Even as someone very interested in health and nutrition, I
still have a hard time conceptualizing calories and evaluating the
“healthiness” of certain foods when I’m eating out. As a general rule I believe it’s best not to
obsess over calories. It ok to be lienient sometimes, especially when eating out (as long as its
occasional), but sometimes the nutritional information is SHOCKING and
down-right absurd!
So to help put things in perspective and perhaps help you
choose smarter when eating out I’ve decided to start a weekly “THIS OR THAT”. Note that I'm not suggesting that either of these are "healthy", but consider this to be more of a guide to help you choose the lesser of two "evils"!
So for this week’s “THIS OR THAT”...
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Dunkin Donuts Glazed Donut |
VS.
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Dunkin Donuts Coffee Cake Muffin |
WINNER: Dunkin Donuts Glazed Donut!
Surprised? I was too. Muffins, although scrumptious, can be dangerous calorie wise. They can be a good breakfast option if made full of fiber or can be comparable to cupcakes if made with enough sugar and butter. In this case, one Dunkin Donuts Coffeecake Muffin contains 620
calories; 25g fat, 7g saturated; 54g sugar; 93g carbs, while a Dunkin Donuts Glazed Donut contains 220 calories, 9g
fat, 12g sugar, 31g carbs, which is not particularly healthy, but also much better than the former option.
Finally, an article that tells me I can eat glazed donuts! :) This was surprising!
ReplyDeleteBah... I'll never look at muffins the same way ever again.
ReplyDeletePersonal request: craisins? say it isn't so...
Don't feel like you have to ban muffins from your diet, you can still have them!! Just be aware that when you buy them at certain places, especially if they are prepackaged, they can be surprisingly bad for you!!
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