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Quiz: Thanksgiving Pie

FitSugar — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 04:30:28 -0800

Who eats any other dessert other than pie on Thanksgiving? Here is a quiz celebrating the traditional dessert of T-day from calorie counts to celebs' attitudes about the crusty dish. Take it and see if you know about pie.

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How Many Pieces of Pie Did You Eat Yesterday?

FitSugar — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 04:30:00 -0800

Last week I quizzed you all about pie. And after asking about the calorie counts and fat content of popular holiday pies, many of you were unswayed by the numbers and remained determined to enjoy your pie.

Now it is the day after Thanksgiving, and I am wondering . . .

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Which Do You Choose: Pie Edition

FitSugar — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 09:00:00 -0800

On Thanksgiving, many people I know suffer through the turkey and stuffing just to get to the pies. How well do you know pies? Take this quiz and see.

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Just How Many Pieces of Pie Did You Eat Yesterday?

FitSugar — Fri, 23 Nov 2007 02:30:00 -0800

The day of feasting has come and gone, and now it is time to 'fess up! For me, it is hard to have just one piece of one type of pie! But all that pie adds up.

So what I want to know is...

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Which Thanksgiving Staple Will You Indulge In?

FitSugar — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 03:30:00 -0800

As much as we all like to talk about eating healthy on Thanksgiving day, there is always that one item (or two, or three) that you just can't resist. So which Thanksgiving treat is worth hitting the treadmill for few extra sessions?

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Pie Breakdown

FitSugar — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 10:15:00 -0800

To many of us, Thanksgiving means pies - lots and lots of pies. From apple pie to pumpkin pie, you're most likely going to encounter at least a slice or two this holiday season. When you do, use this breakdown to make the best decisions about which pies you could (and shouldn't) indulge in.

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Pie (1 slice 1/8 of pie)	Calories	Fat (g)	Sodium (mg)	Carbs (g)	Sugar (g)
Apple Pie	410	23	30	48	23
Banana Cream Pie	460	29	95	43	26
Blueberry Pie	390	23	30	43	14
Cherry Pie	440	23	30	55	20
Chocolate Mousse Pie	247	15	437	28	0
Coconut Cream Pie	403	27	135	35	24
Key Lime Pie	430	21	140	54	43
Lemon Meringue Pie	330	11	45	56	41
Pecan Pie	503	25	95	63	31
Pumpkin Pie	316	15	50	46	27
Strawberry Rhubarb Pie	400	23	45	45	19

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Wedges: Not a Dieter's Friend

FitSugar — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 17:00:00 -0700

Recent research from The University of Tennessee has found that people have a hard time estimating the portion sizes of wedge-shaped foods like pizza, pie and cake. Even when given a special wedge measuring device, the people in the study still had a hard time estimating the size.

In light of this, it would seem wise to stick to non-wedge shaped foods or ask that your pizza be cut into squares instead of wedges. Make cupcakes and mini pastries instead of cakes and pies. I can't believe I am even saying this but cut cheeses and quiches into squares. I know it seems odd but it's still the same food, no matter how it's cut. This way you'll be a lot more apt to be able to judge the portion size of what you're eating.

Food Review: Clif Bar Spiced Pumpkin Pie

FitSugar — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 10:00:00 -0800

You know Thanksgiving can't be too far off when you spy pumpkin pie flavored Clif Bars at your grocery store. Drawn in by the allure that surrounds special holiday flavored foods, I had to have a taste. Plus, I really love pumpkin pie. I was also curious if this flavor might make the cut as a healthy stocking stuffer, since Clif Bars are great for long rides and hikes.

Nutritionally speaking, the Spiced Pumpkin Pie lines up with all the other flavors of Clif Bars. However, this one has a thin coat of icing on one side, similar to Luna Bars, also made by Clif. I guess a bit of icing dresses up this energy bar and makes it seem a bit more festive.

To see what I thought of the flavor and the nutritional info, read more.

