ok - so I was reading one of my nutrition magazines and found the perfect topic for my first blog. Everyone loves to snack, it gives you a sense of enjoyment in a busy and stressful day. Well, here are some tips on what to look for when buying those yummy snacks.
- "Made with real..." - Check the nutrition label yourself! Don't be deceived by the statements on the front such as "made with real fruit" By checking the nutrition label you will see the amount of each ingredients in descending order. SOOOO....if the fruit is listed towards the bottom there really isn't much of a fruit benefit.
-Whole Grains - WATCH OUT! Remember what I said...turn the box around and check the nutrition label! Now,the statement whole grains can be misunderstood. You want to look for the label that reflects the first ingredient as whole wheat, oats, brown rice. NOT enriched wheat or grains...
-Fat healthy?? - yes!!! Nut based fat snacks has a higher fat contents but is made up of the unsaturated, heart healthy kind!!! so feel free to go for it! JUST REMEMBER....watch your portion size and calories.
-so here are some snacks recommended that are healthy and yummy (less than 150 calories, minimal sodium and low saturated fat):
--Back to Nature Red Rock Blend,\
--Planters Daybreak Blend Apple Cinnamon Trailmix
--Kashi While grain crackers (original and roasted garlic) I prefer to eat these with hummus...don't eat the BOX and DON'T grab the box and take it to your destination!!!! Go to the cupboard, take out the amount you want, put on a plate or napkin and THEN go to the couch/computer or where ever and eat it!
--Kashi Original 7 Grain
--Good Healthy Natural Food Humbles Hummus Chips, Sesame Garlic
Snack Time!
*Source: Environmental Nutrition
Fauni, I love your blog! I just added myself as a follower so that I can get your posts. I don't know how to read nutritional labels and I usually get suckered into buying things based on them saying "low fat" or "light"..which I know is not always the case. I definitely want to try the snacks...but what is "Back to Nature Red Rock Blend"? And where's the best place to buy all these snacks?
ReplyDeleteYah! A new follower! I am so excited! You can get this snack at VONS, Target, Whole Foods and other local groceries! Back to Nature Red Rock Blend is a blend of almonds, soynuts, are mixed with sweet raisins, tart cranberries, and whole strawberries.
ReplyDeleteTHIS IS AWESOME!!
ReplyDeleteLOVE this Fauni!! So fun to read...I like your writing style on here ;) I'm always looking for new snacks to try and def will try some of your ideas!! Keep it up Faun!
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