Anyone else out there looking forward to all the Summer county fairs? Such a great time to gather friends and family to ride the rides, play the games for fun prizes, and of course the food!! Did you know that in a recent survey more than half of fair goers said they go to the fair, simply for the food! And of course, thay makes sense, they are so many fun choices! But some of your favorites could wreak havoc on your healthy journey, so let's break it down calorie wise to help you make the most informative decisions when choosing to indulge in your favorite fair treats........
Food Fair Favorites•Jumbo corn dogs (375 calories)
•Regular corn dog (250 calories)
•Funnel cake (760 calories)
•12 oz. Icee (160 calories)
•Frozen Lemonade (760 calories)
•Turkey Leg (1135 calories)
•Philly Cheesesteak (630 calories)
•Gyro (680 calories)
•Individual cheese pizza (670 calories)
•Cotton Candy (625 calories) or small (171 calories)
•Large Cinnamon Roll (730 calories)
•Chili fries (700 calories)
•Fried Sweet Potato Fries (750 calories)
•Candied Apple (330 calories)
•Chocolate Coated Frozen Banana (240 calories)
•Nachos (860 calories)
•Fried Mushrooms with Ranch dressing (560 calories)
•Dippin' Dots (170 calories)
•Snow Cone (270 calories)
•Kettle Corn (600 calories)
•Pop Corn (900 calories)
•Crème Puffs (335 calories)
•Fried Twinkie (420 calories)
•Fried Snickers (444 calories)
•Fried Onion Blossom (1329 calories)
•Fried Dough (720 calories)
•Onion rings (3 rings at 309 calories)
•Soft Pretzel (340 calories)
•Fried Oreo (98 calories)
•Foot Long Hot Dog (470 calories)
•Small Frozen Yogurt (340 calories)
•Corn on the Cob without butter (180 calories)
•Chili (280 calories)
•Curly Fries (620 calories)
•Belgian Waffles (650 calories)
Shocking, right?! But this does not mean you shouldn't be able to have some fun with these indulgences every once in awhile. I mean, how often are you at the fair, right? So here's some great tips from our friends at "healthy diet habits" on how to avoid the pudge and still give a nudge to your favorite fair favorites!
•Avoid any food that is fried at the fair because let's face it fried foods and rides do not mix anyway!
•Know your choices. Carry a copy of this list to use when you are tempted!
•Plan your indulgences at home before you are lured into unconscious eating!
•Allow one fair splurge. Plan your favorite so you do not deprive yourself! (this is my favorite one!!)
•Eat a healthy lunch or dinner at home. Never good to go to the fair starving.
•Share fair treats with a friend. (another favorite!)
•Drink water only, as fair drinks are loaded with calories mostly from sugar.
•Bring healthy snacks from home even if you leave them in the car.
•See the fair, and save your treat splurge for the end of the time you are there, otherwise you will be continually tempted.
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