Each option provides ~45 calories, 0 gram carbohydrate, 0 gram protein, 5 grams fat
(1 choice = 1 serving = 1 option)
Best
1 tsp. extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp. canola oil
8 large olives
2 Tbsp. avocado
1 Tbsp. Smart Balance Light spread
6-8 almonds
4-5 walnut halves
6 cashews
4-5 pecan halves
10 peanuts
1 Tbsp. sesame, pumpkin or sunflower seeds
2 tsp. tahini (sesame paste)
1 ½ tsp. natural peanut butter
2 Tbsp. hummus
Acceptable on occasion
1 tsp. butter
1 Tbsp. low fat mayonnaise
1 tsp. mayonnaise
2 Tbsp. low fat salad dressing
1 Tbsp. cream cheese
1 ½ Tbsp. sour cream
2 Tbsp. half and half
4 oz red wine*
*Alcohol calories = empty calories (depending upon the wine, 4 oz will provide 65-100 calories)
- If including alcohol, count as fat servings on your meal plan. Drink the alcohol with food rather than by itself.
- Moderation is key ® 1 drink/day for women
® 2 drinks/day for men
- 1 drink = ~90 calories (approximately)
4 oz wine
12 oz light beer
1½ oz liquor
4 oz champagne