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Gluten Free Peanut Butter Cookies: Healthy and Easy
These gluten free peanut butter cookies can be made with ingredients in your pantry. Nothing fancy here!.....
Best Vegetable Soup Recipe
This is the best vegetable soup recipe on my whole block! Or maybe in this house?....
Instant Pot Refried Beans
There is nothing fried about instant pot refried beans - but it sure tastes like heavy, luxurious food.
How to Brine Chicken Breast
Do you know how to brine chicken breast? It is like magic!.....
WW Turkey Chili: You Need This Recipe
WW turkey chili is for all of us looking for tasty food that will keep us healthy....
Blender Banana Oatmeal Muffins
Blender banana oatmeal muffins will enable you to make muffins so fast that you will be cleaned up 10 minutes before the muffins come out of the oven....
Lighter Chili With Cocoa Powder
What is the key to great tasting chili? (cocoa powder) Many would suggest that you put a lot of meat and sausage to make it delicious….
Strawberry Cheesecake Smoothie
This strawberry cheese cake smoothie is a dream. I love adding the word “cheesecake” to any recipe I can find....
Baked Tilapia From Frozen
You can’t miss with this baked tilapia from frozen recipe. It is fast and easy - a perfect weeknight dish.
2 Ingredient Dough Bagels: The Easiest Bagel Recipe on the Planet
2 ingredient dough bagels? Yes! Frankly, I was skeptical of this famous Weight Watcher’s recipe.....
Roasted Veggie Chili on a Sheet Pan
This roasted veggie chili on a sheet pan is so easy! You only need to clean one pan after making it.....
Air Fryer Beef Jerky
This air fryer beef jerky recipe is for all of those looking for a new project. If you are like me, you are looking for some new projects.......
Mexican Zucchini Boats: A Better Burrito
Mexican zucchini boats are for those that love burritos but not burrito tummy. You know what I am talking about!....
Fast Banana Bread
This fast banana bread gets its speed from a waffle iron.....
25 ideas for Healthy After-School Snacks
These 25 ideas for healthy after-school snacks will stop you from scratching your head when your kids run in the door.
Can You Bake Frozen Salmon?
Can you bake frozen salmon? This is the wrong question.....
Low Calorie Instant Pot Recipes
Low calorie instant pot recipes are hard to find. Why? Because the Instant Pot is great for meaty stews and ribs.....
Best Vegetarian Chili
Are you looking for the best vegetarian chili? Of course you are! Who wants to settle for second best?...
Healthy Baked Chicken Recipe
This healthy baked chicken recipe is for all the haters out there who don’t believe you can do anything with skinless chicken breast.....
Mexican Chicken Soup Recipe
This Mexican chicken soup recipe will chase away the winter blues.....
Healthy Baked Oatmeal **VIDEO**
Healthy baked oatmeal is always a hit in my house. It is like a muffin (and like a pudding).....
Homemade Instant Hot Chocolate Mix
This homemade instant hot chocolate mix is going to hit the spot. Of course, you may just decide to move somewhere warm instead of drink it.....
Vanilla Meringue Cookie Recipe
This vanilla meringue cookie recipe will win your heart. Not only is it gluten-free but it only has five ingredients and 9 calories per cookie!
Healthy Soup Recipes for Comfort
These healthy soup recipes will warm your bones and keep them healthy at the same time. You cannot miss.....
Peppermint Candy Ornaments: Simple and Fun
Put the butter down! Time for peppermint candy ornaments....
Strawberry Santa Hats
You can’t get any more easy and fun than strawberry Santa hats.....
Healthy Christmas Snacks
These healthy Christmas snacks will be ignored by most of my audience - and it is okay.....
The Best Turkey Salad Recipe
This turkey salad recipe is really the entry level of what you can do with all of that leftover turkey.....
Leftover Turkey Chili Recipe
If you make my turkey breast in an oven bag, you might have some leftovers to deal with and you should make my leftover turkey chili recipe....
Healthy Thanksgiving Desserts
Healthy Thanksgiving desserts are pretty hard to find. The big favorite for Thanksgiving is pecan pie which is nowhere near the list of healthy choices.
Perfect Roast Turkey Breast for Everyday
This is the only time of year that you can buy turkey breast. I don’t know why this is because you can always find it at the deli counter.....
Apple Butter Recipe: No Sugar!
This apple butter recipe is a major update from my last one. About 6 years ago, I posted a recipe using one cup of sugar.....
Pumpkin Lentil Stew: Vegan & Hearty
This pumpkin lentil stew is unexpected. It is both comforting and vegan! No offense to the vegans who read this website but many people do not conflate veganism and comfort..
Healthy Thanksgiving Recipes You Must Make
Healthy Thanksgiving recipes are just as easy to make as the unhealthy ones.....
Roasted Acorn Squash
This roasted acorn squash is a breeze. We can all use a recipe that makes our lives easier.....
Simple Homemade Apple Pie Filling
This simple homemade apple pie filling will warm your body and heart....
Turkey Pumpkin Chili Recipe
Time to buy a big beautiful pumpkin and a few cans of pureed pumpkin to make pie.....
Roasted Pumpkin Seeds: Keep the Good Stuff
These roasted pumpkin seeds are brought to you by fall. We need to enjoy the simple things like pumpkins.....
Apple Oatmeal Bars: Make This a Fall Favorite
These apple oatmeal bars are for the crunchy leaves and crisp weather of fall. Don’t you start craving oatmeal when you have to rake your lawn?....
Crustless Pumpkin Pie Recipe
This crustless pumpkin pie recipe is so easy and you don't miss the crust!
Healthy Fall Recipes
Healthy fall recipes feature squash, pumpkin, turkey, apples, and more squash. This time of year is filled with tasty food that is inexpensive and accessible......
Vegetarian Black Bean Soup Recipe
This vegetarian black bean soup recipe should be printed out and put in your favorite recipe spot.....
Cottage Cheese Waffle Recipe
This cottage cheese waffle recipe is made with a blender and I love how easy it is.....
Overnight Steel Cut Oats Recipe
This overnight steel cut oats recipe is so ridiculously easy. Honestly, I don’t know why anyone buys the frozen stuff at Trader Joe’s.....
Healthy Apple Recipes
Healthy apple recipes are so simple to create. The apple is such a perfect fruit – sweet, crunchy, and it bakes well.....
Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread Recipe
You got zucchinis? I have got a chocolate chip zucchini bread recipe for you.....
30 Minute Healthy Mains
These 30 minute healthy mains will stop you from even considering the drive thru.....
Whole Grain Banana Muffins: One Bowl!
Whole grain banana muffins need to be a staple in your house. I cannot believe that I haven’t posted this recipe......
Baked Zucchini Lasagna
Lasagna is one of those foods that top favorite foods lists and so I came up with baked zucchini lasagna to help lighten this classic.....
Frozen Banana Bites (Peanut Butter AND Chocolate)
This frozen banana bites recipe will solve the big problem of summer......
Lentil Pasta Sauce
his lentil pasta sauce is my kind of recipe. Delicious, inexpensive, and it can be served on just about anything
Healthy Slow Cooker Oatmeal
This healthy slow cooker oatmeal is for all the people who want a hot breakfast and don’t have time to make it.....
Roasted Eggplant Salad
Roasted eggplant salad is for summer. Eggplant is fresh right now!
Best Skinny Margarita Recipe
This is the best skinny margarita recipe. The good news is that a margarita easily becomes a lower calorie cocktail.....
Grilled Peaches Recipe (Naked)
This grilled peaches recipe is all you need. The “naked” part is that you can serve them without any toppings (don’t grill naked)!....
Zucchini Burgers: A Late Summer Treat
These zucchini burgers were almost gone before I photographed them. These are the hazards of having teenagers home when you work in your own kitchen.....
Easy Homemade Salsa
This easy homemade salsa is the recipe for summer. If you come over, you will find a bucket of this in my fridge.....
How to Brine Chicken Breasts for Grilling
Do you know how to brine chicken breasts for grilling? It is so easy!....
Easy Healthy Banana Bread Recipe: Use Those Ripe Bananas!
This easy healthy banana bread recipe is for those of us with too many ripe bananas. I think this is an easy problem to solve.....
Spicy Carrot Salad Recipe
This spicy carrot salad recipe hangs out in your fridge – ready to eat when you are looking for a snack.....
Blueberry Refrigerator Jam: No Canning!
This blueberry refrigerator jam uses chia seeds to get it to set. Chia seeds when blended will thicken recipes.....
Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos
This easy slow cooker chicken tacos recipe is a famous one on Snack Girl. You just toss ingredients into a slow cooker and you have healthy food that people like – and it is zero points on Blue and Purple for the WW members out there...
Fresh Tomato Sauce Recipe: No Cook
This is the fresh tomato sauce recipe for now! Those tomatoes are literally rolling into stores and farmers markets and this is the time of year that they taste the best.....
Light Sangria Recipe
Do you love red wine but want something lighter in the summer? You will adore this light sangria recipe.
Healthy Fourth of July Desserts
These healthy Fourth of July desserts are for those of us who enjoy a theme party...
Greek Salad Dressing Recipe: Perfect for Summer
This Greek salad dressing recipe is what you need for salads and marinades. I promise that you will never buy a bottle of dressing again.....
11 Healthy BBQ Sides That Will Steal the Show
Healthy BBQ sides are not hard to make because of all the great summer produce....
Chicken Fajita Recipe: Slow Cooker
This chicken fajita recipe is made in the slow cooker. I know it would be more fun if it was sizzling in a pan but I don’t always have time for that.....
Chipotle Corn Salsa Recipe
Are you looking for a Chipotle inspired corn salsa recipe? This is very close to the corn salsa they have behind the sneeze barrier....
How to Grill Tomatoes
Do you know how to grill tomatoes? Everyone will stop by if they hear you can do it.....
Blueberry Skillet Cake
Blueberry skillet cake is a dessert. I rarely feature desserts but this one deserves to be on Snack Girl.....
Summer Squash Recipes
These summer squash recipes belong in your to-do list. It is time for squash.....
Roasted Vegetable Tacos: Change up Taco Tuesday
Roasted vegetables tacos are for Taco Tuesday. You need to change it up sometimes.....
Waffle Iron Potato Cakes: Turn the Oven Off
Waffle iron potato cakes are a replacement for baking. You don’t need a hot oven right now....
Strawberry Oatmeal Muffins Recipe: Can't Go Wrong
Need a strawberry oatmeal muffins recipe right about now? Of course you do....
Easy Iced Coffee
This easy iced coffee is for those of use who want to save some money. You know that you can make excellent iced coffee at home.
Cottage Cheese Snack Ideas
A cottage cheese snack can be a perfect way to make it to the next meal. But cottage cheese is so boring on its own!
Grilled Zucchini Recipe: Marinate Like Meat
My grilled zucchini recipe treats this squash like a steak. Marinate, sear, and serve....
Chia Seed Chocolate Pudding Recipe
This chia seed chocolate pudding recipe is for those who want to dip their toes in the chia seed pool. About 4 years ago, I wondered why anyone would use chia seeds for anything.
Low Calorie Cereal Recipe
Low calorie cereal is easy to make. I know you want to buy it - but it tastes much better to make it........
Chicken Breast Recipes
These chicken breast recipes will inspire you. How do I know?.....
Delicious Asparagus Recipe: Use a Mustard Vinaigrette
This delicious asparagus recipe will keep you eating and buying it all spring long...
Easy Refrigerator Pickles
These easy refrigerator pickles should live in your fridge. Bored with the same old food – add pickles!....
Slow Cooker Quinoa Chili: Healthy, Inexpensive, and Delicious
This slow cooker quinoa chili is for right now. Can't afford meat? No problemo.....
Fresh Strawberry Recipes
These fresh strawberry recipes will inspire you to buy pounds and pounds of fresh strawberries....
Fresh Asparagus Recipes: Spring is Here!
These fresh asparagus recipes will help shape your cooking for the next month. When I walked into my local grocery store, there was a wall of asparagus greeting me.....
Healthy Shakshuka Recipe: Try it!
This healthy shakshuka recipe is for those who have never even heard of shakshuka.
Chocolate Chia Pudding Recipe
This chocolate chia pudding recipe is for those people who LOVE Jello pudding but need a healthier alternative.
Raw Kale Caesar Salad
Raw kale Caesar salad will change your mind about romaine lettuce being the king of Caesars....
Low Calorie Rice: A Vegetable Makes Life Lighter
This low calorie rice is a win-win substitute for real rice......
Coconut Chia Pudding Recipe: Surprisingly Yummy!
I found this coconut chia pudding in an airport. The moral of the story is that you never know where you can find healthy choices...
Banana Oatmeal Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
My daughter thinks these banana oatmeal peanut butter chocolate chip cookies should be called “bites” instead of cookies.....
Celery Reindeer: A Healthy Holiday Snack
Every year I attempt to throw something healthy into the holiday mix. Every year no one reads my missives......
How Do I Roast Almonds?
How do you roast almonds? It is pretty simple and can turn a boring snack into something far more exciting,
How to Roast Brussels Sprouts on the Stalk
Do you know how to roast Brussels sprouts on the stalk? I have always cut them off to cook them but it turns out that it isn’t necessary or even a good idea.....
Baby Kale Salad
This baby kale salad is for all the kale haters out there. I know you read this website even though I keep trying to sell you kale.....
Healthy Pumpkin Soup: You Can’t Miss
This healthy pumpkin soup recipe is for those of you still getting into the fall spirit. Have you seen the pumpkins everywhere?....
Roasted Cauliflower and Broccoli Soup: Perfect for Fall
This roasted cauliflower and broccoli soup will help you welcome the cooler temperatures. Who doesn’t love a good soup?! Cauliflower and broccoli have a deep flavor after roasting that they simple miss when you steam them...
Kodiak Pumpkin Pancakes: Time for Pumpkin Pie Spice!
These Kodiak pumpkin pancakes will hit that pumpkin pie spice spot that starts to itch this time of year......
Lentil Tacos
Lentil tacos are for Taco Tuesday (or anytime really). Turns out you don’t need ground beef!....
Stir Fry Zucchini Noodles
I am not done with my “zoodle” maker. I love stir fry zucchini noodles!....
Healthy Homemade Coffee Creamer
This healthy homemade coffee creamer recipe is for those of you trying to cut back on the heavy stuff in your coffee.
Healthy Frozen Salmon Recipes
These frozen salmon recipes are important to have in your arsenal of quick weeknight meals.....
Beyond Meat Burger Review
This Beyond Meat Burger review is for those of us looking to changed it up. Some plant-based burger patties have been showing up at Burger King (and selling out).....
Oven Roasted Shrimp
Can you cook a delicious meal in five minutes? Oven roasted shrimp will change your mind on the definition of fast food.....
Baked Salmon with Mustard
This baked salmon with mustard recipe will make fish night into something special.....
Simple Cod Recipes
These simple cod recipes will inspire you to eat more fish.....
Frozen Salmon in Air Fryer: A Fast Dinner
This frozen salmon in an air fryer post has content for those of you who don’t own one.....
Healthy Comfort Food Recipes
These healthy comfort food recipes are for right now. We all need some comfort as the stress of staying home hits our communities.....
Healthy Potato Recipe **VIDEO**
This healthy potato recipe deserves top billing in your collection of recipes. Easy, delicious, and visually appealing, Hasselback potatoes are the best!....
Kodiak Cakes Waffle Recipe: Update Your Mix
This Kodiak Cakes waffle recipe does not follow the recipe on the box. Why? Because it is too basic to be truly delicious.....
Healthy English Muffin Pizza
This healthy English muffin pizza is a classic. I bring it up because it is one we tend to forget in the land of Hot Pockets.....
Laughing Cow Cheese Wedges: A Little Cheese Goes a Long Way
These Laughing Cow Cheese wedges are an interesting take on cheese.....
Purple Pickled Eggs For Spring
How do you make these purple pickled eggs? There is zero FD&C Red #40 in those lovely hard-boiled eggs. That brilliant color is the product of a natural source....
Healthy Muffin Recipes: Because We Need Muffins
This list of healthy muffin recipes is the result of years of work on muffins.....
Homemade Caesar Salad Dressing: No Mayo
My homemade Caesar salad dressing with no mayo was created out of necessity. (I was out of mayo)......
PB2 Recipes
Chicken Artichoke Recipe
This chicken artichoke recipe uses chicken thighs for a change. I have been getting sick of chicken breasts (but I still love chicken)......
Crunchy Cauliflower Recipe
This crunchy cauliflower recipe is your go-to appetizer for the Super Bowl!....
Chickpea Salad Recipe
This chickpea salad recipe is for winter when it is hard to find fresh vegetables.....
Drinks that Help You Quit Diet Soda
Do you drink a lot of diet soda and want to quit? I am not against diet soda except for one thing....
How You Can Support Your Loved One in the ICU
Every once in a while I deviate from healthy eating into other health subjects. This book, The ICU Guide for Families by Dr. Lara Goitien, caught my eye because I think it is an important subject and I happen to know the author......
The New WW Program: Personal Points
Here we go again! 2022 brings us another update to WW (formerly Weight Watchers).....
Easy Meal Plans for Healthy Eating: Slender Kitchen
Are you tired of asking yourself, "What am I going to make for dinner?".....
A Happy Holiday to You
I would like to share a short story about someone who has changed my life....
Share Some Good Things from 2021
Can we start a thread of good things that happened to you in 2021?....
DIY Peppermint Mocha Recipe
This DIY peppermint mocha recipe with save you money and calories! (and a trip to Starbucks).....
Slow Cooker Butternut Squash
Slow cooker butternut squash is an amazingly simple way to prepare butternut squash without having to do hardly anything....
Snooze and You Will Lose: Fresh Cranberries
These bags of cranberries are now waiting for you at your local supermarket. Should you toss them in your cart? Yes!.....
How To Cook Turkey in an Oven Bag **VIDEO**
Do you know how to cook turkey in an oven bag? There are a couple reasons why this is a great idea....
Impossible Burger Review: Is it a Good Choice?
This Impossible Burger review is for those who are wondering if they should take a dive into fake burgers.....
Roasted Sugar Pumpkin Recipe
This roasted sugar pumpkin recipe is not sweet. Instead it is salty, sour, sweet, and fun to make.....
Vegetable Skeleton and More for a Healthy Halloween
A vegetable skeleton? Why not? Nothing is more scary to kids than vegetables....
Kodiak Cakes Muffins Recipe
This Kodiak Cakes muffins recipe is a Weight Watcher’s hit - but it should be an "everyone "hit because it is a great recipe.....
Best Slow Cooker Whole Chicken
This is the best slow cooker whole chicken. You simply can’t mess it up.....
Slow Cooker Chicken and Vegetable Stew
Slow cooker chicken and vegetable stew is perfect for those days where you home to smell the aroma of delicious food. Which is pretty much every day!....
No Bake Lemon Coconut Balls: A Healthy Cookie!
These no bake lemon coconut balls are the holy grail of the snack world - a healthy cookie!....
Healthier Kraft Mac and Cheese
Healthier Kraft mac and cheese is possible. I am not sure if it is advisable but you can do it......
Kodiak Pancakes Recipe: A Delicious Upgrade
This Kodiak pancakes recipe does not follow the recipe on the box. Why? Because it is boring!....
Is Jif Natural Peanut Butter Healthy?
Is Jif Natural peanut butter healthy? You would think that “natural” would be the best choice.....
Healthy General Tso’s Chicken & Healthy Meal Plans
Do you find yourself wondering what on earth you are going to make for dinner? I do!....
Halo Top Review
This Halo Top review is in response to the people who want to know if you can actually like light ice cream with a fraction of the calories of REAL ice cream.....
Built Bar Review - Do They Deserve the Hype?
This Built Bar review was inspired by a bunch of comments on a previous post and is my personal (non-sponsored) opinion of these bars.....
How to Drink More Water
How do you drink more water? I know there are some water haters out there.....
Whipped Garbanzo Bean Juice
Whipped garbanzo bean juice is an actual food that you might want to try. I heard about it years ago and have finally gotten around to making it.....
Is Cantaloupe Good For You?
Is cantaloupe good for you? Is the Pope Catholic? I hope you know the answer ☺.....
Hard Seltzer Reviews: A Low Calorie Alcoholic Beverage
This hard seltzer review is due to my television watching. Yes, I have been sitting in front of the boobtube and watching tons of commercials.....
Slow Cooker Baked Beans
Slow cooker baked beans is vegetarian and will outperform any can of baked beans. These are a BBQ side favorite and I make them all summer......
Best Salad Cookbook EVER
I am delighted that I have found the best salad cookbook of all time. Perhaps that is overstating my excitement - but this book is a wonderful addition to my shelf....
PB2 Green Smoothie
This PB2 green smoothie is the perfect drink for spring and summer. You gotta love its Kermit like exterior.....
Healthy Jelly: There Are Better Choices
Healthy jelly or jam isn’t that hard to find. Many brands have made lower sugar alternatives for those of us looking to decrease our sugar consumption.....
Broiled Tilapia Recipe: Spicy with Lime
This broiled tilapia recipe is one for every day. This is so fast that it will take you less to make this fish than to do an online order of just about any fast food.....
How Mary Lost 40 Pounds
Every once in a while I like to put up a story from someone who inspires me and who has done the hard work of getting healthy......
Grilled Watermelon
Grilled watermelon is the summertime treat that you didn’t know you needed.....
Declare Your Independence from a Weight-Obsessed World
As we come to the end of the pandemic, some of you will have put on some pounds. I certainly have.....
Enlightened Ice Cream Reviews
These Enlightened ice cream reviews are for those of use looking for an alternative to our favorite dessert......
Are Whole Wheat Ritz Crackers Healthy?
Whole wheat Ritz crackers have the potential to be healthy…if they actually existed.....
Easy Oven Baked Chicken Breast From Margaret
This recipe for easy oven baked chicken breast is from a reader, Margaret. She wanted to spread the word on her invention and I am happy to help her.....
One Protein Bar Review: Is it the One?
This One Protein Bar review is for those who continue to look for the perfect bar......
Which Type of Pasta Sauce is Healthiest?
Which type of pasta sauce is the healthiest? It can be hard to figure it out in the store......
Quest Bar Review - Are These a Good Choice?
This Quest Bar review continues my quest for the perfect protein bar. The short version of this post is that my journey continues......
Athletic Brewing Company Review: A New Non-Alcoholic Beer
This Athletic Brewing Company review is for those who love beer but want to slim down....
Five Minutes of Exercise
Do you have five minutes? I am assuming you are reading this so you have at least two minutes.....
Spindrift Review: A New Flavored Sparkling Water
This Spindrift review is for all of you who want something special to drink without too much sugar......
Oikos Pro Review: A New Yogurt in Town
Signs You Might Need a Hysterectomy
What are the signs you may need a hysterectomy? I know about a few potential problems because I had a hysterectomy in December.....
Whole Wheat vs Regular Pasta
Hellmanns Olive Oil Mayonnaise Review
Hellmann’s Olive Oil Mayonnaise is one of those products that has me scratching my head.....
How To Make a Blooming Onion in an Air Fryer
How do you make a blooming onion in an air fryer? It is not that hard and serves an important purpose.....
Plant-Based Cookbook to Keep You Inspired
A plant-based cookbook is a vegetarian cookbook. I believe the authors of this book stayed away from “vegetarian” because there is a lifestyle associated with the term.....
Healthy Canned Soup Options
These healthy canned soup options are not all in cans. I can be accused of false advertising but I felt I had no choice.....
What is the New WW Program: Unlimited Workshops
This year, 2021, WW (Weight Watchers) added new unlimited virtual workshops for their members. I decided to dive in to see what they have to offer.....
Time to Get Vaccinated
I don’t want to act like I can see into the future or had a premonition about the pandemic. I did not.....
2021 - You Are Here
Every year since I started this blog I have written a New Year: New You piece. I find myself looking at ways I want to improve and I use Snack Girl to encourage everyone to set goals......
Top Snack Girl Recipes of 2020
Small Kitchen Appliances Gift Ideas for Healthy Cooks
These small kitchen appliances gift ideas are for those of you who want to give something that can help your family or friends.....
Sweet and Savory Pecans: A Gift in a Flash
Hate shopping? Make sweet and savory pecans instead of trying to fight your way to the register....
Best Light Eggnog: What You Can Find in the Store
Weight Loss Programs Sold By Friends
How to Plan the Perfect Thanksgiving Dinner
Ooni Pizza Oven Review: My New Toy!
Bored? This Ooni pizza oven review will keep you entertained.....
Best Thing to Order at Subway: Use the App!
Grocery Shopping Online Review: Whole Foods and Stop & Shop
Bubly and AHA Sparkling Waters: Surprisingly Refreshing
I went on a beach vacation this year to North Carolina. We rented a house so we could social distance.....
Tofu Shirataki Noodles Review
This tofu shirataki noodles review is for all the readers who told me that I got it wrong when I reviewed Miracle noodles.....
How Are You Coping?
I wish I could talk to each of you and ask you how you are doing. I run this sunny corner of the internet but I know we are in a storm.....
We Stand Against Injustice
Your regularly scheduled programming is changing for today......
Healthy Strawberry Oatmeal Bars Recipe with Fresh Strawberries
This healthy strawberry oatmeal bars recipe with become a favorite in your house.....
Built Boost Reviews: Do These Drinks Live Up to the Hype?
This Built Boost review is for those of you who are looking for a water upgrade. Some of us get bored with simply water.....
Bread Without Sugar: What are the Best Brands?
Do you know how hard it is to find bread with no added sugar? Recently, I went off of sugar for three weeks and I had to search!....
Egg Salad with Greek Yogurt and Dill Sandwich
Have you ever made egg salad with Greek yogurt? Recipes are just like music – they evolve over time.....
Best Roasted Vegetables Ever: You Will Eat Your Veggies
The best roasted vegetables ever are your favorites (or least favorites) treated with high heat from the oven....
WW Snacks Review: Are These Worth the Hype?
WW snacks (Weight Watcher’s snacks) are packaged food made by WW. You can order them directly from the Weight Watcher’s website.....
What You Need To Know About McDonald's Oatmeal
McDonald’s oatmeal has been around since 2011 and it has barely changed since its debut....
No Bake Vegan Brownies
No bake vegan brownies are for everyone! Vegans, meat eaters, and people who love brownies but want to eat less of them.....
Weight Watchers Charms 2020: Motivation for Weight Loss
These Weight Watchers Charms are simple and thoughtful. It is so hard to take off the pounds and an acknowledgement is helpful.
Dark Chocolate Covered Strawberries: YUM!
Dark chocolate covered strawberries are for right now. The simplicity yet brilliance of this treat cannot be emphasized enough.....
Think Bars Review: Are They A Healthy Choice?
This think! bar review are for those wondering what happened to their Think Thin bars.....
Are LUNA Bars Healthy? An Unbiased Review
LUNA BAR is marketed exclusively to women as a healthy choice. Can a flavor like chocolate cupcake be healthy?
Gaining Weight on Weight Watchers: What to Do?
Are you gaining weight on Weight Watchers? The Weight Watchers (WW) plan has been proven to help people lose weight but some of us have a tough time.....
