The Eight Most Fattening Foods of Fall

[jlb001]

The Eight Most Fattening Foods of Fall
As the temperature drops, we start yearning for comfort foods. But beware of their hefty caloric price. A few of autumn's least healthy offerings.
By Sarah Kliff, Newsweek
Updated: 4:20 p.m. CT Oct 1, 2007

The leaves start turning, the wind gets cold, and all you want to do is curl up with delicious but heavy autumn treats. And even though our fall favorites aren't exactly known as diet foods, their calorie counts might still surprise you. Turns out Thanksgiving essentials aren't the only figure-busting culprits. Here's a list of the worst eight:

1. Halloween candy With all the bowls and bags of bite-size treats around the house, it's all too tempting to steal a few. But those tiny chocolate bars are more of a trick than a treat. Eat just four "bite size" bars and you're up to 320 calories. Twenty pieces of candy corn will cost you 100 calories, and just 25 jelly beans add up to 140 calories.

2. Mashed potatoes They are the quintessential comfort food for fall. But watch out before taking seconds: weighed down with milk and butter, mashed potatoes usually have about 200 calories in a half-cup serving.

3. Venti Pumpkin Spice Latte : Starbucks drinks are notoriously high in calories, and their autumn special is no exception. The Venti Pumpkin Spice Latte weighs in at 510 calories and 20 grams of fat.

4. Apple pie A Thanksgiving dinner is never complete without a slice of apple pie. But with more than 400 calories and 20 grams of fat, this might be one dessert you shouldn't be saving room for. Add a scoop of ice cream (who doesn't?) and you're up to 530 calories. It might just be enough to last you until next fall.

5. Cider Who doesn't love a cup of warm cider? You might not want to skip this traditional treat altogether, but with a sugar-laden 200 calories in 16 ounces, the sweet drink should probably be considered a dessert substitute rather than a beverage.

6. Stuffing At 358 calories and 18 grams of fat per cup, there's a reason they call it stuffing. The high-carb turkey companion may be appearing on lots of menus this fall, not to mention its starring role on Thanksgiving Day, but take it easy if you're trying to keep the fall weight gain to a minimum.

7. Candy apple An apple alone is a pretty healthy fall fruit somewhere in the 60-100 calorie range. Coat it in caramel, however, and you have quite a different story. A large candy apple with caramel usually weighs in around 540 calories. Avoiding this autumn treat will be a boon for your dental bills and your figure.

8. Turducken This combo wonderbird is a trendy entree you might want to forgo. It contains turkey, duck and chicken wrapped together for a new twist on the usual Thanksgiving meal. In terms of your diet, that twist may be for the worse: one serving of Turducken has 749 calories and 34.5 grams of fat. Try limiting yourself to one bird and skip the crispy skin. A three-ounce serving of skinless turkey has 130 calories.

[Lyn]

Whew...my Starbuck's Cranberry Bliss Bars didn't make the list. I'm safe. :whistling:

[jlb001]

Have you checked it out on their website to see what it is?

[Lyn]

Have you checked it out on their website to see what it is?

:icanthearyou: :icanthearyou:

[Cris]

Thanksgiving is my very favorite holiday. I only get my mom's stuffing one time a year so I'm eating up! The rest of the list I could pass on. I'm taking mashed cauliflower in place of mashed potatoes this year and baked apples with cinnamon and splenda for dessert.

[Lyn]

Broccoli casserole is my downfall.

[Mols]

:icanthearyou: :icanthearyou:
:funny: :funny:

[Mols]

I LOVE three bean salad, the kind thats warm and made with brown sugar/ketchup/, and other stuff. I could eat it for my whole meal. yum.

[jlb001]

My downfall would be the Apple Pie

[Lyn]

My downfall would be the Apple Pie


I'm not a pie fan. I hate the crust. I can remember as a kid, my mom would melt a piece of cheese on top of hers. If I was gonna eat anything with mine, it would definitely be ice cream, not cheese. :ban:

[pixie]

Caramel apples are my favorite!
:love0001:

[jlb001]

The pie crust ismy favorite part of the pie.

