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Last weekend I saw a baseball game at Cleveland's Progressive Field, one concession stand (specialized) in over-the-top fun food. It offered the infamous fried Twinkie, fried cookie dough, even a deep-fried snickers bar. I decided to eat more healthfully and went with a beer and bratwurst. It being state fair season, thousands of visitors will likely be (tempted) by food booths offering up items similar to what I saw in Cleveland. So the Mayo Clinic's Donald, who specializes in nutrition and (preventive) medicine. Issued some tips to help people weather the potential fried food overload. First eat some healthful like some fruit before you go. Getting in some exercise at the fair, chances are you'll walk a fair amount. (Split) your portions with family and friends. You'll get to taste more items and you may find that just a bite or two fried dough is enough. Drink water. It's filling and has no calories. And perhaps, most important if you overdo it, don't freak out, just go back to eatting normally the next day. Unless you're going to a ball game.
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