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
The body does not simply respond to fewer calories in a straightforward way.
From Science Daily • May 31, 2026
Before this last competition, I probably was eating 2,500 calories a day.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
As I gulped it down, my computer’s sensors silently took note, scanning the barcode and adding the calories to my total for the day.
From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline
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