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Braum’s Ice Cream and Dairy Stores is usually a family-owned and operated chain of fast-food restaurants and grocery stores based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, with a large concentration on dairy products. Braum restaurants serve ice cream, hamburgers, sandwiches, salads and breakfast items. Stores also include a grocery section featuring dairy products, baked goods, beverages, frozen entrees, meats and produce.

Here are some nutritional information of Braums menu:

Fat Free Milk

Serving Size: 1 cup Calories: 130 Total Fat: 0g Carbs: 18g Protein: 13g

Soft Serve Frozen Yogurt

Serving Size: 5 oz. Calories: 230 Total Fat: 9g Carbs: 33g Protein: 6g

Skim Milk

Serving Size: 8 Fluid Ounces Calories: 130 Total Fat: 0g Carbs: 18g Protein: 13g

Cheese: Cottage, regular

Serving Size: 1/2 cup (4.2 oz) Calories: 130 Total Fat: 6g Carbs: 5g Protein: 14g

Light Cottage Cheese

Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120 g) Calories: 110 Total Fat: 2.5g Carbs: 6g Protein: 15g

Lasagna with Meat Sauce

Serving Size: 1 cup Calories: 410 Total Fat: 19g Carbs: 38g Protein: 16g

Quick Eggs

Serving Size: 1/4 cup (61g) Calories: 30 Total Fat: 0g Carbs: 1g Protein: 6g

San Francisco Style Sourdough Bread

Serving Size: 1 slice Calories: 80 Total Fat: 1g Carbs: 15g Protein: 3g

English Toffee Premium Ice Cream

Serving Size: 1/2 cup Calories: 150 Total Fat: 7 Carbs: 18 Protein: 3

Premium Chocolate Malt Ball Ice Cream

Serving Size: 1/2 cup Calories: 160 Total Fat: 8g Carbs: 19g Protein: 3g

Waffle Cone

Serving Size: 1 cone Calories: seventy Total Fat: 5g Carbs: 15g Protein: 1g

Homestyle Vanilla Ice Cream

Serving Size: 1/2 cup Calories: 170 Total Fat: 9g Carbs: 20g Protein: 4g

Frozen Yogurt Soft Serve in Cup

Serving Size: 5 ounces Calories: 220 Total Fat: 8g Carbs: 33g Protein: 6g

Vanilla Frozen Yogurt

Serving Size: 1/2 cup Calories: 120 Total Fat: 4g Carbs: 17g Protein: 4g

Fat Free Yogurt

Serving Size: 6oz Calories: one hundred Total Fat: 0g Carbs: 15g Protein: 9g

Chocolate Frozen Yogurt

Serving Size: 1/2 cup Calories: 120 Total Fat: 4g Carbs: 17g Protein: 3g

M&&M Candy Bar Sundae

Serving Size: 1 Calories: 478 Total Fat: 19.5g Carbs: sixty five.7g Protein: 11g

Brownie Fudge Sundae

Serving Size: 1/2 cup (2.3 oz) Calories: 150 Total Fat: 7g Carbs: 20g Protein: 3g

Premium German Chocolate Ice Cream

Serving Size: 1/2 cup (65g) Calories: 160 Total Fat: 9g Carbs: 18g Protein: 3g

Carb Watch Vanilla Ice Cream

Serving Size: 1/2 cup (65g) Calories: 140 Total Fat: 9g Carbs: 16g Protein: 1g

Low Fat Vanilla Bean Ice Cream

Serving Size: 1/2 Cup Calories: 90 Total Fat: 2g Carbs: 18g Protein: 4g

Medium Hamburger Buns

Serving Size: 1 bun (61g) Calories: 190 Total Fat: 2.5g Carbs: 35g Protein: 5g

Banana Pecan Frozen Yogurt

Serving Size: 1/2 cup Calories: 130 Total Fat: 6g Carbs: 16g Protein: 4g

Low Fat Yogurt

Serving Size: 6oz Calories: 170 Total Fat: 1.5g Carbs: 31g Protein: 9g

Nine Grain Bread

Serving Size: 1 slice Calories: seventy Total Fat: 1g Carbs: 14g Protein: 3g

1% Milk

Serving Size: 1 cup (8oz.) Calories: 120 Total Fat: 2.5g Carbs: 15g Protein: 10g

Coffee Frozen Yogurt

Serving Size: 1/2 cup Calories: 90 Total Fat: 2g Carbs: 18g Protein: 4g

Cappuccino Chuncky Chocolate Milkshake

Serving Size: 16 oz. Milkshake with Ice Cream && Milk Calories: 270 Total Fat: 5g Carbs: 38g Protein: 17g

