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cokezerobThree Reasons to Rethink that Diet Coke You’re About to Drink unhealthy!
Tuesday March 9, 2010

So you decided a long time ago to go with artificial sweeteners. After a while, you didn’t even notice the slightly different taste compared to sugar sweetened beverages.... read more

crabsaladbFeeling Crabby? Try This Cure healthy!
Monday March 8, 2010

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

hamburger6Cheeseburger Watch 2010: Day 35
Saturday March 6, 2010

Here is the big reveal! My of you have been asking me to cut it open.... read more

homemadegranolabDIY Cereal For A Healthy Snack healthy!
Friday March 5, 2010

National Cereal Day is this Sunday. How should we celebrate? How about making your own cereal? I'm sure the people at General Mills will LOVE this idea.... read more

happypeoplebCheck out Snack Girl on LA Times Blog
Thursday March 4, 2010

Snack Girl is a labor of love. I write this every day because I want to support people in eating healthier.... read more

flirtyapronbAre You a Flirt? Get Cookin' with This Giveaway
Thursday March 4, 2010

Cooking can be boring, arduous, and messy. How can you get through it and still have style?... read more

sugarcerealbCandy or Breakfast? Evaluate Your Cereal unhealthy!
Wednesday March 3, 2010

The longest aisle in the supermarket is the breakfast cereal aisle. It seems to stretch forever with boxes of so many colors and sizes. How is a person to choose the healthy option?... read more

fagebLove Ice Cream? Try This 130 Calorie Makeover healthy!
Tuesday March 2, 2010 in Fab Find

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

cauliflowerbTurn Cauliflower into YUMMYflower healthy!
Monday March 1, 2010

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

sagancrackerbDIY Crackers from Sagan healthy!
Sunday February 28, 2010

The great cracker quest continues with a guest post from a Snack-Girl reader.... read more

hamburger5Cheeseburger Watch 2010: Day 28
Saturday February 27, 2010 in Cheeseburger watch

Well, a month into this study and no changes. I have read the suggestions and next week, I will cut it open.... read more

Half DonutA 130 Calorie Donut just-okay
Friday February 26, 2010 in Half Junk

Can you reduce a donut by half its calories and retain something that tastes good?.... read more

pancakeb.jpgStreamline Your Morning in One Step healthy!
Thursday February 25, 2010

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

drkrackerbVisit the Doctor to Get an Awesome Cracker healthy!
Wednesday February 24, 2010

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

builtbA Sexy Lunch Bag For Making Lunch Fabulous: Giveaway
Tuesday February 23, 2010

Looking for a way to motivate yourself to bring lunch? This bag is not only adorable but incredibly functional. Built has come up with a lunch bag that is insulated up to 4 hours, waterproof, and machine washable.... read more

poachedeggbBeyond Hard Boiled Eggs healthy!
Monday February 22, 2010

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

hamburger4Cheeseburger Watch 2010: Day 21
Saturday February 20, 2010 in Cheeseburger watch

I put in the Tubbie because all the photos are looking the same. The cheeseburger is now like one that you would buy at a novelty store. It is like a rock... read more

applestrudelbEasy Apple Strudel from A Fit And Spicy Life just-okay
Friday February 19, 2010

Using apples in a recipe is always a great idea. This post from A Fit and Spicy Life is a delicious way to enjoy them for a sometimes treat.... read more

picklesbTen Calories of Salty, Healthy, Whole Food Crunch healthy!
Thursday February 18, 2010

When we dream of the perfect salty snack we tend to think of Potato Chips. Dah-duh-duh-dah! Snack-Girl to the rescue!... read more

snackwellsbHow to Snack Well (Hint: Avoid SnackWell's) unhealthy!
Wednesday February 17, 2010

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

guacamolebFastest, Easiest, and Tastiest Guacamole healthy!
Tuesday February 16, 2010

Guacamole is not a dip that should be avoided because of the calories. Of course, if you add guacamole to something that is already calorie dense (such as a cheese and meat filled burrito), you are throwing gas on the fire.... read more

chobanibDesperately Seeking Delicious and Healthy Yogurt just-okay
Monday February 15, 2010

