calories
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But on birthdays, especially at Olive Garden, the calories didn’t count, and the extra Andes Mint I passed her — because I didn’t care for chocolate in my youth — could be savored.
From Salon • Jun. 3, 2026
"Foods that are prepared outside of the home are typically higher in calories, in sugar, salt and fat."
From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026
“Just to say, ‘well, I don’t eat all my calories from ultraprocessed foods, I’m safe.’
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026
Eating is about far more than simply getting enough calories.
From Science Daily • May 28, 2026
Cold weather causes the body to burn calories quickly in an attempt to create heat.
From "Bomb" by Steve Sheinkin
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