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Oktoberfest's hidden calorie bombs: How to indulge without overdoing it

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From: **Bettina Menzel**

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The Wiesn is full of calorie bombs at every corner - from half a chicken to Kaiserschmarrn. According to nutrition experts, it's not that hard to avoid the biggest traps.

Munich - For many, the 'fifth season' is a time when anything goes: The **Oktoberfest** is an escape from everyday life and routines. Instead of the gym and **salad**, dancing in the tent and Wiesn beer are on the agenda - and that's just fine. Oktoberfest is, after all, only once a year. But those who don't want to give up a healthy lifestyle during Wiesn time have a tough time: Temptations lurk around every corner. At a normal Oktoberfest visit, the maximum daily calorie intake recommended by the **German Society for Nutrition** (DGE) is quickly exceeded.

The DGE recommendation varies by age. For women aged 25 to 50, the recommended value is around 1,800 calories per day, and for men in this age group, it's 2,300. A single liter of beer already packs a hefty 500 kcal - that's the equivalent of a plate of Penne all'arrabbiata, not to mention the hangover the next morning. A radler instead of a beer not only saves headaches, but also calories: It's only around 100 kcal per liter, according to the Federal Food Key. And the sour radler is even better, with just over 210 kcal per liter.

Fun on the Wiesn: Eat without regret - and still keep an eye on the scale

Just like when shopping at the supermarket, it's easier to resist the calorie bombs at Oktoberfest if you don't arrive hungry. Having a healthy snack beforehand can help. From a nutritionist's perspective, the amount is what makes the poison. Smaller portion sizes and lighter alternatives are recommended. "Instead of giving something up, it's much better to replace a high-calorie meal with one that has a lower calorie density," explains nutrition expert Dr. Nicole Erickson in an interview with ***IPPEN.MEDIA***.

For example, a fish on a stick has fewer calories than a pork roast or a half chicken. And even with fish, clever choices can save calories. Instead of a Wiesn chicken, which has a proud 700 kilocalories, an ox roast saves 200 calories. A herring roll has 300 kcal, but a roll with fattier salmon has 420 calories, Erickson calculates further.

The Median Clinics recommend learning to enjoy again for exceptional moments like Christmas. From the experts' point of view, it's important to "eat without regret and with joy," says the nutrition psychologist of the clinics, Katja Degen. "Strike the word 'sin' from your vocabulary - that helps reduce the pressure, **"Urgency Calls": What officials say about the Oktoberfest crowding** * Half a chicken: 166 kcal per 100 grams / 700 kcal per serving * Roast pork: 230 kcal / 570 kcal * Roast suckling pig: 376 kcal / 605 kcal * Liver cheese: 440 kcal * Grilled fish on a stick: 160 kcal / 400 kcal * Beef roast: 200 kcal / 520 kcal * Cheese spaetzle/Kasspatzn: 216 kcal / 690 kcal * Pork schnitzel: 150 kcal / 400 kcal * White sausage: 241 kcal * Baked potato: 300 kcal per serving * Corn on the cob (without butter): 250 kcal * Cream mushrooms: 148 kcal / 600 kcal * Obatzda: 236 kcal / 480 kcal * Bismarck herring roll: 300 kcal per serving * Salmon roll: 420 kcal per serving * Sausage in a roll: 435 kcal per serving * Liver dumpling soup: 250 grams: about 140kcal * Goulash soup: 260 kcal * Ham hock roll: 325 kcal per serving * Steamed dumpling: 270 kcal / 680 kcal - with vanilla sauce 900 kcal * Kaiserschmarrn with raisins: 230 kcal / 678 kcal - with apple sauce 800 kcal

**840 Calories in the Oktoberfest Pretzel: How Oktoberfest visitors save on sides and desserts** But be careful with sides too: The large Oktoberfest pretzel has 840 kcal, according to the Oktoberfest portal of Munich. You're better off with cabbage salad, which has 240 calories per serving, or sauerkraut with 50 kcal per serving. When it comes to desserts, there are good and bad alternatives: Roasted almonds have 590 kcal but also contain nutrients. Those who want it lighter can go for candied apples - they have about 160 kcal, advises nutritionist Erickson.

A good alternative can be a visit to the Ammer tent: There, besides duck and chicken, you can find grilled turkey with bio-tomato salsa or a burger made from a patty on a bean base with red cabbage and iceberg lettuce on the menu. Those who then dance to the biggest Oktoberfest hits for hours on the beer bench or go ship-swinging for a long time have at least burned off some of the calories quickly. According to nutrition experts, the best thing to do after overindulging at the Oktoberfest is to take it easy the following days. *(Sources: Oktoberfest portal of Munich, German Society for Nutrition, Median Clinics, Ammer tent menu) (bme)*

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