Candy Trivia - How well do you know your favorite sweets?
Halloween is often when the dieting downfall begins. Denying yourself sweets isn't the answer. Making smart choices is. For example:
- Three Muskateer Bars can satisfy a chocolate/candy craving but at a smaller calorie cost than a Reese's Peanut Butter Cup
- Hard candies can help curb sugar cravings (and sugar-free ones taste good too) and you can savor them as well.
- A box of Dots is a better choice (less fat, fewer calories) than a Baby Ruth.
- A small dark chocolate bar actually has health benefits as long as you don't overindulge. Studies have shown that the flavonoids in dark chocolate can lower blood pressure and cholesterol.
- When choosing any candy, the "bite size" will satisfy your craving without all the calories of a "full size" candy.
Some candy favorites and and the time it takes to burn calories consumed:
|
Candy |
Calories |
Physical Activity to Burn
Consumed Calories |
|
1.5 oz Choc. Bar |
235 |
Biking - 30 min. |
|
3 pieces hard candy |
65 |
Gardening - 15 min. |
|
30 Jelly Beans |
120 |
Dancing - 20 min. |
|
1 Peanut Butter Cup |
90 |
Walking - 30 min. |
Snack size alternatives:
|
Fun Size Starbursts (2 candies) |
40 Cal; 1 g fat |
|
Mini Peppermint Pattie |
47 Cal; 1 g fat |
|
Tootsie Pop |
60 Cal; 0 g fat |
|
Snack-size Junior Mints (6-7 candies) |
60 Cal; 1 g fat |
|
Individually Wrapped Twizzlers (1 piece) |
40 Cal; 0 g fat |
|
Hershey's Kisses (2 candies) |
50 Cal; 2 g fat |
|
Fitting Fitness In Cook Off & Buffet
with Personal Trainer Holly Kouvo
Healthy Eating for Around the Holidays!
Are you a creative cook? Do you want to try your talent at creating a healthy and delicious meal? Do you want to learn even more ways to combine foods for supportive eating? If yes, you need to enter the Fitting Fitness In Cook Off! Each cook is challenged to create the most delicious dish which incorporates the three basics of supportive eating: a lean protein, a fibrous carb, and a starchy carb - all while keeping to less than 500 cal/serving. Salad and beverages will be provided by FFI. Dessert provided by Annie Cronin, your Gluten Free consultant.
The cook with the winning recipe will receive a $20 gift certificate toward a Fitting Fitness In class or product. Can you do it? Want to try?
Where: Fitting Fitness In Studio, 629 Massachusetts Avenue (Rte. 111), Boxborough, MA
When: Saturday, November 7 from 6:00 to 7:30pm
Cost: $20 per person
Pre-registration is required.
For more information or to sign up please click here or call 978-502-8781. |
Weight Loss Clinic
with Personal Trainer Holly Kouvo
This eight-week program is designed for anyone who has 25 pounds or more to lose and wants to succeed with the support of a small group who understands. Our weight-loss clinics provide the right support and motivation to help you in your weight-loss goals. We only take up to eight people for each weight-loss clinic. We've found that this number creates the perfect synergy. Our weight-loss clinics work!
Where: Fitting Fitness In Studio, 629 Massachusetts Avenue (Rte. 111), Boxborough, MA
When: Tuesdays, October 20 - December 8, 2009, 7:00 to 8:15pm
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