Strawberry Frozen Yogurt

Serving Size: 1/2 cup Calories: 110 Total Fat: 3g Carbs: 19gProtein: 3g

No Sugar Added Low Fat Frozen Yogurt – Chocolate Malt

Serving Size: 1/2 cup Calories: 90 Total Fat: 2g Carbs: 18g Protein: 4g

Ice Cream Bar

Serving Size: 1 bar Calories: 200 Total Fat: 13gCarbs: 19g Protein:

Cappucino Chocolate Chunk Frozen Yogurt

Serving Size: 1/2 cup (65g) Calories: 140 Total Fat: 5g Carbs: 20g Protein: 4g

Turkey Breast

Serving Size: 4 slices Calories: 60 Total Fat: 1g Carbs: 4g Protein: 9g

Peppermint Ice Cream

Serving Size: 1/2Cup (65g) Calories: 140 Total Fat: 7gCarbs: 19g Protein: 3g

Peach Frozen Yogurt

Serving Size: 1/2 cup Calories: 120 Total Fat: 3g Carbs: 20g Protein: 3g

Premium Chocolate Ice Cream

Serving Size: 1/2 cup Calories: 140 Total Fat: 7g Carbs: 17g Protein: 3g

Carbwatch Light Wheat Bread

Serving Size: 2 Slices Calories: 80 Total Fat: 1.5g Carbs: 19g Protein: 4g

Premium Chocolate Almond Ice Cream

Serving Size: 1/2 cup (65g) Calories: 150 Total Fat: 9g Carbs: 16g Protein: 4g

Frozen Yogurt Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup

Serving Size: 1/2 cup Calories: 180 Total Fat: 10g Carbs: 19g Protein: 4g

Premium Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream

Serving Size: 1/2 cup (65g) Calories: 180 Total Fat: 7g Carbs: 19g Protein: 3g

Carbwatch Vanilla Ice Cream

Serving Size: 1/2 cupCalories: 140 Total Fat: 9g Carbs: 16g Protein: 1g

Low Fat Cottage Cheese

Serving Size: 1/2 c Calories: 110 Total Fat: 2.5g Carbs: 6g Protein: 15g

Cherry Chocolate Chip Premium Ice Cream

Serving Size: 1/2 cup (65g) Calories: 170 Total Fat: 7g Carbs: 18g Protein: 3g

Chocolate Milk

Serving Size: 1 cup Calories: 210 Total Fat: 8g Carbs: 27g Protein: 9g

Cherry Limeade Sherbert

Serving Size: 1/2 cup Calories: 140 Total Fat: 3g Carbs: 27g Protein: 1g

Peanut Butter Cup Premium Ice Cream

Serving Size: 1/2 cup Calories: 190 Total Fat: 12g Carbs: 18g Protein: 4g

Carbwatch Chocolate Chip Ice Cream

Serving Size: 1/2 cup Calories: 180 Total Fat: 10g Carbs: 17g Protein: 1g

Carrot Walnut Muffins

Serving Size: 1/2 Muffin (57g) Calories: 220 Total Fat: 11g Carbs: 27g Protein: 3g

Peanut Butter Cup Premium Ice Cream

Serving Size: 1/2 cup Calories: 190 Total Fat: 12g Carbs: 18g Protein: 4g

Ice Cream Sandwich

Serving Size: 1 sandwich (96g) Calories: 260 Total Fat: 8g Carbs: 39g Protein: 5g

No Sugar Added Frozen Yogurt – Light Chocolate Almond

Serving Size: 1/2 cup Calories: 110 Total Fat: 4g Carbs: 17g Protein: 4g

Original Buttermilk Bread

Serving Size: 1 slice Calories: seventy Total Fat: 1g Carbs: 14g Protein: 2g

Premium Ice Cream White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake

Serving Size: 1/2 Cup (sixty five g) Calories: 150 Total Fat: 8g Carbs: 19g Protein: 2g

