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Snacks that are good for you and fill you up

Breanna — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 07:14:32 -0800

One issue that I often have is getting hungry in between meals. Here are 5 healthy and filling snack ideas for you to have on hand just in case you need something in the middle of your day. 1. Popcorn: As long as you don't smother it in salt, butter or caramel then this low-calorie and filling snack is something you should definitely look into. 2. Oatmeal: Oatmeal has a lot of quality fiber and will keep you full for a lot longer than most foods. If you think plain oatmeal is bland try using cinnamon or berries to add some flavor. Not only is it a good snack, but it's a great way to start out your day. 3. Soup: Most soups contain mostly water so they will be very filling. Try making your own soup rather than buying it in a can- store b ... READ MORE >>

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Hungry? Go Nuts.

Breanna — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 06:45:19 -0800

Nuts are some of the best snack foods you could ask for. They are quick, easy, relatively cheap in price AND they can help you feel satisfied. Here are some of the best nuts you could choose from: 1. Walnuts: They have the kind of fat your body needs and have shown to lower cholesterol. 2. Almonds: Just a quarter cup of almonds contains almost your daily requirement for magnesium, calcium and Vitamin E. 3. Cashews: Lower in fat than most nuts. 4. Pecans: Helps lower cholesterol and help clear your arteries. 5. Brazil nuts: Rich in protein, vitamin E, and fiber. 6. Macadamian Nuts: High in protein, fiber, potassium and healthy fats. For more information on these nuts check out SixWise. Written by: Breanna Dobbe ... READ MORE >>

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Food Labels Explained

Breanna — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 05:19:30 -0800

Food Labels can be super confusing if you don't know what you're looking at. The first thing you're going to look at on a food label is the number of calories. Then it's a toss-up between the carb count and the fat count. But what does the rest of the jibber-jabber on the back of that food box actually mean? As long as the calorie count is low then you should be fine right? Or is higher calories, with a super low fat content okay? Or wait- the carbs... by the time you get to this question you've given up completely and just get what you know tastes the best. Here's a little more help on deciphering what the nutrition labels actually mean with the help of the FDA (Food and Drug Administration). Written by: Breanna Dobbe ... READ MORE >>

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Snacks that are good for you and fill you up

Hungry? Go Nuts.

Food Labels Explained