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How Many Calories Are in Gin & Diet Tonic?

Compared to other mixed drinks, gin and diet tonic is a sensible option if you're watching your caloric intake. Still, alcoholic beverages are best consumed in moderation, especially if you're watching your weight. The calories are "empty,"

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How Many Calories Are in One Bag of Microwave Popcorn?

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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How Many Calories Does My Body Need to Survive at Rest?

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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Pinnacle Vodka Calories

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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Calories in a Green Olive

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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Heart Rate & Soda

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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Thai Iced Tea Nutritional Facts

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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The Calories in Grey Goose Vodka

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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Calories & Sodium in Wine

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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How Many Calories Does Chai Tea Have?

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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Homemade Banana Muffins

Banana Muffin Calories

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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Calories in a Bagel With Cream Cheese & Lox

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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How Many Calories Are in Miso Soup?

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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How Can I Get More Fat in One Week?

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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Homemade Fresh Popped Caramel PopCorn

How Many Calories Are in Caramel Popcorn?

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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The Calories in a Sugar Doughnut

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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Calories in Red Curry Sauce

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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How Many Calories Per Shot of Gin?

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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