Here is the list of ingredients: Organic Brown Rice Syrup, ClifProTM (Soy Rice Crisps [Soy Protein Isolate, Rice Flour, Malt Extract], Organic Roasted Soybeans, Organic Soy Flour), Soy White Chocolate (Organic Evaporated Cane Juice, Cocoa Butter, Soy Flour, Soy Lecithin, Natural Flavors), Organic Rolled Oats, Organic Evaporated Cane Juice, Dried Pumpkin, ClifCrunchTM (Apple Fiber, Organic Oat Fiber, Organic Milled Flaxseed, Inulin [Chicory Extract], Psyllium), Organic Dried Apples, Organic Raisins, Organic Date Paste, Organic Soy Butter, Organic Dry Roasted Almonds, Natural Flavors, Sea Salt, Colored with Annatto.

Serving Size	One bar
Calories	240
Total Fat	5 g
Saturated Fat	2 g
Cholesterol	0 mg
Sodium	140 mg
Carbs	45 g
Fiber	4 g
Sugar	23 g
Protein	10 g

Although I liked the taste of the Spiced Pumpkin Pie bar, the flavor seemed cloying after I had eaten only half of it. I gave the remaining half to my husband and he had a similar reaction. All in all, we were happy to share since the entire bar just seemed like too much in terms of taste. As always, just half of the bar fueled my run an hour after after eating, which is why I am a fan of Clif Bars. I am going to stick with the regular flavors and get my holiday flavor fix somewhere else. Have you been suckered into the seasonally flavored Clif Bars too? They come in Iced Gingerbread and Pear Apple Strudel as well. If you've tried them let me know what you think.

Food Review: Amy's Country Vegetable Pie

FitSugar — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 08:45:00 -0700

Craving some comfort food, are you? I grew up on my grandmother's tasty and comforting pot pies. I've passed by Amy's Kitchen pot pies at the store, but yesterday I picked one up and decided to give it a try.

So what'd I think? To find out read more

Of course, this pot pie didn't compare to the homemade ones my gram makes, but I have to say for a quick meal made with organic vegetables, this was better than alright. On my first bite, my reaction was "yum." The filling was creamy, sweet, and very cheesy. I loved the great variety of veggies - potatoes, carrots, green beans, corn, red peppers, broccoli, shitake mushrooms, and lentils for added fiber and protein. The crust was a little dry and chewy (not flaky like I was expecting), but still good. I was surprised that this pie was really filling even though it looked small.

I didn't like that the fat content was a little too high, and I was expecting there to be more fiber and protein. It was made with all natural ingredients though, so that made me feel good. If I were in need of a quick meal, I'd definitely eat this again.

Serving Size	1 bowl
Calories	370
Total Fat	16g
Saturated Fat	9g
Cholesterol	40mg
Sodium	580mg
Carbs	47g
Fiber	4g
Sugar	5g
Protein	12g

Have you tried this pot pie? Let me know what you think in the comments section below.

Healthy Holiday Recipe: Healthy Pumpkin Pie

FitSugar — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 03:30:00 -0800

What's a Thanksgiving meal without a slice of tasty pumpkin pie? Even though this dessert is technically made with a vegetable, it's traditionally high in saturated fat because of the butter used to make the crust, the whipped cream or condensed milk, and not to mention eggs. More than a few of you asked for a pumpkin pie alternative and here's a lowfat version made with silken tofu (to add protein and creaminess), and a pre-made graham cracker crust (it's lowfat and also makes your life easier).

To see how I make a healthier version of this Thanksgiving favorite read more.

Lowfat Vegan Pumpkin Pie
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Ingredients

1 can (16 ounces) pureed pumpkin
3/4 cup sugar or Sucanat (or 1/2 cup maple syrup)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3 tablespoons cornstarch to firm up the pie filling
1 package (10-12 ounces) silken/soft tofu
1 9 inch graham cracker crust pie shell (I used one from Arrowhead Mills)

Directions

Preheat oven to 425° F.
Mix the pumpkin and sugar. Add salt, spices, cornstarch and tofu, mix thoroughly.

Pour mixture into pie shell and bake for 15 minutes.
Lower heat to 350° F and bake for another 60 minutes. Chill and serve.

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