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operationbeautifulb.jpgWhy You Should Have a Post-It Stuck To Your Mirror
Friday September 3, 2010

Caitlin has a mission. Her goal is to end negative self-talk or "Fat Talk". Is it mission impossible?... read more

chickenexperiment1bFast Food Fried Chicken Experiment: Is it Fresh Food?
Thursday September 2, 2010

The most popular post on Snack Girl has not been about a healthy snack. In April, I wrote this: McDonald's Burger Left for Two Weeks, and over 30,000 people have viewed it.... read more

seperatedchickenbGuess What's in The Picture
Wednesday September 1, 2010

My pal, Hemi at Fooducate provides a lot of great advice on buying healthy food at the supermarket..... read more

carrotbitebColorful and Healthy: Carrot, Raisin, Cream Cheese Bite healthy!
Tuesday August 31, 2010

The healthiest eaters among us incorporate vegetables or fruit in every meal. This can be tricky because vegetables take time to prepare.... read more

brushcettabSkinny Italian Book Winner!
Tuesday August 31, 2010

The winner of Skinny Italian by Teresa Guidice is (via random selection) is... read more

flowergirlbWomen Food And God - Even The Book Title Makes You Think
Friday August 27, 2010 in Group Challenge

I promised my Snack Girl readers that I would keep them updated on my Snack Girl Challenge (to lose 10 pounds). Well, I hit a bump this month.... read more

almondoatbA Yummy and Healthy Cookie Under 100 Calories healthy!
Thursday August 26, 2010 in Fab Find

One holy grail of healthy snack foods is the healthy cookie. A tasty cookie, that has natural ingredients, and won't make you fat is a beautiful thing.... read more

jifbNatural Jif: What's The Dif?
Wednesday August 25, 2010

After Snack Girl's recent exposé on Wheat thins, readers have started sending her other potential food fakes.... read more

brushcettabSkinny Italian Tomato Snack Recipe and Giveaway! healthy!
Tuesday August 24, 2010 in Half Junk

Skinny Italian seems like an oxymoron. Can you eat pasta by the tons and still be skinny?... read more

hardboiledeggbYour Eggs Should Be Salmonella Free
Tuesday August 24, 2010

In case you missed it, there has been a massive egg recall due to salmonella poisoning.... read more

helpHow Do YOU Control Portion Size?
Monday August 23, 2010

Most of us are struggling with the same problems with our waistline. We love food and we eat too much of it... read more

capecodbReduced Fat Chips Can Be Delicious just-okay
Thursday August 19, 2010 in Makeover

Snack Girl never stops searching for healthy snacks. Even on vacation, she tirelessly hunts down tasty treats!.... read more

lunchboxnewbWinner of The Easy Lunch Box
Thursday August 19, 2010

The winner of the Easy Lunch Box is.... read more

cherrytomatosaladbA Cherry Tomato Salad For Summer healthy!
Wednesday August 18, 2010

My farm share just gave us the go ahead to pick AS MANY cherry tomatoes as we want! Is that crazy?.... read more

scaleHow Erin Lost 65 Pounds
Tuesday August 17, 2010

Snack Girl absolutely loves Jennifer Hudson. BUT, she is not inspired by Jennifer's weight loss story.... read more

fruitsnackbwIs This A Healthy Snack Food? unhealthy!
Monday August 16, 2010

There is an entire portion of an aisle in your supermarket devoted to "fruit snacks". If you don't have kids, you might have missed it.... read more

backyardhenbHow To Get The Freshest Chicken Eggs
Friday August 13, 2010

Snack Girl went "country" when she moved to the middle of nowhere. Plaid shirts, a pick-up truck, and cowboy hats have been added to my wardrobe.... read more

blueberrytoastbSugar Free Jam In Seconds (No Artificial Sweetener!) healthy!
Thursday August 12, 2010 in Makeover

This was my breakfast this morning! Snack Girl had to show off her recent innovation inspired by Freezer Jam.... read more

lunchboxnewbBPA-Free Lunch Box - a Green Giveaway for Back to School
Wednesday August 11, 2010

