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Midnight Snacking Damages Teeth

Thursday, June 3rd, 2010

Midnight snacking is almost an American pastime. How many times have you seen on TV some guy getting out of bed to get some fried chicken in the fridge? A new Danish study has examined the medical records of over 2 thousand patients and researchers noted a surprising finding. Those who consumed a quarter or [...]

8 Chocolate Treats Under 80 Calories

Thursday, January 28th, 2010

You love chocolate, but you don’t want a ton of calories. You could just forget chocolate, but really, who can do that? We’re talking chocolate here. Instead, just hit the link below and check out some chocolate treats under 80 calories. Stuff like Godiva’s White Chocolate Praline Heart for just 60 calories, 1/4 cup Häagen-Dazs [...]

Back-to-School Lunches and Snacks

Thursday, September 10th, 2009

Kids are back to school now. Let’s face it, cafeteria food is not that great. Time to make sure your kids are eating healthy. When making a lunch for your kids include the following: A serving of whole grain for focus and concentration. Whole-grain bread, pasta, English muffins, tortillas, and frozen waffles. Protein for staying [...]

5 Healthy Snacks for People With Diabetes

Tuesday, August 4th, 2009

If you have diabetes, you can still snack without messing up your blood sugar. Snacks should be a combination of fat, protein, and carbohydrates. And they should consist of 15 to 30 grams of carbohydrates and 100 to 200 calories (depending on your meal plan, medication etc). Here are five that diabetes educators typically agree [...]

Chip Maker Provides DIY Snacks

Wednesday, June 17th, 2009

We all try to eat healthy, but sometimes  it’s tough to stay away from our junk. Potato chips for instance, are a hard habit to break. If you are going to fold and reach for that chip bag, you might as well seek out a healthier alternative. This gadget may resemble a slide carousel for [...]

Pass me the Popcorn

Monday, June 16th, 2008

I love popcorn. I eat it almost every day. I mostly eat it in the evenings and I find that it really helps keep me from snacking before I go to bed. A small bowl of popcorn a couple hours before bedtime goes a long way in curbing my late-night refrigerator raids. I used to [...]

Eat Your Potato Chips Au Naturel

Tuesday, September 12th, 2006

Terra has introduced some interesting varieties of potato and vegetable chips into the natural snacks market over the years. I recently bought a bag of the new Au Naturel kettle cooked chips in a moment of weakness at the store. The Au Naturel line of chips are kettle cooked and unsalted. I know this may [...]