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10 High Calorie Food Combinations

Written by Sky Taylor, Diet Bites

Oh those high calorie food choices can really do a dieter in....

The following food combinations can spell Disasterville and should either be avoided OR dietized during the weight loss phase (i.e. diet time).

Food Combinations, High in Calories

1. Chips n Dip per serving = 300+ kcals.
2. Mac n Cheese = 500+ kcals
3. Lasagna & Breadstick = 500+ kcals
4. PB & J Sandwich =  = 500+ kcals

5. Pizza [1 slice] & Cheesy Breadstick = 600+ kcals

6. Enchiladas [one] = 650+ kcals

7. Chicken Alfredo = 700+ kcals

8. Biscuits [two] & 1/4 cup of Country Gravy = 650+ kcals

9. Pancakes [two] & Syrup [1/4 cup] = 750+ kcals

10. Cheeseburger [single meat, large burger] & Fry [large] = 950+ kcals

 

Foods that are surprisingly high in calories and fat, yet often considered skinny-favs for dieters include the following:

1. Popcorn. The extra butter variety is particularly high in calories and fat.

2. Rice Cake + Peanut Butter. Nut butters are very healthy, but only in small amounts because they are extreme in calories. One rice cake and a serving of regular peanut butter - or most nut butters will climb to about 300 kcals.

3. Nuts & Seeds.

4 Side Salad + Dressing. It's the cheese, croutons, bacon bits and dressing that can make the energy values high.

5. Oatmeal. One serving contains 150+ kcals, not counting the addition of margarine or milk.

6. Soups. Most are low in kcals but many are spiked with too much salt and fat.

7. Sandwiches. The type of bread and what goes in-between will of course, greatly influence the energy values. Things to be on the watch for include: Mayo, cheese, fatty meats, nut butters + jam, slices of avocado, fatty spreads.

8. Baked Potato. As a stand alone, it's superb - filled with vitamins, minerals and potassium. It's low in sodium, virtually zero fat. However, we tend to add bacon bits, shredded cheese, sour cream and lots of margarine or butter, and that can make the calories too high to fit into a smart weight loss plan.

9. Cereal [dry, boxed]. It's really easy to go overboard with cereal and yes, it's not only high in calories but also in sugar. Dry cereal is popular among college students - who generally gain about 20 pounds during the first year. This is commonly called 'The Freshman 20'.

10. Chocolate Skim Milk. It's the addition of the chocolate which increases the energy values - and it's really easy to drink two servings rather than one.

Popcorn Meets Butter & Salt

Hot air popcorn turns an individual into a hot air balloon when butter and salt become the star of the show.

Rice Cake + Peanut Butter Equals Calorie Explosion

It's not the rice cake the dieter has need in fretting about - rather what goes on top of it.

Most of us can get a little lost in our peanut butter jar, can't we?

Nuts Galore

A handful of nuts can weigh in heavily on the Calorie Scales, particularly with those having large hands.

Measure out servings to keep fat and calories at a healthy level. And be proud of those large hands!

Side Salad + Fatty Dressings, a Dieter's Nightmare

A simple healthy salad turns into a dieter's nightmare when grated cheese, croutons, bacon bits and full-blown salad dressing is added. Opt for lite to be light.

Cereal in Excess Equals Unwanted Weight Gain

While cereal is a healthy grain, most individuals end up eating three or more servings due to the size of their bowls.

And boxed cereal can be quite tasty, thus hard to resist.

Another feature, is that we tend to link the finger-sized nuggets to our childhood, and the warm memories during those years.

Oatmeal, Added Sweetener Turns Caloric Content Sour

At 150 calories per serving and with cholesterol-lowering powers, oatmeal is a great option for dieters. However, when butter, whole milk, refined white sugar and brown sugar are added, all those healthy benefits explode - as well as the innocent dieter.

Soups With Cream, Cheese & Lots of Crackers Can Make the Bathroom Scales Go Crackers

A cup of soup can turn a Lion-Sized Appetite into a gentle purr.

However, when servings aren't kept in check and when soup comes in the form of a cream-base, grab your Diet Whip!

Crackers, rolls, breads and other Soup Pals also tend to jack up the calories, particularly when butter comes calling once 'Soup's On!'

High Calorie Sandwiches

How to turn two slices of bread, a serving of lean meat and cheese, tomatoes and lettuce into a Sandwich from the wrong side of the Diet Road:

- use 130+ calorie bread

- spread on Mayo using a paint brush

- add lots and lots of cheese

- add some more cheese

- and just a smidgen more of Mayo

- oh, and don't forget the bacon

- hey, I ordered my bread buttered and toasted!!

Baked Potato Can Bake Your Diet Plan When Heaped With Fatty Additives

A little dab of butter, a splash of sour cream, a cup of cheese, some tasty bacon bits - and oh yes, I guess I should sprinkle on some broccoli for color.

Talking about a stuffed spud - one that your healthy diet doesn't need.

Chocolate Skim Milk, Weight Gain in Waiting

Just because the milk is skim doesn't excuse those chocolate calories - which can be ultra pricey when one likes their milk doubly chocolately.

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