Kids driving you up a wall? Don't worry they will start school soon and then they get to drive their teachers nuts!... read more

prawnsaladbWinner of The Biggest Loser's "Six Weeks To A Healthier You"
Wednesday August 11, 2010

The winner of "Six Weeks To A Healthier You" is... read more

freezerjambFreezer Jam For Dummies healthy!
Tuesday August 10, 2010

Freezer jam was absolute mystery to Snack Girl until a few weeks ago. I had never even heard of it until readers commented on How To Pick A Healthy Jam or Jelly.... read more

wheatthinsbWheat Thins Manufacturer (Kraft) Talks To Snack Girl
Tuesday August 10, 2010

Last week, Snack Girl posted Wheat thins and pointed out the differences between 100% Whole Grain Wheat Thins and Original Wheat Thins... read more

frappeb560 Calories For Your Rapid Consumption From McDonald's unhealthy!
Monday August 9, 2010

How do you get 560 calories into a 16 ounce drink? That takes the talent of a major global corporation: McDonald's (of course).... read more

beetsaladbA Beet Recipe For Beet Haters healthy!
Friday August 6, 2010

Why do people hate beets? Maybe grandmothers forced beets on to poor defenseless grand children. Or they haven't had tried fresh beets!... read more

wheatthinsbThe Consumerist Features Snack Girl
Thursday August 5, 2010

The Consumerist is a website where shoppers bite back. Snack Girl was happy to CHOMP on Kraft on the site yesterday!... read more

heartbA Breakfast Cereal You Can Feel Good About healthy!
Thursday August 5, 2010 in Fab Find

Back in March, I wrote Candy or Breakfast? Evaluate Your Cereal and since then I have been on a search for cereals that pass my, "Healthy or Crappy Cereal Test" (patent pending :)... read more

prawnsaladbAn Interview With The Biggest Loser Nutritionist: Cheryl Forberg, RD and Giveaway!
Wednesday August 4, 2010

The Biggest Loser, a reality TV program on NBC, is about losing weight. Obese contestants go on the show and compete to become healthy. Whether or not you like the premise there is a lot to learn from the program.... read more

cantaloupebowlbWant Fewer Dirty Dishes? Try This Healthy Trick healthy!
Tuesday August 3, 2010

I want to know which creative thinker came up with a "bread" bowl. That person was ON to something. Of course, most of us need to avoid bread bowls (especially if they are filled with a clam chowder).... read more

wheatthinsbWhen 100% Whole Grain Means Nothing just-okay
Monday August 2, 2010

Snack Girl's search for healthy crackers never ends. I am always looking for that holy grail of a packaged snack that is also good for you.... read more

tortoisebDid Snack Girl Lose 10 Pounds?
Friday July 30, 2010 in Group Challenge

Three months has gone by since I wrote this post: Snack Girl Challenge. How did I do?... read more

kalechipnewbKale Chip Update
Friday July 30, 2010

After posting Kale Chips, I received a lot of great feedback and suggestions for the recipe.... read more

melonbitebI Love You More Than Bacon (Maybe) healthy!
Thursday July 29, 2010

Snack-Girl.com has been devoid of bacon until today! Bacon is not known as a healthy food, but it inspires me to song.... read more

firstjuicebShould Kids Drink Juice? healthy!
Wednesday July 28, 2010 in Makeover

A bottle of juice (Minute Maid Juice) inspired the creation of Snack Girl. The ingredient list was a shock to me after I had willingly purchased this drink for my daughter. read more

kalechipbKale Chips healthy!
Tuesday July 27, 2010

There are bunches of kale ready to eat in someone's garden right now. What are you going to do with it all?... read more

polanerbHow To Pick A Healthy Jam or Jelly healthy!
Monday July 26, 2010 in Fab Find

A few weeks ago, I wrote How To Choose Healthy Peanut Butter. People wrote and thanked me for this review, but then they wanted to know about the jelly.... read more

bagelbitebLove Bagels and Cream Cheese? Try This Makeover healthy!
Wednesday July 21, 2010 in Makeover

Has anyone else noticed the size of your bagel getting bigger in the last 20 years? And the amount of cream cheese spread on them seems to be growing too!... read more

coolattabYou Can De-Ice an Aircraft With This New WORST Drink Winner unhealthy!
Tuesday July 20, 2010

