For those seeking healthier indulgences, low-glycemic alternatives and moisture-optimized baking techniques help manage weight and cravings.
When you smell blueberry pie, you might experience warm, sentimental feelings as you remember eating dessert with your loved ones at a family gathering, around the dinner table. One slice, or one-sixth of an 8-inch pie, contains 271 calories. The calorie count would be higher if the pie is served with ice cream.
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Chocolate ice cream does provide some essential nutrients -- such as calcium and potassium. But it’s also high in sugar, saturated fat and calories, so eat it only in moderation -- or avoid it entirely -- if you want to maintain a healthy body weight.
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Popcorn is such a popular treat that Foods.com lists 386 recipes using it. Most popcorn lovers have a favorite way to enjoy it, whether it’s caramel corn, kettle corn, chocolate covered corn, or just plain old popcorn.
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Hubba Bubba Bubble Gum can be a tasty, sweet snack for people of all ages. Sugared bubble gums are not recommended by dentists, and should only be chewed as an occasional sugary treat.
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Snacks for bodybuilders usually follow a few simple rules. They are often high in protein, low in sugar and, in general, are healthy foods. A good bodybuilding snack should shoot for around 15 or more grams of protein, with an equal or lesser amount of carbohydrates.
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Mentos, the self-proclaimed “FreshMaker,” originated as a hard mint with a chewy center. Over the years, Mentos has evolved to include fruit flavors, sour flavors, sugar-free options and mint gum.
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Sunland Inc., a food company specializing in Valencia peanuts, has designed a peanut butter diet for lovers of this protein-rich food. This diet also features bananas for breakfast, lunch and a snack, sometimes in a tasty combination with peanut butter.
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The use of chocolate originated in South America around A.D. 250 to 900 with a bitter chocolate drink made from cacao beans. The creamy, sweet milk chocolate of today bears little resemblance to the chocolate that the Mayans created so many years ago.
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One of the most common uses for peppermint oil is as a flavoring for various types of candies, including mints, candy canes, peppermint sticks and chocolate confections.
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The development of corns and calluses is your skin's way of trying to guard itself from strain, weight and resistance. Corns commonly develop because of improperly fitting shoes.
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Pumpkins aren’t just for Halloween carving and Thanksgiving pies. The seeds they contain are full of beneficial nutrients. One of the most important minerals in pumpkin seeds is zinc, an antioxidant that helps protect against age-related diseases and assists in fighting colds and healing wounds.
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The average American consumes 6,900 to 9,000 milligrams of sodium a day, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center, yet you only need 500 milligrams of sodium a day. High intakes of sodium can lead to fluid retention and high blood pressure. Many snack foods contain high amounts of sodium.
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Flaxseed is an excellent source of fiber and omega-3 fatty acids. However, when eaten whole, flaxseed passes through the gastrointestinal tract undigested. To obtain the health benefits from flaxseed, it is important to grind it.
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If pork rinds are a staple on your table every time you host a get together, you may want to find an alternative. Made by curing and frying the skin of pigs, it’s no wonder that pork rinds are loaded with calories and fat.
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As with regular yogurt, Greek yogurt is made from fermented milk. But Greek yogurt is strained more times than traditional yogurt to remove more whey. As a result, Greek yogurt is thicker and has more protein than regular yogurt.
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A drizzle of heavy cream in your coffee or a dollop on top of a bowl of fruit may seem harmless, but heavy whipping cream has a nutritional profile that would make a cardiologist flinch. Cream is packed with calories and dangerous fats, so it's best to save it for a very occasional treat. Opt for skim milk instead.
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Nabisco Honey Maid Graham Crackers are a popular snack offered in six different varieties with the nutritional content of a 1-ounce serving varying slightly, depending upon your flavor preference.
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Many desserts, such as brownies, cookies, cake and ice cream, contain saturated fat, sugar and other refined carbs. Too much of any of these in your diet can cause your cholesterol and triglycerides to increase, and both of those can raise your risk of heart disease.
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The unique sweet and salty flavor of kettle corn has made it a sought-after treat at fairs and outdoor festivals everywhere. Because of its popularity, the sweet and savory snack is also available in many grocery stores in either a pre-popped form or a microwave-ready version.
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Clover honey's golden hue and mild flavor make it widely appealing and useful as a sweetener for everything from your morning coffee to a fruit and vegetable smoothie. Honey has long been celebrated for its medicinal effects, including its antibacterial and antimicrobial properties.
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