it more suitable as a dessert than a meal-side beverage.
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When it comes to calories, the brand of vodka you drink matters much less than the alcohol content. Grey Goose, like the vast majority of vodkas, is 80 proof, meaning it contains 40 percent alcohol. The few brands that are 94 or 100 proof have more calories.
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The calorie and sodium content of wine varies by type, but wine is typically a low-sodium beverage. That said, the calories in wine can add up quickly after a few drinks, which is one reason why moderate consumption is recommended.
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If you love the spicy, aromatic flavors of chai tea, there's no need to choose between your beverage and your diet. Like most brewed teas, plain chai is a calorie-free drink. However, chai is often served as latte, with added sweeteners as well as milk or soy milk.
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Although the calorie content of a banana muffin varies depending on the brand, size and ingredients, a medium homemade muffin may contain about 220 calories. The calorie count rises, however, with added ingredients such as nuts, chocolate chips and icing.
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For a classic New York breakfast, a bagel with lox and cream cheese is tough to beat. This dish is fairly high in calories, but you can reduce the number of calories by using a smaller bagel and low-fat cream cheese.
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Miso soup is typically very low in calories, making it an excellent choice if you're watching your weight. In its most basic form of just miso paste and water, a 1-cup serving of miso soup contains just 35 calories.
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While you can't completely transform your body in just one week, it's possible to add a small amount of fat to your frame in that time. If you wish to gain more weight, extend your efforts over the next weeks and months until you reach your desired size.
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Although popcorn can be a healthy choice -- it's a whole grain that's packed with fiber -- the plain version is friendlier for your waistline than caramel popcorn. Caramel is made from sugar, and adds empty calories to your snack, providing no benefit besides taste.
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Sugar doughnuts are deep-fried in oil, making them rich in calories. Nearly half of the calories come from fat, and most of the rest come from refined carbohydrates.
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Creamy, spicy red curry sauce is a staple of Thai cuisine, and you'll often find it mixed with vegetables, fish or tofu and served atop a steaming bed of rice. While red curry sauce is healthy in moderate portions, it can be high in fat and calories thanks to the addition of coconut milk.
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Gin contains the same number of calories as other distilled spirits such as rum, vodka and whiskey. Unlike calories from food, alcohol calories have no nutritional value. They do provide energy, however, and can cause weight gain if you consume excess.
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Lasagna is a classic comfort food, mixing the gooey texture of cheese with tender pasta and tangy tomato sauce. Depending on the ingredients you use, however, this dish can either be a diet buster or a sensible meal.
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Large, white-bread rolls contain energy from calories, but are short on nutrients, compared to their whole-grain counterparts. In addition, refined flour in white bread is rapidly digested, causing a spike and crash in blood sugar.
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