When you buy a slushy, ice-cold, blue, sugary drink, you KNOW you aren't making a healthy choice. The famous "Slurpee" machine at the 7-Eleven spews out colorful sludge for hot people.... read more

piratesbootybIs Veggie Pirate's Booty a Healthy Snack or Junk Food? just-okay
Monday July 19, 2010

When you see "Veggie" in the title, you want it to be a healthy snack! Hey, I'm eating my veggies, mom!.... read more

vendingmachinebAre You on A See Food Diet?
Friday July 16, 2010 in Group Challenge

One of the biggest hurdles to weight loss is that we are surrounded by food.... read more

cocoaalmondbA Nutritious, Nutty, and Chocolately 100 Calorie Snack healthy!
Thursday July 15, 2010 in Fab Find

It is not easy to combine the words "chocolate" and "100 calories" in the same sentence. While Dark Chocolate is nutritious, you have to be careful with the quantities.... read more

biggestloserbWinner of Biggest Loser Book
Wednesday July 14, 2010

The winner of a signed copy of "6 Weeks To A Healthier You", via random selection is... read more

capresesaladb2A Tomato Salad For Tomato Lovers healthy!
Wednesday July 14, 2010

Can you believe those colors? You know how they say to "eat the rainbow". Here is your chance!.... read more

muffinbThis Blueberry Muffin Has a Dark Secret unhealthy!
Tuesday July 13, 2010

This blueberry muffin seems like an innocuous food. But, lurking in its floury depths lies a painful truth.... read more

peachYou Need A New Food Obsession healthy!
Monday July 12, 2010

Do you ever find yourself driving around in search of the perfect food? The vision of this food haunts you and keeps you hunting for the experience of tasting it again.... read more

weightsbHow Do You Define Results? Snack Girl Challenge
Friday July 9, 2010 in Group Challenge

As we come to the last few weeks of the Snack Girl challenge to lose 10 pounds, I have been reflecting on that goal.... read more

watermelonfetabGot Watermelon? Try This Awesome and Simple Recipe healthy!
Thursday July 8, 2010

This is the season of watermelon. Supermarkets position these lovely creatures right at the front door so they hop into your cart! Really!... read more

biggestloserbGiveaway! 6 Weeks To A Healthier You from The Biggest Loser!
Wednesday July 7, 2010

Snack Girl is a fan of The Biggest Loser on NBC. This program is a reality TV show with obese people who NEED to lose weight competing against each other for a monetary prize.... read more

summercampbHealthy Snacks For Summer Camp
Tuesday July 6, 2010

Snack Girl's kids started summer camp this week. The camp requested that I pack TWO snacks per day (as well as lunch) to keep my little ones from getting peckish.... read more

crankyandfoodbHow Annabel Lost 150 Pounds - and Snack Girl Check In
Friday July 2, 2010 in Group Challenge

Today is Snack Girl Challenge check in day, and I thought it would be fun to include Annabel's story. She is SO inspiring!.. read more

cauliflowerepibMakeover French Fries With This Awesome Recipe From Epicuriosa healthy!
Thursday July 1, 2010 in Makeover

There are some wonderful food blogs out there - and sometimes Snack Girl is special enough to get to feature one.... read more

spinacheggsbHow To Make a Power Breakfast (44% of your DV of Iron) healthy!
Wednesday June 30, 2010

Snack Girl has a problem. It is a GREAT problem to have - too much fresh spinach in her refrigerator.... read more

StrawberriesHow To Prevent Cancer healthy!
Tuesday June 29, 2010

Cancer is a tough disease to prevent. It exists in many forms and there is no vaccine.... read more

tastegoodbGourmet Chips For Healthy Snacking healthy!
Monday June 28, 2010 in Fab Find

There is one great perk to being Snack Girl: free chips. Of course, this isn't so great since I am trying to lose weight (see week 7). I DO love to try new things.... read more

movingtruckbWhy Do We Quit Getting Healthy?
Friday June 25, 2010 in Group Challenge