Wasabi Peas: Are They a Healthy Choice?
What exactly are wasabi peas and are they good for you?....
Five Tips on Stopping Stressed Eating
I am seriously stressed out and I know I've got some company. That is not me in the photo, but I feel this woman's pain......
Slow Cooker Tofu
Slow cooker tofu transforms bland bean curd into a delicious meal. My daughter thought this tofu tasted like meat!
How to Stock a Healthy Pantry
Do you know how to stock a healthy pantry? I’m sure we all have some healthy food in our home but right now it seems important to review what we should have on hand......
Subway Salad Dressings
Subway salad dressings were a mystery to me before I began working on this post. To find the nutrition information and the ingredients, I had to dig through the Subway website......
How Effective is Intermittent Fasting for Weight Loss?
How effective is intermittent fasting for weight loss? First, we need to define “intermittent fasting”.....
How to Reduce Saturated Fats
How do you reduce saturated fats in your diet? This is an important question because saturated fats are known to cause problems......
New Look for Snack Girl
Today we have launched a new look!
Mediterranean Instant Pot
Mediterranean Instant Pot is a cookbook by America’s Test Kitchen. I took a look at it because I think it is a great idea.....
Healthy Valentine’s Day Breakfast
This healthy Valentine’s Day breakfast is for those of you who want to send the message of love with a meal......
WW New Plan 2020: Green Review
WW’s (Weight Watchers) program for 2020 has three separate choices for weight loss. Green is the plan for those who love to count......
Why Are Vaccines Important?
Why are vaccines important? Vaccines are considered one of the biggest medical breakthrough of our age.....
Weeknight Dinner Plan
This weeknight dinner plan will keep you from ordering take-out when you just want to crash at the end of the day.....
What is the Best Diet to Lose Weight?
What is the best diet to lose weight? After 10 years of writing, thinking, and attempting diets I wish I could give a definitive answer......
A Simple List for How to Get Healthy
I saw this list of 48 words posted by a Canadian doctor and I was inspired.....
Healthy Banana Blueberry Oatmeal Muffins Recipe
Try this healthy banana blueberry oatmeal muffins recipe if you are having the breakfast blues.....
Cooking Turkey Breast in an Oven Bag
Cooking turkey breast in an oven bag saves you so much and worry......
Make It Easy to Plan Healthy Meals: Slender Kitchen
Are you looking for a plan so you don’t fall back into your old habits? Join the club!....
WW New Plan 2020: Purple Review
WW’s (Weight Watchers) new program for 2020 includes a Purple Plan. WW went with colors for the titles of their plans in order not to stigmatize any of them.....
Time for Some Changes
It is time for some changes and some goals. Don’t worry! You got this!.....
Healthy New Year’s Eve
A healthy New Year’s eve is within reach. You can start your New Year’s resolutions a little early with some wise choices....
Peace, Love, and Warmth
I am taking a break with my family and friends and I wanted to leave you with this image.....
Dash Egg Cooker Review: Is it Worth it?
This Dash Egg Cooker review is for all those people who wonder if they need yet another kitchen appliance.
Healthier Egg Nog Recipe
A healthy eggnog recipe? Can it be done?...
WW New Plan 2020: Blue Review
The WW new plan for 2020 has been revealed and there are now three different ways to engage in the program.....
Best Recipes of 2019
These are my best recipes of 2019. Maybe you missed some of them so I decided to share them again.....
Cosori Air Fryer Review: The Gift of the Season?
I bought this COSORI Air Fryer to review it for the holidays. People seem to love how these units air fry instead of deep fry.....
Happy Thanksgiving!
know you will all start traveling (you may be currently on the road) and I wanted to make sure that I sent my regards before you went offline.
Got Turkey? A Leftover Turkey Recipe That You Will Love
Get ready for some leftover turkey with this chili recipe. This is fast, easy, and will stretch your bird in new directions....
New WW Changes for 2020
WW (formerly Weight Watchers) has made some big changes for 2020. WW always changes their program a little bit so 2020 is no exception......
Cauliflower Potato Curry Recipe
This cauliflower potato curry recipe should be a standard dish in your house....
Pumpkin Angel Food Cake Recipe
This pumpkin angel food cake recipe is great for the Weight Watchers’ crowd and the lazy crowd.....
Pasta and Zucchini Recipe: You Can Enjoy Pasta
I seem to be on a zucchini kick and this pasta and zucchini recipe is right in line with my thinking on this versatile squash....
Oikos Triple Zero and Fage True Blend Review
Oikos Triple Zero and Fage True Blend have something big in common. Neither type of yogurt has added sugar......
Simple Glazed Carrots
This recipe for simple glazed carrots deserves to be in your Thanksgiving recipe line up....
Frozen Chocolate Cookie Dough Recipe
I think you need this frozen cookie dough recipe because it will stop you from eating crappy cookies....
Pumpkin Chia Seed Pudding
This pumpkin chia seed pudding was inspired by pumpkin pie and a mistake....
Mini Pumpkin Pie Recipe
This mini pumpkin pie recipe will save you from heaping portions of pumpkin pie. I know that many of us don’t want to be rescued but some of us feel we need the help.....
Pumpkin Dip for Apples **VIDEO**
Are you looking for a healthy dip to serve in a flash? Look no further than this pumpkin dip for apples....
A "No Peel" Apple Recipe To Make You Swoon
The apple season is in full swing here in New England and I can't stop buying them. The taste of fresh apples is one of life's great joys....
Beetnik Frozen Meal Review
This Beetnik meal review is the latest on my quest to find a healthy, delicious frozen meal for those times when cooking is not an option.....
DIY Microwave Popcorn
This DIY microwave popcorn recipe is for all those people who buy popcorn in little pre-packaged baggies.....
Kurbo Review: A Weight Loss App for Kids & Teens
This Kurbo review is going to discuss why a Weight Watchers app for a kid may not be a great idea.....
Banana Quesadilla Snack
This banana quesadilla is for that low energy time of day when you are hungry and don’t want to eat junk food (but just fruit is too boring).....
Zucchini Boats: Vegetarian
These zucchini boat are vegetarian like any decent zucchini boat should be! Who needs meat when you have zucchini.....
How Do I Reduce My Sugar Intake?
How do you reduce your sugar intake? It is all about new habits that take time to create.....
Snack Girl Turns 50
Tomorrow I turn 50 years old. Age is just a number, right?.....
Healthy After School Snacks for Teens
Healthy after school snacks for teens should be easier than for little kids except it isn’t. What do you have stocked for healthy snacks after school?.....
Can What You Eat Impact Your Mental Health?
Many of us reach for a cookie when we want a pick me up. We all know that it works!....
Are Dole Fruit Cups Healthy?
Are Dole Fruit Cups healthy? It should be an easy question but the variety of products makes it far more complicated.....
Graze Snack Box Review
This graze snack box review is one I have been thinking about for a while. Graze is a company on a mission to improve snacking.....
Low Carb Chicken Soup: Slow Cooker
This low carb chicken soup is made in the slow cooker which makes it not only simple to make but completely delicious.....
Fresh Tomato Ketchup Recipe
Some of you may have too many tomatoes right now, wouldn’t you like a fresh tomato ketchup recipe?....
Grab and Go Breakfast Ideas
Grab and go breakfast ideas are a specialty of mine because I am usually running around with my hair on fire in the morning.....
Healthy Greek Yogurt
Healthy Greek yogurt is easy to find if you know what to look for. It is everywhere!....
Broccoli Apple Salad Recipe
Broccoli apple salad is the perfect salad that you can make on your day off and then eat all week?....
Worst Diet Tips
These worst diet tips are from all sorts of people who talk to me about losing weight. If you listen you will want to pull your hair out.....
Pure Protein Bars Review
This Pure Protein Bars review is the latest in my ongoing quest to find the best protein bar.....
Let Your Fruit Flag Fly!
You know when it is hot and you don’t want to cook? This is the dessert for you!
Patriotic Strawberries
Patriotic strawberries are a thing. Look at these! How can you resist their colors?.....
Best Tasting Non-Alcoholic Beer
The best tasting non-alcoholic beer does taste like alcoholic beer. I know because I drink both types.....
Easy Healthy Vegetarian Recipes
Easy healthy vegetarian recipes are the perfect solution to those who are cutting back on meat or eliminating it from their diet altogether.
Rhubarb Strawberry Crisp
Rhubarb strawberry crisp gets made only at this time of year. Why? Well, I only remember to use rhubarb when I see it in the spring.....
Fairlife Milk Horror
Fairlife milk has become a horror story for the dairy industry. I have been critical for a while and now it is being pulled off the shelves in the Midwest.
Easy White Wine Sangria
Easy white wine sangria is perfect for a warm summer night with friends. I love it because it is refreshing and it includes snacks!.....
Vegan Cashew Cheese
Vegan cashew cheese is so easy to make and a great alternative to actual cheese.....
Beach Snacks
Beach snacks are the best because you don’t have to leave your towel to be refreshed....
Reddi Whip vs Cool Whip
Reddi Whip vs Cool Whip? Which would win in a match up for the best pre-whipped topping?....
Want to Lose Weight? How Much Processed Food Are You Eating?
The meal above is a perfect example of my definition of processed food. It comes out of a freezer or can and can be heated in the microwave.....
Can You Cook Frozen Salmon on the Grill?
Can you cook frozen salmon on the grill? The procrastinators and the people with a hard time remembering to take fish out of the freezers need to know.....
Is American Cheese Bad For You?
Today, we are going to delve into a serious topic – American cheese....
Prep - The Essential College Cookbook: GIVEAWAY
Are you looking for the perfect high school graduation gift? Know someone who has limited time and money but needs to cook?....
Weight Watchers Charms 2019: Cute Jewelry for Milestones
Weight Watchers Charms are given out when you hit weight loss milestones. You can create a cute bracelet to remind yourself of your success....
Skinny Strawberry Shortcake
This skinny strawberry shortcake has actual cake. It isn’t actual “shortcake” but it is still great!.....
Healthy Cool Whip
Healthy Cool Whip is an actual product category. You can find alternatives to the famous Cool Whip brand at Whole Foods!....
Healthiest Bread at Panera
The healthiest bread at Panera should be easy to find since the actual name of Panera is Panera Bread.....
Want to Run a 10K? You Can Do It!
Plenty of us are great at setting goals. It is the achieving them that is the problem......
Roasted Summer Squash Recipe **VIDEO**
This roasted summer squash recipe is so easy because summer squash, unlike winter squash, doesn’t have to be peeled. It arrives ready to go (which is my type of squash).....
Cauliflower Pizza Crust Review
This cauliflower pizza crust review is for all those people who like to be gluten-free and for the parents who like to hide vegetables in their kid’s food......
Easy Creamy Tomato Soup
Easy creamy tomato soup is one of my personal favorites especially when paired with a salad or grilled cheese sandwich.....
Best Healthy Office Snacks
These best healthy office snacks will keep you from the vending machine. I know what is in the vending machine and most of the time - the food is junk.....
What is the Healthiest Food at McDonald’s?
What is the healthiest food at McDonald’s? Some would say there isn’t any.....
Mushroom Lentil Burgers
Mushroom lentil burgers are a very healthy replacement for 8 ounce beef burgers....
Low Point WW Snacks
Today is a shout-out to the Weight Watchers (WW) members who follow Snack Girl.....
How to Reduce Kitchen Waste
Do you know how to reduce kitchen waste? I know that I need a tutorial because I just tossed out some ugly lookin’ food (and I feel bad about it).....
Oven Roasted Cauliflower
Oven roasted cauliflower is a staple for those of use who can tolerate cauliflower. I happen to love cauliflower but many of my readers do not.....
Is Whole Wheat Pasta Healthier than Regular?
Is whole wheat pasta healthier than regular? What about all the other pastas that you can find on the shelf?....
Gluten Free Snacks
Gluten free snacks aren’t that easy to find. There are just too many cookies and bars with all sorts of ingredients in the snack aisle.....
Healthy Baked Chicken Breast with Southwest Rub
Healthy baked chicken breast is easy to make but can be really boring to eat. I will say it - I am sick of writing about chicken breast!....
What is Stopping You From Exercise? Is it Your Bra?
It isn’t easy to find decent athletic bras for large breasts and having the right gear is so important when you want to try a sport.
What are the Best Protein Bars for Weight Loss?
What are the best protein bars for weight loss? I can tell you that there are a TON of options.....
Best Homemade Granola
The best homemade granola I have ever made was on my stove and super fast.....
How to Cook Tilapia from Frozen
Do you know how to cook tilapia from frozen? Would you want to?....
Slow Cooker Tater Tot Casserole: Vegetarian!
This slow cooker tater tot casserole will satisfy children and adults alike. Tater tots are not the healthiest food when served on their own....
I’ve Gained 10 Pounds - Now What?
Sometimes weight creeps up on you when you aren’t paying attention.....
Is Rotisserie Chicken Healthy?
Is rotisserie chicken healthy? You would think the answer would be easy but nothing in processed food is simple....
Weight Watchers Freestyle Results
Are you getting results with Weight Watchers Freestyle?.....
Does all Yogurt have Probiotics in it?
Does all yogurt have probiotics in it? The short answer is no. Manufacturers can label a product “yogurt” and have killed all the live cultures in it.
Warm Dark Chocolate Melting Cups for Valentine’s Day
These warm chocolate melting cups are for love and and to help children with cancer.....
How to Make Butternut Squash Noodles
Ever since I got my spiral vegetable slicer I have been wondering how to make butternut squash noodles.....
Low Sugar Chocolate Desserts
These low sugar chocolate desserts are really good. It shouldn’t be hard to imagine how chocolate can taste with just a wee bit of sugar....
Is the Keto Diet Bad for You?
Is the keto diet bad for you? The keto diet is a food plan created for people with epilepsy to reduce seizures.....
Creamy Chicken Wild Rice Soup (Slow Cooker)
You can make this creamy chicken wild rice soup recipe in your slow cooker and your family will love you for it....
Instant Pot Chicken Stock and Slow Cooker too!!
This Instant Pot chicken stock is so inexpensive to make that you will never buy chicken stock again.....
How to Declutter
Do you know how to declutter? Check out that closet up there. Does your closet look like that?.....
Healthy Stuffed Acorn Squash **VIDEO**
Stuffing squash should be an easy win for the healthy crowd....
Healthy Kung Pao Chicken and Meal Planning Tools
Are you looking for a plan so you don’t fall back into your old habits? Join the club!....
Low Sugar Tomato Sauce
How hard is it to find a low sugar tomato sauce? Well, I wouldn’t say it is a walk in the park....
How to Lose the Five (or More) Pounds from the Holidays
How do you lose the five pounds from the holidays? Here we are - it is January second and it is time to get on it.....
Time for Some Changes
It is almost New Year’s Eve. Do you know what you really want?.....
Healthy New Year’s Celebration
Here comes New Year’s Eve and it is time to party! You can start your New Year’s resolutions a little early with some wise choices.....
Happy Holidays to You!
I write this post every year as a virtual holiday card to all my readers. Isn’t it ecologically correct? No tree was harmed for the creation of this card....
Easy Chocolate Syrup Recipe
This easy chocolate syrup recipe is so simple that you are going to ask yourself why you ever buy packaged chocolate syrup.....
What is the Healthiest Coffee Creamer?
What is the healthiest coffee creamer? A reader sent me this question and I had no idea how to answer it......
Veggie Christmas Tree
Do you ever wonder how to serve more vegetables at Christmas? This veggie Christmas tree will solve all your problems.....
Best Recipes of 2018
This year flew by! My daughter started high school and my son started middle school.....
Pomander Balls for Christmas
Pomander balls are your new tradition! Instead of baking cookies (and eating them) play with oranges and cloves.....
How To Dress Well If You are Curvy
Have you noticed that the models don’t look like you? I’m pretty sure I have never looked like a model because they tend to be very thin.....
Roasted Walnuts Recipes **VIDEO**
Are you looking for a way to wow your friends and family while doing very little work? Try these roast walnuts recipes!
Best Gifts for Healthy Eaters
Are you looking for the best gifts for healthy eaters? I am your guide!.....
Happy Thanksgiving!
My kids will be out of school in moments to spend the Thanksgiving holiday at home.....
Fennel Orange Salad
This fennel orange salad is my last minute addition to your Thanksgiving festivities. Yes, you need a salad.....
Planning Thanksgiving Dinner
Planning Thanksgiving dinner is a major project. With the shopping, the cleaning, the counting (of people, plates, and chairs) - who hasn’t been stressed out with the task?...
Instant Pot Indian Recipes and More!
Instant Pot Indian recipes are so much better than going out for Indian food......
New Weight Watchers Program
The new Weight Watchers program has been launching and it is filled with fun surprises......
Meditation and Mindfulness Made Simple: Headspace
I know what you are thinking. You don’t have time to sit on the beach in a cross legging position chanting......
How to Stay Healthy as You Age
I like to face reality and that means not hiding from the fact that I am aging.....
Weight Watchers Simply Filling Ends
Weight Watchers Simply Filling is a program that allows members to eat anything they want from a specific food list. As of November 1st, 2018, WW is ending the program.....
Why You Can’t Choose Your Favorite Weight Watchers Program
Every couple of years when WW makes its changes, many people ask me the same thing. Why has WW stopped supporting the program that is working for me?...
Trader Joe’s Healthy Food
At Trader Joe’s healthy food is everywhere! It is a great store for those of us on the “stop eating crap” train.....
Wellness Wins: New for WW
Wellness Wins is a program by WW (formerly Weight Watchers) to help you instill new good habits.....
Roasted Butternut Squash
Roasted butternut squash is the poster recipe of fall for the healthy food set....
Healthy Choices at Dunkin Donuts
Are there healthy choices at Dunkin Donuts? A friend of mine asked me to find out....
Weight Watchers Changes 2019 - No Longer Weight Watchers!
Here we go again. For Weight Watchers members it is time to start wondering what is up the sleeves at Weight Watchers corporate.....
Non Fat Plain Greek Yogurt Review
This non fat plain Greek yogurt review is in response to readers who want someone else to go try all the options.....
Healthy Food at Costco
The list of healthy food at Costco is pretty long. Almost as long as the list for unhealthy food!....
Can You Ditch the Diet and Eat Intuitively?
Who needs diets if you can eat when you are hungry and stop when you are full?....
Light Instant Pot Chicken and Rice
This light Instant Pot chicken and rice is a keeper. Who doesn’t love chicken and rice?....
A Low Fat Diet Could Kill You
I usually don’t create such alarmist titles but I want to get my point across. Are you paying attention now?
One Mile Swim in Maine: The Lobsterman Triathlon
I will do just about anything for lobster including swim in the ocean for a mile.....
Mason Jar Soup
Mason jar soup is the soup you want for the start of fall. It is easy, portable, and people will be jealous of your ingenuity....
Snack Girl Turns 49
Yes, today is my birthday and I really am 49. Can you still be a girl at 49?....
Chi Running: Can Running be Effortless?
Chi running makes a big promise to its followers. You can run effortlessly!....
Light Broccoli Slaw Recipe
This light broccoli slaw recipe is perfect for fall. We are moving from slaw season to broccoli season so it will help you make the transition.
How To Read a Food Label: Shortcuts
Do you know how to read a food label? I know it is tricky because I spend way too much time staring at them in the grocery store.
Easy Fast Breakfast Ideas
Easy and fast breakfast ideas are a specialty of mine because I am usually running around with my hair on fire in the morning.....
Time to Make a Plan: Slender Kitchen
How was your summer? Was it filled with barbecues and a lack of restraint?....
Become a Goddess: The Athena Division
You see this woman in the photo? She is a Goddess.....
How to Make Burger Sliders
How do you make burger sliders? They are easy! But the better question is why would you make them?....
Chobani Greek Yogurt, YQ, and Coconut Yogurt Review
Chobani Greek Yogurt and YQ by Yoplait have something big in common. The companies know that regular yogurt is packed with too much sugar.....
A Beginner Triathlete Has Been Born
It is a little hard to believe since I have been writing about this for over a year – but on Sunday, August 5th, I completed a sprint triathlon....
Garden Lites Muffin Reviews
This Garden Lite muffin review is for those of you who don’t have a garden and don’t have time to make muffins.....
How to Make A Starbucks Iced Mocha
How do you make a Starbucks iced mocha? It is actually really easy. I’m not sure why we spend $5 on this!....
Where Can You Decompress? A Surprising Place
We all need to relax. Okay, maybe some of you are chill but I know that I need to take some deep breaths multiple times a day to keep it together.....
Grilled Summer Squash
Grilled summer squash is my go to squash recipe all summer long. Why? Check out this sign:.....
Light Berry No-Bake Mason Jar Dessert
This recipe is light, filled with berries, and there is no baking (and hardly any clean up). Use Mason jars if you have them or just put this dessert in a coffee cup. Who cares?....
What to Do When You Hit a Plateau
I receive e-mails with “HELP!” in the subject line many times per month. The story is pretty similar but it goes kinda (not exactly) like this:....
Why I Bought an Apple Watch
My new watch was a big purchase for me. It takes a lot to get me to spend big money on electronics.
Easy Healthy Grill Recipes
These easy healthy grill recipes will provide you with the ideas for avoiding the ubiquitous hot dogs and hamburgers.....
Best Non-Alcoholic Beer
Are you looking for the best non-alcoholic beer? I know it sounds strange but this beverage is pretty compelling....
Breyers Delights Review
This Breyers Delights review may stop you from getting a stomachache. I believe Breyers is trying to get you to eat an entire pint of ice cream.
Roasted Rhubarb
Roasted rhubarb is so easy to make it should be illegal. Actually, it is a crime not to make it this time of year.....
Miracle Noodle Reviews
Miracle noodle reviews are important if you want to assess if these noodles are truly miraculous.....
Cold Tomato Soup
Cold tomato soup is also known as gazpacho. If you haven’t tried a cold soup, now is your moment when the produce is fresh.....
How to Grill Watermelon
Do you know how to grill watermelon? Perhaps you are wondering why you would do such a thing.....
Which is the Healthiest Subway Salad?
Which is the healthiest Subway Salad? Did you even know they served salads? I didn’t!....
Yellow Squash Recipes
These yellow squash recipes are a hit in my house. Yes, we love squash.....
Healthy Alternative to NutriGrain Bars
A healthy alternative to NutriGrain bars is needed for those who run out the door. Plenty of people eat these without being aware of the sugar in them.....
How to Make Egg Drop Soup
Have you ever wondered how to make egg drop soup? I know that I have ordered it many times and been delighted with its flavor and texture....
How to Peel Garlic Quickly
Do you know how to peel garlic quickly or do you avoid fresh garlic so you don’t have to peel it at all?....
Have You Been Through These Doors Lately? A Surprise!
I spend a lot of my time shopping in big box stores for my family. Today, I went into Target to buy (wait for it) a new laundry basket....
Healthy Potluck Recipes
Healthy potluck recipes have to have a couple of important components. They have to be inexpensive, feed a crowd, and something people will like.....
Siggi’s Yogurt’s Siggi
Siggi’s yogurt was founded by a real person named Siggi. I know it is hard to believe but Siggi is a man’s name....
PB2 Banana Smoothie
A PB2 banana smoothie will trick you into thinking you are drinking something far more luxurious.....
Strawberry Rhubarb Compote in a Slow Cooker Recipe
This strawberry rhubarb compote in a slow cooker recipe will change your mind about rhubarb....
Are KIND Bars Good for You?
Are KIND Bars good for you? I wish I could say eat them without caveats but it seems that almost none of bars out there are perfect.....
Stuffed Yellow Squash Recipe
This stuffed yellow squash recipe will convince you that squash can be fun. I know it is hard to fathom....
How to Toast Nuts in the Microwave
Have you ever wondered how to toast nuts in the microwave or if it was even a good idea?.....
Which is the Healthiest Bread at Subway?
Which is the healthiest bread at Subway? You would think the answer to that question would be easy.....
Baked Cod Recipe
This baked cod recipe is for all of those fish haters out there. Cod is a very mild fish....
Green Salsa Chicken in an Instant Pot
If you have been under a rock, you may not have noticed the Instant Pot. I made green salsa chicken in mine and it was a hit....
No Sugar Challenge: Part II
Last month, I wrote about my No Sugar Challenge and I got a bunch of questions and responses.....
Marinated Asparagus Salad
Marinated asparagus salad is for right now. Every year, I go nuts over asparagus and this year is no different.....
Vegan White Chili
My vegan white chili is made in an instant pot. You can make it in a slow cooker if you don’t have an instant pot.
Not Losing Weight on Weight Watchers Freestyle
Are you not losing weight on Weight Watchers Freestyle? I hear you!...
Tomato and Bean Casserole
Tomato and bean casserole should become an every day dish. First, everyone loves a casserole....
How to Make Homemade Marinara Sauce in 20 Minutes
Do you know how to make homemade marinara sauce in 20 minutes? It is pretty easy but it does involve mincing garlic.....
No Sugar Challenge
This No Sugar Challenge is brought to you by my high cholesterol numbers in January......
Caulipower Pizza Review
This is a Caulipower pizza review and, no, I did not mess up the spelling of “cauliflower”.....
Fruit Pizza for People who Love Fruit and Pizza
This fruit pizza recipe is a kick. You get to say “pizza” when you are actually serving dessert.....
Tofu Spread with Herbs
Tofu spread with herbs will help if you love butter. Of course nothing tastes like butter but you can do something different!....
Easy Hot and Sour Soup
I can’t stop eating soup and this easy hot and sour soup really hits the spot right now.....
What is Your Favorite Fitness App?
It is March and soon it will be time to get outside and shake the dust off....
Light Baked French Toast Recipe
This light baked French toast will change your brunch game. Everything doesn’t have to be decadent at brunch....
Too Much Sugar
Too much sugar is lurking in our processed food. What is hiding inside the bag?....
Tofu Scramble Recipe
This tofu scramble recipe looks like scrambled eggs – but it is a totally different animal.....
How Does Weight Watchers Work?
How does Weight Watchers work? I get this question a lot since so many people find me through Google.....
How to Cook Asparagus in the Oven
Do you know how to cook asparagus in the oven? This is the easiest time of year to be a blogger if you are into healthy eating because spring is coming!....
Tuna and Bean Salad
Tuna and bean salad is one for your fridge when you are looking to snack. This salad will keep for a week and gets better with time.....
Banana Peanut Butter Ice Cream
This banana peanut butter ice cream has a secret. It isn’t really ice cream!....
What are Added Sugars?
What are added sugars? They are the sugars that are really hard to avoid in packaged, processed foods but things are about to get easier.....
Slow Cooker Chicken Quinoa Soup
Slow cooker chicken quinoa soup is wonderful after a long day trudging around in the cold.....
Aldi Review
My Aldi review is for those who have driven by it and wondered if they should go in....
Low Carb Tuna Melt
This low carb tuna melt will make you forget bread. Tuna melts use to be a staple in my college dorm. One cup mayonnaise, a little tuna, and say the word "green" and you had lunch!....
Cinnamon Roasted Butternut Squash
This cinnamon roasted butternut squash is for any time of year. I’m not sure why we only think of squash at Thanksgiving but it is a winter vegetable....