The yogurt choices in the supermarket seem infinite. They seem to be only surpassed by cereal with all the crazy flavors and brands. After posting Yoplait Strawberry Yogurt, Snack-Girl has been on the hunt for a great yogurt choice.... read more

hamburger3Cheeseburger Watch 2010: Day 14
Saturday February 13, 2010 in Cheeseburger watch

Two weeks out it looks EXACTLY the same. It does not smell and is showing no signs of mold. I am keeping it high on my bookshelf in case my kids decide they are hungry. Honestly, except for the staleness of the bread nothing would stop you from taking a bite. read more

yumyuckybI'm So Tired of This Crap (the recipe) and a Winner
Friday February 12, 2010

My pal, Josie, over at Yum Yucky is a riot. She reviews many healthy packaged foods - and she makes me giggle. She shared this fantastic post with me.... read more

Strawberries20 Minutes Could Save You 20% or More on Your Health Care Bill
Thursday February 11, 2010

Do you have time to read a book? Or, maybe, listen to a book? There is one writer who is making a very influential argument regarding healthy eating. And, no, it's not Snack-Girl.... read more

Ants on a LogReplace Afternoon Treats with These Healthy Snack Makeovers
Wednesday February 10, 2010 in Makeover

Do you have a food fight with your child after school? Is your child starving because he tossed out his uneaten lunch because he was having too much fun in the school cafeteria?... read more

flourlesschocolatecakebIf You are Going to Eat Just One Treat for Valentine's - Make It This One unhealthy!
Tuesday February 9, 2010

You can't walk into a store right now without being bombarded with chocolate. The lovely heart shaped boxes in red just sing out - buy me! Chocolates can be over 160 calories each!... read more

kashibAre Kashi Crackers (cover your ears) Kashit? just-okay
Monday February 8, 2010

After taking on Ritz Crackers, I decided to look into other brands of crackers. Kashi crackers really SCREAMED to me from the supermarket shelf. 8g Whole Grains!.... read more

hamburger22bCheeseburger Watch 2010: Day 7
Saturday February 6, 2010 in Cheeseburger watch

The cheeseburger is a bit dried out, but it does not smell. I am very surprised because I thought it would start to smell. Also, there is no sign of mold on the bread. Let's see what it looks like next week! read more

candicebHow Candice Lost 80 Pounds and Changed Her Life
Friday February 5, 2010

Candice is one of us. She didn't go on the Biggest Loser or hire a private chef. And she lost 80 pounds.... read more

bagitconciousbWinner! and EcoGroovy Snack Bag Giveaway
Thursday February 4, 2010

Snack-Girl had a record number of entrants for the Easy Lunch Box. You guys need to get some new lunch gear!! The WINNER... read more

miniminipizzabHealthy Party Snacks for Couch Potatoes healthy!
Wednesday February 3, 2010

Are there magnets in your couch when you watch the Super Bowl? It seems amazing to me how long we sit and watch this spectacle. Snack-Girl will be out doing a 5K (in her mind).... read more

pizzawithvegbPump Up Your Frozen Pizza just-okay
Tuesday February 2, 2010 in Half Junk

Some of my readers make pizza dough, tomato sauce, dice vegetables, grate cheese, own a pizza stone, and create amazing pies in their oven. Thank you for reading Snack-Girl, Martha Stewart.... read more

artichokedipbSneak Healthy Dip into Your Super Bowl Party healthy!
Monday February 1, 2010 in Makeover

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

hamburger1Cheeseburger Watch 2010: Will it Rot?
Friday January 29, 2010 in Cheeseburger watch

If you leave a McDonald's cheeseburger at room temperature will look the same 4 years later? This sounds implausible, BUT a friend of mine says she has seen a 4 year old burger.... read more

easylunchboxbYou Need This Lunch Box - Give Away from EasyLunchboxes.com
Thursday January 28, 2010

I am ALWAYS looking for ways to make my morning easier and to be green. I pack two lunches per day for my kids, and I use many different containers to give them variety (apple sauce, carrot sticks, crackers, grapes, raisins, etc.)... read more

ritzb3 Reasons to Avoid Ritz Crackers unhealthy!
Wednesday January 27, 2010

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

frozenberriesbThis Food is An Instant Party in Your Mouth healthy!
Tuesday January 26, 2010

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

brownieballbHave a Healthy Brownie! (a Mere 77 Calories) healthy!
Monday January 25, 2010 in Makeover