When we started this challenge, I knew I would be moving in the middle of it. Moving, divorce, losing a job, death - these are all on the Top 10 lists of stressful events in one's life.... read more

odwallabThe Odwalla Smoothie Dilemma just-okay
Wednesday June 23, 2010

What could be wrong about an entire mango in a bottle of juice? What if there was no added sugar but just non-GMO fruit mixed in a bottle for your healthy consumption?... read more

avocadotoastbTurn Your Dull Toast into a Terrific Snack healthy!
Tuesday June 22, 2010

What can you spread on your toast that will help guard against high blood pressure, heart disease, and stroke? Butter, right?... read more

shoppingcartbChallenge is Half Done: How are We Doing?
Friday June 18, 2010 in Group Challenge

The Snack Girl Challenge is half way finished. Six weeks down and 6 weeks to go. I am going to lead off with my numbers this week.... read more

applepiebAn Amazing Apple Pie Makeover In Two Minutes healthy!
Thursday June 17, 2010 in Makeover

Is it possible to cut the calories of apple pie in half and have it still taste good? Well, when you are working with food as great as Apples anything is possible.... read more

peanutbutterbHow To Choose Healthy Peanut Butter healthy!
Wednesday June 16, 2010

Peanut butter is a great addition to a healthy snack. Spreading it on Apples or crackers is an excellent way to add fat and protein (and taste!) to a dull food.... read more

mcdsaladb.jpgA Healthy Choice at McDonald's healthy!
Tuesday June 15, 2010 in Fab Find

Snack Girl is probably the last person on the planet to discover that McDonald's has yummy salads. I don't get out much.... read more

chilelimecornb63 Calories of Salty, Sweet, Sour, Spicy and Veggie Goodness for a Dime healthy!
Monday June 14, 2010

After writing about Parmesan Corn, I felt bad about adulterating corn into a high calorie food. Parmesan Corn is a GREAT snack, but not the best choice for us who are watching our weight.... read more

littlekidsbWhat is Stopping You From Becoming Healthier?
Friday June 11, 2010 in Group Challenge

Everyone has good reasons for why they keep their bad habits. Some would use the word "excuses" rather than reasons.... read more

beachbHealthy Beach Snacks
Thursday June 10, 2010

Beach season is starting and its time to pack those coolers and avoid the snack bars at the beach. With a little planning, you can cut your calorie intake and keep looking great in your bikini!... read more

radishbPotato Chip CRUNCH For One Calorie healthy!
Wednesday June 9, 2010

Fresh produce is rolling into supermarkets and farmer's markets all around the country. June is a fantastic month for healthy eating and these little jewels jumped into my car.... read more

cliffzbA Kid's Energy Bar for Lunch Boxes and Adults just-okay
Tuesday June 8, 2010

I was first introduced to these bars on a tour of a supermarket with a nutritionist. "THESE are great bars!", she said. I was skeptical.... read more

popsiclebDIY Popsicles: A Happy, Healthy Snack healthy!
Monday June 7, 2010

Summer is here, baby! My town hit 87 degrees and I was hot. Fortunately, I had just made some of these delicious treats for the website.... read more

donutbwSnack Girl Recharges Her Batteries
Friday June 4, 2010 in Group Challenge

Everyone who commented last week made a big impact on my mood. I read and reread your comments - see here: Snack Girl Challenges Emotional Eating and Loses when I was feeling down.... read more

nobakecookiebWhat TO Have for Breakfast healthy!
Thursday June 3, 2010 in Makeover

Snack Girl is obsessed with breakfast. Why? Because, it is the most important meal of the day and so many of us skip it or eat the wrong food.... read more

riceandbeansbWhat The World Eats (Cheap and Healthy) healthy!
Wednesday June 2, 2010

Many poor people in the United States don't buy fresh fruits and vegetables because they are expensive relative to processed foods. I agree that a $1 hamburger will fill you up much more than a $1 apple (and, yes, they can cost that much).... read more

gogurtbIs a GoGurt a Healthy Go or a Junk Food No? just-okay
Tuesday June 1, 2010

The convenience of yogurt in a tube is phenomenal. No need for spoons and SO easy to pack make GoGurts a potential healthy choice for parents looking for something fun to add to lunch boxes.... read more

veganddipbA Little Ranch Dressing Isn't Gonna Kill Ya healthy!
Monday May 31, 2010

