Friday, October 29, 2010

My 100th Post! How many calories are in your favorite Halloween candies?



Guilt-Free Classics!
Tootsie Caramel Apple Pop - 60 calories, 0.5g fat
Charms Blow Pop - 60 calories, 0g fat
Dum Dum Pop - 25 calories, 0g fat
Lik-m-aid Fun Dip 0.5-oz. Pouch - 50 calories, 0g fat
Jolly Rancher Hard Candy (3 Pieces), Original - 70 calories, 0g fat
Jolly Rancher Lollipop - 60 calories, 0g fat
Laffy Taffy Miniature - 30 calories, 0.4g fat
Peeps Ghosts & Pumpkins (2 Pumpkins or 1 Ghost) - 28 - 37 calories, 0g fat
Pixy Stix (7 Straws) - 60 calories, 0g fat
Smarties Candy Roll - 25 calories, 0g fat
Tootsie Pop Miniature (3 Pops) - 50 calories, 0g fat
Tootsie Pop - 60 calories, 0g fat
Tootsie Roll Snack Bar (3-Inches Long) - 50 calories, 1.25g fat
Twizzlers Strawberry Twist (Individual) - 40 - 47 calories, 0 - 0.3g fat

Chocolate- Size Matters!
Before you chew, know the difference between Snack Size, Fun Size, and Miniatures...Miniatures/Minis are the square-shaped morsels -- those babies are each about a quarter of an ounce in weight. A Snack Size or Fun Size chocolate treat weighs in at a little more than half an ounce and is usually about 2 inches long. Not all size-categorized treats are created equal. If you want to be extra-careful, go by the higher set of stats listed below.

3 Musketeers Mini Bar - 24 calories, 0.7g fat
3 Musketeers Fun Size Bar - 63 - 70 calories, 2 - 2.25g fat
Almond Joy Snack Size Bar - 80 - 85 calories, 4.5g fat
Butterfinger Miniature - 45 calories, 2g fat
Butterfinger Fun Size Bar - 85 calories, 3.5g fat
Butterfinger Pumpkin - 160 calories,
8g fat- yikes!
Hershey's Kiss, Any Flavor - 21 - 23 calories, 1 - 1.3g fat
Hershey's Miniature Bar, Any Flavor - 42 calories, 2.5g fat
Hershey's Milk Chocolate Snack Size Bar - 67 calories, 4g fat
Kit Kat Mini - 42 calories, 2.2g fat
Kit Kat Snack Size Bar - 70 calories, 3.7g fat
Milky Way Mini - 38 calories, 1.5g fat
Milky Way Fun Size Snack Bar - 75 - 80 calories, 3g fat
Reese's Miniature Peanut Butter Cup - 44 calories, 2.6g fat
Reese's Snack Size Peanut Butter Cup - 80 - 110 calories, 4.5 - 6.5g fat
Snickers Miniature - 42 - 45 calories, 2g fat
Snickers Fun Size Bar - 80 calories, 4g fat
Twix Mini Caramel Cookie Bar - 50 calories, 2.6g fat
Twix Fun Size Caramel Cookie Bar - 80 calories, 4g fat
York Dark Chocolate Covered Peppermint Pattie Pumpkin - 50 calories, 1g fat

Goodie Bag (or Box)!
Brach's Candy Corn Pouch - 50 calories, 0g fat
Butterfinger Snackerz Fun Size Pouch - 75 calories, 3.5g fat
Junior Mints Snack Size Box - 80 calories, 1.5g fat
M&M's Fun Size Bag - 73 calories, 3.3g fat
Peanut M&M's Fun Size Bag - 67 - 90 calories, 3.3 - 5g fat
Nerds Mini Box - 50 calories, 0g fat
Reese's Pieces Pouch - 67 calories, 3g fat
Skittles Fun Size Pack, Original - 53 - 80 calories, 0.5g - 1g fat
Sour Patch Kids Treat Size Package - 55 calories, 0g fat
Starburst Fruit Chews Fun Size Package (2 Chews) - 40 calories, 0.8g fat
Swedish Fish Treat Size Package - 55 calories, 0g fat

Monday, October 18, 2010

Grilled Go Fish! Soft Tacos


Ingredients:
Tacos--
2 tbsp. lime juice
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. ground cumin
1/2 tsp. chili powder
1/8 tsp. salt
Two 4-oz. raw tilapia fillets (or other flaky white fish)
Four 6-inch corn tortillas
1 cup shredded cabbage or dry coleslaw mix
1/4 cup chopped tomato

Avocado Cream--
2 tbsp. mashed avocado
2 tbsp. fat-free sour cream
1/2 tsp. lime juice
Dash garlic powder, or more to taste
Dash chili powder, or more to taste
Dash salt, or more to taste

Directions:
Combine lime juice and spices for the tacos in a large bowl, and mix well. Add fillets and evenly cover both sides of each with seasoned lime juice. Let marinate in the fridge for at least 5 minutes.

Meanwhile, combine all ingredients for avocado cream in a small bowl and mix well. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Spray a grill or grill pan with nonstick spray and bring to medium heat. Grill fish for 5 minutes, and then very carefully flip. Grill for 3 more minutes, or until cooked through. Set aside.

Heat tortillas on the grill or grill pan until warm and just slightly toasted, about 1 minute per side. Plate and spread evenly with avocado cream. Break fish into pieces and evenly divide among tortillas. Top with cabbage, tomatoes and, if you like, some fruity salsa. Fold and enjoy!

Serving Size: 2 Tacos
Nutrition: 273 calories, 5.75g fat, 30g carb, 27g protein, 5g fiber
From Hungry Girl