The Snack Food Hall of Shame

• The Snack Food Hall of Shame

  If you buy a snack at a fast-food restaurant or other convenience outlet, beware. Most takeout foods are much higher in fat and calories than you might think. For instance, a Carrot Walnut Spice Muffin at Au Bon Pain packs in nearly one-third the calories you need in a day and half the fat. To avoid these calorie traps when you're on the go, take healthy low-fat snacks such as fruits and vegetables with you. If you've got a healthy snack in the car, you won't be as tempted to purchase one of these.
  
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  The Snack Food Hall of Shame

  550 calories, 27 grams of fat
  The Everyday Health Swap:You may be seduced by the sweet spice of this carrot muffin, but are the double-digit fat grams really worth it? Instead, try one of these alternatives:
  Carrot Raisin Bread
  99 calories, 3 grams of fat
  Oatmeal Carrot Muffins
  151 calories, 3 grams of fat
  
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  The Snack Food Hall of Shame

  590 calories, 24 grams of fat
  The Everyday Health Swap:You can have your cake and eat it too — if it's not high in fat! Indulge in these mouth-watering cupcakes or delicate soufflés:
  Chocolate-Cream Cheese Cupcakes
  166 calories, 5 grams of fat
  Chocolate Soufflés
  109 calories, 2 grams of fat
  
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  The Snack Food Hall of Shame

  310 calories, 16 grams of fat
  The Everyday Health Swap:Most of us love chocolate chip cookies, but none of us love extra calories! Try this lower-calorie recipe for a classic cookie:
  Chocolate Chip Cookies
  72 calories, 3 grams of fat
  
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  The Snack Food Hall of Shame

  360 calories, 19 grams of fat
  The Everyday Health Swap:You can chuck more than half of those fat grams and still indulge in a creamy, rich dessert.
  Tiramisu
  186 calories, 8 grams of fat
  
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  The Snack Food Hall of Shame

  860 calories, 21 grams of fat
  The Everyday Health Swap:Frozen, creamy drinks can be tasty and low-fat!
  Mango-Strawberry Smoothie
  142 calories, 1 gram of fat
  Root Beer Frosty
  49 calories, no fat
  Chocolate-Banana Sipper
  122 calories, 1 gram of fat
  
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  The Snack Food Hall of Shame

  730 calories, 24 grams of fat
  The Everyday Health Swap:Serve these delicious desserts warm and enjoy without any guilt!
  Apple Coffee Cake
  196 calories, 8 grams of fat
  Apple Cinnamon Cobbler
  258 calories, 10 grams of fat
  
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  The Snack Food Hall of Shame

  480 calories, 20 grams of fat (with whole milk)
  The Everyday Health Swap:Pre-make a pitcher of this low-fat, low-calorie coffee drink so you can grab it on the go.
  Iced Mocha
  46 calories, 1 gram of fat
  Last updated: June 2007