calorie bomb
Nutritionist's worst nightmare
A calorie bomb is a food or drink packed with an exceptionally high number of calories, often more than people realize: That milkshake is a calorie bomb—over 1,200 calories.
The term carries implicit warning, suggesting something that can blow up your diet or health goals.
Fast food, desserts, and sugary drinks are frequent offenders.
Low-nutrition processed snacks
- fast foodSpeedy prepared meals
- deep-friedCooked submerged in fat
- processedSubjected to operations
- saturated fatFully hydrogenated dietary lipid
trans fat · sodium · cholesterol · obesity · heart disease · diabetes · fatty · greasy
Cream-filled dessert, crumb crust
- milkshakeBlended frozen dairy drink
- nachosTopped tortilla chips
- pizzaTopped flatbread dish
- burgerMeat patty in bun
fries · doughnut · ice cream sundae · fried rice · poutine · churros · samosa · baklava
Self-indulgent, often corruptly
- treatSomething pleasantly special
- splurgeSpend freely, impulsively
- temptationUrge toward the unwise
- cravingPowerful urge to have
reward · guilty pleasure · cheat meal · sinful · irresistible · rich · luxurious · over-the-top
Bout of excess
- gorgingEating greedily, excessively
- stuffingSeasoned mixture for cavities
- gluttonyGreedy excess in consumption
- excessSurplus beyond need
overconsumption · overindulgence · food coma · regret · bloated · fullness · second helping · portion size
Prepared at one's residence
- casseroleSlow-cooked oven dish
- meatloafBaked ground beef dish
- macaroni and cheesePasta in cheese sauce
- pot roastSlow-braised beef entrée
mashed potatoes · biscuits and gravy · lasagna · grilled cheese · stew · pancakes · waffles · fried chicken
junk food
Low-nutrition processed snacks
- fast foodSpeedy prepared meals
- deep-friedCooked submerged in fat
- processedSubjected to operations
saturated fat · trans fat · sodium · cholesterol · obesity · heart disease · diabetes · fatty · greasy · unwholesome
cheesecake
Cream-filled dessert, crumb crust
burger · fries · doughnut · ice cream sundae · fried rice · poutine · churros · samosa · baklava · tiramisu
decadent
Self-indulgent, often corruptly
- treatSomething pleasantly special
- splurgeSpend freely, impulsively
- temptationUrge toward the unwise
craving · reward · guilty pleasure · cheat meal · sinful · irresistible · rich · luxurious · over-the-top · extravagant
binge
Bout of excess
- gorgingEating greedily, excessively
- stuffingSeasoned mixture for cavities
- gluttonyGreedy excess in consumption
excess · overconsumption · overindulgence · food coma · regret · bloated · fullness · second helping · portion size · all-you-can-eat
homemade
Prepared at one's residence
- casseroleSlow-cooked oven dish
- meatloafBaked ground beef dish
- macaroni and cheesePasta in cheese sauce
pot roast · mashed potatoes · biscuits and gravy · lasagna · grilled cheese · stew · pancakes · waffles · fried chicken · potpie
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Edible ribbed stalks
salad · cucumber · leafy greens · water · rice cake
calorie bombhealth food
Nutrient-dense dietary choices
superfood · clean eating · rabbit food · whole foods · lean protein
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