Raw vegetables are probably the healthiest food that you can eat. Low in calories, high in vitamins and fiber, it is hard to go wrong. Why don't we eat more of them?... read more

hospitalbSnack Girl Challenges Emotional Eating and Loses
Friday May 28, 2010 in Group Challenge

This photo is of a hospital. No, they don't serve yummy snacks here. I was just at a hospital for most of a week visiting my aunt.... read more

kettlebakedb20 Yummy Potato Chips for 120 Calories healthy!
Wednesday May 26, 2010 in Fab Find

It is not a secret that Snack Girl LOVES chips. I have tried a number of them for the site, and my favorite has been Baked Lays. Move on over Baked Lays - a NEW chip is in town.... read more

cornbJamie Oliver's Delicious Cheesy Corn healthy!
Tuesday May 25, 2010

Do you need a food revolution? Jamie Oliver thinks we do. And with 7 out of 10 Americans overweight or obese, I am inclined to agree with him.... read more

weightsbSnack Girl Works Out
Friday May 21, 2010 in Group Challenge

The biggest reason for the Snack Girl Challenge is that Snack Girl is a couch potato. What do I like to do with my spare time? Sit and read... read more

orangewaterbWhen It Heats Up Try This Simple Zero Calorie Drink healthy!
Thursday May 20, 2010

There is usually just one small step from ordinary to elegant. I know that sounds optimistic, but sometimes just a little change makes ALL the difference. read more

kashiberryb.jpgWhat NOT To Have For Breakfast just-okay
Wednesday May 19, 2010

Snack Girl has begun to receive many products and books for review on the website. If I don't like something, I usually just don't mention it - why be negative? There is so much negativity in the world!... read more

softboiledeggbElegant, Easy, and Eggilicious healthy!
Tuesday May 18, 2010 in Fab Find

The best way to enjoy an egg doesn't involve any butter or cheese! Really! I know all those quiche lovers out there aren't going to believe me - but you have to give this a try.... read more

Half SodaCut Your Soda Consumption By Half In One Easy Step just-okay
Monday May 17, 2010 in Half Junk

After posting Shawn's Story, I have been hearing from people who want to quit soda - both diet and regular. Not everyone can be strong like Shawn and kick it by going cold turkey.... read more

helpSnack Girl Asks For Help
Friday May 14, 2010 in Group Challenge

I had a new friend say to me, "Stop Being An Island". So, I have taken her advice and started asking for help.... read more

StrawberriesHealthy Snacks for Spring
Thursday May 13, 2010

Spring is in full swing and you need to take advantage of it! After writing my article on Fresh Produce, I started noticing the specials at my supermarket.... read more

monsterbThe Worst Snack You Can Drink unhealthy!
Wednesday May 12, 2010

The largest market for energy drinks, such as RockStar, RedBull, and Monster is between the ages of 12 and 24 years old. These drinks feature caffeine and sugar. read more

helpTalk: Anyone Else A Scales Addict?
Tuesday May 11, 2010 in Group Challenge

Snack Girl has launched a new feature. After the overwhelming response to Snack Girl Challenge, I decided to launch a forum. read more

kindbKINDa Fabulous: A Nutritionally Dense Snack Bar healthy!
Tuesday May 11, 2010 in Fab Find

What the world needs is some serious KINDness. Okay, that doesn't seem realistic - but you could pick up KIND at your local convenience store!... read more

rhubarbcompotebTry Rhubarb - In Season Now and Super Yummy healthy!
Monday May 10, 2010

The best place to find healthy eating inspiration is your local produce source. And if you pay attention, you will see that there are vegetables and fruits that arrive at different times of year.... read more

scaleSnack Girl Weighs In and Sets Goals
Saturday May 8, 2010 in Group Challenge

There is nothing more fun then stepping on a scale. Woo hoo!... read more

marysgonebThe Healthiest Cracker On The Planet healthy!
Friday May 7, 2010 in Fab Find

How would you like a cracker that just oozes health? A cracker that makes you think, "Hey, this is really good for me!!" read more

cheeriosbCheerios: A Good Choice For a Healthy Snack? healthy!
Thursday May 6, 2010

