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By Dr. Madelyn Fernstrom
A day at the ballpark puts a smile on the face of most everyone I know. As you make your way to your seat, you?ll see all kinds of tempting foods. And even if you keep walking straight to your seat, you?ll constantly be reminded throughout the game by the vendors who pass through the aisles!
Here are some of my best tips to keep in mind. Following them will allow you to enjoy both the ballgame AND indulge in some fun ballpark foods. One big hint?when it comes to ballpark foods, sharing is a good word to keep in mind!
Think a large soft pretzel is a healthy choice because it?s low in fat? Don?t be fooled, since that doughy delight has about 500 calories!
Debating between the peanuts and Cracker Jack? For the same 6 ounces of each ? the Cracker Jack has only 600 calories, while the nuts weigh in with a whopping 1,000 calories and 100 grams of fat (equivalent to eating three cups of cheese!).
While the foot long hotdogs look tempting, covered with chili and cheese, you?d need to walk 9 miles to walk that off ? about 900 calories. Stick with a regular size dog and cut those calories in half!
Looking for a ?cheesy? option? Stick with a plain personal pan pizza, at 500 calories, and skip the nachos that?ll set you back close to twice that!
How about some beer? Most 12 ounce regular beers have 150 calories. If you choose a typical light beer, you?ll save 50 calories.
Making a non-alcoholic choice? If you?re not picking water or a diet soda ? stick with a 16-ounce (medium) regular soda at around 200 calories, instead of a smoothie of the same size with about 450 calories.
Any other ballpark foods you?d like to hear about? Let me know!
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- Eating Your Way Through The Super Bowl
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Health News
Eating at the Ballpark
By Dr. Madelyn Fernstrom
A day at the ballpark puts a smile on the face of most everyone I know. As you make your way to your seat, you?ll see all kinds of tempting foods. And even if you keep walking straight to your seat, you?ll constantly be reminded throughout the game by the vendors who pass through the aisles!
Here are some of my best tips to keep in mind. Following them will allow you to enjoy both the ballgame AND indulge in some fun ballpark foods. One big hint?when it comes to ballpark foods, sharing is a good word to keep in mind!
Think a large soft pretzel is a healthy choice because it?s low in fat? Don?t be fooled, since that doughy delight has about 500 calories!Debating between the peanuts and Cracker Jack? For the same 6 ounces of each ? the Cracker Jack has only 600 calories, while the nuts weigh in with a whopping 1,000 calories and 100 grams of fat (equivalent to eating three cups of cheese!).
While the foot long hotdogs look tempting, covered with chili and cheese, you?d need to walk 9 miles to walk that off ? about 900 calories. Stick with a regular size dog and cut those calories in half!
Looking for a ?cheesy? option? Stick with a plain personal pan pizza, at 500 calories, and skip the nachos that?ll set you back close to twice that!
How about some beer? Most 12 ounce regular beers have 150 calories. If you choose a typical light beer, you?ll save 50 calories.
Making a non-alcoholic choice? If you?re not picking water or a diet soda ? stick with a 16-ounce (medium) regular soda at around 200 calories, instead of a smoothie of the same size with about 450 calories.
Any other ballpark foods you?d like to hear about? Let me know!
- Smart Snacking: Part 2
By Dr. Madelyn FernstromEarlier this week, I checked out the snacks at the mall and at the movies. Today I?ll take a look at what to eat at the airport and at sporting events. Remember that snacking is not a requirement for healthy eating. If you choose...
- Smart Snacking: Part One
By Dr. Madelyn Fernstrom It?s hard to make healthy foods choices when you?re running around, and don?t have time to preplan. In the perfect world, you?d be carrying a fruit, or small protein bar, or a small bag of nuts when you need a snack. In...
- Just Say No To Liquid Calories
By Dr. Madelyn Fernstrom Why do we always hear so much about ?cutting liquid calories? for a healthier diet? It?s because most of these sources contain loads of calories without any nutritional benefit. Liquid calories are a hidden source of sugars (and...
- The Skinny On Candy
by Dr. Madelyn Fernstrom ?No bad foods, just bad portions? is my mantra ? and one that I share with the community to help get away from the good food/bad food mindset. Now a new study provides additional support for this concept. And these results might...
- Eating Your Way Through The Super Bowl
Dr. Madelyn Fernstrom This Sunday, most of us will be cheering on the Pittsburgh Steelers from the comfort of our homes. When it?s Super Bowl Sunday, you can count on a lot of party foods. And we all have our traditional favorites. My fellow nutrition...