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<br>Hungry Girl Today: 08.15.07 
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<br>Dear Hungry Girl, 
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<br>There are soooo many 100 calorie packs out there now, it makes my head 
<br>spin! How do I know which ones are good, and do you have any favorites? 
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<br>100 Cal Gal  
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<br>Dear 100 Cal Gal, 
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<br>Yep, just like "low carb" was the new "low fat" a few years ago, "100 calorie" 
<br>is the new "low carb". What I mean is that "100 calorie" is the new food fad, 
<br>and there doesn't seem to be an end in sight. The good news is that even 
<br>though it's a fad, portion control has been and will ALWAYS be a sensible 
<br>approach to eating. So 100 calorie portions of foods are a GREAT thing. Now, 
<br>on to your specific questions. How do you know which ones are good? That 
<br>really depends on your definition of good. A large majority of the 100 calorie 
<br>items out there are merely small-portioned packages of the REGULAR high-
<br>calorie items (tricky!) -- things like Doritos, Hershey's bars, and even 100 
<br>calorie cans of Coke! OTHERS are actually lighter versions of the real thing 
<br>(Oreo Thin Crisps, Chips Ahoy! Thin Crisps, etc.) -- I prefer those, because 
<br>typically you get slightly larger portions. So pay close attention to the info on 
<br>the packages, and read labels carefully. Some of my favorite 100 calorie 
<br>items are the packs of Thin Crisps cookies mentioned above, mini microwave 
<br>popcorn bags, Breyers Cookies & Cream ice cream cups and, of course, 
<br>LARGE fuji apples, which are really nature's 100 calorie packs (dorky, I 
<br>know -- but true).
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<br>HG, 
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<br>Is gelato a good replacement for ice cream? ANY ice cream advice would be 
<br>appreciated! 
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<br>Jonesin' For Gelato
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<br>Dear Jonesin', 
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<br>Great Q! For those of you who don't know, gelato is an Italian form of ice 
<br>cream that is dense (and delicious!). Gelato and ice cream are pretty similar 
<br>in the fat and calorie departments, so you really have to deal with these 
<br>dueling frozen desserts on a case-by-case basis. There are plenty of ice 
<br>creams that are lower in fat and calories than your average gelato, and there 
<br>are plenty of gelatos that contain less fat and fewer calories than regular ice 
<br>cream. There are no straight rules here. Sure gelato is made mostly with 
<br>milk instead of cream, but that doesn't necessarily mean it's a diet-friendly 
<br>option. So pay close attention to the nutritional info that's available to you. 
<br>Sorbet and granita are a few frozen alternatives that ARE lower in calories 
<br>and fat than traditional ice cream (those are almost always dairy-free, and 
<br>made mostly from fruit). Here are some more ice cream tips for you. Try to 
<br>be careful when counting calories in individual ice cream servings you get 
<br>while you're out. Typically, those are about 20 - 50% larger than they're 
<br>supposed to be -- and that goes for mom-and-pop shops as well as national 
<br>chains like McDonald's and TCBY. So remember, if you keep track of your 
<br>daily intake, you should always count extra calories (or Points) just to be 
<br>safe. Also, when it comes to chilly treats, your best bets are usually boxed 
<br>frozen novelties because the portion sizes are controlled. I don't know about 
<br>you, but I can't be trusted around an entire container of scoopable ice 
<br>cream. If you do have quarts or half-gallons at home, try breaking them 
<br>down into individual serving sizes and storing them in tiny containers -- I 
<br>know it might be a pain, but you'll be glad you did. Another idea for 
<br>exercising self-control around those massive containers? Designate a cute 
<br>single-serving dish as your official ice cream cup... instant (and personalized) 
<br>portion control! Happy ice cream-ing! 
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<br>CHEW ON THIS:
<br>Today, August 15th, is National Lemon Meringue Pie Day. For a 140-calorie, 
<br>2.5g-of-fat fix, try Yoplait Whips! in Lemon Meringue. Yum! 
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