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Counting Calories 101

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Half and de-seed a cucumber, then place in a pitcher of ice-cold water. Drink this throughout the day to help keep your belly feeling satisfied.
TIPical Mary Ellen host Mary Ellen Pinkham debunks some of the myths behind counting calories.

  • Pretzels are indeed low in calories, but you still have to watch your quantity.

  • Wheat crackers have 20 calories in each one, so they're not as low in calories as you might think.

  • Just seven candy coated peanuts equals 75 calories. Even without the candy, peanuts still contain a good amount of calories and fat.

  • Two cheese ravioli squares is 75 calories.

  • Just 13 French fries = 75 calories.

  • Instead of putting real cream in your coffee, use skim evaporated milk.

  • Use butter-flavored cooking spray instead of butter.

  • Make a low-calorie grilled cheese by toasting the bread beforehand, then microwaving it with the cheese inside, instead of frying it.
Also in this Episode
TIPical Mary Ellen : Episode TIP-822
•Tips from a Teenager
•Homemade Yogurt
•Counting Calories 101
•Tip of the Day
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