Top sirloin steak can certainly be lean and low in calories, but if you’re one who prefers a lot of marbling -- or ribbons of fat -- in your steak, you’ll get way more fat and calories than you may realize.
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Usually it's the protein in fish that causes an allergic reaction, rather than the fat from the oil. However, during processing, it's possible that the oil could come into contact with the fish's protein, causing an allergic response when you consume the oil.
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You’ll get plenty of vitamin A, antioxidants, B vitamins and fiber from carrots, but they don’t have to be a boring snack. You can prepare carrots in a variety of ways to keep them light and healthy while pleasing your taste buds at the same time.
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If you’re in need of a quick snack, buying peanut butter crackers from the vending machine is convenient, but it's not wise to make a habit of eating these crackers. Peanut butter crackers are high in calories, sodium and saturated fat, while offering minimal quantities of fiber, vitamins and minerals.
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While trying to manage your diabetes, it’s essential to avoid foods that are high on the glycemic index. Foods with a high GI rating break down quickly in your gut, sending a surge of sugar into your bloodstream and raising your blood glucose.
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It’s generally pretty safe to assume that any type of soda contains sugar. Regular Coke though, has an incredibly high amount of the sweet substance.
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Each 2-ounce serving of roast beef has approximately 70 calories. Usually 2 ounces is about two regular slices, or four thinly-sliced pieces, although if you’re carefully keeping tabs on your calories, weigh your slices first to be sure.
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Not all cuts of beef are high in calories. But the more fat you see around the sides, the more calories you’ll get from your favorite entrée. All of the calories in steak come from protein and fat -- cuts of beef do not contain carbs.
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You need the same vitamins in your golden years that you needed when you were younger. But you should focus on certain vitamins as you age, since your body is a bit more fragile and susceptible to age-related illnesses.
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Some sugars are unavoidable. Fructose in fruits, maltose from grains or even lactose from milk are naturally occurring sugars that aren’t generally a big concern in your diet – these foods have other nutrients to offer. But a cube of sugar doesn’t provide anything other than glucose, and thus calories, for energy.
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Fruit scones are buttery and moist, and they almost effortlessly fall apart in your mouth. But be careful. Many of those enormous scones at the coffee shop have more calories than you should be getting from an entire meal. You do have some lighter options if you must splurge on this breakfast pastry.
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Fried shrimp may please your palate, but they’re not the healthiest item on the menu. Plain shrimp are naturally very lean and low in calories. As soon as you batter them up and place them in hot oil though, you’re adding a lot of calories, saturated fat and cholesterol to your plate.
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If you have the willpower to have just one M&M to curb your sweet tooth, you won’t get too many calories -- especially if you just splurge on the plain milk chocolate variety.
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Chickpeas, sesame paste, garlic and olive oil are the staple ingredients in just about any hummus. While these products are natural and healthy, when combined, they are rich in fat. That doesn’t mean you have to cut your favorite dip from your diet, though.
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Black bean burgers are typically a combination of tempeh or wheat gluten, brown rice, chopped vegetables, seasonings and, of course, black beans. While different manufacturers use slightly different recipes, the total calorie content is still about the same.
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Iron transports oxygen around your bloodstream, giving your cells plenty of oxygen to function. While some varieties of whole fish will indeed provide a small amount of iron, no matter which type of fish oil you consume -- cod liver, sardine and salmon, among others -- you won’t be adding any iron to your diet.
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Adding fiber to your diet, or using fiber supplements, can be beneficial for your health. Dietary fiber lowers blood cholesterol levels, reduces your risk for cardiovascular disease, and helps to stabilize blood glucose levels.
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The calories in an 8-ounce ribeye steak vary anywhere from 400 to 565 calories, depending on the type of steak. On top of that, if you use a tablespoon of oil to keep your steak from sticking to the grill, you’ll add an extra 120 calories to your entrée.
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Grilled tuna steaks are rich in protein, low in calories and full of B vitamins and minerals. Even though tuna itself won’t give you a lot of calories, adding oil during the cooking process can quickly up the calorie content.
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All types of alcohol have calories, even if you just have a plain old shot of vodka with nothing added to it. Alcohol has 7 calories per gram to be exact. The more concentrated your vodka is, or the higher the proof, the more calories it’ll have in a shot.
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