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

happypeoplebHelp a Snack-Girl Reader Transition to Healthier Eating
Friday January 22, 2010

A life altering event, such as breast cancer, can force you to question your mortality and change your bad eating habits. It isn't easy, but it CAN be done. I know that many Snack-Girl readers have made big changes and I want to the group to help.... read more

olivesbA Grecian Snack for All Time healthy!
Thursday January 21, 2010

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

chickensoupbComfort Food without the Uncomfortable Guilt healthy!
Wednesday January 20, 2010

Comfort food, by definition, makes us feel better. The BEST comfort food are the ones that both make us feel better and are healthy.... read more

nobakecookiebNo-Bake, Nut Butter, Oatmeal Cookie healthy!
Tuesday January 19, 2010

Let's be honest. Nobody has time to bake. Okay, if you have time to bake, you are in the minority. My favorite snacks are one that are just assembled from readily available ingredients and served with no mess.... read more

evilpizzabThe Worst Pizza on the Planet unhealthy!
Monday January 18, 2010

What evil mind came up with this pizza combination? Was it the corporate folks at Domino's? Or some neighborhood pizzeria trying to change the world?... read more

chocribCustomize Your Healthy Chocolate Treat healthy!
Friday January 15, 2010 in Fab Find

What if you could create the chocolate of your dreams in a few easy steps? What would you add to your chocolate if you had a ton of different flavors at the tips of your fingers?.... read more

edamamebA Whole Food Snack of Salty Deliciousness and A Winner! healthy!
Thursday January 14, 2010 in Makeover

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

nothingnStressed is Desserts Spelled Backwards
Wednesday January 13, 2010 in Healthy Habits

The inclination to grab for food when you are stressed is completely understandable. Food calms you down and makes you feel good.... read more

breadbHow To Bake Your Own Healthy Bread in Five Minutes a Day healthy!
Tuesday January 12, 2010

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

AppleslicerbThe Fastest, Healthiest Snack in the West healthy!
Monday January 11, 2010 in Fab Find

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

builtbWinner Announcement! Built Lunch Bag
Sunday January 10, 2010 in Win a Cute Snack Bag

Todays winner of the Built Lunch Bag is... read more

haagendazsbA Delicious and Reasonable Ice Cream Treat just-okay
Friday January 8, 2010

Ice cream is a dreamy concoction. It tastes best when you make it yourself right out of the ice cream maker. But, who has time to make it? The supermarket seems to have an endless aisle of choices to answer our craving.... read more

rosysnackbagWinner! and RosyUndPosy Snack Bag Giveaway
Thursday January 7, 2010 in Win a Cute Snack Bag

The WINNER of the Eat More Kale's T-Shirt is... read more

swimbA Little of This Can Help You Feel A Lot Better healthy!
Wednesday January 6, 2010 in Healthy Habits

Our society is constantly reminding us to exercise. Why is it so hard to get off our butts?... read more

diyyogurtbSave Money, Calories, and the Environment with this Yogurt healthy!
Tuesday January 5, 2010 in Makeover

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

starbucksbA Habit That May Be Costing You 500 Calories per Day unhealthy!
Monday January 4, 2010

Warm milk, sugar, and a little coffee mixed together is a definition of bliss. In the afternoon, when you are flagging at your desk, a visit to Starbucks keeps you going in a dreamlike state so your day goes faster.... read more

kaleshirtbWinner! and Eat More Kale Giveaway
Thursday December 31, 2009 in Win a Cute Snack Bag

The WINNER of the Its A Ten's snack bag is.... read more

gougerebA Puffy and Cheesy Snack of Deliciousness unhealthy!
Wednesday December 30, 2009

Let's be honest. A party is not ONLY about being healthy. Yesterday's post: Party-Snacks was yesterday.... read more

shotglassbWhy Wait for the New Year? Party Healthier Now
Tuesday December 29, 2009 in Healthy Habits

Why not start on your New Year's resolutions early this year? How about New Year's Eve? If you are holding a party this year, there is no reason to wait until January 1st, 2010 to start eating healthy.... read more

miniminipizzabThe Tiniest (and Yummiest) Pizzas on The Planet healthy!
Monday December 28, 2009 in Makeover

