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Wednesday, September 11, 2013
6 Snacks That Are Healthier Than They Seem
Add to your Skinny Fiber regime and keep loving your Skinny!
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Some snacks have a bad reputation for being unhealthy—but I’m setting the record straight on these six foods.
#1: Popcorn
Popcorn originally gained a bad reputation thanks to movie theaters frying popcorn in coconut oil and folks drowning it under buckets of artery-clogging butter. But corn is a whole grain and, when air-popped, it contains about 30 calories per cup along with 5% of the recommended daily dose of fiber. Sprinkle with a touch of sea salt or a drizzle of olive oil, and you’ve got a smart snack. (For added flavor, try Ellie’s Parmesan-Paprika Popcorn, above, from Food Network Magazine.)
#2: Dried fruit
Dried fruit’s bad name came about due to its high sugar content. When fruit is dried, the sugar and other nutrients become more condensed, making portion control important. (Seven apricot halves or 2 tablespoons of raisins or cranberries have the same amount of calories as a fresh pear or apple.) That said, dried fruit offers an easy way to add fiber and antioxidants into your diet, plus it’s a good alternative when fresh varieties are out of season.
#3: Hot cocoa
A cup of hot cocoa made with low-fat or nonfat milk is a wonderful way to satisfy a chocolate craving, get a dose of vitamin D and help meet the recommended daily servings of dairy. The milk also contains hunger-fighting protein, which helps keep people satisfied until the next meal.
#4: Avocado
Although 1 medium avocado has 250 calories, it supplies heart-healthy unsaturated fat. And there’s no need to snack on the entire avocado. Spread about 1/5th on whole grain crackers for a super-filling snack. The fiber (from the crackers) and fat (from the avocados) take longer to digest, keeping you more satisfied. Avocados also contain the antioxidant lutein, shown to help maintain eye health, and the plant sterol beta-sitosterol, shown to help lower cholesterol.
#5: Trail mix
Many store-bought trail mixes typically contain ingredients that are fried in artery-damaging types of fat. The smartest bet is to make your own using raw or dry roasted nuts, whole grain cereal and dried fruit. Pre-package into single-serve bags so you can always have a calorie-controlled, healthy snack on hand.
#6: Peanut Butter
Not all peanut butter is created equal. Some are made from only peanuts and salt (which is what you want), while others are a combo of peanuts, sugar and a variety of oils (including hydrogenated fats). Reduced-fat peanut butter may seem like the healthier choice, but the fat oftentimes is replaced with more sugar or preservatives. Peanut butter contains both hunger-satisfying protein and healthy fat. It also has a high antioxidant content, with loads of vitamin E. When snacking on peanut butter, stick with 1 tablespoon portions to dip fruit or spread on whole grain crackers.
Toby Amidor, MS, RD, CDN, is a registered dietitian and consultant who specializes in food safety and culinary nutrition.
Read more at: http://blog.foodnetwork.com/healthyeats/2013/08/16/6-snacks-that-are-healthier-than-they-seem/?oc=linkback
#1: Popcorn
Popcorn originally gained a bad reputation thanks to movie theaters frying popcorn in coconut oil and folks drowning it under buckets of artery-clogging butter. But corn is a whole grain and, when air-popped, it contains about 30 calories per cup along with 5% of the recommended daily dose of fiber. Sprinkle with a touch of sea salt or a drizzle of olive oil, and you’ve got a smart snack. (For added flavor, try Ellie’s Parmesan-Paprika Popcorn, above, from Food Network Magazine.)
#2: Dried fruit
Dried fruit’s bad name came about due to its high sugar content. When fruit is dried, the sugar and other nutrients become more condensed, making portion control important. (Seven apricot halves or 2 tablespoons of raisins or cranberries have the same amount of calories as a fresh pear or apple.) That said, dried fruit offers an easy way to add fiber and antioxidants into your diet, plus it’s a good alternative when fresh varieties are out of season.
#3: Hot cocoa
A cup of hot cocoa made with low-fat or nonfat milk is a wonderful way to satisfy a chocolate craving, get a dose of vitamin D and help meet the recommended daily servings of dairy. The milk also contains hunger-fighting protein, which helps keep people satisfied until the next meal.
#4: Avocado
Although 1 medium avocado has 250 calories, it supplies heart-healthy unsaturated fat. And there’s no need to snack on the entire avocado. Spread about 1/5th on whole grain crackers for a super-filling snack. The fiber (from the crackers) and fat (from the avocados) take longer to digest, keeping you more satisfied. Avocados also contain the antioxidant lutein, shown to help maintain eye health, and the plant sterol beta-sitosterol, shown to help lower cholesterol.
