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5 Condiments That Can Pack on Pounds

FitSugar — Thu, 30 Sep 2010 12:30:00 PDT

What's a French fry - or a French fry alternative - without a dab of ketchup, or a slice of pizza without a dip in ranch? Some might say, it's just enough. While the condiments may taste delish going down, they can also pack a hefty side of calories and high levels of sugar. Come check out some dressings that should be added with caution, or not at all.

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Berry Tempting: Chicken Smothered in Raspberry BBQ Sauce

YumSugar — Tue, 14 Sep 2010 16:00:57 PDT

I have already declared my love for pork and berry recipes, and now I have to add chicken smothered in raspberry BBQ sauce to the top of my berry tempting list. Initially, I thought my recipe experiment had failed, since vinegar and lime juice made the simmered sauce a touch too tangy. Rather than add more to it, I left it overnight in the fridge, and thankfully the sweetness from the berries finally came through. Coating each side of the chicken with sauce as it cooked did get my grill a little messy, but the sugar from the raspberries and onions caramelized for an even more delectable and crispy skin. Don't say goodbye to Summer just yet; try this new take on barbecue sauce by reading more.

BBQ Condiment Breakdown

FitSugar — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 09:08:30 PDT

When it comes to barbecue fare, ketchup mustard, and relish are necessary accessories for most grillables. If you like to dress up your dog with condiments take a few moments to learn how many calories those little dollops add to your meal. Learn the nutritional stats on all the fixings when you

2 tbsp	Calories	Fat (g)	Sodium (mg)	Carbs (g)	Fiber (g)	Sugars (g)	Protein (g)
Heinz Ketchup	30	0	380	8	0	8	0
Heinz Organic Ketchup	40	0	380	10	0	8	0
Simply Heinz Ketchup	40	0	380	10	0	8	0
Heinz One Carb Ketchup	10	0	380	2	0	2	0
French's Classic Yellow Mustard (2 tsp)	0	0	110	2	0	1	0
Grey Poupon Dijon Mustard and Country Mustard (2 tsp)	10	0	240	0	0	0	0
French's Honey Mustard (2 tsp)	20	0	60	1	0	0	0
Kraft Mayonnaise	180	20	140	0	0	0	0
Bread and Butter Pickles (1 slice)	6	0	54	1.5	.1	.7	.1
Sweet Pickle Relish	39	.1	243	10.5	.3	4.8	.1
Frank's Red Hot Sauce (1 tsp)	0	0	200	0	0	0	0
Chili Sauce	20	2	70	10.5	0	0	.1
BBQ Sauce	21	.5	231	3.6	.3	1.1	.5

BBQ Condiments and Fixings Quiz

FitSugar — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 05:50:57 PDT

When I go to a barbecue, I rarely eat a hamburger without cheese, or a hot dog without ketchup. The condiments and fixings just make the meal, don't they? They problem is they aren't void of calories, fat, or sodium, so take this little quiz to see how they measure up.

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Flashback: Condiments on the Newlywed Game

GiggleSugar — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 07:48:00 PDT

Whenever I watch old clips from The Newlywed Game, I find myself wondering how anyone could ever know so many mundane details about her spouse. I mean, even if you've been married for 40 years, do you really know your husband's favorite crustacean? Then there are the easy questions like, "What's your husband's favorite condiment?" - easy, that is, if you know what the word "condiment" means.

Is Mayonnaise a Magnet for Salmonella?

FitSugar — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 03:00:00 PDT

There are bound to be barbecues a plenty this Fourth of July weekend. With this tainted tomato scare, I for one definitely have salmonella on my mind. I typically associate mayo with food poisoning, since people tend to leave this condiment, and the food it's added to, out for long periods of time.

I was relieved to read in the NY Times recently that mayo doesn't really deserve this bad rap. Since most commercialized mayo is made with vinegar or other ingredients that make it acidic, it's actually less likely to spoil. Phew! According to a study published in the Journal of Food Protection, mayo added to foods may even help to prevent food poisoning. The reason mayo may become contaminated is if it's not properly stored, if it's mixed with low-acid foods like seafood or chicken, or if the mayo is homemade.

Fit's Tips: If you plan on hitting a BBQ this weekend (or any other weekend for that matter), be sure the mayo hasn't been left out. Also, check the ingredients. Hellmann's, Best Foods, Miracle Whip, and Kraft all contain vinegar, so they're a better choice than homemade mayo when it comes to spoilage. Steer clear of pasta and potato salads containing mayonnaise that have been left out for more than two hours. If it's above 90° F, then one hour is the limit.

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The Newlywed Game: The "Condiment" Conundrum

GiggleSugar — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 09:00:00 PDT

The question was, "What will your husband say is his favorite condiment?" It's a simple question - if you know what a condiment is. Say what? These brides never heard the word before, but our gals did what they had to do in the event of a vocab emergency. They guessed . . .

BBQ Condiment Quiz

FitSugar — Sat, 24 May 2008 03:30:00 PDT

Hot dogs with the works. Cheeseburger with mayo and hot sauce. What would a BBQ be without the condiments? Before you squirt a mound of ketchup onto your dog, you may want to take this quiz.

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Simple Tip: Transform Condiment Dregs Into Salad Dressing

Susannah Chen — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 03:03:04 PDT

Spring cleaning may have passed, but that doesn't mean there aren't ways to constantly pare down and simplify the items in your refrigerator. I'm guilty of keeping more than a few condiments, and one of my favorite ways to make use of containers that are almost gone is to make salad dressing.

Start with a nearly empty jar of any component that will work in salad dressing, such as anchovies in oil, mustard, soy sauce, olive tapenade, or chopped sun-dried tomatoes, pictured here. (Of course, don't forget to check the date on it.)

Add in the necessary components for vinaigrette (one part acid, three parts oil of any kind), along with seasonings such as salt and pepper, and anything else you've got a hankering to add. Close the top, give it a good shake - and what do you know? You've got homemade salad dressing (in this case, flecked with bits of tomatoey goodness) in its own container!

Have you ever tried this? If not, how do you use up those last jarred bits in your fridge?

Guess the Calories in These Popular Ballpark Condiments!

Heather Dale — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 02:00:36 PDT

From nachos and hot dogs, to chili cheese fries and sodas, we've learned that our favorite ballpark treats aren't exactly the healthiest snacks to indulge in. But who can forget about the condiments that we have to slather all over certain ballpark delicacies? It's time to test their caloric breakdown!

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