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<br>Hungry Girl Today: 06.22.11
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<br>Hello Hungry Girl,
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<br>Now that summer's here, I like to eat vanilla ice cream with berries. But I get so lost with all the different types of ice cream in the freezer case at the store -- light, churned, no sugar added, fat free, etc. What do you recommend for a treat that's not fattening? Thanks!
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<br>Screaming for Ice Cream
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<br>Dear Screaming for Ice Cream,
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<br>It's confusing out there in the world of ice cream... So many different claims splashed across those cartons. And many of the claims can be misleading. "Made with real fruit" sounds good, but fruity ice cream can still be loaded with fat. And "no sugar added" is really only helpful if you're specifically watching your sugar intake -- the ice cream can still be high in calories. The words "light" and "reduced fat" will lead you in the right direction, but you really have to grab that carton of ice cream, turn it around, and read the nutrition info on the label. I suggest looking for ice cream with around 130 calories and 4 grams of fat per 1/2-cup serving. My all-time favorite light ice creams are the varieties in the ever-expanding Dreyer's/Edy's Slow Churned Light line. They have half the fat of regular ice cream and one-third fewer calories. But more importantly, they taste incredibly delicious! The fat-free types have fewer calories, but you're limited when it comes to flavor options, and the light stuff is a lot richer in taste. However, I do think fat-free ice cream is fantastic when it comes to keeping calorie counts down in decadent recipes. My pick for the fat-free stuff is the Breyers Smooth & Dreamy Fat Free lineup. BTW, I love that you bulk up your ice cream bowl with fruit -- I do that too! Sometimes I even skip the ice cream altogether and top a bowl of berries with Fat Free Reddi-wip -- fewer calories, extra fiber from the fruit, and you get that sweet 'n creamy fix... Happy spooning!
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<br>Dear HG,
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<br>I work in a restaurant, so I'm around food ALL the time. I cannot stop nibbling on stuff, and those calories add up. Any ideas as to how I can curb the habit?
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<br>Munchin' Maggie
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<br>Dear Munchin' Maggie,
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<br>I feel your pain! I, too, am around food ALL the time. And even though the food at the HG HQ is guilt-free, it's still easy to go overboard. Here are some tips that might help you...
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<br>Don't go to work on an empty stomach. Even if the food available during work hours is free, it's not worth it. Eat a filling meal beforehand, but nothing super-heavy (especially if you'll be running around a lot). If you're in a rush, a light frozen entr