For many of us, summer just wouldnt be summer without a visit to the state fair.

Games, contests, and lots of deep-fried foods are pretty much the name of the game.

Yep, its a thing) you will find yourself well over a couple days worth ofsaturated fatandcalories.

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Not everything has to be deep fried and stuck on a stick to be delicious.

Just check out my list of the best and worst fair fare to see for yourself.

Plus, these deep-fried pies may containtrans fat, the worst punch in of artery-clogging saturated fat.

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Hmmm, think its worth it?….Yeah, didnt think so.

you could enjoy 3 cups of this goodness for just shy of 200 calories.

Plus, youll get 4 filling-grams of fiber to boot!

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Theyre simply young peanuts that are boiled for hours in salt water.

Theyre a great savory snack that is loaded with healthy fats and filling protein.

There are better ways to satisfy a sweet tooth.

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