America's Worst Holiday Foods

I don't know about you, but food is the last thing on my mind. Holiday food is so heavy! I'm looking forward to getting the leftovers out of the house and eat some healthy salads!

I'm sure you agree that the holiday season is a time when we loosen our belts on healthy eating and indulge in traditional holiday fare - I know I do.

In fact, studies show the average person consumes an extra 600 calories a day between Thanksgiving and New Year's, which translates to an extra six pounds of belly fat heading into 2009.

Following is the very worst of the season's eatings and some suggested alternatives.

Worst Coffee Drink
Starbucks Venti Peppermint White Chocolate Mocha
660 calories
22 g fat (15 g saturated)
95 g sugars

Drink this instead:
Starbucks Venti Caffe Au Lait with Peppermint Syrup
150 calories
5 g fat (3.5 g saturated)
17 g sugars

Worst Classic Holiday Drink
Egg Nog
350 calories
19 g fat
22 g sugars

Drink this instead:
Hot Chocolate
120 calories
4 g fat
15 g sugars

Worst Appetizer
Crab Cake
400 calories
19 g fat

Eat this instead:
Shrimp Cocktail (12 shrimp)
165 calories
1 g fat

Worst Cocktail
Gin and Tonic
210 calories
22 g sugars

Drink this instead:
Champagne
100 calories
5 g sugars

Worst Snack
Hot Spinach and Artichoke Dip
285 calories
17 g fat (11 g saturated)

Eat this instead:
Melon Balls Wrapped in Prosciutto
100 calories
7 g fat (2 g saturated)

Worst Entrée
Prime Rib
750 calories
45 g fat

Eat this instead:
Beef Tenderloin
165 calories
7 g fat (3 g saturated)

Worst Dessert
Pecan Pie a la Mode
810 calories
65 g fat
55 g sugars

Eat this instead:
Chocolate Fondue
340 calories
10 g fat
28 g sugars

Worst Holiday Beer
Samuel Adams Holiday Porter
211 calories
13 g carbohydrates
6% Alcohol

Drink this instead:
Sam Adams Light
124 calories
9 g carbohydrates
4.2% alcohol

Have you indulged in any of these foods or drinks lately? I have! Last Friday, I had a slice of pecan pie and tomorrow I'll be eating my famous artichoke dip.

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Related Article:

11 Tips To Help You Enjoy The Holidays Without Packing on the Pounds

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