Vegan Frozen Meals
Vegan frozen meals exist! I found these in the frozen section of Target. Can you believe it?....
My Journey with High Cholesterol
Back in January, I was diagnosed with high cholesterol and I was referred to a registered dietician.
Chickpea Cookie Dough
Chickpea cookie dough is for those of us who can’t seem to get the cookies in the oven. Love to eat cookie dough out of the bowl?....
McDonald’s Salads Are Going Downhill
McDonald’s salads could be a life-saver when you are on the road and looking for a healthy meal.
Chipotle Calories Can Add Up
Chipotle calories are the result of you choosing to add them. I love how you can customize your meal but the choices can get you in trouble.....
Lean Cuisine Reviews
Lean Cuisine reviews are harder to come by than you think. Who wants to sit around tasting “diet” food?....
Strawberry Refrigerator Jam
This strawberry refrigerator jam can be made right now (even though it isn’t strawberry season.....
Mexican Quinoa Recipe
This Mexican quinoa recipe will change your mind about quinoa.....
Got High Cholesterol? So Do I
Before Christmas I took a blood test. It revealed that I had high cholesterol and not the good kind.
Siggi’s Yogurt Goes Without Added Sugar
Siggi’s yogurt has done what I only dreamed could happen....
New Weight Watchers Freestyle Review: Hate or Love?
The new Weight Watchers Freestyle program has about a month to simmer and now it is time for a review.....
How to Quit Sugar in 30 Days
The title here is a little disingenuous because I am not suggesting that you give up all sugar....
Do You Know What You Really Want?
It is almost New Year’s Eve. Do you know what you really want?....
What to Drink on New Year’s
Here comes New Year’s Eve and it is time to party! Who doesn’t love staying up half the night to ring in the New Year?...
Weight Watchers Egg Recipes
These Weight Watchers egg recipes range from zero to three Smart Points per serving....
My Holiday Wish For You
I wrote in my newsletter about this tree that I pass a couple of times a day....
Red Wine Cranberry Sauce
Red wine cranberry sauces is my new favorite! I make my own cranberry sauce and I have moved through a bunch of recipes....
Weight Watchers Bean Recipes
These Weight Watchers bean recipes range from zero to five Smart Points per serving.....
A Light Gluten-Free Cookie for Cookie Season
Do you have a party where everyone brings their favorite cookies and recipes?....
Weight Watchers Chicken Breast Recipes
This list of Weight Watchers chicken breast recipes does not have a recipe over 3 Smart Points. Two of the recipes are ZERO Smart Points.....
Top Ten Snack Girl Recipes of 2017
It is the time of year where I take a look back at what was successful......
Weight Watchers New Program: Freestyle
Here it is - Weight Watchers New Program! It is called Freestyle and it is launching today....
Potato Pancake Recipe for Hanukkah
This potato pancake recipe is bit lighter than most and super delicious.....
Balsamic Roasted Green Beans
Balsamic roasted green beans may replace green bean casserole if you give them a try.....
Gifts for Cooks Guide 2018
I know you want to give a holiday gift that supports your friends and family in their cooking goals.....
Slow Cooker or Instant Pot Stuffing
This slow cooker or Instant Pot stuffing will make Thanksgiving easier......
Weight Watchers Flex or Freestyle for 2018: The New Program
The 2018 New Weight Watchers Flex debuted in the United Kingdom yesterday and will be coming to the USA (perhaps as WW Freestyle)....
Healthy Side Dishes for Thanksgiving & Helpful Tips
Healthy side dishes for Thanksgiving are completely doable and you can make things easier on yourself.....
New Weight Watchers Program?
Guess what? Weight Watchers is going to announce a new program. How do I know?....
Macaroni and Cheese Box Review
This macaroni and cheese box review was inspired by a trip down the pasta aisle. I found myself amazed at all the different products.....
Skinnygirl Cosmo and Margarita Review
The Skinnygirl Cosmo requires no mixing. This drink is simply poured out of the bottle into your favorite cocktail glass.....
Healthy Apple Crisp Recipe **VIDEO**
This healthy apple crisp recipe is THE dessert of fall. It only uses one apple!....
Healthy Rice Krispie Treats
Healthy rice krispie treats merge the decadent with the hearty. This recipe is almost no more work than the original (which is simple)....
Zojirushi Rice Cooker Review
My Zojirushi rice cooker review is based on five years of experience with this wonderful appliance. I use it once or twice a week!....
Low Calorie Meals
Low calorie meals are not hard to make. They simply take a little more creativity than higher calorie meals.....
Healthiest Pizza at Dominos
Finding the healthiest pizza at Dominos takes some work. You would think that with all the nutrition information online that it would be easy....
Siggi’s Yogurt Review
This siggi’s yogurt review was inspired by my walk through the supermarket. I am constantly blown away by how much changes on a monthly basis in the dairy cooler.....
Roasted Winter Vegetables Recipe
This roasted winter vegetables recipe is a gift for you for the entire winter season. Here in New England, we have a ton of local winter vegetables.....
Navigating Theme Park Food As a Vegetarian
Where do you think it would be hardest to be a vegetarian (and eat)? Carnivals, county fairs, and theme parks top my list.....
Crockpot Oatmeal with Old Fashioned Oats **VIDEO**
I am a big fan of Crockpot oatmeal with old fashioned oats AND steel cut oats. I like to grab whatever I have available when the weather is cold.....
Sliced Turkey Breast: Which Brand Should You Buy?
Sliced turkey breast shouldn’t be hard to buy. But, the choices are many. I am frequently amazed when I stand in front of product at the supermarket how many different items there are for purchase....
Easy Healthy Apple Recipes
Easy healthy apple recipes are so simple to create. The apple is such a perfect fruit – sweet, crunchy, and it bakes well....
Hotel Breakfast Buffet: A Survival Guide
The hotel breakfast buffet is in the smallest motels and the biggest chain hotels. Since it is often included in the price of the room, I tend to search for a healthy breakfast at the buffet.....
Swedish Apple Pie Recipe
This Swedish apple pie recipe was not inspired by a trip to Sweden....
Why Does Weight Watchers Work?
Why does Weight Watchers work? I know there are many opinions on this program....
Healthy Snacks for Teens
Healthy snacks for teens should be easier than for little kids except it isn’t. What do you have stocked for healthy snacks after school?....
Healthiest Milk Alternative: So Many Choices!
The healthiest milk alternative is not an easy thing to determine. First, we have to define the word “milk”.....
DIY Protein Box To Keep Your Stomach From Rumbling
A protein box is a creation from Starbucks. I saw these babies and I was inspired!....
Why This 47 Year Old is Doing Her First Triathlon
I have decided to attempt a triathlon because I like a challenge and I am a wee bit nuts.....
Let’s Do This! Slender Kitchen Meal Plans
How was your summer? Was it filled with barbecues and a lack of restraint?....
Starbucks Seared Steak, Egg & Tomatillo Wrap Review
Starbucks new seared steak and egg wrap captured my attention because of the emphasis on protein.....
Why Do We Eat Dessert for Breakfast?
I live in the land of Dunkin’ Donuts. The place is synonymous with New England because there seems to be one every 2.5 miles....
Chipotle Kid’s Meal Saves You Money and Calories
The Chipotle kid’s meal can be ordered by any random adult. You don’t even have to act childish to ask for one....
Baked Eggs in a Muffin Tin **VIDEO**
Have you ever tried to baked eggs in a muffin tin? The result will stop you from buying a fast food breakfast.
McDonald’s Parfait Review
I decided to do a McDonald’s Parfait review because a reader told me that this is what she orders (and I had never had one)....
How to Cook Vegetables on the Grill
It is good to know how to cook vegetables on the grill because it makes side dishes so much easier......
Baked Salmon and Asparagus Recipe
Do you like to get presents? How about opening baked salmon and asparagus?....
Walmart Rotisserie Chicken Review
This Walmart rotisserie chicken review is long overdue.....
Refrigerator Dill Pickles Recipe
This refrigerator dill pickles recipe with stop you from ever buying pickles again.....
Disney Dole Whip Recipe **VIDEO**
The big shock about this Disney Dole whip recipe is that it only contains 2 ingredients.....
Best Store Bought Tortillas
Are you looking for the best store bought tortillas? I certainly am.
How to Make an Iced Mocha at Home
It is super easy to make an iced mocha at home. In fact, this iced mocha recipe couldn’t be easier.....
How to Cook Salmon from Frozen **VIDEO**
I happen to love salmon but I forget to take it out of the freezer for dinner. Does that happen to you? I am going to help you out because I have learned how to cook salmon from frozen.
What is Kombucha? Is it Good For You?
What is Kombucha? I have been asked about this drink and I had to go figure it out.....
Egg McMuffin: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
The Egg McMuffin can be ordered 24 hours a day at McDonald’s. For fans of this famous sandwich, this is good news.....
Top 10 Zucchini Recipes
I have been obsessed with zucchini for years. This year, I realized that I have created more than 10 recipes for Snack Girl.....
Trader Joe's Ezekiel Bread: Nutrition
It is hard not to like a bread that is inspired by a book since I love to read....
Fast & Easy Copycat Chipotle Black Beans **VIDEO**
Like all the healthy foodies, I make my food from scratch unless I don’t....
SUBWAY Veggie Delight: FAST But Fresh and Healthy?
SUBWAY Veggie Delight is the poster sandwich for a healthy fast food choice. The ingredients include whole wheat bread and a ton of veggies.
Turn Strawberry Shortcake Into Strawberry Healthycake
Have you ever made a traditional Strawberry Shortcake? Well, I have and the "shortcake" part calls for cream AND butter. Wowza!
What is in Kool-Aid Jammers? Ingredients and Review
What is in Kool-Aid Jammers? It might surprise you that Kool-Aid has cut sugar in half....
Fresh Tomato Salad with Balsamic Vinegar for Memorial Day
You don’t have to have potato salad for Memorial Day but you do need this fresh tomato salad with balsamic vinegar.....
Fun Family Movie Night with G.H. Cretors Popped Corn
We all get to the end of the week and want to relax. My family has a Friday movie night tradition that we all love.....
How to Organize Your Deep Freezer
If you have a deep freezer (AKA a chest freezer) it is important to organize it.....
Top 10 Light and Easy Chicken Recipes
After years of writing about chicken, I am compiling my favorite recipes......
Peanut Butter and Jelly PB2 Smoothie Recipe
You must try this peanut butter and jelly PB2 smoothie recipe. It is fast, easy, and has 11 grams of protein!....
Is the Grilled Chicken at McDonald’s Healthy?
have looked at a bunch of food at McDonald’s and today I will determine if the grilled chicken sandwich at McDonald’s is healthy.....
Healthy Rhubarb Muffin with Walnuts
Creating a healthy rhubarb muffin is harder than you would think. Typically, rhubarb needs the addition of a ton of sugar for people to like it.....
Healthy Slow Cooker Butter Chicken – Instant Pot, too!
Time for you to try some healthy slow cooker butter chicken. I made mine in my Instant Pot but it will work in a slow cooker......
Smart Ones Meals offer Smart Made: A Real Food Option
Smart Ones meals are the supposed smarter option in the frozen meals section. The smartness is because they are a lower calorie (and perhaps healthier) option....
Are NutriGrain Bars Good For You?
Are NutriGrain Bars Good For You? These bars by Kellogg’s can be found in the breakfast aisle next to the cereal....
Best Strawberry Recipes for Spring
I love strawberries and these are my best strawberry recipes for spring......
How to Cook Salmon from Frozen Without Thawing in the Oven
How do you cook salmon from frozen without thawing in the oven? Almost exactly the same way you would cooked thawed salmon....
Weight Watchers Review: Does it Work?
This website has become a place for people to discuss Weight Watchers and whether it works for them – especially Smart Points.
thinkThin High Protein Bars Review: Are They a Healthy Choice?
There are so many bars on the market and a reader asked me if I thought thinkThin high protein bars are a healthy choice.....
How to Make an Easter Egg Bath Bomb
This is not a recipe for a delicious Easter day brunch item. Instead, I am focused on an Easter treat for your tub!
Low Fat Angel Food Cake
Low fat Angel Food cake is a wonderful choice for a dessert that no one will notice that it lacks butter....
Baked Yellow Squash
This recipe for baked yellow squash also includes some green squash (mainly for color).....
Are Fruit Cups Good for You?
Are fruit cups good for you? They should be because the contain fruit. What could be bad about them?.....
Cold Asparagus Salad Recipe
This cold asparagus salad recipe will bring you right into spring.....
How to Thaw Shrimp
Do you know how to thaw shrimp if you forget to take it out of the freezer? I do (because I always forget).....
Dannon Oikos Review
This Dannon Oikos review came about because it seems like the shelf is sprouting new yogurts on a daily basis.....
Easy Strawberry Shortcake Cupcakes
Before you freak out, these easy strawberry shortcake cupcakes are not your average cupcake.....
Don’t Have Time for an Exercise Class? Join the “Not Going to the Club” Club
I don’t know about you but I find it hard to get to the gym because I am so busy.....
Spicy Thai Basil Recipe
This spicy Thai basil recipe features ground turkey and it is super fast.
Vegan Snacks
So many people have gone vegan that I thought it would be helpful to put out a list of vegan snacks.....
Sous Vide Poached Egg
A sous vide poached egg is a perfect, creamy egg. It is one you will not forget.....
Black Bean Brownie Mix
This black bean brownie mix recipe is unbelievably easy. I promise – you will not notice the beans.....
Starbucks Sous-Vide Egg Bites: A Solution to Breakfast on the Run?
When I saw that Starbucks had Sous Vide Egg Bites, I was intrigued. Do they look like they are from outerspace?....
Weight Watchers Dessert Recipes
These Weight Watchers’ dessert recipes will help you keep it together....
Slow Cooker Lo Mein
There comes a time when you have to stop ordering take-out and start making your own slow cooker lo mein.....
McDonald's Grand Mac: Beware of this Scary Burger
I believe I was watching the Super Bowl when I saw an advertisement for McDonald’s Grand Mac.....
Chocolate PB2 Smoothie
Have you tried a chocolate PB2 smoothie? If you love peanut butter, this may be your new shake.....
Nutella Chocolate Mousse
Valentine’s Day is around the corner and this Nutella chocolate mousse is my treat!....
Fruit and Nut Bar Recipe
I call this fruit and nut bar recipe “Everything But the Kitchen Sink Bars” because I use literally anything I can find in them......
Keep Eating Healthy in February with Slender Kitchen Meal Plans
I wrote about Slender Kitchen Meal Plans back in January and I want to talk about them again because it is February.
Low Sugar Jam
It is far from easy to pick a low sugar jam if you don’t like Stevia....
Healthy Game Day Snacks
It is time to start thinking about healthy game day snacks.....
Points Plus Calculator and More
I know that some of you want to use a Points Plus calculator instead of Smart Points......
How to Roast Whole Beets
This is the time of year where the local produce is limited. Where I live, it is imperative to know how to roast whole beets....
Weight Watchers International Snacks at Target Help You Start the Year Right
Here we are, January 2017, and it is time to reboot and get on track for a healthier you.....
Slow Cooker Beef and Barley Soup
Slow cooker beef and barley soup is a real winner on a winter’s day....
How to Make Zoodles
I didn’t know how to make zoodles (zucchini noodles) until today. I am wondering what took me so long.....
What are the Best and Worst Diet Plans?
Every year, US News & World Reports comes out with their list of best and worst diet plans.
Low Carb Chicken Vegetable Soup
Looking to reboot your eating habits? This low carb chicken vegetable soup is for you.
Kick off the New Year Right with Slender Kitchen Meal Plans
This is the time of year when everyone goes nuts trying to reboot. I am one of those crazies right now....
Good Stuffed Mushroom Recipe
If you are looking to eat a cheeseburger but don’t actually want to eat one try this good stuffed mushroom recipe.
Healthy Buffalo Chicken Dip
Buffalo chicken wings are usually served with a few sad sticks of celery but you can make a healthy buffalo chicken dip and serve happy celery....
A Holiday Card For You – My Dear Readers
I would like to share a short story about someone who has changed my life.....
Weight Watchers New for 2017?
Every couple of years, Weight Watchers revamps its program to include the latest in nutrition research....
Top Ten Snack Girl Recipes of 2016
One of my favorite things to do every year (other than break out the egg nog) is to look back and see what recipes were popular....
Looking for Inspiration for Breakfast? Check out Rise and Shine
I know we all want to be inspired and my friend, Katie Sullivan Morford, is the food writer who can do it....
Have a Wonderful Thanksgiving: A Few Tips
I hope that all of you have a wonderful Thanksgiving with family and friends....
Clam Dip Made Lighter
I am here to say that you can make a lighter clam dip and people will love it....
Reduced Sugar Craisins: Are These a Better Choice?
I was hunting for some dried cranberries when I found reduced sugar Craisins. Wow!...
Healthy Thanksgiving Side Dish Recipes
I thought I would put together a list of my favorite healthy Thanksgiving side dish recipes for those of you looking for inspiration.....
What is the Difference Between a Dietician and a Nutritionist?
Before you get advice from a diet expert you should know the difference between a dietician and a nutritionist.
Amy’s Frozen Meals Reviews
It has been a long time since I last took a look at Amy’s frozen meals.....
What is the Healthiest Peanut Butter?
What is the Healthiest Peanut Butter? It should be easy to find the healthiest peanut butter but it isn’t....
Vegan Creamed Spinach Recipe
Your vegan friends will love that you thought of them and made this vegan creamed spinach recipe....
Healthy Halloween Tips
I should win an award for my healthy Halloween tips. Do you know how hard they are to come up with?...
Cheesy Rice Dish with a Secret Ingredient
This cheesy rice dish will trick the cheese lover in your household with the fact that there isn’t that much cheese....
Apple Cranberry Fruit Salad
As we move toward Turkey Day, it is time to start thinking of what you are going to make and you need apple cranberry fruit salad....
Healthy Layered Bean Dip with Quinoa
Are you doing any tailgating or football watching? Then, you have to try my healthy layered bean dip with quinoa.....
Fat Shaming Takes Center Stage: Let’s Do Something About It
This is not a political blog and today is no exception. But, I am sure many of you noticed that our presidential debate brought about a discussion of fat shaming.....
Easy Sweet Potato and Carrot Soup Recipe
I am seriously into orange soup right now. Perhaps because it is the “orange” season.....
Stop Worrying about Fat: You Have Been Deceived by the Sugar Industry
I don’t know how many of you know that it in my old life, I earned a Ph.D. in Genetics....
Slow Cooker Chicken Taco Filling
Tacos are a staple in my house because we can all agree that this slow cooker chicken taco filling is delicious....
Zucchini Breakfast Muffins
These zucchini breakfast muffins will become a staple in your house in no time....
Win Money and Lose Weight Before the Holidays with the Snack Girl Jackpot Challenge
Last year's Snack Girl Jackpot Challenge was incredibly successful. There were 7 teams that successfully hit the goal of losing an average of 6% or more, with 37 successful participants each winning $116.76!....
Does Weight Watchers Really Work?
The weight loss community seems to be still deliberating the question: Does Weight Watchers Really Work?
Best Way to Prepare Butternut Squash
Do you know the best way to prepare butternut squash? The techniques are a matter of opinion, but using the microwave makes the peeling and cubing of this tough squash an easy job....
Wendy’s Value Menu: Healthy Options
Most people don’t eat the $7 salads at Wendy’s. They eat off the Wendy’s value menu....
Roasted Tomatoes with Garlic
Do you have too many tomatoes right now? Then this roasted tomatoes with garlic recipe is for you!....
We Can Lose the Weight Before The Holidays Together! Snack Girl Challenge
Want some extra motivation to get healthy and lose weight before the holidays? I have a contest for you!...
The Truth about Turning 47
I saw this photo and it simply cracked me up -Menopause Lane right next to Erectile Dysfunction Blvd.
Salad in a Bag: Risks and Rewards
Have you noticed that the cooler in the produce section of bagged salads seems to be taking over?...
Overnight Oatmeal with Chia Seeds
Making overnight oatmeal with chia seeds is a wonderful way to support your healthy breakfast goals....
Healthy Nut-Free Snacks
Food allergies are not a joke and many schools and institutions are asking people to leave the nuts at home. I decided to compile a list of healthy nut-free snacks to help out.....
Is Orange Juice Healthy?
A tall glass of orange juice is hard to resist but is it healthy?
Are Granola Bars Healthy?
I feel like I have tried every granola bar on the planet as I call myself Snack Girl. Are granola bars healthy?....
Healthy Snacks for After School
Your kids are coming home and they will be hungry. What do you have stocked for healthy snacks after school?...
Why This 46 Year Old is Playing Pokemon Go
Check that funny thing out! That, for those who don’t know, is a Pokemon.....
Snyder’s of Hanover Pretzels are Now Completely Peanut-Free: Giveaway
Does your school have a peanut-free policy? My children’s elementary school asks parents not to pack any type of nuts in their kid’s lunchbox....
BLT Salad
It isn’t hard to convert a sandwich into a salad when it is made with bacon, lettuce and tomato (BLT). This BLT salad is simple and compelling....
How Healthy Is Frozen Yogurt?
Frozen yogurt places have sprouted up like weeds in these parts. How healthy is frozen yogurt or froyo?
The Easiest Way to Eat the Rainbow (Carrots)
I’m sure you have heard the phrase “eat the rainbow”. Why not try rainbow carrots?....
BBQ Chicken Breasts on the Grill
Making BBQ chicken breasts (without skin or bones) on the grill is challenging.....
Are SlimFast Shakes Healthy?
When you see SlimFast advertise “balanced nutrition” does that make you think that their shakes are healthy?....
Chinese Honey Garlic Chicken Recipe
Take-out can be a scary thing. You have no idea how much oil was used to cook your food. Yikes! This Chinese honey garlic chicken recipe will solve that problem....
Healthy Breakfast Snacks
Breakfast is the meal that can throw you off course for an entire day – but not if you eat these healthy breakfast snacks....
Chocolate Banana Protein Pancakes
I know everyone needs some chocolate banana protein pancakes.....
Recipe for Sautéed Green Beans with Garlic
Sometimes simple is best as in this recipe for sautéed green beans with garlic.
Hummus Recipe Without Tahini
This hummus recipe without tahini was developed to help people who wanted to make hummus but didn’t want to spend $9 on a jar of tahini.....
Fiber One Cereal Review
This Fiber One cereal review was inspired by my father-in-law who stayed with us for two weeks....
The Truth About Couch to 5K
This is my dog, Milo, but it could have been me a year ago – resting on my couch....
Red, White, and Blue Strawberries
The time is now for red, white, and blue strawberries....
Inspired by CookingLight® to Enjoy Some Me Time
Summer is when the best produce shows up and I can’t wait to get my hands on it.....
Healthy Snacks for Camping
It isn’t hard to bring food to make healthy snacks for camping. It does take a wee bit of planning.....
Low Sugar Blueberry Jam Recipe
It took me about 10 minutes to make low sugar blueberry jam and my kids even less time to eat it.....
Worst Snacks to Eat
It is very easy to find the worst snacks to eat in the grocery store....
Potato Salad Made With Cauliflower
I know how hard it is to believe that you could make potato salad with cauliflower salad but hear me out....
The Best Fruit Infused Water Bottle: Review
I am prone to hyperbole when it is warranted and this is the best fruit infused water bottle....
Baked Chocolate Donuts
You can bake your own chocolate donuts and live to talk about them....
Low Sugar Rhubarb Recipes
have now been creating low sugar rhubarb recipes for years.....
Slow Cooker Baked Beans with Molasses
These slow cooker baked beans with molasses are vegetarian and will outperform any can of baked beans....
Oprah Reveals the Secret to her Weight-Loss Success
Oprah knows a lot about weight loss. This will date me, but I remember back in the ’80s when she revealed her new thin bod after using a liquid diet.....
Low Sugar Rhubarb Bars
This is one of those desserts that people will talk about for years to come. You don’t have to tell them that these rhubarb bars are low in sugar.....
Vitamix Zucchini Soup from the Vitamix Cookbook
Do you have a pile of zucchini yet and need to know what to do with it? Dust off your Vitamix and make zucchini soup.....
Grown Up Sloppy Joes
You can’t really call a recipe “adult” so I am going with “Grown Up” for this sloppy joe concept....
The Simplest BBQ Dessert: Berry Brownie Fruit Skewers
Looking for something easy, delicious, portable and fun? Check out my fruit skewers....
Introducing SunChipsⓇ Veggie Harvest: Veggies and Whole Grain!
There is a new chip on the block and it is both whole grain and veggie. How can you miss?....
Zoku Ice Cream Maker: Serving for One
The Zoku Ice Cream Maker solves one of life’s biggest problems – a freezer that calls your name....
Whole 30 Review: The Change Your Food Diet
This Whole 30 Review is not done without trepidation. I have good friends who swear by this diet and I would hate to anger them....
The Winner of the ARCTIC ZERO
The winner of the ARCTIC ZERO prize pack is…..
Smoky Roasted Chickpeas
I happen to love smoky roasted chickpeas and I decided to share my secret....
Special K Nourish Review
I love the whole ideal of “nourish”. I decided to buy a box of Special K Nourish this after I saw a commercial....
Rainbow Fruit Skewers
I’m not going to say that these rainbow fruit skewers are as easy as other desserts, but I will say that they are worth the work....
Five New Flavors of ARCTIC ZERO®: Giveaway!
Do you ever eat an entire pint of ice cream and then wonder how that happened? If you are eating ARCTIC ZERO® it isn’t going to be a big deal....
Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Bars
Oh, peanut butter, why do I love thee? Let me count the ways....
How Do You Boost Your Metabolism to Keep the Weight Off?
Last week, I shared my thoughts on the study about the Biggest Loser contestants and their inability to keep the weight off....
Lighter Pulled Pork
Do you like pulled-pork sandwiches? I know that barbecue lovers everywhere can tell you where a good pulled-pork sandwich can be found measured in minutes from their home....
Roasted Summer Squash
Summer squash, unlike winter squash, doesn’t have to be peeled. It arrives ready to go (which is my type of squash)....
Do Not Beat Yourself Up: Why We Can’t Keep The Weight Off
My favorite reality TV show of all time is The Biggest Loser. I felt that many of the messages about how to become healthy made sense....
Chobani Simply 100: Friend or Foe?
Chobani is the yogurt we all should love. Look at that packaging!....
Apple Peanut Butter Nachos
I eat a lot of apples and peanut butter. As Snack Girl, I am often asked about my favorite snack – and this is it....
The Winners of the LARABAR Variety Box
I am announcing 10 winners today of the LARABAR variety box.
New Advertising on Snack Girl
Spring has sprung and there are some changes here on Snack Girl....
The Easiest Whole Chicken Recipe
There seem to be a never-ending source of recipes that use “cooked chicken”....
Should You Be Concerned about Inulin or Chicory Root Fiber?
I noticed when I started looking at lower calorie Greek yogurt that inulin (also known as chicory root fiber) is popping up everywhere....
You Are Now Ready for Cinco de Mayo: Relax Your Mind Margarita
You do not need a big blended frothy margarita to enjoy Cinco do Mayo....
