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Empty Calories

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Empty Calories
There are many foods and drinks that have little or no nutritional value whatsoever and should be consumed sparingly. ''Alcohol: Of course, it is all about moderation when consuming brewed or distilled liquor, especially any laden with hidden sugars. ''Saturated fat: Limit your intake of red meat, full-fat dairy products, and coconut oil and palm kernel oil to lower the risk of heart disease and clogged arteries. ''Sugar: Limit both refined sugar and high-fructose corn syrups in candy, soda, cake, and other processed foods. ''White flour: Refined carbohydrates in foods such as pastries, white bread, and white rice have less fiber and nutrients than whole grains. They can also include a lot of saturated fat.