Think Before Putting That Cookie In Your Mouth
Christmas is a time for feasting and treats, but you may end up adding all those unwanted calories to your body without realising it. Eating that christmas pie, gingerbread cookies and burger, will definitely cost you.
You may be surprised to know that to burn off the calories from one gingerbread cookie, you will have to swim for 18 minutes. And the fruitcake will take an 84-minute walk. The martini and party mix will take 47 minutes on the bike.
Even a half-pound of prime rib will cost you 230 minutes of yoga. And a starbucks Caramel Macchiato will require 38 minutes on the bike, and if you add a piece of coffee cake, then it will take 81 minutes extra. If you have a whopper from Burger King, you will have to walk 173 minutes.
These calculations were listed in a new book that shows the calorie content of 7,500 foods and tells you how long it will take to work it off. Charles Stuart Platkin, is the author of “The Diet Detective’s Count Down” and other books. Platkin spent nearly a year compiling the list, which includes fast-food dishes, popular restaurant menu fare and most grocery items.
The book could come in handy for people who nibble without giving a thought. Fruits and veggies are the best bargains he mentioned.
Platkin said that the book is not designed for people to look before eating each bit of food. Instead it can just provide a frame of reference. Even if dieters don’t exercise, they’ll probably think twice before eating that slice of pumpkin pie.