Dress Up Your Asparagus with Balsamic Vinegar & Tomatoes
Salad can be so dull and I do get bored of the same food....
Introducing the LARABAR Variety Box: Giveaway
Are you looking for the holy grail of snack bars? LARABAR could be your answer...
An Egg Salad for Today
Recipes just like music evolve over time....
Cooking on Sunday for the Week Ahead
I know that some of you work on Sundays so this post is really about your day off....
The Brita Jug Filter System: Great Tasting Water For Your Team
Time to stop buying bottles of water for your kid's soccer team!
Easy Vegan Snacks
It is far easier to go vegan than it used to be.I remember not even knowing what a "vegan" was.
Triple Zero Oikos: A Surprisingly Good Find in Greek Yogurt
Those black containers up there with the NFL logo don’t exactly look like they are being marketed to women....
Waffle Iron Banana Bread
To say that I am a bit obsessed with my waffle iron is an understatement....
Lighter Caesar Dressing: Yes You Can!
Turns out you don’t need to buy Caesar dressing or make it with a ton of oil and egg yolks....
The Stonyfield Myth
What happens when a large food corporation buys a small, organic yogurt operation?...
Best Healthy Gluten-Free Snacks
I bet I could make a list of the worst gluten filled snacks in a heartbeat....
Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies Using Almond Flour
These were much better than I thought they were going to be....
Banana Peanut Butter Waffledillas
Yes, I am a bit obsessed with my waffle iron. Sue me....
Quaker Breakfast Flats: Should You Eat Them?
Here we go again! Another breakfast bar for the “grab-and-go” crowd.....
Crunchy Waffle Potato Bites
I like coming up with recipes that my kids can make....
The Weight Watcher’s Smart Points Struggle
I am hearing a bunch about Weight Watchers Smart Points and it is definitely a mixed bag....
Cucumber Cream Cheese Bites
I am not big on making appetizers because I try not to eat before dinner....
Time for Strawberries
Simple and beautiful reign! We are into spring and strawberries are happening....
Who Loves Planet Fitness?
After attempting to run outside when the weather got bad, I decided to find a gym....
Need a Small Favor - Vote for Snack Girl!
No, I am not running for president – but I am running to be featured on the Today Show....
Introducing GOODTHiNS Snacks
Looking for a crunchy snack to replace fatty potato chips?
Top Healthy & Crunchy Snacks (with Smart Points)
You can make a crunchy, tasty, and healthy alternative to potato chips....
Cheeseburger Mushrooms
I am pretty sure I have never featured a recipe with the title “cheeseburger” before....
The Perfect Order at Panera (with Smart Points)
I decided to look for the positive at Panera. Isn’t it better to see the glass as half full?
Blueberry Muffin Oatmeal
This is an overnight steel-cut oats recipe for those busy people out there who don’t have 45 minutes in the morning to cook....
A Beautiful Spring Treat
There is zero FD&C Red #40 in those lovely hard-boiled eggs. That brilliant color is the product of a natural source.....
The Truth about Panera Bread
Do I want to find a place that serves reasonable priced healthy food on the go? Yes!...
Roasted Parmesan Mushrooms
Looking for big flavor without many calories? Check out mushrooms!...
Quick & Easy Muesli Snack Muffins For A Morning Snack
This recipe is so fast that everyone in the house will be making these muffins for their morning snack.
Lighter Cream of Asparagus Soup
The asparagus has started rolling in even though I am still wearing a puffy winter coat....
A Brownie as An Energy Snack?: Clif Z Bar for Kids
I don’t know how many of you would like a chocolate brownie that is also a healthy snack –but I guess that would be a majority.
One Minute Waffle Iron Baked Apples
Are you ever looking for a treat which takes a minute and involves almost zero prep?...
Never Buy A Box of Cereal Again: Granola in Minutes
I am a big fan of granola. It is my “cookie replacement” and my breakfast instead of sugary cereal....
Learn about The Heart Truth this February and Reduce Your Chance of Heart Disease
February is American Heart Month. I think that is kind of cute!...
The Skinny on Protein Powder
I am not a fan of supplements. Every week I receive an e-mail from a company that wants me to try their latest concoction that will make everything perfect....
Cream of Roasted Cauliflower and Broccoli Soup
This is official my favorite recipe of 2016 (and we just started the year!).....
A Cookie You Can Feel Good About: No Bake Lemon Ball
This isn’t really a cookie, but it is pretty close....
More Sweet Low SmartPoints Snacks
A little bit of chocolate goes a long way....
The Opposite of a Healthy Breakfast: Belvita
Would anyone suggest that eating a pack of Oreos is a healthy breakfast?...
A Wonderful Cookbook with a Year of Quick, Delicious Meals to Help You Prevent and Manage Diabetes
My pal Aviva Goldfarb has been working hard. Not only does she run The Six O’Clock Scramble but she has a new cookbook out....
Cans Make Cooking Fast: Tuna & Bean Salad
I’m always looking for ways to save time and cans of food can make food preparation go quickly....
A Dark Chocolate Treat for Valentine’s Day: A No Sugar Added Chocolate Mousse
I thought it would be fun to play with dark chocolate to see what I could come up with....
Can You Eat Bread and Lose Weight?
I knew when Oprah got involved with Weight Watchers things were going to get fun.....
Have You Tried Sprouted Bread?
Alvarado St. Bakery makes sprouted bread and you can find it all over the country....
Slow Cooker Mediterranean Chicken Recipe – Zero SmartPoints
I have been on a mission to avoid “sad chicken” for a while now....
A Barbie that Can Change the World
I realize that a doll is simply a reflection of what toy makers think parents will buy (and children will enjoy)....
Healthy Fast Food
How easy can you make getting dinner on the table? Can you make it faster than you can dial delivery?
Always Hungry? A New Way to Look at Sustainable Weight Loss
Dr. David Ludwig has been trying to help people lose weight for 20 years at a clinic at Harvard....
Cinnamon Roasted Butternut Squash
Winter is still here and you can’t go wrong with butternut squash....
My Philosophy on Health and Fitness
Today, we are going to watch some short videos in an attempt to inspire....
The Best Way To Order McDonald’s Oatmeal: Saves You 29 grams of Sugar
Do you know you can order oatmeal 24 hours per day at McDonald’s? Take THAT Big Mac!...
Cauliflower Crunch Bites: An Appetizer For Life
With the Super Bowl and the Oscars on the horizon, it is time to make some healthy appetizers....
Ice Cream Without Added Sugar: Only 2 Ingredients
What if there was something that resembled ice cream and you could make it yourself?...
Weight Watchers Smart Points: Is it Working for You?
There have been some blips with the roll-out of the new SmartPoints program.....
Dave’s Killer Bread: It Won’t Kill You
America’s favorite organic sliced bread – Dave’s Killer bread - is sort of amazing.....
Slow Cooker Italian Chicken, Quinoa & Vegetable Soup
Using quinoa instead of pasta in soup is a great way to introduce more protein....
Sweet SmartPoints Snacks from Snack Girl
Sugar is the new fat in the battle against obesity. Frankly, it is about time.
The Solution to Sugary Coffee
Last week, I shared my goal for this month....
Refrigerator Strawberry Chia Jam – No Sugar Added
I have been getting into chia seeds. One reason for my infatuation is that I found them at Aldi for $3. Hurray!...
What Should You Eat for Dinner?
This is the time of year when people try to start anew. We are a few days in to 2016 and I have been sick in bed for days....
Time to Detox
I have plenty to talk about if I want to share my transgressions over the holidays....
Chickpea, Feta & Parsley Salad: A Great Winter Salad
In my spot in the world, the Farmer’s market is lacking in green....
The Worst Food of 2015
I don’t like to be negative but sometimes looking at the “worst” is instructional....
Simply Monitor Your Steps
I usually don’t like motivational phrases but this one is relevant....
Party Dip with Three Layers
I was first introduced to "Seven Layer Dip" in 1995 and I immediately fell in love....
A Light and Spicy Appetizer for New Years
The American Buffalo chicken wing is a scary thing....
A Holiday Card for My Dear Readers
I wrote this post a few years ago and I like it so much that I am posting it again. I may be repeating myself but I can't improve upon the sentiment.....
Instead of Cookies, Bake Ornamints
Do you know how the holiday cookie time is all about butter?...
Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff
I am in a stew kind of mood. Stewing about what to cook!....
Holiday Celebrations With What You Already Have
There will be no BMW with a large red bow in my driveway this Christmas (or any Christmas for that matter).
Smart Points Vs Points Plus
Let's take a look at Smart Points vs Points Plus. What has Weight Watchers changed?...
Soup for Syria: Recipes to Celebrate our Shared Humanity
Sometimes you find a book that fulfills many purposes. This one is pretty special....
Top Snack Girl Posts of 2015
This is the time of year when we get to reflect on what we have accomplished....
Time for Santa Hats
You know how you have a holiday favorite that you make EVERY year....
Chocolate Drizzle Popcorn For an Easy Gift
I am sure you have plenty of time on your hands right now. I can tell because so many of you are taking the time to read Snack Girl.....
Snack Girl on Dr. Oz
I am appearing on the Dr. Oz show this week as a guest. No, I did not photoshop myself in the above photo....
Weight Watchers New for 2016
Weight Watchers had said that the new program for 2016 was the “biggest change in 50 years.”...
Gifts for Healthy Cooks
Do you have a family member or friend that is getting on the healthy train? Well, it is super easy to give them a practical gift to support them on the ride.
Lighter Cheese Sauce Using Cauliflower
You know how pasta and cheese is the ultimate comfort food combination? What if the cheesy part was only 100 calories per cup?...
Thanksgiving Survival Tips
I hope that all of you have a wonderful Thanksgiving with family and friends.
Healthy Thanksgiving Recipes
I happen to love Thanksgiving because I love food (and having the day off).....
A Delicious Meatless Stuffing
The key to great stuffing is not the sausage. I believe it is using “real” bread crumbs....
Top Travel Snacks for the Road
Fifi has packed her car for her yearly visit to Grandmas – and she has snacks....
Roasted Brussels Sprouts
How many of you out there hate Brussels Sprouts? I bet you are really looking forward to them on your Thanksgiving table....
Butternut Squash Macaroni & Cheese
Can you hide a pound of butternut squash in a casserole of mac & cheese? Should you even try?
How to Peel a Lot of Apples Fast!
I have a bunch of apple trees in my yard and I finally came up with a solution to peeling them. It involves power tools.
Make Your Own Fresh Cranberry Sauce
Two years ago I posted this recipe and thought, “No one is going to read this.”...
Cutting Sugar Improves Children’s Health in Just Ten Days: What Could it Do For You?
I don’t like talking about one factor when it comes to health or weight loss....
Vegan Creamed Spinach
I try to keep my guest list for Thanksgiving “vegan free” but that doesn’t work for everyone....
Cook Your Turkey in A Bag: Faster, Moister, and Easy to Clean Up
I love Thanksgiving so I am starting November with turkey (in a bag)!...
Spinach Feta Swirls: Easy Thanksgiving Appetizer
Thanksgiving will be here before you know it and I am always looking for short-cuts for the big day....
Low Calorie Blender Butter Cake
Every once in a while, I stumble upon a really good idea....
Winners of the John Wm. Macy’s Cheesesticks
The winners of the John Wm. Macy’s Cheesesticks are…
A Fantastic Way to Spend Sunday Morning
Some of you, I am sure, attend church or some sort of religious service on Sundays.....
Indian Spiced Cauliflower & Potatoes Recipe
I have been called the “Queen of Cauliflower” and there have been complaints about my constant desire to work this vegetable.....
The Most Fun Apple Snack
Last year, I posted this concept and it got rave reviews. Sometimes simple is best.
John Wm. Macy’s CheeseSticks – Gourmet Snacks for All Occasions: Giveaway
The gourmet season is upon us and I have a crunchy delicious snack for you!....
Butternut Squash Coconut Soup
This soup is HUGE on flavor, low in calories, and incredibly healthy. Win, win, win....
Horizon Organic Chocolate Milk: The Promise of 22 Grams of Sugar for Your Kid
I am tired of this kind of post but it needs to be done....
Pumpkin Yogurt Spiced Smoothie
Put down the Starbucks PSL and pick this up....
Top 10 Weight Watcher's Friendly Recipes
Over the last couple of years, I have had many readers join me who are Weight Watchers members. Snack Girl and Weight Watchers go together because we both emphasize fruits and vegetables.
Chocolate Banana Cake Mug
This is fun. With four ingredients that you probably have in your pantry right now – you can make cake!....
Try Your Dates With A Little Bit of Nut Butter
It is very hard to find something that peanut butter doesn’t make better....
The Mystery of Celebrity Diets and Cleanses
Let’s say you have decided to lose some weight and instead of talking to your doctor, you choose to research the magazines next to the supermarket check-out counter....
The Secret to Brilliant Broccoli
This recipe is one of the top on Snack Girl and I couldn’t be prouder....
The Largest Change in the American Diet in the Last Decade
I find good news exceedingly rare. We are always talking about the latest scary thing....
Try Some Real Food For Halloween
I am so intimidated by Halloween. As an acclaimed healthy snack expert, this celebration is a difficult one to tackle....
This 46 Year Old Mother of Two Ran Her First 5K on Sunday
This is a photo of my best friend, Laura, and I before we ran a 5K on Sunday. It was my first 5K....
Pumpkin Spice Muffins
I am not immune to the “pumpkin spice bandwagon”. Did I notice the PSL at Starbucks? Why yes I did....
A Fresh Fruit You Should Try
The above bowl is filled with a fresh fruit that looks like a large raisin....
Four Ingredient Pumpkin Gingerbread
This lovely gingerbread includes only four ingredients.
Snack Girl Meets Little House on the Prairie with an Overabundance of Apples
Do you know how your husband convinces you to buy a house and neglects to tell you that there are 14 apple trees in the backyard?....
McDonald's Side Salad: A Game Changer
I went on a trip to Arizona last week and found myself at McDonald’s at 10 PM and I was hungry.....
Homemade Granola: A Small Cupful of Goodness
I make this granola often because I love it. I developed the recipe for my book because I wanted to give readers an alternative to boxed cereal.
The Best Water Bottle in the World
I am prone to hyperbole when it is warranted....
Time for Apple Oatmeal Muffins
My backyard has 14 apple trees and guess what? This is a great year for apples. Y’all want to come over and pick some? (not kidding)
How To Conquer the Mental Hurdles to Losing Weight
As someone who is paid to reflect and communicate about health, I can’t get stuck in the same intellectual patterns. I MUST innovate my way out of the hole....
Cucumber & Tomato Bites for a Healthy Snack
The calendar says that summer isn’t over. I, for one, am still pigging out on inexpensive produce.....
Introducing the Banana Bite
I am always looking for a way to have a little fun with my snack....
Chia Seed Chocolate Pudding
About a year ago, I wondered why anyone would use Chia seeds for anything....
Chicken Fajita Stuffed Peppers: Delicious and Beautiful
Sometimes you get lucky and the food you make is both healthy and beautiful....
A Fun Breakfast Casserole for Blinner
I had to shoot a photo of this casserole while it was still in the oven....
What Snack Girl Wants For Her 46th Birthday
Party time for me! Another year typing and steering at the helm of Snack Girl....
Top 10 Apple Recipes
The orchards here in Western Massachusetts are laden with apples. It is a dreamy time of year to be in New England.
The Hurtful Messages Our Daughters Can’t Avoid
My daughter grew 1 ½ inches in four months. She is 11 years old and I can’t carry her around in a Baby Bjorn anymore....
Change it Up on Taco Tuesday
If you haven’t seen The Lego Movie then you don’t live with an 8 year old boy....
A Healthy Smoothie Plan
The truth is that I am seriously lazy when I am hungry and am looking for something to chow down.....
Wrapping a Sandwich in Lettuce: It Works!
I am not gluten-free nor do I aspire to be. But, there is much to be learned from new attempts at cuisine....
Another Take on Light Pizza
Pizza is one of my forms of kryptonite. Not crappy Domino’s pizza, but well-made, delicious pizza. I am a bit of a pizza tourist....
10 Grab and Go Breakfasts
It is THAT time of year again when we rev our engines and run out the door without our pants on.
Freeze it For a Fast Summer Breakfast
Are you hot? How would you like some steaming oatmeal?
Exciting Food to Make With Cauliflower
Don’t you find cauliflower exciting? No?...
Cooking In Foil: Absolutely Foolproof
Do you like to get presents? How about opening up your dinner?...
High Fashion Needs To Get A Clue
The above photo is of a teenage girl visiting the library. This is the kind of image that I wish my 11-year-old daughter would see in magazines....
Delicious Broccoli Apple Salad Will Keep In Your Fridge
Lettuce tends to melt in my fridge and when I make a salad with it - I eat it right away....
Millions Have Moved From This Couch to Become 5K Distance Runners
Isn’t that couch cute? I would love to sit on it for a while....
Fresh Tomato Salsa in Minutes
Fresh tomatoes are rolling into supermarkets and farmer’s markets and they are cheap!...
A Get Movin’ Playlist from Snack Girl
One night, after the kids had gone to sleep, I found myself transfixed by my computer and all the music that I could purchase....
A Delightful Blueberry Crisp
There are times to stop counting calories and, today, I am going to share one of mine....
Want to Drink Less? Try This Trick
I get some pretty crazy e-mails in my inbox from people wanting me to promote their stuff....
Why Picking Your Own Produce Is Important
As we got out of the car, my children moaned, “Why are we here?”....
Replace Potato Chips With These 10 Healthy Alternatives
Everyone has their favorite treat. I happen to love potato chips....
Lighter Guacamole With A Secret Ingredient
Don’t you love secret ingredients that make something lighter but don’t ruin the taste?...
The ONLY Way to Cook Summer Squash
The heat is creeping into my office under the door. After spending the winter complaining about snow, I am now bellyaching about the heat....
Fast Snacks With Two Ingredients
Do you ever get into a snack rut? Hey, even Snack Girl finds herself eating the same thing over and over again.
Avocado Peach Salsa from Mom to Mom Nutrition
One of the perks of my job is to meet a bunch of wonderful registered dietitians from all over the country....
Two Ingredient Black Bean Soup, Delicious and Vegan!
Do you have any relatives who say that they cook and then they just open cans? Yep, this recipe was inspired by a “Can Chef”....
What is Food as it Should Be? Panera Asks The Question
I have a problem with companies that drape themselves in a veil of healthy. They are almost always doing something truly hypocritical....
Kale Pesto Because You Can
Pesto is typically made with fresh basil as the main ingredient (and you need a lot of it)....
Top Seven Worst Diet Tips
If you make the mistake of telling a stranger that you wrote a book about losing weight, you will want to pull your hair out....
Roasted Eggplant Salad For Summer
Eggplant is fresh, now, and filled with fiber and low in calories.....
How Much Exercise Do You Need for a Longer Life?
Some people have no problem with exercise. They get up, run, walk, go to the gym, and move seemingly without effort....
Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken Will Stop You From Ordering Take-Out
Take-out can be a scary thing. You have no idea how much oil was used to cook your food. Yikes!...
How to Use Instagram to Inspire You
Instagram is the fastest growing social network for a reason....
A Healthy Version of a Meatball Sub: Yes You Can!
I can’t turn down a good meatball sub sandwich. Meat, cheese, sauce, and bread – it is almost the polar opposite of the healthy food that I feature here....
Zucchini Cheese Fries
I have not been the recipient of any free zucchini this summer but I know it is coming.
Simple Strawberry Desserts
One of the easiest ways to cut dessert calories is to use fruit as a base for your treat....
Top Ten Healthy July Fourth Recipes
It is time to be the person who brings the healthy option to the BBQ....
A Lighter Drink for Summer
Do you have a “bucket list”? You make this list after you almost get hit in a car accident.
Why Is Choosing Healthy So Hard?
When I started Snack Girl in 2009, I found that it was hard to find healthy choices....
A New England Roll Without the Lobstah
I went on a trip to Cape Cod and couldn’t believe the number of signs for lobster rolls....
A Bathing Suit Revolution from an Unlikely Source
Last year, I visited Target in the hopes of finding a bikini....
Chicken Breast Can Be Awesome
My partner hates chicken breast (at least he used to hate chicken breast)....
If You Have One Hour Per Day To Spend on Losing Weight, How Should You Spend It?
I know it sounds a bit silly to have only one hour per day on something like losing weight but I want you to think about it for a minute....
Cool, Crisp, and Very Yummy: Watermelon Feta Bites
I don’t know about you, but I am hot! A heat wave here in Massachusetts made me feel like the Wicked Witch of The West....
Make Cookies With Strawberries
Snack Girl knows you are all eating strawberries. The last batch I bought was incredible!
Easy and Inexpensive: Slow Cooker Baked Beans
If you have been following this blog for a while, you know that I am cheap....
Looking for Great Beach Snacks?
Aaaah, the beach…..Hopefully, you have a beach near you that helps you cool off....
A Surprise at Wendy’s
A reader asked me to discover the healthy options at Wendy’s and report back....
Frozen Yogurt Bark for A Hot Day
Looking for a fun activity to keep children occupied? Get them to make some yogurt bark....
Weight Watchers Snacks
Looking for a go-to list of low points snacks to keep you from eating your hat?...
McDonald’s Does the Unimaginable
When I write about McDonald’s I am usually talking about what they need to quit doing....
Light and Impressively Tasty: Jerk Shrimp with Pineapple
My grill is fired up and I have started poking things with sticks....
Can You Find Healthy Food at Walmart?
Walmart is the largest retailer in the USA and unless you have been living under a rock you know it sells food....
This Slow Cooker Will Change Your Mind About Slow Cookers
I bought my first slow cooker five years ago at Target. It was at the end of an aisle and on sale.
Bring These To Your Next Picnic or BBQ
How about some dessert eye candy before the big BBQ?...
The Worst Way to Get 30 Grams of Protein
Corporations have been vilified for deceitful marketing practices. The worst companies seem to have big names like “Coca-Cola”....
Stop Buying These Processed Foods and Start Making Them
There are times when buying a food instead of making it is essential. I have even bought apple slices when in a rush....
More Asparagus Please!
This is the easiest time of year to be a blogger if you are into healthy eating....
Lighter Chicken Cordon Bleu: The Critics Rave!
I am definitely on a chicken bender. Don’t worry vegetarians! One day I promise to stop writing about chicken....
Costco Rotisserie Chicken
Costco rotisserie chicken is a huge hit. It seems that no one leaves the store without it....
My Greatest Muffin of All Time
I have told everyone how much I love rhubarb. This being rhubarb season, I am continuing to celebrate its arrival....
Top Ten Low Carb Snacks
The fact is that when you go “low carb” you are usually cutting out a bunch of cookies, cake, and other stuff you probably shouldn’t be eating....
All You Need is a Wall, a Chair, and Seven Minutes
I recently hit a busy spell and found it incredibly difficult to get to the gym....
Who Could Resist this Fruit Salad?
I seem to be on a kick to beautify the fruit and vegetable world....
Light Rhubarb Crisp
It is there waiting for you in the produce section - rhubarb!
Is Rotisserie Chicken a Good Choice?
This is my mug shot of a rotisserie chicken. As you can see, I didn’t shoot its best side.
How to Make Boring Raw Vegetables Pop
I know that I shouldn’t call raw vegetables “boring”. That isn’t very nice....
What a Registered Dietitian Orders for Breakfast at McDonald’s
I am proud to say that many registered dietitians are Snack Girl readers as well as friends....
Top Ten Vegan Snacks
After posting about chicken this week, I am ready to talk about a zero meat approach....
Fairlife Milk Is So Deceitful That I Can’t Stand It
A new player in the milk game has arrived announcing that it is “better milk”....
Slow Cooker Roast Chicken
There seem to be a never-ending source of recipes that use “cooked chicken”....
Is the Term “Diet” in Diet Soda a Lie?
When Pepsi and Coca-Cola named their drinks “Diet Pepsi” and “Diet Coke”, they thought that the zero calorie versions of their popular drinks would help people lose weight.
Stop Buying Salad Dressing
It is time to talk about a very dull subject, salad. Ho hum....
Chocolate Brownie Cookies Made With Black Beans
I can’t get enough of putting beans into baked goods....
Is There A Healthy and Delicious Frozen Meal Out There?
When I go to the supermarket, I am always checking out what people have in their carts.
Get Your Cauliflower On
I added this recipe to my arsenal last year and it is a hit!....
A Fun Evening With Snack Girl
Yes, I have been called fun. Some might say “hilarious”....
An Easy One Pot Artichoke Chicken Dinner
This is what my dish looked like before I put it in the oven....
Motivation to Change From A Documentary About Four Kids and Their Weight Loss Journeys: Bite Size
I don’t review documentaries very often here on Snack Girl but I like films about food....
An Easy Dessert that is Almost Blueberry Pie
If someone rang my doorbell and said, “Hey could you make me dessert?” this blueberry pancake would be the one I would make....
Why This Food Makes My Blood Boil
My children found this package of toaster pastries at Trader Joe’s, purveyor of healthier food than your average grocery store....
Lighter Egg Rolls: You Can Do It
Egg rolls were one of those foods that I always ordered if I was getting Chinese food. Until I met my husband and he ruined everything....
How to Survive McDonalds: A New Way to Order
I received an e-mail from a reader who was stuck going to McDonald's because her co-workers wanted to stop there after an offsite meeting....
The Right Kind of Fast Food: Roasted Shrimp
Can you cook a delicious meal in five minutes? Well, I can almost do it (if my oven didn’t take 10 minutes to heat up)....
An Easy Easter Treat: Stuffed Strawberries
Simple and beautiful reign! We are into spring and strawberries are happening....
How to Convince Your Partner to Get Healthy
I have been asked many times how to convince a spouse, partner, or family member that it is time to get on the healthy train.....
More Soup Because Winter Is Hanging On
March is one of those months that I wish would hurry up. This year has been awful!...
Snack Girl is on Instagram
A funny thing happened after I started using a smart phone....
Chocolate Chip Muffin Bites Made with Yogurt
I want to call these cookies but I can’t bring myself to do it. They do LOOK like cookies....
Are Eggs Evil?
This is a good time of year to talk about chicken eggs. I receive a bunch of questions about them so I thought I would try to answer them...
Start Your Day With a Powerhouse of Nutrition
I fell in love with avocadoes on a trip to Mexico in 1985....
Hello Asparagus! Celebrate Spring With Cream of Asparagus Soup
The asparagus has started rolling in even though the snow is stilled piled up around town....
Top Ten Office Snacks
I get asked about office snacks all the time. It seems that eating junk food at the office is a problem for many....
The BEST Green Food for Saint Patrick’s Day
We go crazy using green frosting on cupcakes, donuts, and cookies when we have lovely green food surrounding us (duh)....
Food Babe: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
As a food blogger, I have watched Food Babe’s growing influence with awe....
Top Ten Crunchy Healthy Snacks
It’s crunch time, people! Time to replace Cheetos and potato chips with delicious alternatives...
The Best Flour for Healthy Baking
How do you impart health into a cookie, cake, or bread?...
Four Ingredient Gluten-Free Cookies In A Snap
I have to bring cookies to my club once a year and I feel the pressure....
