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TheQueen
07-18-2010, 02:13 PM
Some foods that seem diet-friendly—like turkey burgers, granola, yogurt, and more—are shockingly high in calories and fat. Here's how to skirt six common fat traps.

1. Flavored Yogurt

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Brace yourself for culture shock. Plain yogurt naturally contains about 16 grams of sugar per cup. But if you eat flavored yogurt, you could be downing 15 or more additional grams of sugar, which is like shoveling in four extra teaspoonfuls.

What to eat instead: Choose plain, low-fat yogurt and stir in a teaspoon of honey, maple syrup, or all-fruit spread for a hint of sweetness. Or opt for fat-free Greek yogurt, which is lower in sugar than even regular plain yogurt but often has double the protein to keep you satisfied longer.

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pinkrose
07-18-2010, 02:33 PM
I LOVE Greek Yogurt. i've started buying only natural or organic yogurts. I used to buy Yoplait, until I realized that it contains HFCS.

Now if only I could stop baking cookies. :lol

figmentmom
07-18-2010, 11:11 PM
I LOVE Greek Yogurt. i've started buying only natural or organic yogurts. I used to buy Yoplait, until I realized that it contains HFCS.

Now if only I could stop baking cookies. :lol

Cookies...:love

Greek yogurt...:sick My mother eats it three times a day, and I can't even be in the room when she does. :ew