Snack Girl has spent A LOT of time in the cereal aisle looking for a great choice for Snack Girl readers. It isn't easy to find a cereal that passes the Candy or Breakfast? Evaluate Your Cereal test... read more

lisachallengebSnack Girl Challenge: Lose Ten Pounds in 3 Months
Wednesday May 5, 2010 in Group Challenge

This is a photo of me with my family about 2 weeks ago. Notice how you get a good shot of the top of me (where is the bottom?). read more

tapenadebOlive Tapenade from Clean Food Cookbook healthy!
Tuesday May 4, 2010

How many of you want to be healthy and sustainable? I'm not sure what sustainable means exactly - but if it means I'm living a long life then bring it on!... read more

tostitosbFrito-Lay Responds To Snack Girl
Tuesday May 4, 2010

Two weeks ago, Snack-Girl posted this article: What Everyone Needs to Know About Tostitos.... read more

asparagussnackbEat Asparagus for Breakfast from Eat Real Good healthy!
Friday April 30, 2010

One of the ways that I know that Spring is here is that asparagus starts showing up in supermarkets. I love the stuff and get so excited when I see it priced as low as $1.50 per pound.... read more

honeybSneezing Your Way Through Spring? Try This Sweet Cure healthy!
Thursday April 29, 2010

Allergy season is in full swing, and most of us are feeling it. At a recent trip to Barnes & Nobles, I thought a clerk was crying before I realized he was just an allergy sufferer!... read more

tostitomultibWhen Multigrain Means.....Nothing unhealthy!
Wednesday April 28, 2010

Snack Girl recently hosted a guest post on Tostitos that created a lot of controversy. It even generated an invitation to visit a Frito-Lay facility (hurray!).... read more

drpepperbHow Shawn Stopped Drinking 10 Cans of Dr. Pepper per Day
Tuesday April 27, 2010 in Healthy Habits

Ten cans of Dr. Pepper is a whopping 1500 calories and the equivalent of drinking 24 ounces of coffee in caffeine. Shawn used to drink this almost EVERY day.... read more

buffalowingsbThe Winner of the Skinny Chef Cookbook is....
Tuesday April 27, 2010 in Contests

The Winner of the Skinny Chef Cookbook is.... read more

smoothiebA Chocolate Shake With Only 116 Cals healthy!
Monday April 26, 2010 in Makeover

As the weather gets warm, we want to reach for something cold. How about a chocolate shake? Most of us need to drop the ice cream from this indulgence and it isn't hard if you own a blender.... read more

pombA Drink for Super Heroes healthy!
Friday April 23, 2010

Do you like to soar through the sky with your cape flapping? I do! Snack Girl has a cape and she jumps from her bed often to feel the rush - as she screams "Snack Girl to the RESCUE!!!" read more

homemademicrowavepocornbDIY Microwave Popcorn: Healthy, Yummy, and CHEAP healthy!
Thursday April 22, 2010 in Makeover

Popcorn is a whole grain snack that is really low in calories and has that great crunch we crave. But, the packaged stuff in the supermarket is expensive and can be high in sodium.... read more

bananaquesadillabBanana Quesadilla: A Delicious After-Exercise Snack healthy!
Wednesday April 21, 2010

Whether you do yoga, walk, spin, bike, run, or swim, you usually get hungry after activity. Many people reach for energy bars such as PowerBar, but with a little creativity, you can do a WHOLE lot better.... read more

buffalowingsbHot "Wings" From The Skinny Chef: Recipe and Book Giveaway healthy!
Tuesday April 20, 2010 in Makeover

Buffalo chicken wings are an amazing bar snack. Truly, the people who came up with these were geniuses like the person who opened the first oyster.... read more

subwaybSUBWAY Veggie Delight: FAST But Fresh and Healthy? just-okay
Monday April 19, 2010

SUBWAY Veggie Delight has become the poster sandwich for a healthy fast food choice. The ingredients include a 9 grain wheat bread, veggies, and a non-fat dressing.... read more

stuffedmushroomsbStuff It! (I'm Talking About Mushrooms, Of Course) healthy!
Friday April 16, 2010

