If calorie counts for restaurant menu items were posted, would it change what you ordered? A new study finds it just might be what you need to make healthier choices…

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Mmmm - you know how the yummy aroma of microwave popcorn can quickly fill up a room and make you hungry for your own bag. But not all kernels are king. So I was glad to see Consumer Reports‘ (CR) take on the popular ones out there.
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It seems innocent enough - just using a little coffee creamer can’t hurt, right? After all, some nutrition labels list a measly 10 calories and half a gram of saturated fat per serving. But both your serving size and the labels might deceive you, according to a new report from the Center for Science in [...]

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If you’ve been to Starbucks in the past couple of weeks you may have noticed the new “Skinny” Lattes or Mochas advertised in the stores. A “tall” one has just 90 calories. And I must say, they are quite yummy. But they are far from being new drinks…
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One thing I love almost as much as shopping is stopping by Auntie Anne’s for a pretzel when I’m at the mall and need a quick bite. They are so yummy… so of course I was a little bummed to find out they have way more calories than what I usually allow for a snack.
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What are the best rated hot chocolates? I gotta know because nothing makes me feel as warm on a cold night - or day - than a comforting mug of hot chocolate. It’s definitely something I stock in my pantry this time of year. So, when I found out Consumer Reports (CR) just rated ten [...]

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Want to eat up those Taco Bell calories but not go over your calorie limits? Yes, it can be done… if you make the right choices. Just beware of menu items like the Bell’s new Chili Cheese Nachos Bellgrande - 810 calories; half of them from fat!
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They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day, so you might want to think twice before you gobble up the 920 calories and 60 grams of fat loaded into Hardee’s Country Breakfast Burrito. The restaurant chain rolled out its new menu item today. I think I am in shock.
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You now have even more “better-for-you” choices when you order Subway’s Fresh Fit Meals. The popular restaurant chain has added hearty wheat bread and low fat Dannon yogurt to its Fresh Fit options.
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Labor Day may be the unofficial end of summer, but autumn doesn’t actually start until September 23. So, there’s still plenty of time to enjoy yummy summer treats like ice cream! Dairy Queen has a few items with 200 calories or less:
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