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

100caloriebJust Because a Snack is 100 Calories Doesn't Mean It's Good For You unhealthy!
Thursday December 24, 2009

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

etsatensnackbagbWinner! and New Snack Bag Giveaway
Wednesday December 23, 2009 in Win a Cute Snack Bag

The WINNER of the Naturally Adorable's snack bag is.... read more

shotglassbHow To Make A Healthy and Glamorous Snack healthy!
Tuesday December 22, 2009

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

cupcakebGot a Case of the Mondays? This Will Make You Smile unhealthy!
Monday December 21, 2009

The cupcake followed me home. I was spending a little time at our local market and he got in my basket - really!... read more

yoplaitbSo What's Inside Yoplait Yogurt Anyway? unhealthy!
Friday December 18, 2009

Yoplait is ubiquitous and has a very healthy (and European) image. But, you can't judge a book by its cover.... read more

kalechipbBe a Rock Star at Your Next Holiday Potluck healthy!
Thursday December 17, 2009

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

nickisnackbagbWinner of SodaStream and New Snack Bag Giveaway
Wednesday December 16, 2009

The WINNER of the SodaStream is... read more

friesbwWould you Like To Add Some Heroin To Your Order? unhealthy!
Tuesday December 15, 2009 in Healthy Habits

Am I being a radical by suggesting that french fries equate to heroin? Has Snack-Girl turned into a anti-junk food psycho?... read more

vitatopbReplace Your Morning Scone (or Donut): First Step just-okay
Monday December 14, 2009 in Makeover

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

greenbeansbHomeless People Don't Need Vegetables healthy!
Friday December 11, 2009 in Healthy Habits

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

santabWhat Does Santa Want?
Thursday December 10, 2009 in Healthy Habits

Our relatives, children, and friends are making lists right now for holiday gift giving. But, what about Santa?.... read more

sodastreambWinner and BIG Giveaway healthy!
Wednesday December 9, 2009

The WINNER of Snack Girl's reusable bag is... read more

buttermilkbananabreadb.jpgHow to Replace Butter without Sacrificing Flavor healthy!
Monday December 7, 2009 in Makeover

Is it possible? Can you remove butter from a great recipe and still want to eat it? Well, I was skeptical, until I decided to work this out for my waistline.... read more

energychunkbMuch Yummier than a LaraBar healthy!
Thursday December 3, 2009 in Fab Find

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

greengoosebWinner and New Reusable Snack Bag Giveaway healthy!
Wednesday December 2, 2009

The WINNER of Snack Girl's reusable Snack-Taxi bag is... read more

watch our 1 minute videoHow to Survive Holiday Parties healthy!
Tuesday December 1, 2009 in Healthy Habits

Worried about gaining weight this holiday season? Our simple survival kit will save you... read more

mandarinbWinter's Miracle Fruit healthy!
Monday November 30, 2009

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

mcdonaldsnackwrapbWhat You Should Know About Snack Wraps unhealthy!
Monday November 30, 2009

McDonald's is not somewhere I would usually go for a snack. But, sometimes, you are stuck. Because I write about snacks, I was curious about the McDonald's Snack Wrap and I was hopeful that it was a healthier alternative to their usual menu.... read more

travelbTop Travel Snacks
Monday November 23, 2009 in Makeover

Whether you are driving, flying or taking the bus, it can be tough to find healthy snacks when you are traveling. We did some research and have recommendations for you... read more

readysnaxbReady Snax - in the Produce Aisle healthy!
Friday November 20, 2009 in Fab Find

Do you have time to cut up an apple or peel and slice a carrot? No? Well, join the club. Every day, I get up, run to my fridge and start chopping (in my dreams).... read more

eggeyebKeep Your Kid Occupied While You Cook healthy!
Thursday November 19, 2009

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

waterbGreat Solutions from Snack Girl Readers
Wednesday November 18, 2009 in Healthy Habits

There were so many great entries to our snack challenges contest I decided to just use a random number generator to choose the winner.... read more

snacktaxi2bShare a Great Snack to Pack
Tuesday November 17, 2009 in Win a Cute Snack Bag

Isn't this the cutest bag? Would you be motivated to pack a snack if you had something this cute to put it in?.... read more

bakedlaysbReplace Potato Chips - First Step just-okay
Monday November 16, 2009 in Makeover

