It’s all about the crunch of a snack

Posted on 9 June 2010 | 4 responses

I love chips.  Have to have them with a sandwich.  If I ate hamburgers and was at a bbq, I would eat chips.  Salty. Crunchy. Yum.  I don’t care what any one says – I will not part with my chips – or popcorn for that matter.  But, I will pay attention to the nutrition labels and choose the lesser of two evils when it comes down to calories and fat grams.  I have to admit, I actually like the ‘baked’ chips more than regular.  I buy the baked Lays when at Subway, etc.  Ever had the Pita Chips from Trader Joes?  OH MY GOOODNESS. Crunchy, light and oh so flavorful (i’ve only had the sea salt flavored) These are my new holy grail.   So, I thought I would do a little comparison for you when it comes to chip labels. Read more

Are you prepared?

Posted on 22 November 2009 | 2 responses

The best way to prevent yourself from overeating snacks or eating unhealthy treats on the go is to be prepared. Have you ever looked at the serving size on a nutritional label? Most packages contain more than one serving. Did you know that? Even calorie beverages like juices, sports drinks, etc. So before you tear into your favorite (enter snack or beverage here) make sure you know the serving size – and stick to only one at a time. Eat small, frequent meals and snacks and watch the weight come off and your energy soar! By keeping your metabolism on an even keel you will also ward off cravings which can lead to binging. My motto has always been, indulge in your favorite things, but in very small doses! I went to the grocery store and bought some raw nuts, dried fruit and granola for the week. I ALWAYS keep snacks in my purse – that way I am not tempted to pull into a drive thru for a quick bite if I become hungry while on the go. I also keep water in a reusable bottle in my purse.

When I got home I pulled out my Ziploc bags and divided all my snacks into serving size portions and placed them into bags. Then gathered all into one quart or gallon size bag to contain the snacks in one place. This is will prevent me from eating more than one serving size in a sitting and saves time in the morning when preparing my food to go with me to work.

Foods to brighten your mood

Posted on 23 March 2009 | No responses

*Almonds
*Lowfat yogurt
*Pistachios
*Salmon
*Scallops
*Shrimp
*Walnuts

B vitamins stimulate the brain’s production of serotonin, help you relax, explains Paul Lachance, Ph.D., professor emeritus of nutrition and food scients at Rutgers University in New Brunswick, New Jersey. Choose nuts for B6, fis and yogurt for B12.

Superbowl Sunday

Posted on 1 February 2009 | No responses

Wow, it’s Sunday February 1st – ALREADY… and excitement is in the air. It’s Superbowl, AZ Cardinals vs. Pittsburg Steelers. Beer is chillin, parties are under way. It’s the perfect day for a party!!! If only I liked football! Nope, no parties for me this year, can’t stand football. Not because I don’t like sports, I very much do. I just have never understood the game or took the time to learn it.