#5: Trail mix
Many store-bought trail mixes typically contain ingredients that are fried in artery-damaging types of fat. The smartest bet is to make your own using raw or dry roasted nuts, whole grain cereal and dried fruit. Pre-package into single-serve bags so you can always have a calorie-controlled, healthy snack on hand.
#6: Peanut Butter
Not all peanut butter is created equal. Some are made from only peanuts and salt (which is what you want), while others are a combo of peanuts, sugar and a variety of oils (including hydrogenated fats). Reduced-fat peanut butter may seem like the healthier choice, but the fat oftentimes is replaced with more sugar or preservatives. Peanut butter contains both hunger-satisfying protein and healthy fat. It also has a high antioxidant content, with loads of vitamin E. When snacking on peanut butter, stick with 1 tablespoon portions to dip fruit or spread on whole grain crackers.
Toby Amidor, MS, RD, CDN, is a registered dietitian and consultant who specializes in food safety and culinary nutrition.
Read more at: http://blog.foodnetwork.com/healthyeats/2013/08/16/6-snacks-that-are-healthier-than-they-seem/?oc=linkback
Low-Cal Fettuccine Alfredo
Eat Healthy.......Be Skinny
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Total Time:
25 min
Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
- 4 servings
- Level:
- Easy
- Ingredients
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1 cup low-fat (2%) milk
Kosher salt
2 tablespoons Neufchtel or low-fat cream cheese
3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese, plus more for topping
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
12 ounces fresh fettuccine
Freshly ground pepper
Directions
Make the sauce: Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and lemon zest and cook until the garlic is slightly soft, about 1 minute. Add in the flour and cook, stirring with a wooden spoon,1 minute. Whisk in the milk and 3/4 teaspoon salt and cook, whisking constantly, until just thickened, about 3 minutes. Add the Neufchatel and parmesan cheese; whisk until melted, about 1 minute. Stir in the chopped parsley.
Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the fettuccine and cook until al dente, 2 to 3 minutes. Reserve 1 cup cooking water, then drain the pasta and return to the pot.
Add the sauce and 1/2 cup of the reserved cooking water to the pasta and gently toss to combine, adding more cooking water as needed to loosen. Season with salt. Divide among bowls and top with parmesan and pepper.
Per serving: Calories 490; Fat 15 g (Saturated 8 g); Cholesterol 48 mg; Sodium 734 mg; Carbohydrate 66 g; Fiber 3 g; Protein 20 g
Read more at: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/low-cal-fettuccine-alfredo-recipe/index.html?oc=linkback
A Tastier – and Prettier – Alternative to Baked Potatoes
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Accordion Potatoes
Surprisingly simple to make, these eye-catching tots taste creamier than other potato varieties thanks to the red spud’s lower starch content. With a drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of fresh parsley and thyme, they roast into a satisfying side dish that everyone will gobble up. A great addition to your healthy selections while taking skinny fiber.
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Serves: 8
Yields: 8 side-dish servings
Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 37 min
Oven Temp: 450
- 8 large (8 ounces each) red potatoes
- 2 tablespoon(s) extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt
- 1/4 teaspoon(s) coarsely ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon(s) chopped fresh parsley leaves
- 1 teaspoon(s) chopped fresh thyme leaves
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HUMP DAY!!!!!!
HUMP DAY got you down?
Grab a few of your friends and get your skinny on!
Buy two.....get one free!!!!!
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Tuesday, September 10, 2013
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The Subway Diet and Skinny Fiber
Being healthy doesn't mean being HUNGRY or STARVING
Skinny Fiber results are nurtured by healthy eating choices and by controlling your portions. Here is information on the Subway Diet as an 'option" while taking Skinny Fiber. A few customers found it challenging to find foods that encouraged "portion" control. With this duo it helps when you "only" have a six inch sub as opposed to a foot long....hey that's a start....right. I have also included the pros and cons associated with this diet as well. Please share with friends and family.
