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"A cup of granola can run you between 400, up to 500 calories," Tayla says."So make sure that you're reading your labels closely and measuring accurately because it's not as low-calorie as you might think." "Not only are they very calorie-dense, but they usually have a lot of added sugar into them too," Tayla explains."Even dates—a cup of dates will run you about 400 calories.""Number six on this list is pasta, not because it's bad by any means, but it's really easy to overeat," she points out in a."So next time you're cooking up your pasta, make sure to measure out beforehand to see what that 2-ounce serving actually looks like.
"We run into trouble with this one if you're not measuring it," Tayla warns."So, typically, one serving is about 2 tablespoons, but it can be really easy to have that 2 tablespoons turn into 4."As disappointing as it may seem, alcohol is another food that can make you gain weight—and it's not only due to the added calories.