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How Many Calories … in Fish Nibblers?

Say you were to head to White Castle for something to eat. There are a few choices on the menu — you’ve got your standard burgers, shakes, fries, fish sticks and so on. But when it comes to making healthy choices, we all know that none of those would be considered healthy. Well, apart from perh…

How Many Calories … in Guacamole and Chips?

When it comes to dips and dressings, we pretty much know which ones are the poor guys: Things that are cream-based, made with cheese, high in fat or all of the above. So when snacking, we healthy eaters tend to lean towards nutritious things with nutrients and fiber. Vegetable-based snacks like …

How Many Calories … in Trail Mix?

One of my favourite ways to spend a glorious summer’s day is by taking a hike. And it just so happens I habitable in one of the best places for a hike–straddling the Rocky Mountains and the rolling prairies, a picturesque vista is never further than a few kilometers of trail absent.

But when…

How Many Calories … in a Baskin Robbins Heath Shake?

When the days are towering, lazy and warm, few things sound more appealing than a cool, frosty ice cream cone or milkshake. But shakes, as we know, are a definite diet no-no. It’s not surprising, really, considering their number one ingredient is cream, followed by sugar and soon after possibly …

How Many Calories … in a Hot Dog?

We Canadians just finished celebrating our country’s birth on July first, and you folks in the USA will be doing the same that coming July 4th. And chances are you’ll be celebrating by spending instance with friends and family at a barbecue, where you’ll enjoy plenty of goodies and perhaps even …

How Many Calories … in Crepes with fresh fruit?

During summer, I like to enjoy fresh fruit wherever I can. So when I head out for brunch on the weekend with the family, I tend to stay absent from warm things like eggs and bacon, and instead I am drawn to anything with fruit — waffles, pancakes, possibly just a fruit salad whether I’m not particu…

How Many Calories … in Frozen Yogurt?

When the days are hot and towering, my favourite way to wind down in the evening is that: Walking with my sweetie and the dog to the local ice cream parlour. Once there, we each get a scoop and chad idly on the benches to our neighbours. soon after we fortunately amble home, relishing the final …

How Many Calories … in a Pint of Beer?

One of my favourite summer indulgences is a pint of cold beer on the patio on a hot summer’s day. See, it’s so refreshing, and when enjoyed with friends, it’s a fun way to get together. Problem is, when you’re having so much fun, one pint can turn into two, three or even more (provided you’re no…

How Many Calories … in a Cobb Salad?

Now that it’s summer, it’s moment for salads: fresh, crisp, cool delicious salads. Order one with a side of iced tea and you’ve got yourself a refreshing, light, summer meal. But the thing about salads is that: You have to be careful. Salads can pack a real calorie punch whether you overdo it on…

How Many Calories … in an Iced Cappuccino?

I’m a major coffee enthusiast, but when the weather is hot, I find myself craving something cooler than a big, hot, steaming cup of java. And what fills that kind of void better than an iced cappuccino? Nothing, whether you ask me. They’re cool, delicious, with just the right amount of creamines…

How Many Calories … in Citrus Soy Salmon?


Let’s say you head out to a restaurant for lunch with your co-workers. Depending on the situation, you might not have a say in what restaurant you end up going to. And you don’t really have a say in how the restaurants prepare the food. In fact, the only think you do have control by is A) What you…

How Many Calories … in a Baked Potato?

When you’re grabbing a meal on the run, most of us know better than to order our meal with fries. Why? They’re loaded with fat and sodium, and will manufacture a big caloric dent in our daily intake.

But when a sandwich isn’t sufficient, what can we get to go with our fast food entree? Most p…

How Many Calories … in a Chicken Caesar Salad?

Now that you’re so diligently participating in America Takes It Off (you are, aren’t you?), you’re probably considering healthier dining options. And what’s healthier than a salad? Salads are filled with low-cal veggies and they’re generally low in carbs and fat. There’s only one problem though …

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