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Appetizers are foods or
drinks served usually before a meal to entice the appetite. The purpose of
serving appetizers is to sustain guests while they wait when there’s an
extended period between their arrival and when the meal is served.
They are usually served in
small portions, but did you know that some could be fattening? Let’s get to
know who among those tasty appetizers fall to the “It’s fattening” category.
1. Spinach Artichoke Dip
Spinach
is indeed healthy, but don’t let that fool you into believing that the
traditional “spinach artichoke dip” is also healthy. An order contains as much
as 100 grams of fat, 1, 500 calories, and 2,500 milligram of sodium. Its cream
base is loaded with a lot of saturated fat.
2. Cheese Fries
Cheese
fries are French fries with melted cheese on top, it may include ranch dressing
or even bacon bits. An order has as much as 150 grams of fat, 2,100 calories
and 2,300 milligram of sodium. That’s a whole day’s worth of sodium.
3. Cheeseburger Sliders
These
sliders are three mini-burgers with cheeses and sauce that’s packed with a lot
of calories so don’t be fooled. An order has as much as 81 grams of fat, 1,270
calories and 2,270 milligrams of sodium... Read more from: Fattening Appetizers You Should Know