Been passing up pie? Sacrilege! Instead, learn how your favorites stack up (check out the shocking stats here) and easy ways to dial down the decadence.
LEMON MERINGUE
Nix the crust (plus 100 calories and 7 grams of fat per serving) in favor of cookie crumbs.
CHERRY
A can of cherry pie fi lling contains 133 grams of sugar—as much as in 10 doughnuts!
PUMPKIN
Because of its starring ingredient—naturally creamy, high-fiber pumpkin purée—this classic is the best of the bunch.
APPLE
Skip the top crust and sprinkle with a mixture of 1⁄2 cup whole-wheat flour, a heaping cup of crushed Kellogg’s Special K cereal, 6 tablespoons applesauce, 2 tablespoons melted butter, and a pinch of brown sugar instead.
PECAN
Though nuts are a great source of healthy fats and protein, too much of a good thing can kick this nutty treat into the diet danger zone.
*For the full article please refer to Shape December 2011 Issue
