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Coconut oil adds a twist of flavor to many popular foods such as sauteed veggies, recipes for baked goods and seared meats. Coconut oil is high in fat, however, particularly in saturated fat. Coconut oil, as well as other tropical oils like palm kernel oil, contains lauric acid, which is a good kind of fatty acid.
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The exact amount of caffeine in a cup of coffee will vary depending on the beans used to brew it, how strong you make your coffee and the type of coffee drink you choose.
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Adding a serving of oats to your daily diet is a way to get just a bit more protein. Generally, the more processed oats are, the less protein they’ll have.
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Just because the label says "nonalcoholic" doesn’t mean you’ll be getting a low-calorie beer. Nonalcoholic beer is just as high in calories as its regular-beer counterparts. Nonalcoholic beer isn’t completely free of alcohol, either. A small number of calories come from the 1.5 grams of alcohol.
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Sesame oil and olive oil each have about the same number of calories -- 120 per tablespoon -- and they are both loaded with healthy fats. But they do have different flavor profiles, which can change the outcome of your entree. Sesame oil has an earthy, nutty flavor, while olive oil is somewhat buttery.
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You may think that by ordering a side of coleslaw instead of fries, you’re doing yourself a favor. But one of the main ingredients in coleslaw -- besides cabbage, of course -- is mayonnaise. Because of this, your saladlike side is full of fat and is thus high in calories.
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Brands of chardonnay wine may vary a bit, but in general a 5-ounce pour of chardonnay contains approximately 125 calories. Because chardonnay is a fermented product of grapes, some of the calories do come from carbohydrates, although the majority of calories stem from the alcohol content itself.
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Doughnuts have no purpose in your diet, providing loads of calories and little, if any, fiber, vitamins and minerals. Biting into one of those crumbly chocolate donuts that are perfectly coated with just the right amount of glaze surely pleases your palate, but it does nothing for your waistline.
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Adding a slice of deli cheese to your sandwich, burger or wrap adds more calories than you may realize. You could add as many as 100 to 115 calories to your meal, simply by adding a single 1-ounce slice of deli cheese.
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Your favorite fluffy breakfast dish isn’t terribly high in calories -- as long as you limit yourself to just one or two pancakes. A small 4-inch pancake, weighing 38 grams, provides around 85 calories. No matter your preference -- plain, buttermilk or blueberry -- the calorie count stays about the same.
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Clearly you don’t want to sip on a whole pint -- or 16 ounces -- of vodka all at once. If you have several 1-ounce shots over an extended period of time, though, those calories will quickly add up.
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The calories in chia seeds are a bit high for a small, 1-tablespoon serving, but the health benefits are numerous. Most of the calories are from heart-healthy polyunsaturated, omega-3 and monounsaturated fatty acids, the kind that protect your heart.
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Egg yolks, vegetable oil, canned anchovies and grated parmesan cheese are just some of the high-fat ingredients you’ll typically find in any Caesar salad dressing recipe.
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Mascarpone cheese’s creamy texture is perfect for stuffed crepes, baked desserts and even pasta filling. Your palate may crave mascarpone cheese’s rich flavor, although it isn’t something you want to eat too often.
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Sprinkle a little paprika and freshly cracked pepper on hard-boiled egg whites and you have a light and healthy protein-rich snack. Of course, you can always dice up your cooked egg whites and toss them in a salad.
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In addition to building muscle tissue, protein gives structural support to cells, veins, arteries and other tissues. Your body can even turn protein into energy if glucose from carbohydrates is running low and if fat isn’t available. While potatoes do offer some protein, the content is relatively low.
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No matter which type of citrus fruit you prefer, clementine oranges or mandarin oranges, you know you’ll get a low-calorie snack. They’re relatively comparable in the nutrients they provide, although clementine oranges are slightly more nutritious.
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Red grapes, the primary ingredient in red wine, are full of all kinds of vitamins and minerals. Some of those micronutrients get passed on to red wine, but you wouldn't want to rely on red wine to increase the micronutrients in your diet.
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Chicken is naturally lean and low in calories. But when you batter it and cook it in a deep fryer, you’ll quickly up the fat and calories you get. A 3 1/2-ounce serving of breaded and fried chicken tenders, about six to seven strips, has about 300 calories.
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Most foods that contain carbohydrates have a rank on the glycemic index, or GI. Low glycemic-index foods have scores of less than 55, while moderate foods rate at 55 to 70. These foods are often minimally processed and keep your blood sugar steady.
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