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The Snack Food Hall of Shame
Maintaining a healthy diet doesn’t mean you have to give up delicious snacks, but watch what you reach for!
(From Woman’s Day) 

When Snacks Attack

If you buy a snack at a fast-food restaurant or other convenience outlet, beware. Most takeout foods are much higher in fat and calories than you might think. For instance, a Carrot Walnut Spice Muffin at Au Bon Pain packs in nearly one-third the calories you need in a day and half the fat. To avoid these calorie traps when you’re on the go, take healthy low-fat snacks such as fruits and vegetables with you. If you’ve got a healthy snack in the car, you won’t be as tempted to purchase one of these.

1.
Au Bon Pain Carrot Walnut Spice Muffin
550 calories, 27 grams of fat
The Everyday Health Swap: You may be seduced by the sweet spice of this carrot muffin, but are the double-digit fat grams really worth it? Instead, try one of these alternatives:

Carrot Raisin Bread:  99 calories, 3 grams of fat

Oatmeal Carrot Muffins:  151 calories, 3 grams of fat

2.
Dunkin’ Donuts Chocolate Chip Muffin
590 calories, 24 grams of fat
The Everyday Health Swap: You can have your cake and eat it too — if it’s not high in fat! Indulge in these mouth-watering cupcakes or delicate soufflés:

Chocolate-Cream Cheese Cupcakes:  166 calories, 5 grams of fat

Chocolate Soufflés:  109 calories, 2 grams of fat

3.
Mrs. Fields Semi-Sweet Chocolate & Walnuts Cookie
310 calories, 16 grams of fat
The Everyday Health Swap: Most of us love chocolate chip cookies, but none of us love extra calories! Try this lower-calorie recipe for a classic cookie:

Chocolate Chip Cookies:  72 calories, 3 grams of fat

4.
Krispy Kreme Glazed Creme Filled Doughnut
360 calories, 19 grams of fat
The Everyday Health Swap: You can chuck more than half of those fat grams and still indulge in a creamy, rich dessert.

Tiramisu:  186 calories, 8 grams of fat

5.
Jamba Juice Peanut Butter Moo’d
860 calories, 21 grams of fat
The Everyday Health Swap: Frozen, creamy drinks can be tasty and low-fat!

Mango-Strawberry Smoothie:  142 calories, 1 gram of fat

Root Beer Frosty:  49 calories, no fat

Chocolate-Banana Sipper:  122 calories, 1 gram of fat

6.
Cinnabon Classic Roll
730 calories, 24 grams of fat
The Everyday Health Swap: Serve these delicious desserts warm and enjoy without any guilt!

Apple Coffee Cake:  196 calories, 8 grams of fat

Apple Cinnamon Cobbler:  258 calories, 10 grams of fat

7.
Starbucks Grande White Chocolate Mocha
480 calories, 20 grams of fat (with whole milk)
The Everyday Health Swap: Pre-make a pitcher of this low-fat, low-calorie coffee drink so you can grab it on the go.

Iced Mocha:  46 calories, 1 gram of fat

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