Calorie versus Food…Your Choice!
We often talk about the right calorie composition in the right food. Our daily eating pattern is always under the scanner..Whether, we are having the right diet for weight loss and long term health OR we are just adding more layers.
The following calorie versus food table might help.
| Weight-loss snacks | |
|---|---|
| Approximate number of calories | Food |
| 10 calories | 1 large stalk of celery |
| 25-30 calories | 1 cup raw vegetables 6 medium baby carrots |
| 60 calories | 2 cups air-popped or light popcorn 1 cup of cantaloupe or grapes 1 small can of vegetable juice |
| 100 calories | 1 cup sliced bananas and fresh raspberries 2 domino-sized slices low-fat Colby or cheddar cheese 1 fat-free chocolate pudding cup |
| 150 calories | 1/2 cup frozen, low-fat yogurt topped with 1/2 cup blueberries 1 cup sliced apples with 1 tablespoon smooth peanut butter 4 rye crispbread crackers |
| 200 calories | 1/4 cup dry roasted soy nuts (calories vary by brand) 1/3 cup granola 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese topped with 1/2 cup sliced fresh peaches |
Source: Source: Department of Agriculture — Nutrient Data Laboratory, 2007
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