Share a Great Resource with a Friend
These two beautiful women are probably looking at a funny cat video....
The Gogurt Has Grown Up
Gogurts have been around for a while now and they are not going anywhere. My kids scream “Gogurt” as we drive by them (quickly) in the supermarket.
Stovetop Granola in Minutes
I am a big fan of granola. It is my “cookie replacement” and my breakfast instead of sugary cereal....
The Smoking Gun is Sugar
I know that we all want to identify the ONE factor that is making us unhealthy....
Smoky Cauliflower: Yum!
Snack Girl is forever trying to sell you cauliflower. You can never have enough cauliflower in my opinion...
Weight Watchers Friendly Low Points Snacks
Today is a shout-out to the Weight Watchers members who follow Snack Girl....
In a Hurry? Try a Coffee Smoothie for Breakfast
A good friend of mine does not like to eat breakfast, but she does like to drink coffee....
Steel Cut Oats: The Slow Cooker Methods
When I wrote about steel cut oats last week, I had no idea how many different ways there were to make it...
A Valentine’s Day Treat For 120 Calories
I was recently asked on a radio program if I had any good ideas for Valentine’s Day. I found myself flummoxed....
The World is Ready for More Curves in Bikinis
Every year in February, Sports Illustrated prints an issue of women in bikinis because February is a slow sports month....
The Awesome Skinnytaste Cookbook
You are looking at a beautiful photo of Chicken Pot Pie Soup – and, yes, you are going to want to make it....
How To Make The Best Kale Salad
Kale is on every list for "healthiest vegetable". Many of you hate it or will never try it....
Steel-Cut Oats Faster Than Instant
It is winter and I have the desire for a hot breakfast. Actually, I have a desire for trip to the Bahamas but that isn’t going to happen....
My First Visit to Chick-fil-A: Read it and Weep
I have had many people tell me that Chick-fil-A is one of the healthiest fast food venues. There isn’t one in my town so I had never tried it....
Brownies Made in A Blender With Beans (Really!)
Sometimes you hear a crazy idea and you simply must try it....
Eating Less Without Working at It
We eat with our mouths but also our eyes. It can be hard to determine how much you really need to eat.
The Easiest, Healthiest Dip For the Big Game
I couldn’t go into this weekend without making one more dip. Hey, when the Patriots win, I want to be celebrating in style....
A Recipe for A Snow Storm
In case you hadn't noticed, New England got walloped with a BIG storm. I live in Massachusetts.
Why Subway is Better than McDonald’s
I have been thinking a lot about fast food and how we consume it....
A Snack Girl Super Bowl with 10 Healthy Snacks
If you follow this blog closely, you know that I live in Massachusetts AKA home of the New England Patriots....
In a Pinch? This Tomato Soup Will Save You
Cream of tomato soup is one of my personal favorites especially when it is 10 degrees outside....
Weight Watchers' Portrayal of A Woman’s Butt
I’m no prude but I like to talk about my backside with words such as “bottom” or “tush”....
End Your Ice Cream Addiction With This Two Ingredient Recipe
Lately, I find myself talking a lot about ice cream. I’m not eating ice cream because it is in the negatives outside (brrr).....
Three Layer Bean Dip: Because Three is Faster Than Seven
I was first introduced to "Seven Layer Dip" in 1995 and I immediately fell in love...
Meet Mini Mac and Cheese Bites: The Best Way to Enjoy Pasta
Macaroni and cheese is one of those foods that is so good that it’s bad.
My Single Best Idea For Weight Loss
I have been writing, researching, and thinking about the best way to lose weight for a while now....
Kick Junk Food to the Curb with These Easy Snacks
I have been trying for a long time to get people to cut back on junk food. My latest effort includes going on TV....
Healthy Dinner in One Pan
How easy can you make getting dinner on the table? Can you make it faster than you can dial delivery?...
Come Meet Snack Girl! Holyoke, Hadley, Hamilton, MA and Canton, CT
Just when you thought it was safe to leave the house, Snack Girl is taking to the streets....
Need A Muffin That Will Fill You Up? Check out this Bran Muffin
I have to admit to hating bran muffins for most of my life. Then I decided to make my own, but I did encounter a few hurdles.
The Worst Diets for 2015
I hate to be negative but I feel that now is the time to shout about diets that you should avoid.
A Detox Soup For Now
I have plenty to talk about if I want to share my transgressions over the holidays.
The New Weight Watchers for 2015
Here we go! Time to take a look at the latest diets for the New Year....
Throw The Perfect Awards Party with King’s Hawaiian Sweet Rolls
The People’s Choice awards and the Golden Globes are right around the corner. Do you know what you are going to serve?...
The Top Snack Girl Posts of 2014
I always like to take a moment and look at what was successful on Snack Girl (so I can do MORE of that)....
The Top Snack Girl Recipes of 2014
I created a bunch of recipes this year that I feel good about. This list is the most popular of the group....
A Moment of Peace
Snack Girl is taking a break during the holidays and I wanted to leave you with this image....
A Healthier Version of Potato Latkes
THE holiday food of Hanukkah is the potato pancake (AKA latke). The traditional recipe for potato latkes can include 3-4 cups of oil.
No Time to Bake Cookies? White Chocolate Popcorn Saves the Day
I am sure you have plenty of time on your hands right now. I can tell because so many of you are taking the time to read Snack Girl.....
The Worst Food of 2014
This year’s worst food is really more of a concept. Though I will be flaming a particular entity.....
The Calories In Calories Out Cookbook: 200 Everyday Delicious Recipes under 400 Calories
I am always looking at cookbooks to get healthy ideas for this site and for my family. This one is a keeper....
Five Quick Meal Ideas with Alexia Fries: Easy and Delicious
I love to eat fries but what I don’t like is the lack of control when you go out to eat. Have you seen the piles of fries you are served?...
Virtual Cookie Swap: Almond Clouds
Do you have a party where everyone brings their favorite cookies and recipes?...
Gifts Under $20 For Healthy Eaters
Do you have a family member or friend that is getting on the healthy train? Well, it is super easy to give them a practical gift to support them on the ride.
Make These Strawberry Santa Hats
You know how you have a holiday favorite that you make EVERY year....
Try To Mix it Up With Some Healthier Holiday Treats
Snack Girl realizes the point of holiday parties is to indulge. My issue is the amount of indulgence....
Time to Buy a Pomegranate
This arrived yesterday via space ship. Should we eat it or make friends with it?...
Searching for the Perfect Gift? Look No Further (also, Massachusetts Snack Girl Events)
Looking for that unique something that your friend or family member doesn’t have already?...
Top Ten Tips for an Enjoyable Thanksgiving
I hope that all of you have a wonderful Thanksgiving with family and friends....
What To Give Your Local Food Bank
Thanksgiving is a few days away and you will probably be swimming in food. To relieve some of the guilt of excess, I suggest donating to your local food bank....
Alfredo Meet Cauliflower: An Amazing Lighter Sauce
You know how pasta and cheese is the ultimate comfort food combination? What if the cheesy part was only 100 calories per cup?....
The Truth about Fruit Snacks
I have been asked about fruit snacks quite a few times and I hate it when the person is standing in front of me.
The Healthy Thanksgiving Round-Up
Yeehaw! It is time to get ready for the big event. I haven’t planned a thing so I hope the rest of you are ahead of me....
DIY Cranberry Sauce: You Will Never Go Back To The Can
Last year I posted this recipe and thought, “No one is going to read this.”....
Stuffing From A Bag: Can You Improve It?
After making my own stuffing from scratch, I realized that my supermarket sells stuffing in bags and boxes....
Turkey Breast: The Slow Cooker Method
A few weeks ago, I roasted turkey breast and found out that I had done it all wrong.....
The Scary Starbucks Chestnut Praline Latte
Oh yeah. Starbucks is here with their holiday tradition of the MUST have drink...
Butternut Squash Soup in Pumpkin Bowls
Doesn't this look festive? Your guests will be impressed by your ingenuity (and less bowls to wash)...
The Trouble With Bagels
Dear readers, there is SO much you don’t know about me. I keep many aspects of my life hidden....
Do-It-Yourself Instant Oatmeal: Healthy and Insanely Easy
There is an entire ¼ aisle of my grocery store devoted to little packages of oatmeal....
Are You Afraid of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs)?
I have chosen to be silent on this issue for a variety of reasons....
Time To Make Vegan Thanksgiving Stuffing
Are you ready for Thanksgiving? It will be here before you know it....
Meet Snack Girl in the Finger Lakes and in Western Massachusetts
I am getting out from behind the computer and sharing my insights on how to keep the weight off over the holidays. My dog, however, is not coming with me....
Don’t Buy This at the Supermarket
Someone told me about this new product from Oscar Mayer and I thought they were joking....
Meet the Bloomin’ Apple
I am always on the hunt for a new way to enjoy apples. This caramel apple inspired treat is pure genius....
The Granola Bar Versus The Popcorn Bowl
Let’s say you were hungry and someone offered you a 100 calorie granola bar or 100 calories of popcorn. Which would you choose?...
Stop Buying Sliced Turkey Breast: DIY Turkey
My last visit to the supermarket revealed that the big bird is back in town....
The Salad Vs. The Big Mac
travelled last week to Atlanta and found myself hungry in an airport. Oh dear.....
Top 11 Pumpkin Recipes
What is there not to like about pumpkin?....
What to Give Out on Halloween
I choose to go to Target for Halloween treats because it is nationwide and I am attempting to find a solution for everyone in the USA....
Savory Corn Meal Waffles For Dinner
We all get into major cooking ruts where the question, “What’s for dinner?” begins to try us crazy....
Snack Girl Class in Marietta, Georgia Tomorrow – October 18th
I will be at the Cook’s Warehouse in Marietta, Georgia teaching a FREE class about healthy eating from 3-4 PM.....
Are Quaker Real Medleys Real Food?
I love how Quaker uses the word “real” because it makes you think the product isn’t fake....
You Must Try This Carrot Salad from LaaLoosh
It is carrot season and time to get out your peeler....
Pumpkin Gingerbread
This lovely gingerbread includes only four ingredients....
How Important is the Family Meal?
Ahh, yes! That is a photo of my house and my happy and clean family enjoying each other....
PB&J Protein Smoothie from Eating Bird Food
Doesn’t that look good? A lot better than bird food no doubt....
Real Food for Halloween
I am a Halloween expert. My kids already have costumes and I can strut by the massive candy mountains in stores....
Sneaky Zucchini Lasagna
Lasagna is one of those foods that top favorite foods lists.....
When Weight Watchers Doesn’t Work
I know many of you are Weight Watchers members and find the program helpful....
How To Become a Marathoner and Spiced Butternut Squash Muffins from Fannetastic Food
Anne is a Registered Dietician and a marathoner. How healthy can you be?...
Love Buffalo Chicken Wings? A Dip That Will Satisfy
Buffalo chicken wings are usually served with a few sad sticks of celery....
Put The Diet Coke Down
I know what you are thinking, “No, Snack Girl, you put it down.”....
Add Pumpkin to Your Chili: Healthy, Seasonal, and Delicious
Time to buy a big beautiful pumpkin and a few cans of pureed pumpkin to make pie.....
Bored with Chicken Breast? Try Pork Tenderloin
It is late September and I am still grilling. Perhaps I will give it up when I have to put on my down parka to stand outside....
Let's Chat About Body Image
I went live yesterday to talk about one of my favorite subjects. Body image is on my mind because our warped view of ourselves contributes to our weight problems.
Diet Water For Children
I received an e-mail last week asking if I had seen “diet water” marketed to children....
Asian-Inspired Three Bean Salad from GreenLiteBites
Roni from GreenLiteBites is an inspiration.
These Are The Carbs to Avoid
After posting about a higher fat, lower carb diet leading to weight loss, I was asked many questions about which carbs to avoid....
Cream Soup Like You've Never Had Before
I cannot believe I am writing about soup already! The overnight lows here have been in the 40’s....
Look No Further For Healthy Eating Inspiration!
I am out from behind my computer and talking to real people instead of hiding in my office....
Make A Wonderful Holiday Gift Now! DIY Vanilla from The Picky Eater
If you are like me, you are constantly planning. The holidays may be months away but I love to think about what I am going to give my friends and family....
Try Four Healthier Lifestyle Changes For One Day
Are there people around you who are bugging you to give up gluten, meat, or TV news?...
A Visit to the Almond Harvest
Sometimes I get to do some really fun stuff because I am Snack Girl....
Secret Ingredient Chocolate Pudding
Do you have people bugging you to try new things? I get many e-mails from readers that tell me that I am missing out....
A Fun Breakfast for The Rush: Energy Balls
My children’s school no longer allows them to bring any nuts. No peanuts, almonds, pecans, cashews, walnuts, hazelnuts – NADA!....
Meet Your New Best Friend: Fat
Ahhhh, look at that beautiful butter. I can’t wait to smear it all over my steak....
A Zero Calorie Method To Soothe Yourself
Looking for a way to calm down after a long day? Have I got the recipe for you!...
Top Ten Healthy Apple Recipes
The orchards here in Western Massachusetts are laden with apples. It is a dreamy time of year to be in New England....
Snack Girl’s Birthday
I don’t make a big deal about my birthday. Since most of you don’t know me, why would September 2nd matter to you?
Snack Girl Has THE Taco Tuesday Recipe
If you haven’t seen The Lego Movie then you don’t live with an 8 year old boy....
Top 10 Grab and Go Healthy Breakfasts
It is THAT time of year again when we rev our engines and run out the door without our pants on....
Use Those Beautiful Tomatoes in Gazpacho
If you haven’t tried a cold soup, now is your moment. As summer comes to and end, you cannot miss this experience....
Where to Find Weight Watchers Friendly Recipes
Many of my readers are following Weight Watchers and, hopefully, seeing results....
Peanut Butter and Jam Cookies (Vegan and Gluten-Free)
I am not on a gluten-fee vegan kick right now, but there are some great recipes coming from that crowd....
Why “Added Sugar” Matters
The FDA wants to change the nutrition facts label to include “added sugars” versus the way it is now....
A New Pizza – No Sauce and a Light Crust
Pizza is one of my forms of kryptonite. Not crappy Domino’s pizza, but well-made, delicious pizza....
Fig Newtons Are All Wrong
How can I pick on one of the best-selling cookies in America? The First Amendment says you can’t stop me....
Blender Vegan Key Lime Pudding
I don’t like using my blender because then I have to wash it. It is bulky and takes time to put together and take apart....
You Can’t Always Get What You Want
I have a confession to make. I have been on vacation for almost 2 weeks.....
Make Your Own Strawberry Frozen Yogurt
I am SO proud of myself. I made this beautiful bowl of strawberry frozen yogurt (and then I ate it)....
The Greek Yogurt Taste Off
Which of these Greek yogurts is your favorite? I decided to taste them all and try to determine which one is the best....
Time for Refrigerator Pickled Green Beans
I know you probably think it is time for potato chips – but you are wrong....
Save Money With These 10 Budget Snacks
I walk into the grocery store and manage to spend $100 without breaking a sweat....
Love Cheesecake? Give This A Try
I receive all sorts of requests for recipes. One reader wanted me to make a light version of cheesecake....
10% Happier: A True Story of an Anchorman's Quest For Peace
There are two types of book that I can’t get enough of – autobiography and self help (also know as self improvement)....
Eggplant Like You’ve Never Had Before
Many eggplant recipes start with a painful step to extract the bitter taste found in some bigger, older eggplants....
Are You Having Fun When You Exercise?
Exercise can be a chore. I find that it can hurt and make me uncomfortable....
Tasty Marinara Sauce in Six Minutes
Yes, I know you can buy a jar of marinara sauce that means you will have sauce in NO minutes – but hear me out....
How To Love Your Body
Have you taken a good luck at your body lately? How do you feel about it?...
Grilled Peaches: The BEST Summer Dessert
I fell in love with peaches when I lived in Athens, Georgia. Georgia is a peachy place....
Top Seven Worst Diet Tips
If you make the mistake of telling a stranger that you wrote a book about losing weight, you will want to pull your hair out....
The Ultimate Milkshake Makeover
Do I like smoothies more than milkshakes? Before yesterday, my answer would have been, “not really”....
Why Dr. Oz Got In Trouble
In case you missed it, last month Dr. Oz got called on the carpet by a United States Senator for endorsing “magic pills”....
Peanut Butter Flavor Without The Calories: PB2
Snack Girl features peanut butter A LOT. I happen to love the stuff and I use it almost every day....
The “Worst Food In America” Gets a Makeover
I have not been the recipient of any free zucchini this summer but I know it is coming.....
Sugar Free Strawberry Jam Recipe
See those jars of jam up there? I made them....
Does It Cost More To Eat Healthy?
Look at that raw chicken! Doesn’t it make your mouth water?....
Love A Salty Crunch? Top 10 Ideas for Replacing Chips
Everyone has their favorite treat. I happen to love potato chips....
A Lighter Summer Drink: Snack Girl Sangria
Do you have a “bucket list”? You make this list after you almost get hit in a car accident....
Six Easy and Delicious Watermelon Recipes
Snack Girl recently attended a last day of school party and she brought slices of watermelon....
Homemade Popsicles and Best Packaged Frozen Treats
Should you turn up the AC or eat a popsicle to cool down?...
A New Spin on Fried Eggs
Snack Girl loves eggs. They are nutritious, cheap, and fast to cook....
Top Healthy Beach Snacks
Aaaah, the beach…..Hopefully, you have a beach near you that helps you cool off....
Get Out Your Mason Jars: DIY Iced Mocha
Whew! Snack Girl doesn’t know what temperature it is in your neck of the woods, but here it is hot....
How this Juice Confused a Supreme Court Justice
Snack Girl may not be the brightest bulb in the bunch but she thinks she knows a scam when she sees it....
Donate Your Diet Books to Goodwill and Eat Cupcakes
Snack Girl knows how hard it is to lose weight because she has struggled....
Vegetarian Slow Cooker Baked Beans
Yesterday, Snack Girl took on July 4th but she forgot to mention her very favorite recipe for the celebration....
A Healthy July 4th? Possible with a Few Easy Changes
July 4th is the most American of our holidays. A terrifying time for vegans, we get our grills fired up!
Mini Ice Cream Sandwiches for Keeping Cool
Let’s all do a swan dive right into ice cream season! Weeee!....
The Anti-Diet Project
Snack Girl is always reading other websites looking for insights into the world of losing weight. I was seriously thrilled to find Kelsey.
How Fed Up Are You?
Snack Girl didn’t want to touch reviewing this film with a ten-foot pole. But, I keep getting asked about it so here I go....
Strawberry Yogurt Cookies
Snack Girl knows you are all eating strawberries. The last batch I bought was incredible!...
Make It Easy To Shop Healthy
Snack Girl has an aversion to shopping. I hate the indecision, time, and money involved....
Three Great Snacks From Snack Girl Readers
A few weeks ago, Snack Girl asked for photos of favorite snacks with my book in the background.
Watch Out Taco Bell - Here Comes The Snack Girl Waffle Taco
A couple weeks ago, Snack Girl flamed Taco Bell’s new waffle taco....
Move Over Blueberry Pie! Meet Blueberry Slump
Snack Girl loves to make pie-crust because it is so fun!....
Emotional Marketing and How it Gets You
Snack Girl believes that McDonald’s was out to make toddler’s cry with its latest Happy Meal packaging.....
Salsa Verde Beef from Simple Nourished Living
Snack Girl loves finding new websites that encourage eating healthy as a mode to lose weight....
Stores That Should Not Sell Food
Snack Girl loves to shop for certain things. I enjoy looking at power tools, women’s fashion, and swim goggles....
The Flavors of Carrot Cake In A Smoothie
Snack Girl is a bit obsessed with smoothies right now. Something about the weather heating up, makes me want to drink frothy drinks....
Don’t like Bugs, Dirt, or a Sore Back? The Easiest Garden
It is that time of year again, where everyone is out planting their gardens....
A UFO for Exercise
Snack Girl likes to say she put the “potato” in “couch potato”. Yes, she hasn’t met a comfy couch she doesn’t like....
Why I Hate Shopping For Food
Snack Girl has a wonderful job. She gets to set her own schedule and do what she loves....
Feed Your Family and Save Your Sanity with This Cookbook
Sally knows something about losing her sanity since she has two young kids....
Take On Your Picky Eater With These Fish Sticks
Snack Girl happens to love fish, but her son is a bit of a non-believer.....
Snack Girl Wants To Come To Your Book Club
Looking for a new hot book for your club?...
Try A New Flavor of Hummus
Hummus is one of the wonderful healthy foods – creamy, nutty, and spectacular with raw vegetables....
Why This Woman Is A Hero
Brooke is one of the many bloggers who are doing their best to help people get healthy....
Secret Ingredient Pancakes: Healthy, Delicious, and Light
Mmmmmmm, pancakes. Pan….cake. How can you go wrong?.....
You Have A Date With This Smoothie and Snack Girl (Contest and Giveaway)
This smoothie approaches the holy grail of healthy recipes – the treat that is REALLY good for you....
Are Naked Juices Healthy? - 34% More Sugar Than A Coke
Are Naked juices healthy? They sure look like they would be.......
Top Ten Low Carb Snacks
This Vegetable Is Not From Outer Space
This is the time of year when “seasonal produce” gets exciting....
Don’t Eat Your Breakfast Here
Snack Girl knows how hard it can be to eat a healthy breakfast in the morning. I frequently get to work and feel like putting my head on my desk....
Roast The Whole Perfect Cauliflower
Snack Girl is always looking for a way to save time. I never seem to have a leisurely day....
Swap The Bottle For A Mason Jar
It is time to talk about a very dull subject, salad. Ho hum....
Top Ten Snacks For Your Purse
Snack Girl knows how hard it is to change a junk food habit. I have certainly eaten my share of potato chips and candy bars....
Why You Need To Get Rescued
Snack Girl is on a mission. I have spent hours talking with radio personalities about this subject....
Do-It-Yourself Breakfast Sausage: It Rocks!
What are you gonna do about breakfast sausage? It is one of those foods that is sitting in the dog house of the supermarket....
What Vitamins Do You Take?
Snack Girl is not a fan of vitamins in pill form....
Snack Girl’s Bacon and Eggs
Easter happened yesterday and my family has a tradition of dying hard-boiled eggs and hiding them around the house....
Weight Watchers Friendly Recipes
Over the last couple of years, I have had many readers join me who are Weight Watchers members. Snack Girl and Weight Watchers go together because we both emphasize fruits and vegetables....
Altering The Krispy Rice Treat: Make It Healthier
It is fun to try to make notoriously bad food into something healthier. These are screaming for a makeover....
Snack Girl To The Rescue! Is Here
Snack Girl became a published author today and a new dog owner last year....
Last Day To Get The Free Gifts
What are you waiting for? Snack Girl To The Rescue! launches tomorrow and you want to buy a copy.
What To Do When You Get A Health Scare
Snack Girl hopes that you never have to sit with a doctor and discuss a life threatening health issue.In my book, I talk about how my doctor brought up my weight in a routine check-up and I faced the realization that I needed to do something...
How Do You Know Spring is Here? Asparagus!
Every year, I go to my Stop & Shop, see the sale on asparagus and I know it is time for the snow to start melting....
Meet Your New Favorite Fry
Snack Girl knows you have had sweet potato fries and said things like, “Wow! I had no idea how good these are!”
Time Is Running Out!
Why would Snack Girl put such an offensive photo on her website? Do not tell my husband how many parking tickets I have racked up in the last month....
Why This Chobani Let Snack Girl Down
Snack Girl likes to have a midmorning snack to keep the writing going. It is amazing how a little tummy rumble can distract....
An Egg Roll Makeover
Egg rolls were one of those foods that I always ordered if I was getting Chinese food. Until I met my husband and he ruined everything....
Five Reasons To Love Trader Joe’s
Snack Girl has been reticent to write about Trader Joe’s because many of you can’t get to one easily....
Kale Chips: The Legend Continues
Kale chips are a food that everyone is eating. And, when I mean everyone, I mean my own kids will wolf them down....
A New Take on Chicken Salad
Chicken salad is famous for blobs of mayonnaise and showing up at picnics. Snack Girl To The Rescue! features a blobless chicken salad that I make frequently because it is my favorite chicken salad (and I can make it in a flash)....
The Skinny on Skinny Girl Wine
One of the common refrains of my buddies is “if I could just stop drinking red wine I would lose that last 10 pounds”....
A Grab And Go Breakfast from Snack Girl To The Rescue!
How many of you need to be saved from the Egg Mcmuffin? Or a huge muffin? Do I have a recipe for you!...
Chocolate Popcorn Rocks
Drizzle: to pour in a fine stream. Drizzle is a super cool word because you can hear it....
How To Rock Your Swimsuit This Summer
Snack Girl believes that swimsuit season is coming. There may be snow on the ground, but I feel it’s impending arrival....
Add A Little of This To Your Cauliflower
Snack Girl is forever trying to sell you cauliflower. You can never have enough cauliflower in my opinion....
Milk....It Does A Body Good?
When you think about healthy eating as much as I have, you begin to question everything you have been told....
Try Boiling Your Dinner
Boiled Dinner – doesn’t that sound delicious? I know you want to try it.
Muffinize Your Irish Soda Bread
The St. Patrick’s Day posts keep coming here on Snack Girl. I’m not Irish but I like to celebrate....
Serve Broccoli Slaw For Saint Patrick’s Day
Snack Girl got on her high horse on Monday and castigated the fake green food industry....
A Special Offer For Snack Girl Readers
You know how there’s no such thing as a free lunch? I supposed that is true....
A New Way To Celebrate St. Patrick's Day
Your doctor has been telling you to eat more green things, right? How do these look?
Soup Season Isn’t Over Yet
March is one of those months that I wish would hurry up....
100 Calorie Healthy Snacks
100 is a magical number for some people. An entire snack product industry is based on this concept of a 100 calorie snack.
A Slice of Yummy Cake for 80 Calories
Every once in a while, Snack Girl can’t get enough of a certain food or idea....
Nutrition Labels Are Getting A Makeover
How often do you think you need a makeover? How about every 20 years?
Need Some Convincing? Try a Few Pages
Snack Girl knows there are readers out there who are waiting until they can pick my book up before they buy it.
Pasta Can Be Your Friend
Snack Girl knows it isn’t good to demonize a food....
Is Carnation Breakfast Essentials Necessary?
Snack Girl found herself watching a commercial for this product over and over....
Gluten-Free Black Bean Blender Brownies
Sometimes you hear a crazy idea and you simply must try it....
Snack Girl To The Rescue! Takes Off
You see that woman up there? That’s me....
You Can’t Have Your Cake and Eat it Too
Have I confused you by mentioning cake and then showing a can of soup?...
Take Your Apple and Peanut Butter To A Whole New Level
Snack Girl has long advocated for an apple and peanut butter for a perfect snack. Basically, you got your fruit with a another whole food (peanuts) just blended up. Super yum!....
The Winner of The Wonderbag and Snack Girl to The Rescue!
The winner of a Wonderbag and a galley copy of Snack Girl To The Rescue! is...