Diets that advise you to stop eating Potato Chips and start eating Celery Sticks are asking too much! Celery Sticks , while crunchy, do not taste anything like a potato chips.... read more

larabarb2Lara Bar - Only 2 Ingredients healthy!
Friday November 13, 2009 in Fab Find

The holy grail for healthy packaged snacking is finding a snack with fewer than 5 ingredients. The Lara Bar fits this definition well.... read more

StrawberriesSnack Snoop is Now Snack Girl
Thursday November 12, 2009

We (Matt and I) started this site as a snack review website. But, as we listened to you (our loyal readers) we decided that this site needed something else.... read more

chipsahoybwHow to Identify Bad Habits
Wednesday November 11, 2009 in Healthy Habits

What is a habit? A habit is an acquired pattern of behavior that often occurs automatically. Okay, we are not studying for our SAT's here - but we need to start on the same page about what we are addressing..... read more

dark chocolateHealthy Chocolate healthy!
Monday November 9, 2009 in Makeover

Replacing your "junk food" chocolate with a nutritious chocolate is a way to give yourself a luxurious treat you deserve.... read more

snackpackbA Healthy 100 Calorie Snack Pack healthy!
Friday November 6, 2009 in Fab Find

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

wasacheesebHow to Eat More Vegetables healthy!
Wednesday November 4, 2009 in Healthy Habits

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

yogurdipb2A Dip that Won't Kill You healthy!
Monday November 2, 2009 in Makeover

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

muffinpizzabQuick and Healthy Pizza healthy!
Monday October 26, 2009 in Makeover

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

raisinetsbHealthy Halloween Candy? just-okay
Thursday October 22, 2009

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

pineapplebEat a Little Bit of Sunshine healthy!
Monday October 19, 2009

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

peeledsnacksbA Healthy Snack for a Busy World healthy!
Thursday October 15, 2009

Do you have time to sit and peel a fresh mango every time you want a snack? No? Well, I'm sure you are in the majority.... read more

cokebwWhat is the First Piece of Advice Doctors give Dieters? unhealthy!
Tuesday October 13, 2009

If you drink soda, you could lose over 15 pounds by just giving it up. Any doctor will tell that giving up soda cold turkey will lead to a dramatic reduction in your weight.... read more

strawberrychocbTreat Yourself When Shopping in the Mall healthy!
Tuesday October 6, 2009

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

fruitsaladbImagine Being On Vacation healthy!
Thursday September 24, 2009

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

noripaperbIs There Such a Thing as Tasty Paper? healthy!
Monday September 21, 2009

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

doritobwWhich Favorite Snack has 35 Ingredients? unhealthy!
Thursday September 17, 2009

There is a snack that earns Frito-Lay around $600 million a year. The multiple flavors of this chip and colors of the packages are incredibly enticing.... read more

pretzelbHow to Turn the Dull into the Delicious healthy!
Monday September 14, 2009

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

blueberriesHow to Get What You Pay For healthy!
Tuesday September 8, 2009

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

chipsahoybwWhat Everybody Ought to Know about Chips Ahoy unhealthy!
Thursday August 27, 2009

They look so delicious floating in the air. They are the perfect cookie. They have lots of chips, and they are symmetrically round. BUT... read more

newquickbwArtificial sweetener marketed to kids unhealthy!
Thursday August 13, 2009

Rewarding your child with a treat is a wonderful thing to do. A parent usually assumes that something that has a rabbit on a label is safe for their child.... read more

homemademicrowavepocornbPop Your Way to Less Calories and Save Money healthy!
Monday August 10, 2009

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

bearfruitbHow to Make an Apple Last 2 Years healthy!
Thursday August 6, 2009

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

homemadegranolabHippie Homemade Crunchiness to Satisfy your Hunger healthy!
Monday August 3, 2009

You can buy all sorts of different brands of granola. Granola comes in bags, boxes or bulk. It is found in the cereal aisle, the health food store, and the corner market.... read more

cantaloupeThe secret to eating lots and not getting fat healthy!
Thursday July 30, 2009