Incorporating veggies into parties can be ridiculously easy if we set our minds to it. Of course, it takes prep time and shopping, but your guests will be so grateful when they show up and the Potato Chips are missing.... read more

herbalwaterbA Zero Calorie Drink With A Twist healthy!
Thursday April 15, 2010 in Fab Find

Drink manufacturers know that Soda is harming many people. They want to help you end your Soda addiction with a bunch of new flavored and low calorie alternatives.... read more

smokedoystersbSmokeratoes: A Fabulous New Snack healthy!
Wednesday April 14, 2010

Sometimes you have to open your eyes to what is in front of you. Recently, my vision changed in the canned seafood section of the supermarket. There was a product I had never noticed on my search for great tuna fish.... read more

twohamburgers2bStanford University Scientist Comments On Burger Experiment
Tuesday April 13, 2010 in Cheeseburger watch

Last week's post on the rotting cheeseburger has created controversy here on Snack-Girl. If you didn't see it check it out here McDonald's Burger Left for Two Weeks.... read more

minutemaidbThis "Juice" Has HFCS and More Sugar Per Serving Than Soda unhealthy!
Monday April 12, 2010

The inspiration for Snack-Girl was a bottle of juice. That juice was one that my 3 year old daughter chose from a cooler in a convenience store... read more

gogosqueezebApplesauce On The Go - A Packaged Snack With Promise healthy!
Friday April 9, 2010

Why is it that something with a wrapper is preferable to a a whole food such as Apples? One of the reasons processed food sells so well is that an apple doesn't have a gold wrapper around it.... read more

toastbHow To Pick Healthy Bread - A Toast to Toast healthy!
Thursday April 8, 2010

One of the first snacks suggested for Snack-Girl was toast. It is simple, versatile, and if you choose right, a healthy choice.... read more

artichokebDo NOT Be Afraid of This Vegetable - In Season NOW and Yummy! healthy!
Wednesday April 7, 2010

A sure sign of that spring is here is the lovely strawberries, asparagus and artichokes that show up in the supermarkets. My store has them right at the entrance beckoning to me.... read more

angeledeggsbChange Your Deviled Eggs into Angeled Eggs (Low Cal Recipe) healthy!
Tuesday April 6, 2010 in Makeover

Snack-Girl is a working mother and sometimes she doesn't get around to things as timely as other food writers. I would say most food blogs featured deviled eggs last week. Now that I have 2 dozen Hard Boiled Eggs in my fridge, I am ON IT!... read more

crabdipb3Crab Meat Winner Announcement
Monday April 5, 2010 in Contests

The winner of the Phillips crab meat is.... read more

twohamburgers2bMcDonald's Burger Left for Two Weeks
Monday April 5, 2010 in Cheeseburger watch

After 11 days of sitting at room temperature in a Ziploc bag, this is the photo of the 2 burgers. Obviously, the one on the right is the homemade burger and the one on the left is the McDonald's cheeseburger.... read more

kashipizzabA Great Choice in Frozen Pizza healthy!
Friday April 2, 2010

Pizza can be a great snack. Snack-Girl has featured Mini Mini Pizzas and English Muffin Pizza as a way to get your pizza fix for less calories.... read more

hummusbA Rare Find: A Packaged Food that is Healthy and Delicious! healthy!
Thursday April 1, 2010

Given the state of manufactured food in this country (think Twinkies), it can be difficult to trust that you can find something healthy and packaged. Snack-Girl is ALWAYS on the lookout for food that makes life easier and is good for you.... read more

marketbHow To Find Great Fruit and Veggies
Wednesday March 31, 2010 in Healthy Habits

Are you tired of buying expensive fruit that tastes crappy? What can you do to ensure that the fresh food you buy is really delicious?... read more

tostitosbWhat Everyone Needs to Know About Tostitos unhealthy!
Tuesday March 30, 2010

Every once in a while, I read an article that reflects my grumpiness about food marketing... read more

crabdipb3Celebrating Easter? Wow Your Family with This Luxurious Low Cal Dip healthy!
Monday March 29, 2010

