calories
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None of the taste-testers ordered the Jalapeño Ranch—estimated at 1,185 calories, it was deemed too hefty for the office lunch hour.
From Barron's
None of the taste-testers ordered the Jalapeño Ranch—estimated at 1,185 calories, it was deemed too hefty for the office lunch hour.
From Barron's
Shivering in the cold is uncomfortable, but it does force the body to burn extra calories to stay warm.
From Science Daily
Compared with a control group that also reduced calories but did not eat oats, those on the oat based plan saw a markedly greater improvement in their cholesterol levels.
From Science Daily
None of the taste-testers ordered the Jalapeño Ranch—estimated at 1,185 calories, it was deemed too high for the office lunch hour—though one taste-tester enjoyed the Jalapeño Ranch dressing as a dip.
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