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

chocolate milkA new sports drink? healthy!
Monday July 27, 2009

Most of us don't think of milk as a sports drink. The drink aisle abounds with neon colors of Gatorade and Powerade to entice us to recharge after and during exercise.... read more

potatochipbThe world's favorite salty snack just-okay
Thursday July 23, 2009

In 2005, 16.4 billion dollars were spent on potato chips globally. Potato chips captured a third of all "salty snack" spending for that year.... read more

fruitsnackbwFruit shaped gummy bears unhealthy!
Monday July 20, 2009

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

icedteabHow to replace soda without mourning healthy!
Thursday July 16, 2009

Seven percent of the average American's calories come from soda (see reference below). What if you could reduce or even eliminate soda from your diet?... read more

cheetosbwCheesy and cheery to make you chunky unhealthy!
Monday July 13, 2009

Are Cheetos nutritious? No, the cheese part does not make them nutritious. They are filled with salt, processed cheese, and corn... read more

CherriesTips for Kid Friendly Snacking
Thursday July 9, 2009

Feeding children snacks on a daily basis is a really big challenge. When they are home from school they seem to always be in the kitchen asking you for something to eat. They can really drive you nuts.... read more

Homemade energy barEnergy Bar Recipe healthy!
Monday July 6, 2009

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

water melonThe goodness of tomato packed in a melon healthy!
Thursday July 2, 2009

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

hostessfruitpiebwThe worst snack in America? unhealthy!
Monday June 29, 2009

What would it take to be the worst snack in America? There are facts - calories, ingredients, etc. - then there is the more subjective factor: taste.... read more

snacksackbHow to stop using plastic baggies healthy!
Tuesday June 23, 2009

What is the best way to tote your favorite snack around? Clearly, the best way to snack is to pack a snack to take with you.... read more

Ants on a LogFun for kids to make and eat (adults too!) healthy!
Thursday June 18, 2009

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

cheese and crackersThe possibilities are endless healthy!
Monday June 15, 2009

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

sugarsnappeasbSnap along to a healthy place healthy!
Wednesday June 10, 2009

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

bakedsnappeasbwAre baked snap peas as good as fresh snap peas? unhealthy!
Monday June 8, 2009

Baked snap peas are mashed green peas shaped into a pea shape and baked with oil and salt. They have the same calories per ounce as potato chips.... read more

peachDo snacks help or hinder weight loss?
Thursday June 4, 2009

Journalist Mary Schwager from the Examiner published a great article on a study by Consumer Reports on snacking.... read more

cheese stickA tube of whole food goodness healthy!
Thursday June 4, 2009

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

wasabibA Japanese snack with benefits healthy!
Monday June 1, 2009

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

celeryLow calorie crunch to stop your chip craving healthy!
Thursday May 28, 2009

Isn't celery mostly water? Yes, but it is chocked full of other great nutrients. It has protein, Vitamin K, and lots of other vitamins to keep you going.... read more

powerbarbwFor serious athletes only! unhealthy!
Tuesday May 26, 2009

PowerBar is for performance athletes. Picture Lance Armstrong eating one on his bicycle. Amateur athletes that ride miles on their bicycles every day will bring a Power Bar to consume.... read more

coffeeRoasted bean juice is a nutritious drink healthy!
Friday May 8, 2009

Coffee is roasted bean juice. Since we don't pick the beans, roast them, and grind them, we forget that coffee is derived from plants.... read more

Bagged PopcornHigh fiber, whole grain but then they added cheese just-okay
Friday May 8, 2009

Pre-packaged popcorn is healthier than potato chips but more expensive and less healthy than popping it yourself... read more

Apple FriesFast food that is good for you healthy!
Friday May 8, 2009

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

ricecrackerbCrunchy puffs of rice, salt, and sugar just-okay
Friday May 8, 2009

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

homemadebananabHomemade Banana Bread healthy!
Friday April 24, 2009

Is this really a healthy snack? Eating too much of any baked good is damaging to your waistline, but made with real bananas and eggs, this snack includes protein and vitamins your body needs... read more

chocolate raisinsCandy that is good for you healthy!
Friday April 24, 2009

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

hamburgerbFast food with a nutritional upside just-okay
Friday March 13, 2009

If you are hungry, this is a perfectly fine snack. Everything is relative of course, and if you are watching your weight you would want to avoid something with so many calories.... read more

onionringsbwWould you like an order of fat with your burger? unhealthy!
Friday March 13, 2009

