"Top 10: Healthiest Junk Food" by @AskMen
I know what you're thinking: "Isn't 'healthy junk food' an oxymoron?" Yes, it is. But we both know that no matter how much you vow to stay away from junk food, every once in a while, you crack and give into temptation. So I decided to alleviate some of the guilt by providing you with a list of the junk food you crave most often and what to indulge in when you do.
That's right, no lecture, no nutritional information or lack thereof; just a quick guide to help you make choices that are least likely to frustrate your efforts at the gym.
Number 10
Candy bar
Candy bars that contain nuts and/or peanut butter are the worst offenders; they pack on the most calories and grams of fat. For instance, an O'Henry! bar has 319 calories and 17 grams of fat.
Alternative: When you want a chocolate bar, grab one that has a fruit filling, which usually contain no more than 250 calories and 10 grams of fat.
Number 9
Candy
Candy that contains nuts and/or chocolate is the most threatening to your six-pack. Just one serving of chocolate-covered peanuts contains 235 calories and 16 grams of fat.
Alternative: Why satisfy your sweet tooth with these when a lot of candy is fat-free? One serving of Gummy Bears, for instance, contains only 140 calories and 0 grams of fat. But remember that they are pure sugar, so don't go crazy.
Number 8
Cookies
Once again, any cookies with peanut butter, nuts and/or "double" anything are your worst choice. Just two generic peanut butter cookies contain 200 calories and 11 grams of fat.
Alternative: Satisfy your inner cookie monster with two Dad's Oatmeal cookies, which contain 164 calories and 5 grams of fat, or a couple of Fig Newtons, which have 142 calories and 2 grams of fat.
Number 7
Chips
When you need that greasy, salty fix, try to avoid Ruffles and Lay's (unless it's Baked Lay's, which have 1.5 grams of fat per ounce) as these contain 160 calories and 10 grams of fat per serving.
Alternative: Instead, opt for Doritos, which contain 145 calories and 7 grams of fat per serving. If you want to be really good, reduced fat Cape Cod chips taste amazing and have only 6 grams of fat per serving.
Number 6
Breakfast fix
There's a reason why the Pillsbury Doughboy has that spare tire; just one Toaster Strudel contains 187 calories and 8 grams of fat.
Alternative: Try having two Eggo pancakes instead, as these have 175 calories and 5 grams of fat.
Number 5
Ice Cream
As you may have guessed, anything that contains extra toppings like candy bars or cookies spells trouble. For instance, just half a cup of Haagen-Dazs Extraas Caramel Cone Explosion contains 331 calories and 22 grams of fat.
Alternative: You're much better off having plain ice cream, such as Breyer's All Natural Vanilla, which contains 142 calories and 8 grams of fat.
Number 4
Pizza
An individual McCain Rising Crust Deluxe Pizza contains about 1,000 calories and 42 grams of fat. Scary.
Alternative: Opt for pizza with a thinner crust and packed with vegetables instead, such as Pizza Hut's Veggie Lover's Thin 'N Crispy Pizza, which has 360 calories and 14 grams of fat in two slices.
Number 3
French fries
A small serving of McDonald's french fries has 227 calories and a whopping 11 grams of fat.
Alternative: Try taking that extra step and making your own at home. McCain Homefries have 175 calories and 6 grams of fat per serving.
Number 2
Cake
Cakes and pies with nuts, cheese and/or cream are the worst choices. One slice of cheesecake with strawberry topping contains 440 calories and 28 grams of fat.
Alternative: Opt for something plain instead, such as Angel Food cake, which has only 150 calories and is fat-free.
Number 1
Hamburger
Again, less is more. Anything with cheese, sauces and extras is to be avoided. A McDonald's double bacon cheeseburger, for instance, has 477 calories and 25 grams of fat.
Alternative: A plain hamburger has only 240 calories and 8 grams of fat.
give in sometimes
By all means, give into your cravings every once in while, but try to keep the aforementioned tips and suggestions in mind when doing so. This way, you can satisfy that need for junk food without completely sabotaging your healthy lifestyle.
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