A Perfect Combination: Pork and Pears
Apples and peanut butter, beer and chips, chocolate and anything…
Girl Scout Cookies: Friend or Foe?
Snack Girl has put up a black and white of these cookies because I know these are a trigger for some of you....
Top 10 Pre-Dinner Snacks
My children start to lose it at about 5:30 PM. A little switch flips on and they begin to whine, scream, and attempt to hit each other....
Sweet Potatoes Without The Marshmallows: Seriously
Sweet potatoes have been haunting me. They are delicious and we don’t eat enough of them....
A New WONDERful Slow Cooker: Giveaway
Do you like to use a slow cooker? Are you ever afraid it will set your house on fire?...
What Happened Here?
The Biggest Loser has been on for 15 seasons and I have never seen a finale like this one....
McDonald’s Chocolate Strawberry Frappe: Only 22 grams of Fat and 79 Grams of Sugar
Snack Girl knows that readers get bored with her obsession with flaming McDonald’s....
A Brilliant Winter Salad
I find salads in the winter to be a challenge. When it is snowing, I don’t feel like cozying up to lettuce....
Snack Girl: The Book
Wouldn’t it be awesome if Snack Girl wrote a book?
Here Comes The Chocolate: Top Ten Ways To Enjoy Without Changing Sizes
If someone wants to give me a heart shaped box of chocolates, I will gratefully accept it....
Is “Smart Balance” Peanut Butter Smart?
Snack Girl doesn’t like to do this type of post....
It is Time for a Warm Salad
Do you think the words “warm” and “salad” work together? Well, they can if you use lentils....
How To Get The Perfect Body
Look at that woman up there! She has a flat belly, glossy hair, and legs that go for miles....
Buffalo Chicken Meatballs
The American Buffalo chicken wing is a scary thing....
Lemon Blueberry Yogurt Cake
Making delicious baked goods without a ton of calories is difficult....
Top Ten Super Bowl Party Snacks
While watching the Super Bowl, Americans will consume 11.2 million pounds of potato chips according to the Calorie Control Council. Just think of what a pile of 11.2 million pounds of chips looks like....
Who Needs Seven When You Can Get It Done In Three?
Snack Girl was first introduced to seven layer dip in 1995....
Will You Have To Count Points or Calories Forever?
The whole “New Year New You” thing is in full swing. How are you doing so far?...
Everything But The Kitchen Sink Fruit and Nut Bars
Have you ever heard the phrase “imitation is the sincerest form of flattery”?...
The Perils of Eating Out
How did we get in a situation where going to a restaurant is dangerous? No, I’m not talking about getting mugged on your way back to the car....
It’s All About The Portion Size: French Fry Bites
Snack Girl’s friend, Jerri, likes potatoes whatever way you serve them. Mashed, chips, baked, scalloped, or roasted he hasn’t met a potato he wouldn’t eat.....
Weight Watchers’ Simply Filling: Will it Work for You?
After posting last week about Weight Watchers, I got a few questions about “Simply Filling”....
The Best Way To Holiday Detox
The word of the week is “detoxification”. Need to remove any toxic substances?...
Is Subway Really A Place to “Eat Fresh”?
Whenever I bring up Subway, there is a serious debate here on Snack Girl.....
Two Ingredient, Low Calorie, Vegan and Yummy!: Banana Peanut Butter Ice Cream
Snack Girl knows you want to detox right now. How could you have done all that damage?...
Feeling Fat? Is Weight Watchers the Solution?
This is the time of year we all do it. We all say, “This year I will lose the weight.”...
Big Snack Girl Announcement
Snack Girl has been hiding something. I didn’t want to share until now....
Top Ten Snack Girl Posts of 2013
Snack Girl is ready to write new posts and create new recipes. She would start right now except we have one day of parties left....
A Moment of Peace
Snack Girl is taking a little break this week and I wanted to leave you with this image...
A Stress-Free Holiday Tip You Won't See on Martha Stewart
This is my photo of Santa at the end of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade. What is he so happy about?
Try A Lighter Nog
Snack Girl doesn't think you should mess with the recipe for egg nog. But, I have been getting requests to share a version with fewer calories.
The 2013 Worst Food Of The Year
Snack Girl usually chooses a “worst snack of the year”, but I decided to deviate from my usual post....
Buy A Beautiful Pomegranate
I know what you are thinking. Why doesn’t Snack Girl feature more paintings from the Italian Renaissance?
Healthier Holiday Party Snacks
Snack Girl realizes the point of holiday parties is to indulge. My issue is the amount of indulgence....
Give Your Popcorn A South Of The Border Spin
Snack Girl is sitting in a sleeting mess of a storm. She is dreaming of white sand and turquoise water....
Comfort Food With Meatballs: No Elastic Waistband Needed
Can you go wrong with meatballs and pasta? Everyone in my family will eat it....
Top Ten Gifts For Healthy Eaters
What should you get your friend or family member who is on the healthy path?...
Have You Heard Of The Jelly Bean Rule?
Snack Girl is positive that you are aware of the FDA’s rule on the all important jelly bean....
Top Ten Snack Girl Recipes of 2013
It is the time of year that one makes top 10 lists....
The Sweetest, Simplest Holiday Treat: Strawberry Santa Hats
If you think Snack Girl went a little crazy about Thanksgiving, wait until you see how she treats the December holidays....
Gluten-Free Cranberry Orange Muffins for a Post Holiday Breakfast
Snack Girl hopes you have a lovely Thanksgiving and that you enjoy your food....
Marketing Deception That Drives Me Crazy (And It Should Bother You, too)
What is this product is in this photograph? Any guesses?...
Lost 15 or 20 Pounds? How Did You Do It?
Snack Girl has been featuring readers who have lost weight to inspire and teach those among us who want to do the same....
Do Not Buy A Can Of Cranberry Sauce: Easiest Recipe Ever
A few days ago, Snack Girl received a request for a recipe for cranberry sauce. Yes, I take requests....
How To Control Your Sweet Tooth
Love sweets? Join the club. I’m sure there are people who can survive without them, but I haven’t met any....
A Better Way To Cook Turkey? The Bag
Snack Girl needs to apologize to all her Canadian and other international readers. She is OBSESSED with American Thanksgiving....
A Healthier Thanksgiving
First rule of Thanksgiving – relax. How many days off a year do you get?...
A Stuffing That Won’t Leave You Stuffed
Are you ready for the holidays? They are coming fast.I like to freak out a couple weeks before they happen to get the stress out of my system. Then, I begin to plan...
Are Egg Beaters Better Than Eggs That You Beat?
Snack Girl loves trying out food products to see how they rate. A reader asked me about Egg Beaters and I had never tried them....
Give Holiday Banana Bread This Season
Can you trick your pals into believing you used a stick of butter to make your banana bread? I think so!...
How John Lost 40 Pounds
Here is John and his lovely family. He has made some big changes as a result of a scary diagnosis....
Let’s Talk Turkey
Snack Girl realizes she will be the only food blogger who covers turkey this month – but she likes to be a rebel....
An Easy and Innovative Hostess Gift: The Brocquet
Nothing says “I want you to live a long time” like a Brocquet....
Top 10 Vegan Snacks
Shhhh....don’t tell anyone but it can be easy to be a vegan. Why?....
Easy Asian Chicken Noodle Soup from This Week For Dinner
Every once in a while Snack Girl meets a fellow food blogger in person.....
This May Be Your Secret to Getting Healthy
Snack Girl has a big announcement to make....
The Winner of the SuperSeedz
The winner of 8 bags of SuperSeedz is....
KFC Oh-No-You-Didn’t Cups
Let’s say you are in a hurry and are looking for a snack that would fit in your cup holder....
Festive and Healthy: Butternut Squash Soup in Pumpkin Bowls
As we get ready to launch into holiday mode, Snack Girl is on the look out for lighter fare….
Top Ten Healthy Halloween Tips
Halloween is almost here and Snack Girl continues on her mission to convince herself that a healthy Halloween is possible....
Make Life Easy With Fruit Cocktail Crisp
There are times when I don’t have time to brush my hair. Luckily, I always wear an elastic around my wrist for a quick ponytail....
How Julie Lost 145 Pounds
Julie is one of those success stories you want to share with all of your friends
SuperSeedz, A Delicious & Healthy Snack: Giveaway
It is the time of year that screams pumpkin seeds. Would I like to roast my own? Sure!....
Healthy Halloween Candy: What To Do?
This year, Snack Girl is in serious trouble. Her annual trip to Target to find a healthy choice ended in defeat.
Fall Vegetables and Quinoa: A Delicious Combination
Snack Girl can’t stop talking about fall. Perhaps, it is because she is swimming in falling leaves....
Yoplait Greek Vs. Siggi’s (Icelandic Yogurt)
Before I start this article, no one has to fly to Iceland - unless they want to....
The Pumpkin Spiced Latte Makeover
Some people think fall has arrived when the leaves start changing and apples become abundant. Others know it is here with the arrival of the pumpkin spice latte from Starbucks.
The Cool Whip Experiment
Do you like to play with your food? I bet most of you like eating it versus playing with it.
Make Your Own Lighter Caramel Apple
You don’t need to be a rocket scientist to get why these caramel apples are healthier....
Looking for a New Crunch (and Some Chocolate?) Check Out These Snacks
Snack Girl is always on the hunt for delicious and healthy snacks. I like to feature ones that you may not know about....
Healthier Meatballs in a Snap
Does Snack Girl look like she has time to make meatballs? Look at me up there! I look busy....
Brown Rice, Sweet Potatoes, and Red Beans in A Triscuit?
Nabisco is out to make Triscuit into something new....
Four Ingredient Pumpkin Gingerbread
I bet you are wondering how I can do it – make gingerbread with four ingredients....
Healthy Breakfast In A Flash With Eggland’s Best
Snack Girl is famously picky about her eggs. She does not compromise on quality...
Love Bread? How To Go Lower Carb
Bread is a major food issue for many....
How Aubre Lost 70 Pounds
This is Aubre and she hasn’t worn a dress in over 3 years....
Top Ten Healthy Snacks For Game Day
Here it comes again, football season. There are tailgate parties and weekend afternoons spent munching in front of the big game....
Apple Oatmeal Muffins For Fall
Sometimes, Snack Girl goes on a food jag. Her latest is apples....
Who Needs Cross-Fit? Five Minutes Is All You Need
Snack Girl recently heard about a gym that charges $160 per month for something called "Cross-Fit".
Time To Get Out The Pumpkin
Are there pumpkins sitting at your local supermarket?
Have You Made The Shift To Healthier? Share Your Story
Every once in a while, we need to reflect and celebrate our achievements.
Why Snack Girl Loves This Salad
I was tempted to entitle this post, “Why Snack Girl Loves This Cupcake”, because salad puts people to sleep. zzzzz.....
How To Cook Healthy When You Are Single
I happen to love it when people send me questions that I can attempt to answer....
Get Them To Smile With This Adorable Snack
There are days when I desperately want to be someone that I am not....
Top Ten Fall Apple Recipes
The orchards here in Western Massachusetts are laden with apples. It is a dreamy time of year to be in New England....
Better Late Than Never Gazpacho
Snack Girl is sure that all the other food bloggers started writing about gazpacho in July when the ripe tomatoes started rolling in....
Are You Inside A Bubble?
Guess where Snack Girl took this photo. Was she in Las Vegas? Omaha? Memphis?....
Looking To Make Your Chili Healthier? Check Out Pumpkin
Snack Girl posted this chili recipe with pumpkin last year and people are still talking about it. Yes, it was a hit....
Weight Watchers and Snack Girl: How Can I Help?
Snack Girl is aware that this website has become a resource for Weight Watchers members....
A Simple Fall Treat With Apples (No Peeling Necessary)
Anyone else find themselves reading “American Girl Magazine”? Some child left it on our coffee table.....
Who Needs Jars? Make Your Own Tomato Sauce
Last week, Snack Girl took on the subject of tomato sauce in jars and got flamed....
Two Ingredient Snacks To Keep Life Interesting
Do you ever get into a snack rut? Hey, even Snack Girl finds herself eating the same thing over and over again....
Change Up Breakfast With Baked Oatmeal
If you combine whole grains, eggs, yogurt, milk, and fruit what do you get? Breakfast!...
The Best And The Worst Pasta Sauce
Have you ever tried to go down the aisle in your supermarket and there is some strange woman with her cart in the center blocking everything?...
Stop Buying Frozen Yogurt and Make Your Own
Snack Girl is so proud of herself. She made this beautiful bowl of strawberry frozen yogurt (and then ate it)....
Top Ten High Protein Snacks
Snack Girl gets asked all the time for low carb snacks and high protein snacks....
An Entire Serving of “Fries” for 133 Calories
Snack Girl can hear you all. Those aren’t fries, those are carrots!...
Can You Make This A Habit?
Snack Girl loves bananas. Some would say she is bananas for bananas....
This Pot Pie Could Kill You
In my local paper, there was a scary story about a pot pie driving around town with a sawed-off shotgun....
Top Ten Budget Healthy Snacks
It seems like every visit to the grocery store is a shock. You want to charge me how much for those crackers?....
Simply Delicious, Vegan, Two Ingredient Black Bean Soup
Do you have any relatives who say that they cook and then they just open cans? Yep, this recipe was inspired by a “Can Chef”....
A Delicious Portion-Controlled Potato Recipe
Snack Girl features potatoes because they are inexpensive, nutritious, and super yummy....
The Winner of The Best Lunch Box Ever
The winner of The Best Lunch Box Ever and the stainless steel lunch containers is....
Rub It On Your Skin or Eat It: The Benefits of Coconut Oil
You know how you were the last to find out that EVERYONE was getting their hair cut like Jennifer Anniston in “Friends”?....
Top 10 Lunch Box Snacks
Summer is coming to a screaming halt for families all over the country. Did you notice the advertisements for school supplies everywhere?....
Fried Rice For Under 200 Calories
Snack Girl knows what you are thinking. Everyone loves rice, but how could you make it low in calories?....
The Tale of Two Workouts
Snack Girl knows Charles Dickens won’t mind the reference to the Tale of Two Cities (because he is long dead).
Tomatoes Can Break Your Heart
Snack Girl has a love affair with tomatoes. Sorry, Tom Cruise, I lust after a summer tomato....
The Best Lunch Box Ever: Book & Lunch Box Giveaway
Snack Girl makes lunch for her kids four times per week. You would think because I work with food that it would be easy for me....
What To Do With Fresh Tomatoes
Can you believe those colors? You know how they say to "eat the rainbow". Here is your chance!....
One Of Snack Girl’s Favorites: Fresh Salsa
Snack Girl is always looking for shortcuts. She lacks time....
Refreshing, Crunchy, Salty, Sweet, & Spicy Watermelon
Sometimes it is hard to buy one of those LARGE watermelons. Are you really going to eat all of that?....
Which Fish Is The Healthiest?
Snack Girl made a mistake last month, and I’m not talking about the mismatched socks that I was wearing....
Love Pizza? Try This 100 Calorie Version
You know what? It isn't that hard to make healthy pizza. Pizza would always be pretty healthy if we chose not to put 1/2 pound of cheese on every slice....
Delicious & Healthy: Snack Product Finds
What would you do for a terrific candy bar that has 64% less fat and 400% more fiber than a Snickers bar?....
A Healthy Substitute for Cool Whip
Snack Girl doesn’t know how many of you eat Cool Whip, but I know most of you love the idea of whipped cream on strawberries. Yum!....
Oasis Hommus Winner!
The winner of 4 tubs of Oasis hommus is....
Dreaming of A Low Points Pasta?
Dreamfields and Snack Girl have had a rocky relationship. We did not start on the right foot....
Super Easy Homemade Spaghetti O’s
Snack Girl rarely eats her pasta from a can. Pasta is one of those foods that is ridiculously easy to cook....
Top 10 Ideas for Replacing Potato Chips
Everyone has their favorite treat. I happen to love potato chips....
Another Healthy BBQ Side: Red Potato Salad
Yeah, baby, it is time for potato salad. I used to buy it at my local supermarket until I found out how much better it is when you make it fresh.....
Got Hommus? Oasis Hommus Giveaway
Not all of us have time to make hommus. Snack Girl can count the times she has made it on one hand....
Mason Jar Yogurt Parfait
Do you know those containers of fruit flavored yogurts? You know the ones I am referring to - Yoplait, Chobani, Dannon. etc.....
How A 26 Year Old Lived on $18 Worth of Healthy Food For One Week
Anyone else find themselves in shock after visiting the supermarket? I spent a small fortune there....
A Super Cold Breakfast For Summer
Are you hot? How would you like some steaming oatmeal?....
Top Ten Fastest Healthiest Snacks
We seem to be running everywhere. Mario Andretti states it elegantly:...
What To Bring to a Potluck BBQ
Barbeques are great because you don’t have to cook indoors and everyone gets it....
More Than 7 Million Copies Sold!
I know you think I’m talking about “Shades of Grey”, but I am not (at least not today)....
Shame On You Dunkin’ Donuts’
Snack Girl is late to this party, but she is ready to rumble.
Make Your Own Strawberry Jam (No Sugar Necessary)
See those jars of jam up there? I made them....
Slow Cooker Corn Chowder
This is the kind of recipe that makes me happy....
A Fresh Take on July 4th
I think that July 4th is the most American of our holidays. A terrifying time for vegans, we get our grills fired up!...
A Summertime Blast For Your Taste Buds
I don’t know about you, but I am hot! The heat wave here in Massachusetts made me feel like the Wicked Witch of The West....
How To Become A Better Cook
One of the main principles of healthy eating is that you are going to have to stop eating fast food and prepared processed food.....
Save Money and Calories With This Iced Mocha
Whew! Snack Girl doesn’t know what temperature it is in your neck of the woods, but here it is hot....
Pasta Zero: Real Pasta For 15 Calories Per Serving?
Here I am again, playing the guinea pig. Why me?....
Kale In A Casserole: You Must Try
Snack Girl is always on the hunt for a good kale recipe because she has tried several bad ones....
The Healthiest Place To Shop
Snack Girl has an aversion to shopping. I hate the indecision, time, and money involved....
Try A New Burger This Summer
I know what you are thinking - "Hello, lovely.....nom nom nom" Yes, that is a portobello mushroom burger that you will be making this summer....
The Healthiest Cooking Oils
Snack Girl has been asked about the healthiest oils a bunch of times and keeps dodging the question....
A Freezer Cookie Pie With A Secret Ingredient
Have you ever made a pie with Jello, Cool-Whip, and a Oreo pie crust?....
Taking Off Pounds With A Wardrobe Change
Snack Girl joined a gym in December because her efforts to keep fit on her own were not working....
Healthy Fast Food For Nights You Don’t Have Time To Cook
Snack Girl gets to hang out with some pretty accomplished Registered Dietitians....
Hit Your Cake Craving With The Microwave
Snack Girl is probably the last person to attempt to cook in a mug in the microwave....
How Penny Lost 201 Pounds
Above is a photo of Penny in 2005 at the Grand Canyon....
How To Create A Successful Blog
Snack Girl has been asked many times about how to create a successful blog. Today, she will lift the curtain....
Make Your Own Lighter and Yummier Fish Sticks
Snack Girl happens to love fish, but her son is a bit of a non-believer....
Try A New Breakfast With An Old Favorite
Are you bored with hard boiled eggs? Yeah, they are dull. Let me introduce you to an old friend....
Need A Dessert But Out of Points? 10 Solutions For Your Sweet Tooth
We have all been there. At the end of the day, still wanting something sweet when we KNOW we aren’t really hungry....
A Garden For Lazy People
Get our your hoes and your gardening gloves and start planting!....
Beware! This Ingredient Will Trick You
Two years ago, Snack Girl picked on Edy’s Popsicles. Why?...
GOOD READ: A Springtime Vegetable You Shouldn’t Miss
Once a year, I bring out the “good read” in order to get you to check out my post....
The Winner of Farm Fresh Avocados
The winner of a box of farm fresh avocados from California Avocados Direct.com is...
How To Celebrate Without Guilt
A friend of mine told me to write about my visit to a fancy-shmancy restaurant. This is a shot of the lovely table setting at Eleven Madison Park in New York City....
This Mixed Drink Is Under 100 Calories
Snack Girl doesn’t cover drinks very often because 20% of her audience is under 21....
Ten Easy To Make Yourself Packaged Foods: Stop Buying & Cook A Little
Are you sick and tired of looking at food labels? Do you find yourself squinting a lot?...
It’s Time To Talk About......
Rhubarb! I know you have been seeing it in your supermarket and farmer’s markets.
Farm Fresh Avocados (Giveaway)
Snack Girl rarely does giveaways anymore because she can’t find products that she loves. Today is different...
Punch Up Your Salad With Homemade Croutons
Is your salad getting you down? Mine tends to be always the same....
The New Bacon and Eggs?
Snack Girl was cruising her supermarket when she saw these packaged hard-boiled eggs and shelf stable bacon....
Time To Make The Popsicles
Is anyone else craving something cold? It is starting to heat up and I love cooling down with a popsicle.
Fire Up Your Grill and Make Some Mushroom Fajitas
My pal, Aviva Goldfarb of The Six O’Clock Scramble has all the same problems that I do (well, maybe not all of them)....
Gluten-Free Fluffer Nutters
On Monday, I received a request for a gluten-free donut. Well, I would be in the deep end of the pool if I attempted that....
Never Buy Salad Dressing Again
Someone put something on that naked salad up there! Man, that looks cold....
You Can Make Your Own Donuts (Without A Deep Fryer)
Snack Girl has a donut problem. She can tell you within a five mile radius where all the delicious donuts can be purchased....
What A Gorilla Can Teach Us About Healthy Eating
I was walking down my street when I met my new neighbor in the yard next door. Doesn’t she look friendly?...
Do-It-Yourself Doritos
Frito Lay better watch out because we can rise up and make our own Doritos....
Juice With 2 Teaspoons More Sugar Per Serving Than a Coke
Last week, when I was visiting a bodega in Queens, I had the pleasure of meeting a foreigner visiting our country....
Lighten The Devil In These Eggs
Yes, this photo does look like "deviled" eggs, but Snack Girl has a fix to make them much less evil....
Greet Spring With A Tasty Little Treat
Anyone else have $2 per pound fresh strawberries greeting them at the supermarket. Hurray!....
Need Some Comfort? Give Spaghetti Squash Casserole A Try
After my successful post on spaghetti squash, I realized I had been missing out....
You Won’t Believe What I Found In My Supermarket Checkout Lane
You know that spot right before you check out? There is always candy and a cute thing you don't need...
Love Chocolate Shakes? Give This Smoothie A Try
Sometimes I wish I was the kind of person who would walk by an ice cream store and not notice it....
A Healthier Pancake and French Toast Topping
A couple of weeks ago, Snack Girl was waxing lyrical about maple syrup (see: A Healthy Sugar Made From Tree Juice).
Snack Girl’s 1,000th Post
Here it is, dear readers. Yes, today is my 1000th post....
Is Fake Meat A Healthy Alternative?
Snack Girl is a fan of eating less meat. Meatless Mondays, anyone?...
The Fool Proof Way To Cook Brown Rice
Do not fear brown rice. It may look a little different but it is easy to cook....
Take A Walk On The Raw Side With Asparagus
You know that you are dull if the most exciting part of your week is eating raw asparagus for the first time....
What’s Wrong With This Picture?
You know how you cruise through your day, bumping into things. And, then, something stops you in your tracks....
A Cheese Danish Makeover
Let’s say you are a fledging food photographer and your husband eats your garnish. What should you do?...
A Healthy Sugar Made From Tree Juice
Does that barn look like it is on fire? Don’t worry, it is supposed to look like that.....
The Scary Truth of Lunchables
Snack Girl does not enjoy flaming food products. I would much rather find food that is good and champion it...
Ice Cream Cravings Making You Crazy? Give This Healthier Dessert A Try
Snack Girl is ALWAYS looking for ways to makeover treats into healthy food. And, she loves banana splits!....
Top Eight Soccer Snacks
Soccer parents are asked to bring a snack to fuel their little athletes....
Wake Up With A Healthier Spread
Guess what I didn't use on my toast this morning?...
The Book You Need To Read If You Want To Lose Weight
Snack Girl has read only a few books in her life that have made a lasting impact on what she eats....
Is This The Spaghetti of Your Dreams?
Want your pasta to be zero calories and still taste like pasta? Maybe I have found a solution....
Are Veggie Chips Healthy?
Snack Girl gets asked about food like "veggie chips" a lot. And, I never want to answer the e-mails....
A Healthy Way To Serve Bacon
Whenever I write about bacon, Snack Girl gets a surge of readers. Why?....
The Wrong Kind of Green Food
Your doctor has been telling you to eat more green things, right? How do these look?....
A Whole Grain Snack For Five Cents Per Serving
Can you say popcorn? This stuff is simply dried corn and if you manage not to drown it in butter, super healthy....
Top Ten 100 Calorie Snacks
100 is a magical number for some people. An entire snack product industry is based on this concept of a 100 calorie snack.
A Fruit Dip To Keep Life Interesting
Snack Girl has long advocated for an apple and peanut butter for a perfect snack. Basically, you got your fruit with a another whole food (peanuts) just blended up. Super yum!...
Slow Cooker Corned Beef & Cabbage For The Snack Girl Recipe Swap
Here we are in March, baby. Grab yourself some cabbage....
No Time To Make Real Oatmeal? Try This
Do you have time to make real oatmeal? I didn’t think so.
Twelve Superfoods For $1 or Less
One of the excuses for not eating healthier is that it is expensive. Hey, I get it....
The New Special K Breakfast Sandwich: Friend or Foe?
Snack Girl purchased this box of sandwiches for $6 because she had seen so many commercials for this product....
Change Up Your Enchiladas
What if I told you that that casserole up there had a whopping 28% of your daily value of iron per serving? Would that amaze you?....
Try This Instead of The Shamrock Shake
Can you see the green in there? That isn’t food coloring.....
The Delicious Diet That Reduces Your Risk of Heart Disease
How many of you have been to the Mediterranean? If you lived there you might not have to worry about heart disease....
Make Your Own Mocha Roasted Almonds
Snack Girl is not trying to sell you rabbit poop, it just looks like it.....
A Summer Dish For The Winter: Cherry Tomato Gratin
Anyone else missing summer? I spend way too much of my time surfing for travel deals to warm places....
Should You Try To Go Gluten-Free?
Gluten-free foods are a big new product category. At my local cafe, I could choose to eat a gluten-free muffin.
Makeover This Favorite Bar Food
This recipe is seriously fun. I was skeptical at first, but then I started enjoying myself....
Healthy & Sustainable Fish at McDonald’s?
Here we are again, talking about McDonald’s and their marketing prowess. Why do I keep bringing this up?....
A Welcoming Fruit For The Winter
Pineapples are in season right now and costing about $2 each in my neck of the woods. YUM!...
What Does Snack Girl Have In Her Pantry?
Like this guy, I spend a lot of time looking at packages in the supermarket....
Top Ten Lighter Ways To Enjoy Chocolate
If someone wants to give me a heart shaped box of chocolates, I will gratefully accept it....