Onion rings are another delicious fast food. I love the soft oniony inside and the crunchy batter outside. Unfortunately, the deep frying part renders these puppies into a very fatty snack.... read more

friesbwAmerica's Favorite Vegetable unhealthy!
Friday March 13, 2009

The average American eats 30 pounds of french fries a year. I found this statistic on a website devoted to the history of french fries. French fries are a much loved staple for us Americans. We probably out do the Belgians who consider them a national treasure. read more

fritosbwCorn, oil, and salt combined to fill you up unhealthy!
Friday March 13, 2009

Hey, wait a minute! Almost 600 calories in a bag of Fritos??!! That is ludicrous. Yeah, it is. Maybe YOU will be able to stop yourself from eating the entire bag. read more

beefjerkybwMechanically separated meat is not good for you unhealthy!
Friday March 13, 2009

The stick of jerky photographed here is actually not beef. I was shocked to discover that I had purchased a stick of jerky made with pork and something called "mechanically separated chicken". Okayyy. read more

cupcakebwWould you like chemicals with your cupcakes? unhealthy!
Friday March 13, 2009

The Hostess website claims that there is a person in Florida who eats 4 Hostess cupcakes a day. So, at 680 calories, I hope she is replacing a meal with them (cupcakes for breakfast anyone?).... read more

sunflowerseedsbFun to eat and good for you healthy!
Friday March 13, 2009

"Eat. Spit. Be Happy." says DAVID, a manufacturer of sunflower seeds. I can't agree more. If not for the fact that I've been trying to teach my children not to spit, these would be a perfect snack. read more

twinkiebwThe poster child for junk food unhealthy!
Friday March 13, 2009

What can I say that hasn't been said? These little snack cakes are the definition of junk food. They are so hard not to love. And they sell 500 million of them a year. read more

veggiechipsbwWhat is the vegetable in these chips? Potatoes unhealthy!
Thursday March 5, 2009

It sounds so great doesn't it? Veggie Chips! I can have vegetables AND chips. Woo-hoo! Yeah.... read more

gummybearsbwBear shaped sugar unhealthy!
Thursday March 5, 2009

Aren't they so cute? Those little bears dressed in sweet colors are a very fun treat. I like these because they don't pretend to be something that they are not, like "fruit snacks". These are candy, plain and simple. read more

gumbA chewy solution to snacking healthy!
Thursday March 5, 2009

If you choose sugar free gum, or close to it, you have a snack that won't wreck your teeth or your waistline. You can stop the desire to put something fattening in your mouth and it can be a pretty good experience. As long as you are not hungry, chewing gum is a good alternative to food.... read more

low-fat beef jerkyIf it is good enough for NASA is it good enough for you? just-okay
Thursday March 5, 2009

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

grapesbAll the benefits of red wine without the alcohol healthy!
Thursday March 5, 2009

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

donutbwDoughnut - stick it on your thigh unhealthy!
Thursday March 5, 2009

I love donuts so much that a friend once suggested that I become a police officer. I realize this is a slander against police officers, and I apologize to them, but the connection has to do with staying up all night and getting a snack from the only place that is open at 3 AM... read more

pizzabPizza is better for you than a candy bar just-okay
Thursday March 5, 2009

What is the size of a slice of pizza? It can really vary. I use a measure from Domino's because, while I don't like their pizza, I think we all know what a Domino's pizza looks like. read more

porkrindsbPork Rinds - high in protein and (sadly) salt just-okay
Thursday March 5, 2009

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

swissrollsbwWhere's the food? unhealthy!
Thursday March 5, 2009

I don't think anyone can hide from the fact that snack cakes are junk food. I wish it wasn't true because they can be truly tasty. read more

snickersbwSnickers satisfies the need for sugar unhealthy!
Thursday March 5, 2009

"Snickers Really Satisfies" goes their marketing jingle. I think that the company that makes them (Mars Bars) wants to remind you that they have peanuts in them, and that they will stop your hunger. read more

graham crackersBetter than cookies but not as good as fruit just-okay
Thursday March 5, 2009

