Some people hear the word yogurt and automatically assume it’s healty. Truth be told, most yogurts out on the market are anything but. Excess sugar, food dyes, and additions such as candies or crumbled cookies turn what could be a healthy snack or breakfast into a more of a sugary dessert. Yogurt can be an excellent source of calcium and protein, and
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Some things sound healthier than they really are. Take a peek at these 5 foods and see if you’ve fallen prey to any of these food traps. 1. Oops: Veggie chips Though they look like dried veggies, potato or rice flour is typically the first ingredient. There is actually a very small percentage of real vegetables. Compared to potato or
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Though there are people who do just fine with their 3 meals a day, I wouldn’t make it through the day if I didn’t snack. I’m usually okay between breakfast and lunch, but I do tend to need some fuel to tide me over between lunch and dinner. Healthy snacks that include lean protein, healthy fat, and/or wholesome carbs can: keep cravings at
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You open your fruit drawer. There, at the bottom, under the fresh peaches and crisp new fruit, lurk the same mealy apples and bruised pears week after week. You finally get around to tossing them down your garbage disposal (or compost heap). Sigh. Ready for the good news? Put that damaged fruit to work! Instead of going straight into the garbage disposal, how about
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If you’re looking for a crunchy, salty snack that won’t break your fat or calorie budget, you should consider looking into rice crackers. I always go for the Asian-styles, like Kame or the brand listed here, Asian Gourmet. You can find them in most supermarkets either in the natural foods section, the ethnic section, or right along with the other
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