Holiday Survival Guide
50 Holiday Foods You Shouldn't Eat
Yule log or Bûche de Noël
With primary ingredients like chocolate, heavy cream, butter, and sponge cake, a slice of Yule log can account for half a day's worth of calories. Some recipes even toss in a cup of toasted pecans and coconut. One serving of Betty Crocker's Bûche de Noël boasts 420 calories and 47 grams of sugaralmost double the amount the American Heart Association's recommends eating per day.
Looking for a lighter selection? Save over 100 calories by picking up a piece of this cranberry upside-down cake instead.
Try this recipe: Cranberry Upside-Down Cake with Cognac Cream





















































