Under 100 Calories

Snack-Girl is always looking at great snack ideas - and What's Gaby Cooking? is an inspirational food blog.... read more

Convenience foods are typically worse for you than food that you make yourself. But, once in a while a product shows up that is truly healthy and helpful to the time-stretched among us.... read more

Snack-Girl has been on the hunt for yogurt that makes her heart flutter. A yogurt so good that she wouldn't even miss ice cream. Is it possible?... read more

You can eat 2 cups of cauliflower and only add 88 calories to your waistline. Not only that, but the stuff is really good for you. This is one of the vegetables your doctor is telling you to eat.... read more

Do you dread getting out of bed in the morning? Are you overwhelmed by the enormity of the tasks ahead? Take one job off your list right now!... read more

The search for a great cracker has ended with an entry from Texas. Organic and artisan-baked, these crackers are better than anything I have tried in a LONG time.... read more

Eggs are incredibly nutritious. Just think, a baby embryo was supposed to consume that yolk to become a chick! (hmmmm, maybe you don't want to think about that :)... read more

Are SnackWell's the product of Satan? The cookie's name "Devil's Food cake" promises a treat of sinful proportions. AND, they are going to pull it off without fat, cholesterol or sodium.... read more

When we think of the Super Bowl, we think of BBQ chicken wings, pizza, 7 layer dip, guacamole, Potato Chips, Doritos, beer, etc. (mouth watering, yet?)... read more

I'm locking my doors tonight in case the people from Nabsico try to take their revenge. Why, Snack-Girl, do you need to mess with an American icon?... read more

Is there a food out there that can explode with taste and also fight cancer? The obvious answer is berries, but the fresh ones are pretty pricey.... read more

Is it possible to create a healthy brownie? A regular brownie contains oodles of butter, sugar, eggs, and chocolate. They are a confection of MEGA calorific proportions and should be eaten as a treat.... read more

Simple, elegant, and delicious, you can't go wrong with olives for a healthy snack. Olive bars have been popping up in supermarkets all over the country, and I, for one, am a BIG fan.... read more

I really appreciate Snack-Girl readers, and am thrilled when someone suggests something that I need to review. Crystal wrote me a very nice e-mail admonishing me for leaving these veggie goodies off the site. So, today, I will fix this situation.... read more

If you could make your own healthy bread in five minutes a day would you do it? Could you find the time for such an enterprise?... read more

Are you bored with the same old dull snacks? Do you need a way to "dress-up" your healthy snack?... read more

Is it possible to find a yogurt that tastes great and doesn't inflate your waist? Yes! Does yogurt have to have Sucralose or other artificial sweeteners to be low calorie? No!... read more

The quest for the quickest (and healthiest) pizza continues! One dedicated Snack-Girl reader, Theresa, sent me her solution for a pizza makeover after I posted English Muffin Pizza.... read more

I REALLY want to like these. I think Nabisco's concept of helping people with portion size is a good one. And 100 calories is an excellent snack goal.... read more

Holiday parties don't have to be about meatballs, 7 layer dip, and cheese. You can do festive things with vegetables and people won't even realize they are eating them.... read more

Is there something that you could bring that would be festive, delicious, easy to make, cheap, and give your friends 350% of their recommended daily allowance of Vitamin A per serving?.... read more

I know what is stopping me from losing the tire of chub that sits on my belly. Baked goods.... read more

A couple days before Thanksgiving, I called our local "Survival Center" to find out how I could help. I was ready to roast a turkey, clean up, or help serve.... read more

Dear Snack-Girl Readers, I receive snacks from manufacturers to review for this site. I always put a line at the bottom of the review to indicate that status.... read more

Their dazzling color and shape are too lovely to believe. Shall I buy them for Christmas? Shall I give them as a gift?... read more

We have featured Hard Boiled Egg before as a great snack. My pal, Damaris, over at The Little Foodie has a great idea for keeping kids quiet while you cook dinner.... read more

How can you eat healthy without spending a lot of time or money? This is a vexing question because most of us are limited in either money or time (and most likely - both).... read more

There can be no doubt that eating vegetables is good for you. Scientific study after study proclaim their health benefits.... read more

Have you noticed how many calories a sour cream and onion dip has? We can fool ourselves into believing we are eating healthily by dipping veggies in these dips.... read more

Is it necessary to add 3/4 of a pound of cheese to a pizza to have it be delicious? Do you need a cheese stuffed crust to have a great eating experience? I don't think so.... read more

Is there a brand of candy that you can feel good about putting in a child's plastic pumpkin? Is it worth the risk of getting your house toilet-papered to hand out boxes of Raisins?.... read more

