Gatorade is a brand of sports drinks made by PepsiCo. Gatorade's G2 variety contains fewer calories than regular Gatorade. The Powerade brand of sports drinks is made by Coca-Cola and is the main competitor for Gatorade. Powerade Zero has electrolytes but no calories.
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The calorie count for an egg depends primarily on its size, which may vary considerably. A fried egg will have significantly more calories from fat than a raw egg due to the cooking oil. Fried eggs also have a large amount of cholesterol, although this is concentrated in the yolk.
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Coffee-mate is the brand name for a line of non-dairy creamers manufactured by Nestle. It includes both liquid and power forms, and comes in a variety of flavors. People typically add Coffee-mate to coffee when a dairy creamer is either unavailable or undesirable. Some versions of Coffee-mate are also sugar-free.
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Eggo is a popular brand of frozen waffle made by Kellogg Company since 1953. The name comes from the eggs in the waffles which provide a taste that’s distinct from a regular waffle. Eggo waffles come in several different varieties and are commonly available from any store that sells frozen foods.
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The acorn squash is a variety of the squash species Cucurbita pepo, which also includes pumpkins and zucchini. It’s a winter squash, meaning that you typically eat it in the winter when the fruit is fully mature. The acorn squash generally has an acorn-like shape and is typically dark green.
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Weight lifting can include any activity that involves making a movement with your body against some type of weight. Its primary purpose is typically to develop strength and power, although weight lifting also burns calories.
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Baklava is a pastry that primarily consists of many thin layers of unleavened dough known as phyllo dough. It also contains chopped nuts and honey, along with some spices. Baklava originates from the Mediterranean and Middle East, although it’s popular in many other parts of the world.
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The average heart rate may be used to estimate the calories burned by a person during exercise. A reasonably accurate estimate of calorie expenditure should also consider additional factors such as gender, age and weight.
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Professionals typically use a radar gun to measure the speed of a pitched baseball. However, you can also calculate the speed of a baseball pitch with equipment you have at home. This procedure will measure the average speed of a baseball in feet per second as it travels from the pitcher’s mound to home plate.
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Buffalo Wild Wings is a restaurant chain that serves fried chicken wings with the same name. The nutritional information for Buffalo Wild Wings doesn’t vary significantly between restaurants but does depend somewhat on the type of sauce on the wings. Buffalo Wild Wings are generally high in protein and fat.
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An Asian pear is a fruit from the tree with the scientific name Pyrus pyrifolia. The Asian pear tree is native to Asia and has other names such as the nashi pear, sand pear and apple pear. The fruit has a high water content and a grainy texture compared to the familiar European pear.
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A roast is generally a tougher cut of meat such as a chuck cut. A cook typically browns the roast and slow cooks it in liquid. This process tenderizes the meat and produces a broth you can make into gravy. A pot roast usually includes a variety of vegetables such as potatoes and carrots that you cook with the meat.
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Oat flour comes from the grain of the oat plant. Commercial manufacturers grind it directly from oat grains, and you can make oat flour by grinding oatmeal more finely. Baked products made with oatmeal retain their freshness and moisture longer than those made with wheat flour do.
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A bagel is a type of bread made from yeasted wheat dough. The baker forms the dough into the shape of a large doughnut and boils it briefly in water. This provides a crisp exterior and a soft, chewy interior. Bagels frequently contain fruit or other ingredients and blueberry bagels are especially popular.
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Tahini sauce consists primarily of ground sesame seeds, which may be hulled or unhulled. It's an essential ingredient in Middle Eastern dishes such as hummus, and used as a common table condiment.
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The quadriceps muscle (quad) is the large muscle group in the front of the thigh. It consists of four separate portions or “heads” including the rectus femoris, vastus lateralis, vastus medialis and vastus intermedius.
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A coffee bun is a pastry that generally consists of rolled yeast dough. It typically has icing, and a coffee bun may also have toppings of fruit and nuts. A coffee bun is generally high in fat and sugar, like other dessert pastries.
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Boudin is a type of sausage popular in Cajun cuisine. Boudin generally is made from pork without the blood and it typically includes the heart and liver.
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A coffee cake is generally a single layer cake that contains cinnamon, fruit and nuts. A coffee cake does not actually contain coffee; it's so-named because you typically serve it with coffee.
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A turnover is a type of pastry that contains a filling, usually fruit. The baker places the filling on a sheet of pastry dough, and folds the dough over to seal in the filling. The calories in these morsels can add up quickly.
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