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50 Holiday Foods You Shouldn't Eat

'Tis the season to be jolly—and pack on pounds indulging in rich, fattening fare. Here are 50 holiday foods you and your family should avoid, along with healthier options that only taste indulgent!

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Royal Dansk Danish butter cookies

Whether you're a lazy baker or on the receiving end of a last-minute gift-giver, you've seen these tins of cookies sold at drug stores, grocery stores, and gas stations.

The main ingredient of these cookies is, of course, butter. Four cookies add up to 170 calories and one-quarter of your daily intake of saturated fats. You're better off baking your own.

Try this recipe: Whole-Wheat Sugar Cookies

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