[Mols]

pumpkin pie. i eat so much pumpkin this time of year.

[fitmonkey]

Pumpkin Pie, not on the top 8, but I can eat a whole pie with my whipped cream

[Cindy Day]

The pie crust ismy favorite part of the pie.
Me too. :D

I thought this was a good and timely post for the Holidays. It's a nice reminder to enjoy the Holidays without starting at Halloween and being a :piggie: from then through New Year's Eve. At least that is what I am getting out of it.

[MichelleS]

OMG where is my moms mac and cheese thats a huge downfall for me during the holidays. that and homemade apple pie. :yum: I saw jello pumpkin pudding I'm sure its not SF :(

[Patricia]

During the Holidays I give myself at least 7lbs of 'wiggle' (Ha, more like jiggle!) room without worrying so much. Nearly everyone puts on a few lbs so you can't tell the diff anyway! :lol3: I always lose it by Feb anyway......

[Pandora]

:drool: Triple grande soy two-pump pumpkin spice latte, no whip....

I don't care how many calories they have. That's wrong, I know. But I just don't care. :bugeyes:

:bannana: <--- That's how I feel about those drinks. Someone save me from myself. :lol:

[Mols]

:drool: Triple grande soy two-pump pumpkin spice latte, no whip....

I don't care how many calories they have. That's wrong, I know. But I just don't care. :bugeyes:

:bannana: <--- That's how I feel about those drinks. Someone save me from myself. :lol:
Not kidding I made a treat last night tht tasted just like this...it was great.

[strongchick]

pumpkin pie. i eat so much pumpkin this time of year.

I just bought another can.

[Cindy Day]

I just bought another can.
What are you making with it Sarah & Molly? I like pumpkin and have used it in muffins before -- what else? :unsure: I'm guessing cc?

[Bernee]

Am I the only one who's never heard of Turducken?

Apple pie is the only thing I will have to worry about. Have never had a brocolli casserole or 3 bean salad. Don't really like mashed potatoes. I worked at a nursing home as a p/t job and the seniors were fed mashed (powdered) potatoes...never liked mashed potatoes since then!

[Lyn]

Bernee, I love those powdered mashed potatoes. :D

[mackie]

Whew...my Starbuck's Cranberry Bliss Bars didn't make the list. I'm safe. :whistling:
:lol: :lol:

[mackie]

OMG where is my moms mac and cheese thats a huge downfall for me during the holidays. that and homemade apple pie. :yum: I saw jello pumpkin pudding I'm sure its not SF :(
I love mac & cheese... but I don't quite get how it has a place on holiday menus. I know a couple families who have mac & cheese at Thanksgiving. Why? :scratch: When there's stuffing and mashed potatoes & gravy? It doesn't make sense to me.

[vtchick]

What are you making with it Sarah & Molly? I like pumpkin and have used it in muffins before -- what else? :unsure: I'm guessing cc?

mmmm...pumpkin protein pancakes are MMMMM Good!! :cheat: Also, pumpkin mixed with cottage cheese, and some cinnamon/splenda...

I've been drinking pumpkin flavored coffee for 2 weeks now...it's pure heaven!! ;)

[Lyn]

I love mac & cheese... but I don't quite get how it has a place on holiday menus. I know a couple families who have mac & cheese at Thanksgiving. Why? :scratch: When there's stuffing and mashed potatoes & gravy? It doesn't make sense to me.

We have it at my house instead of mashed potatoes.