Egg Nog

Serving Size: 1/2 cup Calories: 210 Total Fat: 11g Carbs: 24g Protein: 4g

Blueberry Muffins

Serving Size: One HALF (1/2) Muffin Calories: 210 Total Fat: 10g Carbs: 28g Protein: 3g

French Fries (small)

Serving Size: 3 oz Calories: 120 Total Fat: 4g Carbs: 20g Protein: 2g

Hot Fudge Sundae Sauce

Serving Size: 2 Tbsp Calories: 130 Total Fat: 6g Carbs: 19g Protein: 1g

Milk, 2%

Serving Size: 1 cup Calories: 130 Total Fat: 5gCarbs: 13g Protein:

1/6 Lb Plain Burger with Bun

Serving Size: 1 burger w/ bun Calories: 426 Total Fat: 23g Carbs: 32g Protein: 23g

Hamburger Patty

Serving Size: 1patty Calories: 430 Total Fat: 37g Carbs: 0g Protein: 25g

I’m making a confession. I am one of the stealth chocoholics. That is bad news and good news-the bad news is that like you, it can be tough for me to turn down a sample of the creamy confection. On the good side, chocolate has health benefits.

Now I am not saying you can have all the chocolate you want. I want to share with you how chocolate can help with your goals to include foods that are good for you as ingredients in your diet. Chocolate begins with the cacao beans. It’s the cacao beans that are the key in creating the good-for-you factor. These beans are rich in plant nutrients called flavonoids, which protect the cocoa plant. The primary type of flavonoids found in cocoa and chocolate are flavanols which have antioxidant properties. Research has shown that these flavonals have positive affects on health. Antioxidants, such as vitamins C and E help protect healthy cells from substances called free radicals which can attack health cells. These nutrients are also found in red wine and green tea.

There are several types of chocolate which contain varying amounts of cacao beans and flavanols. Bittersweet or dark chocolate contains the most generous amounts from higher cacao content chocolate. The higher the percentage of cacao in the chocolate, the greater the benefits and nutritional value. For example, an average 65% dark chocolate serving would look something like this (these are estimates, as actual numbers will vary, depending on brand, size, etc.):

Total Fat 15 g, Sat. Fat 9 g, Sugars 16g, Protein 3g.

In comparison, an average 99% dark chocolate serving would look something like this (these are estimates, as actual numbers will vary, depending on brand, size, etc.):

Total Fat 22 g, Sat. Fat 14 g, Sugars 2g, Protein 5g.

As the percentage goes up on the cacao content, the less sugar and more protein you’ll find.

You may also notice the higher fat content -don’t worry, most of it comes from healthy fats. (yes, you can find healthy fats in chocolate!)

Benefits of dark chocolate include:

-High antioxidant content—it is an antioxidant powerhouse.

-It can have positive affects on maintaining heart health

-It can help lower blood pressure

-It can aid in maintaining healthy arteries that are relaxed and flexible, thus increasing blood flow.

-It may reduce insulin insensitivity and lower the risk of diabetes.

-A greater feeling of fullness or satiety which can reduce cravings for sweet and salty foods.

Consumption of chocolate and other flavanol rich foods like red wine and tea can also reduce stress and increase performance on cognitive tests.

This sweet indulgence can also tip your scale toward the heavy side. Choose a dark chocolate with cocoa content of 65 percent or higher. Limit yourself to 2 or 3 ounces (56 to 85 grams) a day, this will add between 300 to 450 calories to your diet. You may want to cut back on calories from some other food or boost your exercise to make sure you can add the chocolate and maintain a healthy weight.

A little chocolate goes a long way and it’s health benefits can soothe your conscience if you’re you are reluctant to fess up to enjoying this guilty pleasure.

TAKE AWAY: It’s a good thing to be able to enjoy foods that give you pleasure. The caveat is to remember too much of a good thing can easily become less enjoyable and that is true of chocolate. It contains calories and overindulgence with pack the pounds on.