That's why the authors of the new bestseller “Eat This, Not That!” are here to give our favorite Yuletide treats a closer examination, to see if there's a way to indulge without breaking the caloric bank. The good news is that you can still seek out some of the season's more decadent treats, as long as you know exactly what you're getting into. That's where these holiday swaps come into play. With just 10 of the hundreds of choices you're going to make this holiday season, you can save 2,130 calories—that’s basically a day's worth of food! Make sure you're prepared for this season's eatings, and for a slimmer and fitter you.
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12 Large Cocktail Shrimp w/ Cocktail Sauce
165 calories
1 g fat
Not that!
1 Crab Cake
290 calories
19 g fat
When it comes to cocktail parties, it's important to know your crustaceans. In this case, you can have a dozen huge shrimp and 125 calories to save for a rainy day, or you can have one measly crab cake. Not such a tough choice once you know the facts. Shrimp edge out the crab by being super lean, by having a relatively innocuous dipping sauce, and by being spared the fatty mayonnaise-breadcrumb-fry treatment that crab cakes always tend to get.";
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Starbucks Venti Peppermint Café Au Lait
170 calories
5 g fat
Not that!
Starbucks Venti Gingerbread Latte
400 calories
15 g fat
From the Eggnog and Peppermint Lattes to this drinkable disaster, holiday coffee drinks are some of the worst things you’ll find at Starbucks, or any java junction for that matter. You can suck up nearly a quarter or more of your day’s calorie allotment without even unhinging your jaw. But what most people don’t know is they can add a few shots of their favorite flavor to a cup of coffee, or as we did here, a café au lait, and have nearly the same drink for a fraction of the caloric cost.
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10 Dark Chocolate Hershey Kisses
260 calories
Not that!
5 1-Ounce Candy Canes
550 calories
Everyone looks at candy canes as an innocent holiday indulgence. The truth is, when you chose the red-and-white, you've opted to suck on a stick of pure sugar. That’s why the total calorie count is so much higher than the Kisses.
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8-Ounce Honey Glazed Ham
320 calories
8g fat
Not that!
8-Ounce Prime Rib
750 calories
45g fat
The only thing prime about the prime rib is the price you pay for eating it. This coveted holiday cut comes from one of the fattiest parts of the cow, which explains the thick rim of greasy stuff you must saw through to get to the meat. Make this the star of your plate and you're well on your way to a 2,000-calorie meal. Ham, on the other hand, is an incredibly lean cut of meat, and the honey glaze ends up as a thin crust on the meat, saving you from excess sugar and calories.
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Chocolate Fondue With Angel Food Cake
340 calories
10g fat
Not that!
One Medium Slice Pecan Pie
610 calories
45g fat
In the wide world of holiday pies, nothing is worse than a slice of pecan. True, some of the fat is healthy, from the nuts themselves. Most of these calories, though, come from the filling, which is a sickly sweet sludge of corn syrup and sugar. Fondue, in comparison, is a fun and relatively healthy way to splurge after a big meal. Angel food cake makes an ideal dipper: light, low in calories, and -- because it's made with egg whites -- virtually fat-free. As always, the darker the chocolate, the more heart-healthy antioxidants it provides. Even plain milk chocolate is a decent bet. Want to rachet up the calorie savings even more? Add some sliced strawberries and bananas.
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Hot Chocolate with marshmallows
120 calories
4g fat
Not that!
Egg Nog
350 calories
16g fat
Short of a tall glass of melted butter, it’s hard to find a more caloric beverage than egg nog. Heavy cream, egg yolks and a heavy hit of sugar spell disaster for this Yuletide favorite. Hot chocolate, by comparison, is a very reasonable indulgence.
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Champagne
130 calories
5g sugar
Not that!
Gin and Tonic
200 calories
20g sugar
Tonic is loaded with sugar, which means you're basically mixing your booze with a soda—that’s why you end up with the extra calories. Besides the low calorie count, a glass of bubbly also provides from the same heart-healthy compounds found in red wine.
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Fudge Brownie
260 calories
Not that!
Peanut Brittle
485 calories
As decadent as a chocolaty brownie may seem, it's a relative winner when stacked against the deluge of sugar, corn syrup and melted butter that go into a few shards of peanut brittle.
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Ginger Snaps (4 cookies)
120 calories
Not that!
Fruitcake (3-oz piece)
280 calories
Another reason to re-gift your fruitcake this holiday season. When it comes to low-cal options, ginger snaps are the cookie kings.
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Herb Roasted Potatoes
120 calories
5g fat
Not that!
Mashed Potatoes
220 calories
12g fat
In the battle of the spuds, roasted trumps mashed every time. Save big on this small portion by cutting out the cream and butter and replacing it with olive oil and dried herbs.
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