[Amy]

here is something from our (kim and I) cookbook for pumpkin lovers- you can alwayd omit the cherries- but the frozen cherries after chopped up go a long ways :yummy:

Pumpkin Cherry Mini Loaf

Ingredients
¼ oat bran (40g)
¼ cup pumpkin
1/3 scoop vanilla protein powder
¼ cup egg whites (2 egg whites)
½ cup frozen cherries (any berry would suffice)
Cinnamon to taste (optional)
3-5 packets of splenda (optional)

Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees

• In bowl mix all ingredients together making sure it is blended well.
• Spray mini loaf pan with cooking spray.
• Pour batter into mini loaf pan.
• Bake for 35 to 40 minutes.

Nutritional Information: Makes 1 mini loaf
Calories: 222 Total Fat: 3 g Total Carbohydrate: 31.4 g Protein: 22.2 g

[MichelleS]

I love mac & cheese... but I don't quite get how it has a place on holiday menus. I know a couple families who have mac & cheese at Thanksgiving. Why? :scratch: When there's stuffing and mashed potatoes & gravy? It doesn't make sense to me.
i don't know why but it was always something my grandma always made when every we were over and it was always on the table. but i don't get it until the holidays cause I'm not home all the time. I get it for 4th of july too.:piggie:

[Cindy Day]

Am I the only one who's never heard of Turducken?

Apple pie is the only thing I will have to worry about. Have never had a brocolli casserole or 3 bean salad. Don't really like mashed potatoes. I worked at a nursing home as a p/t job and the seniors were fed mashed (powdered) potatoes...never liked mashed potatoes since then!

I have heard of it before because one of those online places -- either Harry & David's or Omaha Steaks sells them. It always intrigued me, although I have never gotten around to getting one for the Holiday's. Now that I've seen the calorie/fat content I won't be doing it either. :GiveMeTurkey: :lol:

I'll save those caloires for PIE. :drool:

[Mols]

What are you making with it Sarah & Molly? I like pumpkin and have used it in muffins before -- what else? :unsure: I'm guessing cc?
Mine is just ice, 1/2C CC, scoop vanilla PP, little bit of water, big spoonful of pumpkin, pumpkin pie spice, dash of cinnamon, BLEND! Mine comes out ike a malt, and I throw it in the freezer for about an hour and a half, stirring a couple times in between. Its SO good, its like Pumpkin pie ice cream. If you dont want if froze, its still heavenly as a shake! I bet a bit of whip cream on it would be amazing.

[SusanF]

I just came home from being away for a family weekend, which included a wedding. I had two turkey dinners :piggie: (today's included pumpkin pie :yum: ) Good thing I just submitted my bi-weekly! I've got two weeks to work it off (and then some!!):funny:

[Ooopsey]

I'm not a pie fan. I hate the crust. I can remember as a kid, my mom would melt a piece of cheese on top of hers. If I was gonna eat anything with mine, it would definitely be ice cream, not cheese. :ban:

Yep, Crust sucks. :lol:

Unless, of course, it's oreo or graham cracker crust :yum:

[strongchick]

I mix it with cc or ricotta. Throw some nuts and calorie-free caramel topping and its yummers.

Egg whites to make a pancake.

[Patricia]

Am I the only one who thinks food eaten between Thanksgiving and New Years are sans calories? :uhuh: :lol:

[SusanF]

Am I the only one who thinks food eaten between Thanksgiving and New Years are sans calories? :uhuh: :lol:

I'd be with ya, except I have this tiny bikini I need to get into for my Xmas trip to Maui...:lol3:

[MichelleS]

Am I the only one who thinks food eaten between Thanksgiving and New Years are sans calories? :uhuh: :lol:
i'm with you there. no weighing for me

[yosef]

No one has mentioned Cheesecake. I make all types...turtle cheesecake, pumpkin, plain, strawberry swirl, praline and cream cheesecake.... :cheat: :D

[straitshooter]

The pie crust ismy favorite part of the pie.
ditto!

[RunGVegas]

I'm so about some canned pumpkin with cottage cheese and lean dessert cinnamon protein...lunch in a pinch :)