The Only Calorie Count Sheet You Will Need For Chinese New Year

First it was Christmas. Then it was New Year's. And now it's Chinese New Year? At this point, it seems like the festivities will never end, but who's complaining?

You of course, when you realise that it takes a little more than a cinch and a pinch to slip into your favourite Diane von Furstenberg dress. With a ceaseless flow of festive feasts and snacks waiting for you at the table, they're pretty difficult to resist when they taste so divine.

BAZAAR lists out 10 common CNY goodies we love and how many calories they contain, just to put things in perspective.

1) Bak kwa

What it is: Decadent slices of barbecued pork marinated in spices and honey

Addiction factor: Extremely high

Damage: 178-180kcal/slice

2) Pineapple tarts

What it is: Fragrant and buttery shortcrust pastry topped with a mounted dollop of sweet pineapple jam

Addiction factor: High

Damage: 80-82kcal/piece

3) Hae bee hiam rolls

What it is: Spiced shrimp paste wrapped in spring roll skin, and deep fried to gastronomic perfection

Addiction factor: High

Damage: 20-24kcal/piece

4) Melon seeds

What it is: Lightly salted melon seeds. Consumed by cracking its shell to unveil the crunchy, nutty goodness that's in its heart

Addiction factor: Extremely high

Damage: 248kcal/100g

5) Soda beverages

What it is: Carbonated water sweetened with copious amounts of sugar and tastebud-teasing flavourings

Addiction factor: Mild

Damage: 120-150kcal/can

6) Love letters

What it is: Sweet, paper-thin wafers made mainly out of sugar, eggs, and flour. A letter of love indeed

Addiction factor: High

Damage: 58-60kcal/piece

7) Kueh lapis

What it is: A scrumptious multi-layered confection made of flour, eggs, butter and... condensed milk

Addiction factor: High

Damage: 150-160 kcal/piece

8) Nian gao

What it is: A chewy delight with glutinous rice, eggs, and coconuts in its sinful mix. Served steamed or fried

Addiction factor: High

Damage: 190-220 kcal/piece

9) Kueh bahulu

What it is: A cross between a madeline and a sponge cake best served dipped in sweetened hot tea

Addiction factor: Mild

Damage: 33-40 kcal/piece

10) Deep fried crab sticks

What it is: Flaked crabsticks fried to delicious, crispy bits

Addiction factor: Extremely high

Damage: 165-170 kcal/serving

Of course, we're not saying NO to these mouthwatering treats... Just exercise (pun intended) mindfulness when you're reaching out for another mouthful. Your waistline will thank you for it.

By Syed Zulfadhli