The Subway Diet is a weight loss plan that’s geared toward both women and men. This diet plan was made popular by Jared Fogel and his weight loss story. Jared dropped 245 pounds eating only Subway sandwiches, and this earned him a roll as the brand’s spokesman. Like other weight reduction programs, the Subway Diet incorporates some exercise. Users are supposed to at least walk daily, in addition to consuming the Subway sandwiches. Naturally there isn’t any kind of money-back guarantee offered with the Subway Diet, nor are there any free trial samples provided by Subway. This is essentially a diet program that involves “fast food.” The keys to the Subway Diet are “portion control” and “low fat meals.” At this point Subway restaurants offer seven different sandwiches that contain six grams of fat or less. In addition, the Subway Diet offers baked chips and water to drink. Condiments such as oil and mayonnaise are avoided, as is cheese. The goal is to only consume a total of 1000 calories each day. Naturally the Subway Diet can be taken advantage of as long as you live near a Subway restaurant. The official Subway website reveals the nutritional value of each sandwich. Prices may vary, depending upon where you live. The only Subway Diet testimonial offered on the website is from Jared Fogel. There aren’t any dietary supplements or pills incorporated into this weight loss plan.
Advantages
Subway restaurants are easily accessible in most towns and cities across the country. Daily walking/exercise is encouraged with the Subway Diet.
Disadvantages
There doesn’t appear to be any actual clinical evidence provided to support the effectiveness of the Subway Diet. Buying 2 Subway sandwiches per day could get expensive. No appetite suppressants are offered with the Subway Diet. The Subway Diet calls for a rather drastic diet/lifestyle change, which may not be suitable for some individuals. The only customer testimonial offered on the official subway website is Jared Fogel’s. There are no convenient fat burners involved with the Subway Diet. Obviously, this is not a diet for those who don’t enjoy the taste of Subway sandwiches. Conclusion Overall, the Subway Diet is rather unique in comparison to the other “fad” diets currently enjoying a surge in popularity. On the bright side, this diet plan encourages regular exercise. However, it’s important to realize that the Subway Diet calls for a total diet/eating change. The notion that only Subway sandwiches can be eaten may discourage some dieters from trying the Subway Diet plan. Finally, there are no appetite suppressants or simple fat burning supplements incorporated into the Subway Diet, nor is there any kind of 100% satisfaction guarantee.
Skinny Fiber results are nurtured by healthy eating choices and by controlling your portions. Here is information on the Subway Diet as an 'option" while taking Skinny Fiber. A few customers found it challenging to find foods that encouraged "portion" control. With this duo it helps when you "only" have a six inch sub as opposed to a foot long....hey that's a start....right. I have also included the pros and cons associated with this diet as well. Please share with friends and family.
The Subway Diet is a weight loss plan that’s geared toward both women and men. This diet plan was made popular by Jared Fogel and his weight loss story. Jared dropped 245 pounds eating only Subway sandwiches, and this earned him a roll as the brand’s spokesman. Like other weight reduction programs, the Subway Diet incorporates some exercise. Users are supposed to at least walk daily, in addition to consuming the Subway sandwiches. Naturally there isn’t any kind of money-back guarantee offered with the Subway Diet, nor are there any free trial samples provided by Subway. This is essentially a diet program that involves “fast food.” The keys to the Subway Diet are “portion control” and “low fat meals.” At this point Subway restaurants offer seven different sandwiches that contain six grams of fat or less. In addition, the Subway Diet offers baked chips and water to drink. Condiments such as oil and mayonnaise are avoided, as is cheese. The goal is to only consume a total of 1000 calories each day. Naturally the Subway Diet can be taken advantage of as long as you live near a Subway restaurant. The official Subway website reveals the nutritional value of each sandwich. Prices may vary, depending upon where you live. The only Subway Diet testimonial offered on the website is from Jared Fogel. There aren’t any dietary supplements or pills incorporated into this weight loss plan.
Advantages
Subway restaurants are easily accessible in most towns and cities across the country. Daily walking/exercise is encouraged with the Subway Diet.
Disadvantages
There doesn’t appear to be any actual clinical evidence provided to support the effectiveness of the Subway Diet. Buying 2 Subway sandwiches per day could get expensive. No appetite suppressants are offered with the Subway Diet. The Subway Diet calls for a rather drastic diet/lifestyle change, which may not be suitable for some individuals. The only customer testimonial offered on the official subway website is Jared Fogel’s. There are no convenient fat burners involved with the Subway Diet. Obviously, this is not a diet for those who don’t enjoy the taste of Subway sandwiches. Conclusion Overall, the Subway Diet is rather unique in comparison to the other “fad” diets currently enjoying a surge in popularity. On the bright side, this diet plan encourages regular exercise. However, it’s important to realize that the Subway Diet calls for a total diet/eating change. The notion that only Subway sandwiches can be eaten may discourage some dieters from trying the Subway Diet plan. Finally, there are no appetite suppressants or simple fat burning supplements incorporated into the Subway Diet, nor is there any kind of 100% satisfaction guarantee.
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