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Why is eggnog so bad for you?

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Sorry, but eggnog isn't exactly a healthdrink. “Eggnog is high in calories and saturated fatbecause of the whole milk and heavy cream. That way you canuse whole foods and avoid the artificialingredients—high-fructose corn syrup, artificial flavors, andcoloring—found in many pre-mixed eggnogs.


Besides, is it bad to drink a lot of eggnog?

Most eggnog is store bought and pasteurized, soit's unlikely that people get sick from bad eggnog. Toomuch can happen pretty easily if you're not careful. Realeggnog, like the only one I drink, from Braum'sDairy, is very high in fat. One serving is 1/3 of your fat for theday.

Also, how do you know if eggnog has gone bad? Some common traits of bad eggnog arediscoloration (which you will have to have noted your originaleggnog color to begin with because it can range from verywhite to beige to very yellow in color), a lumpy texture and a verydistinctive sour smell (which you will notice upon removing the lidor opening the carton).

Hereof, is eggnog good for your health?

Cracking the shell on eggnog Decorating the tree, singing Christmas carolsand sipping eggnog by the fire are all belovedholiday traditions, but one of these may just be bad for yourhealth. It's too thick and delicious to be healthy. Justone cup of store-bought eggnog has 350 calories and 149 mgof cholesterol.

What is the best eggnog?

10 of the Tastiest Eggnogs You Can Buy (Yes, TheyExist)

  • Hood Golden Eggnog.
  • Horizon Organic Lowfat Eggnog.
  • Tuscan Dairy Farms Eggnog.
  • Ronnybrook Egg Nog.
  • M.W. Heron's Southern Comfort Traditional Egg Nog.
  • Lactaid 100% Lactose-Free Eggnog.
  • Silk Soy Nog.
  • Trader Joe's Premium Egg Nog. $3, currently in stores only BUYNOW.

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Can I drink eggnog?

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Are there eggs in eggnog?

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Is store bought eggnog safe?

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Does eggnog cause diarrhea?

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What happens if you drink expired eggnog?

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Does alcohol kill salmonella in eggnog?

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Can you drink eggnog hot?

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