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
Eating is about far more than simply getting enough calories.
From Science Daily • May 28, 2026
Before this last competition, I probably was eating 2,500 calories a day.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
Potatoes grow continually, so in those 76 days, I can grow another 22,000 calories of potatoes, which will tide me over for another 15 days.
From "The Martian" by Andy Weir
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