What and What Not to eat
if you have been browsing through
men's health magazine for quite sometime now, you may be familiar with their nutrition feature on The Better Alternative: EAT THIS, NOT THAT.
if you have not, well here are some food to indulge in or steer away from:
EAT THIS
a piece (1.5oz) of fruit cake139 calories/ 26.5 g carbohydrates/ 3.9 g fat (1.9 g saturated)/ 12.8 g sugar/ 1.8 g protein 0.8 g fiber
NOT THAT
3 medium-sized pieces (1.5oz) of unenriched chocolate chip cookies205 calories/ 28.5 g carbohydrates/ 9.6 g fat (3.2 g saturated)/ 13.2 g sugar/ 2.3 g protein/ 1.1 g fiber
Why?
A bit low on the calorie count and the fat, plus the brandy in the fruitcake gives out antioxidant potential equivalent to the daily recommended intake of vitamin C.
EAT THIS
3 tablespoons (1oz) of brewed coffee139 calories/ 26.5 g carbohydrates/ 3.9 g fat (1.9 g saturated)/ 12.8 g sugar/ 1.8 g protein 0.8 g fiber
NOT THAT
3 tablespoons (1oz) of hot chocolate205 calories/ 28.5 g carbohydrates/ 9.6 g fat (3.2 g saturated)/ 13.2 g sugar/ 2.3 g protein/ 1.1 g fiber
Why?
The hot chocolate is loaded with sugars and carbs. and coffee contains more antioxidants that help fight the big C.
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