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A New Favorite: Cuties
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A New Favorite: Cuties

Recently, my husband and I have become addicted to cuties. When he first mentioned buying them, I asked, “What in the hay is a cutie?” I was hoping for chocolate or a new type of ice cream. Turns out, it’s an orange. Or a Clementine. Well, it’s a round fruit that’s orange in color and is citrusy. Got it? Yeah, I didn’t either. As someone who doesn’t like oranges, I turned my nose up at the thought of eating one. Because that’s what a cutie is, right? My husband persuaded me to give it shot, saying it’s not an orange, really, but something similar, and people who don’t like oranges are said to like cuties. So I agreed to give it a shot, and I’m happy to report I honestly like them. Love them actually. Sometimes I eat four a day, and I don’t feel guilty about it. It’s a fruit, it’s packed with Vitamin C, and it’s free of cholesterol, sodium, and trans fat. And that makes me one happy girl. The cuties are easy to peel, they’re small and a perfect snack size, and good for you – really, winners all around. My husband and I always look for the bags that have smaller cuties in them, because we think the smaller ones are easier to peel and simply taste better. These last for a long time in our fridge, and we always have them in stock. So if you’re looking good for a good-for-you snack, check out the cuties. You’ll love this mini-orange….this Clementine…this is fruit. Whatever it is, I’m just happy to eat it!

December 26, 2013
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The Best Yogurt for Your Waistline
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The Best Yogurt for Your Waistline

I have been reading that yogurt is a great healthy snack that I should probably start eating. I have been getting better on my snacking habits; I have substituted grapes and string cheese for candy bars and chips, but it never hurts to try something new. But there are so many yogurts out there all claiming to be the best for you, so it’s a little overwhelming looking at all the choices in the grocery aisle. The April edition of Fitness magazine helps answer a few of those questions with their Eat Right section. They highlight yogurt, and even have a ‘what to look for’ box that lists the most important factors in your selection process. The guidelines, for a 6 ounce serving of yogurt, are as follows:
100-150 calories
3.5 grams of fat or less
2 grams or less of saturated fat
At least 8 to 10 grams of protein
20 grams or less of sugar
At least 20% of your daily value of calcium
At least 20% of your daily value of vitamin D

April 21, 2010
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Healthy Snack: String Cheese
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Healthy Snack: String Cheese

Since my New Year’s Resolution was to eat healthier, I realized that meant not only my main meals but my snacks as well could use a change. I’ve been trying to cut down the amount of Kit-Kats and Cheez-It’s that I consume on my breaks at work, but I couldn’t figure out another snack that would be filling enough to hold me until lunch, yet healthy enough to make me feel like I wasn’t cheating on my healthy food goals. The answer I found? String cheese! Specifically, Sargentino’s Light String Cheese- only 50 calories per serving and 15 percent of your day’s requirement for calcium and 6 grams of protein. I don’t even feel guilty if I eat two during my break- I know I’m still consuming less calories than I would with my candy bars and chips. Other good ideas for healthy snacks would be fruits and vegetables, almonds, or baked chips.

February 4, 2010
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