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You probably know the popcorn at the movie theaters is far from healthy, but did you know having a medium popcorn and soda from a major national chain is like eating three McDonald’s Quarter Pounders with 12 pats of butter? That’s according to a new report from the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI).

CSPI says the popular combo from Regal, the country’s biggest movie chain, has 1,610 calories and three days’ worth – 60 grams – of saturated fat.

The study is an update to research CSPI did on movie theater popcorn 15 years ago.

Here are some other movie theater popcorn stats from CSPI’s new report:

Regal
Small, 11 cups
Calories 670
Saturated fat 34 g
Sodium 550 mg

AMC
Small, 6 cups
Calories 370
Saturated fat 20 g
Sodium 210 mg

Cinemark
Small, 8 cups
Calories 420
Saturated fat 2 g [popped in canola oil]
Sodium 690 mg

Makes me want to bring my own microwave popcorn to the movies! You?

[Photo Credit: stock.xchng]

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According to the Calorie Control Council, the average American may have more than 4,500 calories and 229 grams of fat from eating a traditional Thanksgiving dinner… and snacking throughout the day. Think you know your T-Day numbers? Here’s a fun little quiz to find out.

See if you can match these popular holiday foods and drinks with the right number of calories and fat in each one.

Popular Thanksgiving Day foods and drinks:

1. Roasted Turkey – (no skin) 4 slices (4 oz.)
2. Cranberry Sauce – 1/2 cup
3. Cornbread Stuffing – 1 cup
4. Green Bean Casserole – 1 cup
5. Mashed Potatoes – 1 cup
6. Pecan Pie – 1/8 of 9″ pie
7. Pumpkin Pie (without whipped cream) – 1/8 of 9″ pie
8. Eggnog (whole milk without alcohol) – 1 cup
9. Wine (dry, red or white) – 7 oz.
10. Biscuit – 1 two-inch roll

Calories and fat per serving:

A. 106 calories, 5g fat
B. 142 calories, 0g fat
C. 143 calories, 8g fat
D. 190 calories, 6g fat
E. 209 calories, 0g fat
F. 238 calories, 8g fat
G. 323 calories, 15g fat
H. 342 calories, 19g fat
I. 363 calories, 18g fat
J. 456 calories, 21g fat

For the answers, click here. Then come back and let me know how you did!

[Source: Calorie Control Council]

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Is it a sweet tooth or an addiction? Researchers at Duke University say junk food can trigger the same response in the brain as they see in people who are addicted to drugs. Other researchers have found similar results in rats.

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[Disclosure: I received a complimentary sample of this product. My policy is to only post giveaways about products I honestly like, or those I think FatFighterTV members would enjoy.]

We’ve been having some Indian Summer weather here in Ohio, which made getting the packages of Sweet Freedom ice cream from Blue Bunny® last week even sweeter! I’ve been enjoying these Almond Ice Cream Bars, and I’m looking forward to sampling the Ice Cream Sundae Cones, too. And because I am such a sweet aunt, I’m going to save some to share with my nieces and nephew over Thanksgiving.

Like I mentioned a couple of weeks ago, November is National Diabetes Awareness Month. To coincide with this time, Blue Bunny wants you to know about its Sweet Freedom line – it has no added sugar and is reduced fat, which could help if you have diabetes, or if you are watching your sugar intake.

Up for grabs this week – 5 winners will each get a voucher good for one free carton or novelty pack of Blue Bunny ice cream.

To enter for a chance to win, just tell me what your favorite ice cream flavor is and how you like to eat it – in a cone, in a dish, etc. Lately, I’ve been loving pumpkin ice cream in a waffle cone. Mmmm… (just as an occasional treat, of course!)

See you in the comments!

Contest runs through midnight EST this Friday, November 20, you have to have a U.S. mailing address to enter, and we will use random.org to pick the winners.

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For a lighter alternative to traditional pumpkin pie, try this deliciously easy mousse. From The Kitchens of The Food Channel.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Serves: 5

Ingredients
1 package (4-serving size) sugar free fat free instant vanilla pudding
1 teaspoon McCormick Cinnamon, Ground
1/2 teaspoon McCormick Ginger, Ground
1 cup cold milk
1 cup canned pumpkin
1 1/2 cups thawed reduced fat whipped topping, divided
5 toasted pecan halves (optional)

Preparation
1. Mix pudding mix, cinnamon and ginger in large bowl. Add milk and pumpkin; beat with wire whisk 2 minutes or until well blended. Gently stir in 1 cup of the whipped topping. Spoon mousse into serving bowl or 5 dessert glasses.

2. Refrigerate at least 1 hour to blend flavors. Just before serving, garnish with remaining 1/2 cup whipped topping. Garnish with pecan halves, if desired.

Nutrition Information (per serving): Calories: 104, Fat: 4 g, Carbohydrates: 15 g, Cholesterol: 4 mg, Sodium: 233 mg, Fiber: 2 g, Protein: 2 g.

Recipe courtesy of McCormick

[Reprinted with permission]

[Photo Credit: David Nehmer, FoodChannel.com]

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Congrats to FatFighterTV member – Angie – for winning last week’s giveaway for the set of Kim Lyons’ new DVDs, Start Fitness Now: Beating Type 2 Diabetes. Enjoy! And if you didn’t win, here’s another chance for you to try for the DVDs again – good luck!

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