Watch out for those snacks!

karenhadden
on 11/11/07 10:23 am - Greer, SC

This is from Kay Bailey at www.livingafterWLS.com ******************************************************************************************************** You will note this list includes only savory appetizers as I know all of us WLS people are avoiding sweets to prevent dumping and weight gain, right? Speaking of sweets - the sauce on Buffalo Wings is usually loaded with sugar and molasses - proceed with caution - extreme caution.

Nutrition: 1,652 Calories: 59% of the calories are from fat, 19% from protein, 22% from carbs.

Classic Hot Appetizers: Two Stuffed Mushrooms - 386 calories, 31 grams fat, 15 grams protein Three Buffalo Wings with Blue Cheese Dressing - 237 calories; 19 grams fat, 13 grams protein

Classic Crudités Plate: 3 Broccoli Florets - 29 calories 3 Baby Carrots - 10 calories 3 Cauliflower Florets - 6 Calories 1 ounce Creamy Ranch Dip - 55 calories, 4.5 grams fat, 1 gram protein 1 ounce slice cheddar cheese - 114 calories, 9 grams fat, 7 grams protein 1 ounce Mozzarella cheese - 72 calories, 5 grams fat, 7 grams protein 12 each ripe black olives - 44 calories, 4 grams fat

Chips & Dips: 1 serving (20 chips) regular potato chips - 158 calories, 10 grams fat 1 ounce French Onion Dip - 55 calories, 4.5 grams fat 1 serving (20 chips) corn tortilla chips - 149 calories, 9 grams fat ½ cup salsa - 36 calories, no fat

Cheese & Crackers: 2 ounces (20 crackers) Original Wheat Thins - 170 calories, no fat, 18 grams protein 2 ounces reduced fat Veggie Cream Cheese Spread - 130 calories, 11 grams fat

*Nutritional data calculated using the CalorieKing Database.

Hugs,

Karen

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