Foods to Avoid:
1. Swedish meatballs: This food seems like it wouldn’t be that bad but you couldn’t be more wrong. I read that each ball can be at least 400 calories of white bread, butter, heavy cream, and sodium-laden beef broth.
2. Eggnog: This is actually one of my favorites but I have to stay away from this drink because of my no excuse boot camp in January. One cup has 343 calories, 150 milligrams of cholesterol, half of the USDA’s suggested daily limit, and 21 grams of sugar, almost a day’s worth.
3. Stuffed potatoes: Baked potatoes are rich in vitamin C and fiber, but add in cheese, sour cream, and butter, and you’ve negated most of the health benefits. One medium stuffed potato has 316 calories and 8.25 grams of saturated fat.
4. Creamed spinach: Spinach is healthy but you are not eating spinach, you are eating spinach with cream and butter. A side dish with more than 75% of your saturated fat for the day. Boston Market’s creamed spinach side has 280 calories (almost entirely from fat) and 15 grams of saturated fat.
5. Pecan pie: On their own pecans are a high-cal nut, but combine them with sugar, butter, and corn syrup, and you’ve got a potentially deadly dessert. A single slice will cost you more than 500 calories, 37 grams of fat, and 26 grams of sugar.