We don't ordinarily think about the sun, water, and nutrients absorbed by a food when we eat it. We usually just eat it.... read more

The shopping malls of the U.S. are dangerous places for people who watch their weight.... read more

Are there certain foods that remind you of vacation spots? It seems that most tropical destinations have a form of fruit salad to start your day.... read more

Hidden in the "Asian" section of your supermarket is a papery substance that is food. My package actually proclaims that the company that makes the stuff has been in business since 1690.... read more

Sitting on the shelf with all the bright colored Fritos and Doritos is the lowly pretzel.... read more

We take medicine to make us feel better when we get sick. We undergo all kind of treatments to get rid of diseases such as cancer and diabetes, and we pay oodles of money for these treatments.... read more

You CAN make popcorn in the microwave without the prepackaged products from the supermarket. All you need is popcorn, lunch bags, tape, and some flavorings.... read more

Bear Fruit Bars do not occur in nature, but they are made of natural ingredients. They are made by a small, family run company called Mountain Organic Foods.... read more

How much can you eat before you start gaining weight? Obviously, this depends on what you eat.... read more

These lovely jewels come in a box covered with photos of fruit. You will probably be surprised by the common ingredient list of this type of product.... read more

At $2 per bar, products like PowerBar can really take a bite out of your wallet. Of course they are incredibly convenient to buy and eat. Can you really make these at home?... read more

Isn't watermelon just water? It is actually over 90% water, but that leftover 10% is pretty great. For example, watermelon has more lycopene than tomatoes.... read more

Ants on a log is a combination of celery, cream cheese (or peanut butter), and raisins... read more

This classic combination turns out to be an pretty good snack. The key is to use real cheese... read more

Pre-washed stringless sugar snap peas can be found in your local supermarket in a plastic bag. Those of us... read more

Also known as string cheese, this cheese stick is an example of a packaged snack that is good for you... read more

Wasabi peas are fried peas with a mustard sauce on them. They go great with beer and are a great replacement for Doritos or Fritos... read more

Hey, these look like fries!! Yes, they are "fry posers" created by Burger King to help you (and your children) avoid eating French Fries. Will it work?... read more

These lovely little crackers hail from Japan. Are they bad for you?.... read more

Can you have a treat that is also nutritious? Absolutely. There is no reason why you need to chose a food that lacks nutrients to get a great treat. read more

What can I say? This one is tough (ha!), shoe leather tough in fact. I bought this package to review for Snack Girl and I literally can't eat it. This has got to be one of the first that I find myself totally unable to swallow or chew.... read more

Most of us have heard that red wine has health benefits. The theory was conceived when we noticed that all those French people consumed alot of it and didn't get heart disease at the same rates as Americans. How amazing! An alcoholic drink that is actually good for you.... read more

Pork rinds are (mysteriously) not that bad a snack. George W. Bush, near the beginning of his presidency said that they were his favorite snack, and sales shot up. read more

You get protein, lots of vitamins, fat and a whole slew of compounds that your body needs. So, eat eggs! Do not be afraid. But, try to keep it to 2 a day.... read more

Why do I recommend salami? Well first of all, the taste is very strong. If you have a few thin slices for a snack, you probably won't be able to eat much more. read more

Americans are bananas for bananas! They are the most consumed fruit in the United States and the world. read more

If you like crackers, Triscuits (or whole wheat baked snack crackers) are for you. They are salty and crunchy and great alternative to the higher fat alternatives such as potato chips or Doritos.... read more

I had this boss who used to worry about things going "pear-shaped". I still don't know what he was talking about, and I was always kinda worried he was talking about me. read more

My grandfather would to send us a box of oranges for Christmas. I was pretty disappointed as a youngster because I was hoping for toys. But as an adult, I would appreciate the gift.... read more

The state of Georgia salutes the peach on its license plate. Wow! A fruit actually gets "Rock Star" status.... read more

Biting into a fresh nectarine is like tasting a summer's day. So many flavors play over your tongue as you taste one.... read more

"If Life is a Bowl of Cherries, What am I Doing in the Pits?", Erma Bombeck, (1985). I guess I am dating myself with this title, but it always makes me laugh.... read more

If fresh raspberries were cheaper, I would eat them all the time! They are sweet, luscious, and arguably very good for you.... read more

Strawberries are a wonder food. At just 46 calories for a cup of strawberries they are both sweet and delicious.... read more

"An apple a day will keep the doctor away" goes the proverb. I think we can all agree that apples are much cheaper than health insurance. Can an apple really make good on its promise?... read more