7 Worst Holiday Foods

In a recent article in Men's Health Magazine, the newest edition of "Eat This, Not That!" is featured and highlights the 7 worst holiday foods (and healthier substitutions).  If you haven't read any of the "Eat This, Not That!" books, you really should take a look at them.  You'll probably be surprised (and shocked) about the nutritional information in some of your favorite foods.  Here's a look at which foods made the list.

#7 Worst Holiday Beverage -- Organic Valley Eggnog (1 cup)

• 360 calories
• 20g fat (12g saturated fat)
• 34g sugar

Healthier alternative:  Bolthouse Farms Holiday Nog (1 cup)

• 160 calories
• 3g fat (2g saturated fat)
• 24g sugar

#6 Worst Holiday Coffeehouse Drink -- Starbucks Peppermint Mocha (grande)

• 410 calories
• 15g fat (9g saturated fat)
• 34g sugar

Healthier alternative -- Cappuccino w/ 2 pumps of peppermint syrup (grande)

• 160 calories
• 4g fat (2g saturated fat)
• 20g sugar

#5 Worst Holiday Muffin -- Dunkin' Donuts Warm Cinnamon Swirl Muffin

• 630 calories
• 23g fat (7g saturated fat)
• 56g sugar 

Healthier alternative -- Dunkin' Donuts Cinnamon Cake Munchkins (4 Munchkins)

• 240 calories
• 14g fat (6g saturated fat)
• 12g sugar 

#4 Worst Holiday Candy -- Reese’s Peanut Butter Snowman

• 760 calories
• 44g fat (16g saturated fat)
• 68g sugar 

Healthier alternative -- Reese’s Peanut Butter Tree

• 170 calories
• 10g fat (3g saturated fat)
• 16g sugar 

#3 Worst Holiday Ice Cream Treat -- Dairy Queen Reindeer Bites Blizzard (medium)

• 950 calories
• 39g fat (27g saturated fat)
• 94g sugar

Healthier alternative -- Dairy Queen Caramel Sundae (small)

• 300 calories
• 8g fat (5g saturated fat)
• 35g sugar

 #2 Worst Holiday Sandwich -- Denny’s Holiday Turkey Melt with Fries

• 1,300 calories
• 57g fat (13g saturated fat)
• 3,210mg sodium

Healthier alternative -- Club Sandwich w/ Fit Fare Veggies

• 665 calories
• 34g fat (5g saturated fat)
• 1,615mg sodium

 #1 Worst Holiday Breakfast -- IHOP Eggnog Pancakes (4 pancakes)

• 2,150 calories
• 84g fat (47g saturated)
• 123g sugar

Healthier alternative -- Original Buttermilk Pancakes (short stack)

• 490 calories
• 18g fat (8g saturated fat)
• 13g sugar

Don't ruin your holidays by busting your belt.  Save yourself from caloric gluttony and choose wisely this holiday season.  Go to library and check out the "Eat This, Not That!" books and learn a little more about the foods you may be eating.  Your waistline will thank you!!!

If you still need help choosing healthier alternatives, stop in at PROMATx Health Club and make an appointment with our nutrition specialist.  Better choices make for a healthier you.