A Buffalo Cauliflower Recipe For The Snack Girl Recipe Swap
Last month, I featured a recipe swap with carrots as the featured vegetable. Thanks so much for sharing your recipes.
There Is More Than This In The Frozen Aisle
Snack Girl has been so bored lately she decided to make sculptures out of fish sticks....
Ladies’ Home Journal Adds Snack Girl To The Team
Why is this woman jumping through the air? She is proud of Snack Girl!...
The New Yoplait Greek Yogurt & A Chobani Bite
Here I go again, reviewing Greek yogurt. I can’t help myself!....
Here Comes The “Festival of Chocolate”
The simple truth is that chocolate rocks. It seems to hit the a very special pleasure center in the brain....
A Decadent Tasting But Healthy Dessert
Sweet potatoes have been haunting me. They are inexpensive and we don’t eat enough of them....
Make Cooking During The Week Easier With The Six O’Clock Scramble
Are you feeling stressed out and guilty about providing haphazard, unhealthy dinners to your family?....
Tasty Three Layer Dip In A Snap
Do you ever get stuck with having to make something and not wanting to drive to the store?...
Top Healthy Super Bowl Party Snacks
While watching the Super Bowl, Americans will consume 11.2 million pounds of potato chips according to the Calorie Control Council. Just think of what a pile of 11.2 million pounds of chips looks like....
Don’t Fall For This Greek Yogurt Fake
Snack Girl has become a Greek yogurt expert. She has sampled them all and got excited when a new one appeared in the dairy case....
A Portion Control Trick For Baking Cookies
Are you sitting around your home baking because it is cold outside? What about snow days with kids?...
Want To Exercise Without Noticing?
Snack Girl has a little problem with couches. She can’t stay away from them...
Crunchy, Salty, & Satisfying Homemade Cheese Crackers
The cracker aisle at the supermarket is fraught with peril. I cannot tell you how many e-mails I get about crackers....
Applesauce With Almost Double The Sugar As In A Coke
Does that label look sinister to you? I bought this applesauce and shared it with my family without looking at the nutrition facts....
Vegetarian Hash For Breakfast: You Don’t Need Bacon
If I am absolutely honest with myself, bacon will be one of the top foods I take to a deserted island....
The Best Diets of 2013
U.S. News & World Report has taken on the challenge of ranking the best diets for the last three years. How do they do it?
Do It Yourself Healthier Reese’s Peanut Butter Bites
Did you grow up with the commercial where the chocolate bar ended up in the peanut butter? I am probably dating myself....
Our First Recipe Swap Featuring Carrots & My Favorite Pickled Carrots
Don’t those look delicious? Mmmmm, carrots....
Comfort Without The Icing
There is more than one way to create comfort. One way involves lots of calories and icing....
Five Easy Changes For 2013
Okay, we are a little over a week into the New Year. Have you spread paint on your kids yet?...
The Fast Cooking Bean For A Warm Salad
Do you think the words “warm” and “salad” work together? Well, they can if you use lentils....
Weight Watchers 360°: What’s New in 2013
Weight Watchers has launched a new product for 2013. How is it different?
The In Season Vegetable With A Bad Reputation
Snack Girl knows how you are feeling right now. Too many bowl games?....
This Year, Get What You REALLY Want!
It is New Year’s Eve. Do you know what you really want?....
A New Year’s Party Question: What to Drink?
Here comes New Year’s Eve and it is time to party! Who doesn’t love staying up half the night to ring in the New Year?....
The Skinny on Winter Tomatoes
For those of us who didn’t can fresh tomatoes when we had the chance, this is a rough time of year.....
A Holiday Wish For You
You know that moment when the sun is about to come up and every one else is asleep?
Tis The Season For Pomegranates
I know what you are thinking. Why doesn’t Snack Girl feature more paintings from the Italian Renaissance?...
Worst Snack of 2012
My picture here is supposed to resemble a mug shot. Yes, Hershey’s Milk Shake you are in big trouble.
Tear Your Eyes Away From Cookies And Look At This!
Snack Girl has been hard at work determining how many cookies she will be making this weekend. I started dreaming with five different cookie recipes....
Make Your Own Instant Oatmeal And Other Great Ideas From "The Homemade Pantry"
I spend a lot of time looking at cookbooks to find good ones. This one made me smack my head and wonder why I hadn't thought of it.....
Top Ten Healthy Holiday Party Snacks
One way to deal with the holidays is to take control....
The Fastest Holiday Treat In The West
Are you supposed to bring cookies to a party this week? Or how about bring in a treat for your child’s holiday concert?....
You Are Stuck In An Airport: What Are You Gonna Eat?
Snack Girl used to travel much more when she was cool. Now that she is boring, she flies maybe once a year....
Looking For Red and Green? Try This!
Snack Girl will not apologize for her continued healthy holiday search. Today's entry: The Christmas Salad....
Top 10 Recipes of 2012
I love top ten lists. They make life so easy!....
Try A Lighter Potato Pancake
THE holiday food of Hanukkah is the potato pancake (AKA latke). The traditional recipe for potato latkes can include 3-4 cups of oil....
Should You Choose Artificially Low Calorie Food To Help You Lose Weight Or Stick With Healthy?
One of the tenets of losing weight is that you must reduce your calorie intake. Eat less, exercise more....
The Cutest And Healthiest Holiday Party Snack
Last year, I made adorable santa hats with whipped cream. There were complaints....
Celebrate Healthy Eating With Snack Girl’s Favorite Things
Ever since Oprah gave away automobiles on her show, I have wanted to do a favorite things list. Go ahead, check under your chair....
Holiday Sugar Cookie Recipe Makeover
Today, we are going to admit that it would be fun to try to be healthier for the holidays....
The Healthiest Holidays Ever
This is my photo of Santa at the end of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade. What is he so happy about?....
Pickled Beets From “Around The Southern Table”
It is beet season and time to get cooking. Don’t they look festive?....
Save 1,273 Calories With This Thanksgiving Menu
See that beautiful meal up there? You can save 1,273 calories if you just don’t eat any of it....
Do It Yourself Deep Chocolate VitaTop Recipe
The inspiration for today’s post came from a reader who is tired of buying VitaTops because they are expensive.
Don’t Be A Muffin Hater: Celebrate Your Muffin
Daphne of coolmom has made a revolutionary video celebrating the part of our body that we hate to look at....
A New Lighter Thanksgiving Pie To Try
Do you ever want to make a pie and don’t have a crust or want to make one? There is a simple solution.
The Easiest To Implement Healthy Food Travel Tip
Okay, let’s say you are like Snack Girl on a recent trip and forgot your snacks. You pull into a place like the one above....
Lighter Thanksgiving Favorites
Here we go! The holiday eating season is coming soon. Are you prepared?...
November Means Peppermint Mocha Season
Are you cold? I don’t know about where you are, but the weather is changing here....
Top Ten Vegan Snacks
Shhhh....don’t tell anyone but it can be easy to be a vegan. Why?....
Make Your Own Peanut Butter With or Without Chocolate
The photo above and peanut butter are not exactly the same things. I got a wee bit carried away with peanut butter making....
Fiber One Bars: Good? Bad? or Ugly?
Many readers have asked me what I think of Fiber One products. Until now, I have remained silent....
A Simple, Spectacular Snack With Sabra Hummus
Have you ever tried a Falafel sandwich? It usually comes in a pita with lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and a yummy sauce....
What Are You Bringing To Thanksgiving?
How many of you out there hate Brussels Sprouts? I bet you are really looking forward to them on your Thanksgiving table....
Snack Girl News Regarding Fridays
Do you see that guy up there? That isn’t me, but I can relate....
Can You Tell The Difference Between These?
Does anyone else run through the grocery store as fast as you can to try to get out of there? My cart is always moving....
Lighter Pulled Pork In Your Slow Cooker From Hungry Girl’s New Book
Ohhh, yeahhh...pulled pork, baby. If you ever spent time eating CUE this maybe a favorite indulgence of yours.....
Good Read: How To Enjoy Fresh Cranberries
After picking on dried cranberries last week (see: The Truth About Dried Cranberries), I decided to feature the fresh variety....
Top Ten Inspiring Breakfast Ideas
Does your family start to complain when you suggest the same thing for breakfast every morning?....
Should You Avoid Fruit Because It’s Full Of Sugar?
That lady up there isn’t avoiding fruit. She has made a lovely sculpture to express her love....
Rock The House With Your Toaster Oven
Sometimes the simplest snacks are the best. I suppose the above snack isn’t going to win me any awards, but I still wanted to feature it....
The Truth About Dried Cranberries
This shocking post will reveal a little known fact about dried cranberries. Someone has to reveal the truth!...
Yum! A Caramel Salted Chocolate Makeover
Since we are on the subject of candy because of Halloween, I want to introduce you to one of my favorites....
The Healthiest Halloween Candy On The Planet
Because I like to torture myself, every year I try and find a healthy option to give out for Halloween. Why?....
Feel Full on Fewer Calories
When you go on a diet are you starving? Do you look at your three ounces of meat and wonder how you got here?...
Think Beyond Mayo With Spooky Green Spread
Wow! Isn’t that green up there? That isn’t food coloring....
Top Ten Pumpkin Recipes
After weeks of “Pumpkin Monday”, I have decided to put all of the top pumpkin recipes on Snack Girl in one place....
The Best Packaged Bread You Can Buy
I am always looking for a loaf of bread that I can recommend without a doubt. Ezekiel bread is one of those breads....
Little Bites With Big Flavor: The Mini Reuben
Does anyone else out there love deli sandwiches? You know the ones I am talking about....
When Did You Last Talk To This Guy (or Gal) About Your Health?
Hey, if my doctor was this cute, I would schedule TWO physicals a year :)....
Why We Need To Talk About Fast Food
Snack Girl is obsessed with McDonald’s. I just can’t stop thinking about this corporation or fast food. Why?...
Healthier Caramel Apples: Just Do It!
You don’t need to be a rocket scientist to get why these caramel apples are healthier....
Confused By Food Labels? Here’s A Solution
Last week, Snack Girl complained about hidden ingredients in her food (see: You Need To Be A Detective To Find These Hidden Ingredients). Now, I going to teach you some tricks....
Wake Up To These Pumpkin Pancakes
In case you hadn’t noticed Snack Girl takes requests. Freebird!!! (cue lighter)...
Don’t Give Up On Achieving Immense Happiness
I chose a photo of a woman blowing bubbles because I think we can all remember finding great joy in bubbles.
Top Ten Healthy Halloween Tips
Halloween is almost here and Snack Girl continues on her mission to convince herself that a healthy Halloween is possible....
Making Strides To End Breast Cancer
Lace up those sneakers because it is time to make some money for the American Cancer Society....
Make Your Own Healthier Version of A Wendy’s Vanilla Frosty
Did you know that there are 15 ingredients and 400 calories in a Wendy’s Frosty? Sad, isn’t it?....
You Need To Be A Detective To Find These Hidden Ingredients
Snack Girl is getting old and her eyes are going. Actually, I blame this screen I am sitting in front of for my inability to read labels....
Greet October With A Lighter Pumpkin Spiced Latte
Some people think fall has arrived when the leaves start changing and apples become abundant. Others know it is here with the arrival of the pumpkin spice latte from Starbucks....
Pizza Without Guilt
Snack Girl doesn’t believe in guilt about food. For me, there is no “good” food vs. “evil” food....
Zen Cooking & Coconut Vanilla Frozen Yogurt
My friend Nikki is a food writer and photographer. She produces a beautiful website: art & lemons.
Make Your Own “Uncrustable”
Snack Girl is having her Martha Stewart moment. Yes, I am making shapes for my kid’s lunchboxes.
Got Five Minutes? You Can Get Fit
Does it sound like I am trying to sell you a bridge? Or maybe Snack Girl has become one of those websites that PROMISES you will lose 5 pounds in 24 hours, if you just buy this potion....
Can High Fiber Make a Pop-Tart Healthy?
Lately, Snack Girl has been deluged by requests about toaster pastries and frozen waffles. So, I decided to take a walk down the cereal aisle.
Top Ten Late Night Snacks
You are awake and after a long day, you are hungry. What to do?...
Eating Cookie Dough Just Got Healthier
Bored with the same old apple and peanut butter? Love to eat cookie dough out of the bowl?
Why Quitting Diet Coke Is A Good Idea & Some Suggestions For How To Do It
I had this friend in high school who would have a cigarette and a Diet Coke for lunch. She always seemed to have a can of it in her hand....
Pumpkin Mondays Continues with Pumpkin Chili
Snack Girl decided to go on the hunt for a sale on cans of pumpkin. She found enough to continue her quest for great pumpkin recipes....
Surprise! Carbohydrates Are Not Evil
Carbohydrates have gotten a bad rep. They are the macronutrient that you don’t want to meet in a dark alley (notice the crime tape in the above photo).
Picture A World Without Breast Cancer
These ladies above would love for women never to have to fear getting breast cancer. I wish I could wave a fairy wand and make it go away....
Rethink Your Breakfast: Turkish Style
Snack Girl has been fortunate to visit Turkey twice in her 43 years. Both trips taught me so much, and I remember them vividly....
The McDonald’s Cheeseburger Experiment
Back in 2010, I started playing with McDonald’s burgers to attempt an illustration of the difference between a homemade burger and one you could purchase at your local chain....
Top Ten Apple Recipes
The orchards here in Western Massachusetts are laden with apples. It is a dreamy time of year to be in New England....
A Pumpkin Pie Smoothie For Fall
Last week, I introduced Fall with a no bake pumpkin oatmeal cookie. But, I had a problem....
Is Organic Produce More Nutritious Than Conventional Produce?
It is with great trepidation that I address the subject of “organic produce” on this site. Last time I wrote about it, there was a lot of controversy....
A Simple Fix For An Iconic Meaty Sandwich: The Sloppy Joe
Anyone else like sloppy joes? This sandwich consists of ground meat, onions, and mystery sauce from a can served on a bun....
A Lunch With Almost The Same Amount of Sugar As A Can of Coke
Snack Girl makes frequent visits to her local supermarket to check up on the latest. Guess what I found in the shampoo aisle?....
A No Bake Cookie That Salutes Fall
I’ve spent some time trying not to bake, but I still love cookies. The best cookies, of course, are made with love....
Fantastic Ideas For 10 Dollar Dinners
Got $25 for a dinner for four? First, you buy a book for $15 and then you pay $10 for the ingredients....
Take Your Raw Veggies To the Next Level
Awwww, ma, raw veggies AGAIN! Yes, I know it is difficult but there is nothing healthier....
Have You Tried Baked Oatmeal?
If you combine whole grains, eggs, yogurt, milk, and fruit what do you get? Breakfast!....
The Healthiest Bacon
I know what you are thinking. The words “bacon” and “healthiest” do not belong next to each other....
The Best Brand of Yogurt You Can Buy
The title here is purposely misleading. I am just trying to get you to pay attention....
Is Work Making You Fat?
Ummm, what do you think? Do you think that this chair that I am sitting in is making me svelte?...
Got A Blender? Try This No Cook Soup For Instant Deliciousness
Do you have any relatives who say that they cook and then they just open cans? Yep, this recipe was inspired by a “Can Chef”....
Top 10 High Protein Snacks 2012
High-protein diets have become a popular way to lose weight because protein may be able to satisfy hunger better than fats or carbohydrates....
Can You Find Healthy Bread In Target?
If you are like me, you live in a town near a Target that has food in it. My Target just added fresh food such as eggs, bananas, and lunch meat....
Cantaloupe For An Easy Healthy Breakfast
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)...
The First Lady Digs Up Our Lawn, Plants A Garden & Writes A Book
Before anyone gets bent out of shape, this article is not political in nature. This post is about healthy food...
Perfect Roast Chicken On The Grill
Snack Girl rarely reveals her “foodie” side here on the site. Yes, folks, I read cookbooks, cooking magazines, and can converse about morels if pushed....
Is Weight Watchers’ PointsPlus Working For You?
It has been over a year and a half since WeightWatchers unveiled its new PointsPlus system. I have heard a lot of grumbling...
The Deception of Honey Maid Grahamfuls
A new snack has arrived from Nabisco, Honey Maid grahamfuls. They are in a blue box that features fluffy clouds and grass....
Hide An Entire Carrot In This Wrap
Do you want to sneak some veggies in without anyone noticing? Use the sushi method of vegetable hiding....
What Stops You From Eating Healthier?
You see that sign up there? That, my friends, is an invitation....
No Need For A Deep Fryer With These Corn Fritters
Deep frying food is cheating in my book. You can make a pencil taste delicious if you deep fry it....
Top 10 Lunch Box Snacks 2012
Summer is coming to a screaming halt for families all over the country. Did you notice the advertisements for school supplies everywhere?....
UFO or Sandwich? You Decide
It’s a bird! it’s a plane! it’s a sandwich?? Yo, this looks a wee bit strange....
Heat Up Your Pan And Make Some Healthy Pancakes
Snack Girl keeps working on the perfect pancake. It is the "cake" part that gets me striving for the elusive goal of tasty and nutritious....
Green Coffee Bean Extract - Your Diet Pill Savior?
Do you wish you could take a pill and all the extra pounds would just melt off your body? Join the club....
Top Ten Budget Healthy Snacks 2012
It seems like every visit to the grocery store is a shock. You want to charge me how much for those crackers?...
Replace Potato Skins With Zucchini Boats
Row, row, row, your zucchini, gently down the STREAM!!...
Farm Fresh Produce On A Freshpedition
Above is a photo of all the great greens that I get in my farm share near my home....
What Is This Ingredient Doing In My Stonyfield Yogurt?
Hey, she should not be wearing a cape. Only Snack Girl gets to wear a cape!...
Eggplant For Dummies
My partner is allergic to eggplant so there hasn’t been one eggplant post on Snack Girl. That changes today!...
Car Breakfasting: A New Olympic Sport
Wow! That guy is driving, eating, and talking on the phone. How does he do it?...
The Winner Of The Ball Canning Supplies
The winner of the Ball canning supplies is........
Make Your Own Sherbet With A Blender
Who doesn’t love blenders? Whhhhhhirrrrrr, and voila, a frothy beverage...
Jimmy Dean Delights: Delightful or Destructive?
What? A 260 calorie Turkey Sausage Muffin? Where can I get one of those?....
A Tofu Recipe For Tofu Haters
Snack Girl has a confession. She wants to like tofu, but she just can’t....
The Seed You Should Be Eating
Have I confused you with the photo of the chocolate cake? Where are the seeds?...
An Inspirational Post On Strawberry Jam
See those jars of jam up there? I made them - before you click off in disgust - there is a GIVEAWAY at the end of today’s post...
A Ranch Dressing Makeover For All You Salad Lovers
Last week, I posted about grilling Romaine lettuce and a bunch of you asked for recipes for making your own salad dressing.
A 530 Calorie Drink That Is Everywhere You Look
Anyone else notice the ad campaign that happens as McDonald’s rolls out a new beverage or food item?...
Refreshing Breakfast On A Stick
Are you hot? How would you like some steaming oatmeal?....
Add A Ton Of Flavor To Any Dish (Zero Calorie Sauce)
Do you like your food to taste really good? For example, after serving a potential partner a meal, do you want a marriage proposal?...
Romaine Lettuce Doesn’t Have To Be Boring
What am I talking about? Romaine lettuce IS boring!....
Avoid The Snack Shack With These Healthy Snacks For The Beach
Aaaah, the beach…..Hopefully, you have a beach near you that helps you cool off....
Do Something Different With Watermelon
Sometimes it is hard to buy one of those LARGE watermelons. Are you really going to eat all of that?
Guilt Free Noodles And Rice: How Miraculous Are They?
Snack Girl is delving into the world of the zero calorie noodle. You heard me, ZERO calories....
How Ashley And Her Mom Lost 160 Pounds Together
The above photo is a recent one of Ashley and her mom, Beth. They have a great story to tell.
Taking A Hard Look At Packaged Food
Snack Girl cruises around the supermarket looking for cute guys food to review. Lately, she has been having a problem....
Turn Dull Beans Into A Potato Chip Replacement
Yesterday, we featured canned beans in a sneaky way. Today, they come out behind the curtain.
Try Adding This To Your Brownie Mix
I bet you are wondering what “this” is - and it is a natural ingredient from a plant. Not the plant most of you are thinking of because this is a family website....
One Brave Woman’s Experiment: 31 Days of Vegetables
This is the story of Sharon, far right, and her family on a healthy voyage of sorts...
Make July 4th Healthier With These BBQ Ideas
I think that July 4th is the most American of our holidays. A terrifying time for vegans, we get our grills fired up!...
No Bake Lemon Balls: Healthy, Fast, & Yummy
One of the biggest hits on Snack Girl has been the No Bake Brownie Balls....
Drink Like A Lady? The Skinnygirl Margarita
Despite what you may think, Snack Girl doesn’t spend a lot of time hanging out in liquor stores....
A Seriously Cool Appetizer Featuring Watermelon
I don’t know about you, but I am hot! The heat wave here in Massachusetts made me feel like the Wicked Witch of The West....
Healthy Packaged Frozen Treats For Summer
After flaming Snapple for their sorbet bars, I decided to be more positive and share some of the better healthy frozen treats you can find in your freezer section....
The Painful Truth About Vegetables (And What To Do About It)
Hey, Snack Girl - that isn’t even a photo of a vegetable! Are you asleep or something?....
How To Replace A Cinnabon
Snack Girl reserves black and white photos for foods that trigger people to eat. One of my pals told me that my photo of onion rings made her hungry and ever since then I use black and white....
This Food Fake Is Shocking
Snapple is the reason that Snack Girl got into the blogging business. Three years ago, I found myself reading a label on one of their drinks and feeling misled by their marketing....
The Secret To Delicious 87 Calorie Cheesecake
Recently, I faced a major dilemma. There was a LARGE piece of cheesecake in front of me and no one else to eat it....
What Are You Going To DO With All That Produce?
Okay, folks, let's get real. Which of you is overwhelmed by produce that you have grown or purchased?...
Brown Rice In 10 Minutes: Does It Work?
A reader asked me about Minute Brown rice and I had never tried it. I had always associated it with instant oatmeal....
Healthier Buffalo Chicken Wings
Vegans, avert your eyes. We are going to the land of chicken and you know you are eating an animal when you chomp into a wing....
The 10 Best Summer Salads & Snacks
Summer is the BEST season for salads and snacking. Snack Girl is so inspired by all the fruits and vegetables that are in season....
An Interview With Ellie Krieger: Healthy Snack Ideas With California Grapes
Ellie Krieger, RD, chef, and spokeswoman for California grapes, answered a few of our questions last week....
An Iced Coffee Solution To The Liquid Calorie Problem
I have followed the new "soda ban" in New York City with much interest. Seems many are calling NYC a "nanny state"....
The Wake Up Call: May It Happen (Gently) To You
Today’s post was supposed to be about iced coffee, but I ended up not able to write it....
What You Need To Know About Veggie Chips
Snack Girl gets asked about food like "veggie chips" a lot. And, I never want to answer the e-mails...
Do You Have A Question for Ellie Krieger?
Yo! Snack Girl and Ellie are going to be hanging out and I need some help....
Where's The Beef? A Better Burger
I know what you are thinking - "Hello, lovely.....nom nom nom" Yes, that is a portobello mushroom burger that you will be grilling this summer....
Fairs, Amusement Parks & The Food: A Few Solutions
Snack Girl has already been to Six Flags New England with her children and dealt with the expensive fried food problem....
Greatist Collaboration: Spicy Roasted Chickpeas
Have you ever tried to roast chickpeas AKA garbanzo beans? It is pretty simple and turns out a crunchy snack that will remind you of nuts....
GOOD READ: A Vegetable You Gotta Try
I decided to put "Good Read" in my title in the hopes that you will actually read what I have to say....
A Hot Summer Day Screams For A Frozen Treat
Is anyone else craving something cold? Man, it was hot this weekend and I all I could think about was beer POPSICLES....
Guess The Most Evil Food At Chain Restaurants
See those wings up there? They are packing some heat! (and I'm not talking about flavor)....
Drink Water Not Sugar With These Refreshing Summer Drinks
Snack Girl is always on the hunt for drinks that will replace soda, sweet tea, and lemonade without anyone noticing they are gone....
Like Mojitos? Try This Light Summer Dessert
Hellooooo, watermelon. Where have you been? Missed you!....
Do It Yourself Skinny Candy: Fun To Make & Eat
Let me introduce you to "Chocolate Crackle". This stuff is seriously yummy and fun....
A Super Healthy Addition To Your Grill
Hot dogs, hamburgers, steak......salad! Yes, add some salad to your grill this Memorial Day weekend.
Snack Girl Gets A New Look
Don't click off!! This is still the same website that you have grown to love (or just tolerate)....
The Invasion of The Screens
Doesn't that photo look quaint? It was taken in 1958 and I love how the people are crowded around the ONE television in the room....
A Shocking Ingredient Found In Tortillas
Mission came out with "Carb Balance" tortillas to support a growing group of people watching their carbohydrates including diabetics. How did they increase the fiber in a white tortilla?...
What's The Deal With Quinoa?
Seems like everyone is talking about kale and quinoa (pronounced KEEN-wah). It only took about 10 readers to ask me about it before I got my butt into gear....
Top Ten Gluten Free Snacks
This photo made me giggle. Yes, a sign usually reserved for construction sites is on bread.
Good Morning Sunshine! Wake Up With This Egg Dish
Are you bored with hard boiled eggs? Yeah, they are dull. Let me introduce you to an old friend...
Healthy Eating Tips For Restaurants
Snack Girl, the person, wants to "walk the talk" of her website. She confronts many situations where it isn't easy to follow her own advice...
How Does It Feel To Drink 14 Cans Of Soda?
Snack Girl recently got a question about Monster Rehab and she got excited. Rehab? Maybe Monster has become healthier....
100 Healthy Snacks To Share
Snack Girl is celebrating an anniversary today. THREE whole years of writing about healthy snacks...
An Almond Joy Makeover From A Sweet & Skinny Top Chef
Snack Girl recently found out that her favorite apple pie was 420 calories for one slice. Ouch....
How Tammy Fit Cheeseburgers Into Her Weight Loss Plan
Tammy, the author of Skinny Mom’s Kitchen, is dedicated to helping busy moms eat healthier and lose weight by teaching them how to combine calorie awareness with menu planning, freezer cooking, and other make ahead cooking strategies....
This Tuna Melt Is So Light & Tasty It Will Make You Cry
Tuna melts use to be a staple in my college dorm. One cup mayonnaise, a little tuna, and say the word "green" and you had lunch!...
The Best Packaged Frozen Meals For Dieters
Snack Girl has been trying frozen meals for a couple of months to see if she can find a meal that is healthy, delicious, and relatively low in calories....
The Easiest Way To Make Salad Part of Every Day
Snack Girl got herself a new salad spinner and I thought I would share the fun. Hey, a new kitchen gadget is something to brag about in my house....
How Eating Locally Could Help You Lose Ten Pounds
See that sign up there? I drove past that spot yesterday on my way home from the office....
Reduce Your Muffin Top Today With This Simple Step
Do you think I am talking about that muffin top above? Naahhhh.....