Graham crackers can be pretty yummy. There are a lot of different brands but they all average out to be about the same for calories... read more

waterbEverybody needs water healthy!
Thursday March 5, 2009

Are you thirsty? If you are - try to grab a glass of water. The price is usually close to free and it may stop your hunger craving. read more

granola barSlightly Better for You Than a Candy Bar just-okay
Thursday March 5, 2009

Wait a minute, these are supposed to be healthy! Do you really consider these a treat? read more

hardboiledeggb77 calories packed with nutrition healthy!
Thursday March 5, 2009

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

salamibA few slices of salami go a long way healthy!
Thursday March 5, 2009

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

mangobTropical fruit for North Americans healthy!
Thursday March 5, 2009

I never had a mango until I visited Mexico in 1987. I bought one from a street vendor, and just sunk my face into it. Wow! If a mango is perfectly fresh, it is an almost euphoric experience to eat it.... read more

MallomarsAn okay cookie for a treat just-okay
Thursday March 5, 2009

Mallomars are a weird Northeastern United States phenomenon. If you have not lived in New York or New Jersey, you may have never seen one. read more

oreobwA delicious way to expand your wasteline unhealthy!
Friday February 20, 2009

Oreos are America's favorite cookies. They are truly delicious. The dark bitter chocolate outside and the creamy inside are world famous.... read more

sparklingwaterbA zero calorie alternative to soda healthy!
Friday February 20, 2009

I have to admit my love of sparkling water. I just love those little bubbles.... read more

dark chocolateChocolate is made from plants healthy!
Friday February 20, 2009

Why is dark chocolate good for you? Most people don't realize that dark chocolate is derived from plants.... read more

noodlebwFull of salt and lacking in nutrients unhealthy!
Friday February 20, 2009

Is this a snack or a meal? Well, I think many people would still feel hungry if you had just a cup of noodles for lunch, so I think it is a snack.... read more

raisinsThe taste of candy - and nutritious! healthy!
Tuesday February 3, 2009

Raisins are "nature's candy". I suppose that is true. They are SUPER sweet and yummy, and a great snack for those with a sweet tooth.... read more

popcornmicrowaveLow in calories as long as you hold the butter healthy! unhealthy!
Tuesday February 3, 2009

Microwave popcorn is a fast and easy snack that can be satisfying and nutritious but you need to choose carefully if you are on a diet... read more

whoppersbwWhopping full of calories unhealthy!
Tuesday February 3, 2009

When I go the movie theater, I am always enticed by the candy in the brightly lit case. Now that I have kids, I see how their low position makes it almost impossible to avoid buying a package of candy for $3.75. Ouch..... read more

peanutmmsbwJewels of junk food with added peanuts unhealthy!
Monday February 2, 2009

Aren't they lovely? A cousin to M&M's, Peanut M&M's sit there in the candy aisle with the yellow wrapper.... read more

BananasAmerica's favorite fruit healthy!
Monday February 2, 2009

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

TriscuitA simple whole grain cracker that tastes good healthy!
Monday February 2, 2009

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

mmbwColorful jewels of chocolate and sugar unhealthy!
Monday February 2, 2009

Just look at those M&M's. So beautiful, sparkling in the light. The amazing colors and the smell of them make my mouth water. They are so cute aren't they?... read more

pearYou won't be pear-shaped if you eat pears healthy!
Monday February 2, 2009

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

orangesOrange you fabulous! healthy!
Monday February 2, 2009

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

peachA fruit worthy of a license plate healthy!
Monday February 2, 2009

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

nectarinesSlices of heaven healthy!
Monday February 2, 2009

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

CherriesCherries - a luscious springime treat healthy!
Monday February 2, 2009

"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

raspberriesLuxurious, low in calorie, and nutritious healthy!
Monday February 2, 2009

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

StrawberriesDelicious and nutritious healthy!
Monday February 2, 2009

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

applesAn apple a day is cheaper than health insurance healthy!
Monday February 2, 2009

"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

AlmondsNuts are nutritious and portable healthy!
Monday February 2, 2009

Are you nuts about nuts? I sure am. Roasted, salted, plain or slivered, almonds are a wonderful snack.... read more

chocolatebwSave them for celebrations unhealthy!
Monday February 2, 2009

Valentine's day is one of my favorite holidays because I usually receive a box of chocolates. There is something so luxurious about the box, little wrappers, smell and shiny brown morsels inside.... read more


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