The average Easter egg has around 530 calories, but when you add on the goodies in the centre, or around the egg it probably totals a whopping 1,000 calories!If you are watching your weight that's most of your calorie allowance for a whole day!
So what do you, or your family do?
Well, exercise will help.... Running at 5mph for 90 minutes should do it, but that's pretty tough going!
May advice would be limit yourself to just one easter egg & consider various different activities over the Easter weekend to burn off the excess calories.
Leisurely swimming & cycling burns around 200 calories per 30 mins, & walking 1 mile in 20 minutes will use up about 100 calories. At home vigorous housework (vacuuming, scrubbing, moving furniture) or serious gardening (digging, raking, moving pots) can add up to 350 calories in an hour. And a spot of DIY will help too! If you have children just get outside for a walk or play games - everyone will feel the benefit!
My other tip, is if you can't trust yourself with milk chocolate, go for dark chocolate - the higher the cocoa content the better. You'll find a smaller amount will satisfy your chocolate cravings!
Happy Easter!
Bev
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