Easter is around the corner, and for many it is a time to get together with family and share a BIG meal. What can you make that will be both luxurious and keep you from unbuttoning your pants?... read more

2burgers day5b mTale of Two Burgers: Day 5
Saturday March 27, 2010 in Cheeseburger watch

What does a 5 day old hamburger look like? What does it smell and feel like after sitting on a shelf at room temperature? Wouldn't it rot? Well, that depends... read more

mixmygranolabHave it Your Way (and I'm not talking about BK) healthy!
Friday March 26, 2010

Snack-Girl has become a cereal magnet now that she starting writing about breakfast.The best part of this new development is that yummy things show up on my doorstep.... read more

lavashchipsbHealthy Lavash Chips from Danica's Daily healthy!
Thursday March 25, 2010

Snack-Girl is always on the hunt for other blogs that inform her readers. Danica of Danica's Daily posts her healthy food consumption every day for people to follow. read more

maplesyrupbOne Sweet Reason To Avoid Artificial Sweeteners
Wednesday March 24, 2010 in Healthy Habits

Artificial sweeteners make it possible to eat or drink something and have it taste sweet without the calories. They serve a purpose for diabetics and dieters. Snack-Girl has been asked many times which one she recommends.... read more

twohamburgersbThe Tale of Two Burgers: The Beginning
Tuesday March 23, 2010 in Cheeseburger watch

After much analysis, Snack-Girl has decided to revamp her experiment with the McDonald's Cheeseburger. I doubt McDonald's cares, but I believe I was unfair to the global corporation.... read more

oatmealbBetter and Faster than A Bowl of Cold Cereal healthy!
Monday March 22, 2010

Life hasn't been easy since Snack-Girl set a new cereal standard in our house. I've tested many of our cereals and I've come up with very few that pass the Candy or Breakfast? Evaluate Your Cereal test.... read more

swingingbPut Your Kids To Work
Friday March 19, 2010

Spring break is about to start around the country and it is time to figure out what you are going to do with your kids. If you are like me, you don't have an expensive vacation planned.... read more

benandjerrysbA Dangerous Combination, Like Teenagers and Alcohol unhealthy!
Thursday March 18, 2010

The results of this duo are not unprotected sex, but unwanted pounds. This terrifying image will probably haunt you all day long... read more

popchipsbPop Chips Winner
Wednesday March 17, 2010

The winner of the PopChips coupon book is... read more

redshoesbInto the Lite: How Susan Lost 40 Pounds
Wednesday March 17, 2010

Susan was too heavy and she had to do something about it. She is an inspiration to all of us that have struggled with losing weight.... read more

popchipsbPop or Flop? Crunchy Snack Review and Giveaway just-okay
Tuesday March 16, 2010 in Makeover

Can a potato chip be magical? If you could wave a wand and do something to a chip - what would it be?... read more

sweetpotatofriesbReplace French Fries with This Easy and Healthy Snack healthy!
Monday March 15, 2010

The most eaten vegetable in the United States is the potato. Found in fast food venues from coast to coast the delicious French Fries are hard to avoid.... read more

soccergoalkeeperbTop 5 Soccer Snacks
Friday March 12, 2010

Soccer moms are asked to bring snack to fuel their little athletes. Recently, through Twitter, I received a plea.... read more

flirtyapronbFlirty Apron Winner
Thursday March 11, 2010 in Contests

The winner of the Flirty Apron is.... read more

frittatagabybHow To Incorporate Veggies in Your Breakfast healthy!
Thursday March 11, 2010

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

obamacakebWhat Would You Do if THIS Was In Your Fridge?
Wednesday March 10, 2010 in Healthy Habits

So, today, I am feeling really good that I don't have a pastry chef on staff here at the mansion. I had been thinking about hiring one but after hearing about Obama's cholesterol level, I think I will hold off.... read more

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 in Cheeseburger watch

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

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

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

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)
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 Contests

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 Contests

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 Contests

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 Contests

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

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 Contests

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

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

homemadegranolabHealthy Homemade Granola 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 crackersCheese and Crackers 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 stickCheese Stick 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

wasabibWasabi peas 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 barChewy Granola 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

TriscuitTriscuit 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

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

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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