The Most Satisfying, Lowest Calorie, & Easiest Chocolate Dessert Ever Created
Yeah, baby, it is springtime. Whoot! Whoot! How about them 2 for 1 strawberries rolling into your super and farmer's markets?...
McDonald's Attempts Bakery Items: A 420 Calorie Mini Scone and A Multi-Grain Muffin
I know what you are thinking. What is she doing in McDonald's?....
Brown Is Beautiful: Making The Switch To Brown Rice
Hey, we all want to be beautiful. How about trying some brown rice to aid your efforts?...
Making A Difference By Planting A Garden
Everyone who reads Snack Girl is at least thinking about healthy eating. They may not be doing it right now - but they are considering it....
Top Ten "On The Go" Snacks
Snack Girl feels for flight attendants or anyone who has a job that can be incredibly unpredictable. How do they do it?...
The Whole Nutrition Bar For Women (Luna) - Is It Marketing Hooey?
Snack Girl has to be honest with you. I have always hated Luna bars....
Light Slow Cooker Chicken Curry From Everyday Maven
Today, Snack Girl is happy to host a guest post from Everyday Maven with a recipe for slow cooker chicken curry. Yum!
100 Awesome Recipe Solutions For Parents
I just know there are some tired parents out there who are sick of the question, "What's for dinner?"....
Looking For A Free Version of Weight Watchers?
Is your financial belt tightening as your actual belt is tightening? Unfortunately, Weight Watchers isn't free.
Why This Pizza Crust Is My New BFF
For the older generation out there that doesn't text, BFF stands for best friend forever (someone had to inform ME of that :-)...
The Skinny on Light Beer
Guess what I did yesterday? BUUUUURRRRRPPPP....
Make This Delicious Brownie And Eat It Every Day Guilt Free
Snack Girl's survey on Friday gave me some great information! One suggestion was a makeover for brownies.
Snack Girl: The Book, Movie & Action Figure
I need YOU for a Snack Girl survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/CKKL8VY Do you have literally ONE minute?
Taking Cauliflower To A New Level
For me, the challenge with cauliflower is making it taste like something. Bland food is simply not enjoyable to eat and I want to enjoy my food!
Top Ten Low Carb Snacks
Trying to avoid the foods in the photograph? Join the club!...
The Story of The Mom Who Fed Her Son Cheetos
Today's post was going to be about low carb snacks then life got in the way. My son came down with over 103 degree fever.
Take The Devil Out Of Your Eggs
Egg season is approaching and, frankly, I LOVE deviled eggs. Most deviled egg recipes feature mayonnaise as a primary ingredient.
Cool Caps, Wexy Bags, and Yonanas: Cool Stuff Reviews
Do you ever make a smoothie and then want to take it out to the car with you, but you don't have a TO GO cup?....
What Everybody Needs To Know About Pizza
Back to the black and white photo for a discussion about pizza. Why did I choose black and white?....
Try This Trick For Some Healthy Blueberry Muffins
Snack Girl is already making her plans for Earth Day (April 22nd). I am going to celebrate with a picnic!...
Are Healthy Choice Meals A Healthy Choice?
For those of us looking for healthy choices, this HAS to be a solution, right? I mean ConAgra Foods has named these meals "Healthy Choice"....
Spread It On or Dip It: The Best Yogurt Fruit Dip
Snack Girl has long advocated for an apple and peanut butter for a perfect snack. Basically, you got your fruit with a another whole food (peanuts) just blended up. Super yum!....
Do You Idealize Hollywood Beauty?
Forgive the photo of Marilyn Monroe, but I couldn't resist. She is on my mind because of the new show on NBC "Smash" which is about creating a broadway musical about Marilyn Monroe....
Top Ten 100 Calorie Snacks
100 is a magical number for some people. An entire snack product industry is based on this concept of a 100 calorie snack....
Belvita: A New Breakfast Biscuit From Nabisco
Have you noticed these at the end of the aisle as you cruise the outer edge of the supermarket? They are hard to miss....
Kale Chips: Believe The Hype
Kale is getting a lot of press and finding its way on all the top blogs. I had to ask this kale to stop on the red carpet to photograph it....
When Emotional Eating Catches You By Surprise
My dear husband left for 10 days yesterday on a well deserved trip. (That isn't actually of photo of him :)...
Top Ten Weight Watchers Friendly Recipes
What are that fork and knife doing? Is that legal?...
A Healthy Twist On An Old Favorite: The Rice Krispie Treat
It is fun to try to make notoriously bad food into something healthier. The Rice Krispie Treat is just lookin' for a makeover....
Watch Out For This Faux Food At The Grocery Store
Snack Girl leaves the black and white photography for the very worst food she finds. Did it make her sad to find "guacamole" in this category?...
Greet Spring With Some Bacon (And Asparagus)
Whenever I write about bacon, Snack Girl gets a surge of readers. Why?...
Ten Healthy Convenience Store Snacks
Check out that photo above. See anything you want to eat? Aaah, the convenience store.....
How To Make Dark Chocolate Last Forever
Drizzle: to pour in a fine stream. Drizzle is a super cool word because you can hear it....
The New and Improved Wheat Thins
Snack Girl has a long history with Nabisco. We go WAYYY back to 2010....
The Ultimate Enchilada Recipe For Healthiness
What if I told you that that casserole up there had a whopping 28% of your daily value of iron per serving? Would that amaze you?....
Try This Microwave Pumpkin Custard From Slender Kitchen
Today I am featuring a post from Kristen of Slender Kitchen. She has a bunch of delicious and healthy Weight Watchers friendly recipes on her blog....
The One Portable Snack That Will Make You Unstoppable
The simplest snacks are truly the best. Nuts, such as almonds, walnuts, or peanuts are a nutritious and portable snack....
This Grocery List Could Save Your Life
The grocery list above jumped out in front of a car and saved my life. Okay, I realize that is ridiculous, but grocery lists can be life savers!...
Take On The Prickly Fruit: In Season and Super Sweet
Pineapples are in season right now and costing about $2 each in my neck of the woods. YUM!...
The Skinny on Bagel Thins
Thomas' has managed to put two words together that spend most of their time apart - "bagel" and "thin". Nobody is getting thin eating bagels, trust me.
Want To Have It All? Try This Trick For Healthy Ice Cream
This photo is not going to win any awards. It is hard to shoot anything resembling ice cream because it melts!...
The Dark Side of Healthy Eating And What To Do About It
What is wrong with that guy? What did he eat a meat and cheese burger from Burger King?...
Love Chocolate But Need To Eat Less Of It? Try This
The simple truth is that chocolate rocks. It seems to hit the a very special pleasure center in the brain....
Give The Healthiest Vegetable on The Planet Some Love
Yes! You know the vegetable that I am referring to - KALE. Kale is on every list for "healthiest vegetable".
What Is High Fructose Corn Syrup Doing In My Salmon Burger?
Have you heard the warning about sugar hiding in your food? People are usually surprised when they find high fructose corn syrup in bread and ketchup....
Make Your Own Whole Wheat Tortillas - So Yummy!
See that tortilla up there? I made it! And, yes, I am proud of myself....
How Jaki Lost 120 Pounds
I chose the photo above (it is not of Jaki) because I think it represents how Jaki got her weight problem under control. She got centered and started feeling good about herself....
Eight Inexpensive Ways To Reward Yourself Without Food
After a hard day at work where you managed to do something wonderful - do you grab yourself a nice carrot?
Eight Exciting Things To Do With Bananas
When people meet me for the first time, what do you think they ask me? Where did you get your nails done?....
Are Whole Grain Goldfish Healthier Than Regular Goldfish?
Have you checked out your local cracker aisle? At last count, there were ELEVEN different bags of Goldfish!....
A Simple Way To Dress Up An Egg
Snack Girl is on an egg kick because eggs are just SO nutritious....
Healthy And Delicious Snack Finds
Snack Girl receives a bunch of snacks in the mail from companies that would like to be featured on this website....
Winner of The EatSmart Kitchen Scale
The winner of the EatSmart kitchen scale is....
Why Breakfast Keeps Me Up At Night
Do you spend a lot of your time worrying? I certainly hope you don't worry in the middle of the night like me....
The Healthiest and Easiest Breakfast (Bye-Bye Breakfast Cereal)
Cereal is the most amazingly simple breakfast to serve. All you do is pour from a box....
Cheap Eggs - Should You Buy Them?
Does anyone else get concerned when they see a tag like the one above? Ninety-seven cents for eggs?!!
This Valentine's Day Give Your Love A Healthy Heart
Yes, it is time to show your love and devotion to your partner. Do you want to give him/her a box of chocolates?....
Homemade Apple Raisin and Cinnamon Bran Muffins – A Great Snack!
Today, I am featuring a guest blog post by Kristen of Be Fit With Kristen. Give her a cheer!....
The McDonald's Happy Meal Dilemma (And How to Solve It)
Okay, so your kid just did something amazing (like solve climate change) and you want to treat him to lunch. What does he ask for?....
A Great Tool For Getting Portion Sizes Under Control (Giveaway)
Back in December, I reviewed a fun plate that kids can use to help understand portions (see here: portion size plates. What about adults?....
What Happens When You Remove Fat And Sugar From Ice Cream
Does anyone else think the image of a skinny cow is a little strange? My kids thought the packaging was hilarious....
Looking For A Low Cal Burger? Give This Yummy, Simple, and Vegan Burger A Shot
I recently noticed that my favorite brew pub has a VEGGIE burger on its menu. Yes, we have shifted a bit when it comes to our burger consumption....
How To Never Get Sick (Secrets Shared)
Do you know where your box of tissues is? Time to make sure you are ready for the mucus onslaught.
Top Ten Chocolate Snacks
The season of the heart shaped box is here! Or, as I like to call it - "chocolate season"....
An Awesome Portion Control Trick For Homemade Cookies
So, you like to bake - but you have a problem. Yes, I know that problem well.....
Is This Starbucks Sandwich An Example of False Advertising?
Every day I get approached by food companies to review their products. Starbucks recently e-mailed me with their latest breakfast offering.
Return To An Old Favorite Snack (With A Twist)
Sometimes we need a little inspiration to make a healthy snack. We get into snack ruts because we are super busy....
When A Food Network Chef Gets Type 2 Diabetes
Paula Deen is a celebrity chef on the Food Network who makes mind-blowingly fatty food. I saw her deep fry a macaroni and cheese casserole with bacon in it.....
The Best Brand Of Crackers (Your Own)
Since this site is called "Snack Girl", I get a bunch of questions about crackers. Frankly, I am pretty lost in the cracker aisle myself...
Healthy Game Day Snacks (Upgrade Your Pizza, Dip, Wings, and Chips)
While watching the Super Bowl, Americans will consume 11.2 million pounds of potato chips according to the Calorie Control Council. Just think of what a pile of 11.2 million pounds of chips looks like....
How Unhealthy Is Lean Cuisine?
Lean Cuisine is a brand of frozen meals created by the Nestle corporation. How bad are they for you?....
Sunshine in Your Fridge: Grapefruit Made Less Sour
Do you know when citrus fruits are in season? The one bright spot of the winter growing season is that NOW is the best time for fresh oranges and grapefruits....
How Jason Lost 39 Pounds
The people who inspire you the most are usually your friends or family. You can relate to their challenges because you know them....
14 Healthy Ideas For The Microwave and Mini-Fridge Diet
Some of you probably get hives just looking at the photo above, yes, that is a college dorm. This dormitory is located at the University of Massachusetts in Amherst....
Fish Tacos With Cabbage Slaw: In Season And Yummy
Are you trying to eat seasonal foods? Put down those hard tomatoes and grab some cabbage....
Can You Guess The Food Product In the Photo?
What? As much fiber as a bowl of oatmeal and as much Vitamin C as a cup of blueberries?...
The Best Way To Microwave a Baked Potato And Saving The Planet One Baggie At A Time
Today, Snack Girl is going to feature bags. No, not Prada or Coach - but bags that will support your healthy eating goals and keep your credit card debt manageable....
Three Tips For An Insanely Delicious Chocolate Chip Cookie
Snack Girl has been refining her chocolate chip cookie recipe. It is a tough job - but I am willing to make the sacrifice....
Peanut Butter Lovers: A 45 Calorie Solution That Will Save Your Waistline
Snack Girl features peanut butter A LOT. I happen to love the stuff and I use it almost every day....
Winner of The Harry & David Royal Riviera Pears
The winner of the Harry & David Royal Riviera pears is........
Broccoli With Peanut Sauce Is For Everyone (Even The Broccoli Haters)
Raise your hand if you like steamed broccoli with nothing on it! One, two.....TWO of you :)....
Five Reasons To Visit Snack Girl in 2012
Some of you out there have made some New Year's Resolutions. If you are like me, you have already broken a few (and it is only January 2nd)....
Worst and Best Snack of 2011
Am I qualified to give out awards for the BEST and WORST snack of 2011? Probably not, but I'm going to do it anyway.....
Top Posts of 2011 and Happy New Year!
Happy New Year from Snack Girl! I hope you have a great start to 2012....
For Good Luck And Good Health Try This For New Year's
Looking for a future of prosperity? All you have to do is eat the right food on New Year's Day.
Love Fruit? How About A Box of Fresh Pears (Giveaway)?
Snack Girl had stopped doing giveaways because she did a survey and readers didn't love them. And, then I got an offer from Harry & David....
A Perfect Storm of Factors That Makes The Holidays Difficult
Here is my "Holiday Card" for all my loyal readers and fans! Thanks for coming here and being part of the Snack Girl community....
Eating At A Chain Restaurant? Know Before You Go
In the future, all chain restaurant menus will have calorie amounts for their food listed next to the menu item. Until that happens, life is a bit rough for us healthy eaters....
Lighter Latkes (Potato Pancakes) For Hanukkah
THE holiday food of Hanukkah is the potato pancake (AKA latke). The traditional recipe for potato latkes can include 3-4 cups of oil.....
Want To Lose Weight AND Avoid Cancer? Research Says This Dietary Change Does Both
We hear it all the time - eat more fruits and vegetables! And, if we could follow that advice, we would lose weight...
The Unthinkable: A Christmas Salad
Snack Girl will not apologize for her continued healthy holiday search. Today's entry: The Christmas Salad.
A Culinary Creation That Baffles The Human Mind
The taco salad is a relatively new invention which is Mexican inspired, but, in my opinion, has nothing to do with the great cuisine of Mexico. How could we go so wrong?....
Delectable, Simple, and Adorable Santa Hats
The search for "healthy" and "holiday" continues at Snack Girl headquarters (AKA my house). These Santa Hats are the latest find....
Healthy Holiday Party Snacks
Putting the words "healthy" and "holiday" together seems a bit, well, silly. The holidays are a celebration and I love to forget about "healthy" this time of year....
Greatist Names Snack Girl A Top 100 Health Influencer
Today's post was going to be about this delicious, natural, and low sodium beef jerky that I discovered. Then, I changed my mind....
Vegan, Luxurious, Hot......Chocolate
Snack Girl finds that most hot chocolate mixes are missing something important. They lack the most important flavor of all....
How Well Do You Know Your Honey? (You May Be Buying A Fake)
No, this article isn't about your partner cheating on you - this article is about HONEY cheating on you! How sad is that?...
Need Umami? Try Using Mushrooms Instead of Meat
When you think of foods that will help you replace red meat in your diet, what comes to your mind? Obviously, not celery....
Snack Girl's Favorite Things: Holiday Gift Ideas
Snack Girl cannot let Oprah have all the fun with her "Favorite Things" list for the holidays. My only problem is that I don't like "things" that much...
A Great Tool For Battling Childhood Obesity: Helpful For The Rest Of Us, Too!
Sometimes you get lucky and find a product that is both FUN and promotes healthy eating. The plates above fit the description....
Santa Needs Cookies AND A Healthy Snack
Given the amount of treats at Christmas, Snack Girl is pitching a new way to engage kids in healthy eating.
A Nutty Solution To Holiday Snacking
Looking for a way to make it through the holidays without adding to your muffin top? I know I am....
McDonald's Fries and Portion Size: What Size Is Your Treat?
At a recent trip to McDonald's, I found the cutest thing. Check out that little fries container above - adorable and reasonable....
The Right To Remember Your Bare Arms
See that beautiful woman up there? She is on a beach in a tank top. You remember those days?....
Top Ten Vegan Snacks 2011
Snack Girl thought as we headed into Turkey day that we should honor the vegans of the world with some snacks....
The Healthiest and Tastiest Potato Chip In The World
What if you could make FAT-FREE crispy chips in your microwave? Wouldn't that solve all of your problems?...
Seriously Lighter Thanksgiving Recipes
Have you seen all the features for "lighter" Thanksgivings in magazines and newspapers? I have been inundated with these articles....
You Need To Cook With This Berry NOW! (Healthy Muffin Recipe)
Have you noticed the lovely bags of red berries greeting you in the produce aisle? Fresh cranberries are here!...
Top Ten Best Travel Snacks For The Road
Why is this baby upset? He is about to join the 42 million Americans that will travel for Thanksgiving....
Love Late Night Desserts? Try This Healthy Version of Creme Brulee
For Snack Girl, there are two food groups that derail her mostly healthy eating efforts: alcohol and desserts. Don't you DARE mix the two together....
Delicious Snack Finds For Healthy Eating
Looking for a way to drink hot chocolate without a bunch of calories? The stores are filled with artificially sweetened hot cocoa mix that tastes...well...okay....
Top Eight Tips For Tastier Water
Some people love water and others wish it was more flavorful. I am in the "love water" camp, but many of my readers are not....
'Tis The Season of The Peppermint Mocha: Snack Girl's Skinny Solution
Dear Starbucks and McDonald's - Why do you insist on derailing our efforts to consume less during the holidays with these alluring drinks?...
Using Pregnancy Hormones To Lose Weight: A Queasy Strategy
When I look at the photo above, I get pangs. No, not pangs of love - pangs of sudden illness....
Turn A Healthy Food That You Hate Into A New Love
How many of you out there hate Brussels Sprouts? I bet you are really looking forward to them on your Thanksgiving table....
Make Your Own Gogurt For A Healthy (and Green) Snack
Gogurts, in case you didn't know, are tubes of yogurt made by Yoplait. Every time, I pass the yogurt section with my children they demand them....
5 Ways To Stop Stress Eating
Snack Girl is stressed out. That is not me in the photo above, but I feel this woman's pain....
Wow Your Friends With The World's Simplest Cookie Recipe
Do you love cookies but hate the work that goes into making them? My least favorite part is the clean up of the kitchen. argh....
The Problem With Casseroles (And A Solution!)
Casseroles are serious comfort food - and you know what type of comfort food: cans of cream of mushroom soup mixed with noodles and frozen peas....
Do You Need A Healthy Eating Coach To Get You Into Shape?
Snack Girl went on a field trip in September to San Diego where she met some very motivated healthy food advocates at a conference....
The Winner Of The Worst Fast Food Is.......
Take a good hard look at the plate of food above. What do you see?....
The Cheapest And Healthiest Snack In The Snack Aisle
The snack aisle is one of the worst places in the grocery store to find a snack. But, there is an exception.
Simple and Fun: DIY Pizza Lunchable
Do you know how children bug you for junk food? Well, I brought home a "Lunchables" for review on this site and my kids went bonkers....
Top Ten Healthy Halloween Tips
Halloween is almost here and Snack Girl continues on her mission to convince you that a healthy Halloween is possible....
Using Comfort Food to Sell An Experience
Guess where I took this picture? In front of a bakery, perhaps? Nope....
Top Ten Healthy And Yummy Breakfast Ideas
Snack Girl has a confession to make. She has snuck in lots of breakfast ideas on her "snack" website....
A Fantastic Snack From A Scary Place
You guys been anywhere scary lately? How about Costco where all your money seems to get scared out of your wallet?....
The Winner Of The Healthiest Fast Food Is......
While the economy withers, there is a fast food company that GREW by 23% in the last year. And, crazily, it features raw and sometimes local produce....
Love Salted Chocolate Caramels? Try This Healthy Candy Alternative
No one is ever going to accuse Snack Girl of not loving a WEE bit of chocolate. But, my taste bud credentials have been called into question....
Fab Snack Finds For Healthy Snacking
Looking for a way to have salty potato chip taste and crunch for a mere 16 calories a serving? Well, I have a snack for you!...
Eat Your Fruit and Veg, Don't Avoid the "Dirty Dozen"
The Environmental Working Group (EWG) puts out a list every year to help guide shoppers on which produce to buy. Their "Dirty Dozen" is a list of produce that contains pesticide residues....
The Three Step Process That Will Solve Your Cereal Dilemma
Packaged cereal is a quagmire of marketing HOOEY. For example, I have seen Kellogg's emphasizing high fiber on its boxes of "Apple Jacks"....
How To Jump Start A Healthy Eating Program
Snack Girl is all about collecting as many ideas as she can to support her healthy habits. I read a TON of different books about healthy living....
For The Love Of Apples
The orchards here in Western Massachusetts are laden with apples. It is a dreamy time of year to be in New England....
Support Healthy Snacking With A Snack Station
Have trouble when you get a bit hungry? Want to have a convenient way to grab a snack that isn't a vending machine?
Embrace Fall With This Pumpkin Themed Skinny Drink
Some people think fall has arrived when the leaves start changing and apples become abundant. Others know it is here with the arrival of the pumpkin spice latte from Starbucks....
Looking For A Healthy Halloween Candy Option? Problem Solved!
Last year, Snack Girl jumped into the healthy "candy" arena with a post that angered my readers....
Dress Your Oatmeal Up For Halloween
Are you going to go out and buy a costume for Halloween? How about your oatmeal? Is it going to have a costume?....
Top Ten Post Workout Snacks
See those fresh young people up there? They have been running (their mouths :)...
A Delicious Almost Zero Calorie Snack (Really!)
When you look at those mushrooms up there do you think they are covered in olive oil? Yes?...
A Surprise Ingredient In Stonyfield Yogurt
Hanging out in the yogurt aisle can make you very cold. Fortunately, I have readers who want to share their yogurt purchasing experiences....
Guess Where I Found This Healthy Food?
Do you ever feel surrounded by hamburgers and french fries? What about donuts or soda?....
Dress Up Your Apple Slices With Cookie Dough Dip
Bored with the same old apple and peanut butter? Love to eat cookie dough out of the bowl?....
Dieting Not Working? Blame The Diet And Become A Survivor
Snack Girl is one of those people who simply hates diets. Her favorite quote is from Garfield, "Diet is DIE with a T."
One of These Bagels Has A Skinny Secret
Snack Girl lives in the North Eastern United States or as it is called " the bagel corridor". Yes, there is a fresh bagel chain here called Bruegger's and it is pretty good.
Sneaky Canned Soup: Tips To Keep It Healthy
Snack Girl has been asked multiple times about canned soup and I couldn't bring myself to research the topic. Why?....
The Secret To Making Chicken Breast Taste Much Better Than A Hockey Puck
Snack Girl hasn't sucked on a hockey puck lately, but she has grilled skinless chicken breast past the point of edible....
Fab Snack Finds For Keeping It Fun
Snack Girl LOVES to surf.....the internet. Actually, I have tried actual surfing in the ocean and my style is more "under the water" surfing....
Mix Up These Healthier Corn Muffins In A Jiffy
Got time to bake? No? Don't worry, Snack Girl has a great tip for making it look like you have time to use that oven for something other than pots and pan storage....
What You Need To Know About 50% Less Sugar And Calories In Juices
Every juice manufacturer has been coming out with a version of their juice with less sugar. Personally, I get excited at the thought of any tasty nutritious beverage with fewer calories....
Five Restaurant Tips For People Who Love Food
Snack Girl has a problem with "Restaurant Survival Guides". Ummm, when did a trip to a restaurant become a trial?....
Who Else Lost Their Virginity This Month?
See those lovely jars of apple butter? Snack Girl made them in a fit of unbridled domesticity....
How Frani Lost Over 74 Pounds
Above is a photo of Frani now, she has lost over 74 pounds in 16 months and graciously submitted to an interview with Snack Girl....
Five Reasons To Avoid A Lunchable
Snack Girl makes frequent visits to her local supermarket to check up on the latest. Guess what I found in the shampoo aisle?....
Comfort Food Made Healthier
Anyone else like sloppy joes? This sandwich consists of ground meat, onions, and mystery sauce from a can served on a bun....
All You Need Is Five Minutes For Fitness
Does it sound like I am trying to sell you a bridge? Or maybe Snack Girl has become one of those websites that PROMISES you will lose 5 pounds in 24 hours, if you just buy this potion....
Rethink Your Breakfast: Turkish Style
Snack Girl has been fortunate to visit Turkey twice in her 41 years. Both trips taught me so much, and I remember them vividly....
Nature Valley Granola Thins: Are These What Nature Intended?
Chewy, crunchy, thin and all sorts of other adjectives are assigned to granola bars by food manufacturers. "Nature Valley" uses the word "natural" A LOT!....
Mix Pancakes With Oatmeal And You Get A Super Breakfast
Snack Girl keeps working on the perfect pancake. It is the "cake" part that gets me striving for the elusive goal of tasty and nutritious....
Top Ten Office Snacks
I am betting that you are sitting in an office right now! Yes, I can see you in your cubicle with the florescent bulbs burning. Blub blub goes the water cooler.....
Kid's Menus: Is This The Best We Can Do?
Last week, I went to a local restaurant that has fresh, lovely food. My children were handed a kid's menu before I could stop the inevitable....
This Muffin Can Save Your Life
I know what you are thinking. How can a muffin save a life? Don't we usually use things like electrified paddles?....
McDonald's Makeover? The New Chicken Classic (350 Calories)
What is this? A new addition to the McDonald's menu called the "Premium Grilled Chicken Classic Sandwich" has arrived....
Better Than Real Eggs
Going vegan seems like a big trend right now as we look at our calorie intake and our environmental impact. I never thought eggs were such a big deal because nothing was slaughtered to get them....
Top Ten Lunch Box Snacks 2011
We arrive at the end of summer and it is time to start packing those lunch boxes for school. How can we make them better?...
Should MyPlate be Your Plate?
Snack Girl is probably the last website to feature the USDA's MyPlate. And, yes, dear readers, I have a big problem with it....
What You Need To Know About Cool Whip
Sometimes the food we buy is less about actual food and more about science. This "food" does tend to come in tubs, plastic packages, or bottles....
Is Stevia/Truvia/PureVia A Safe Sweetener?
The leaf above is from a Stevia plant and the powders and pills are the sweeteners derived from it. What is Stevia?...
Got Fruit On The Edge? Don't Toss It - Try This
Snack Girl is a sucker for "buy one get one free" and she finds herself stocking up on perishables. Not a smart move since these perishables tend to rot before my family eats them....
One More Thing To Do With Watermelon
Snack Girl has been obsessed with watermelon. My fridge seems always to have half a watermelon staring out at me....
Top Ten Budget Healthy Snacks 2011
Are you financially stretched? Honestly, who isn't feeling the pain of our economic downturn?...
McDonald's Smoothie vs. Odwalla Smoothie: Which Should You Choose?
How about a smoothie face off to see which product is the healthiest? This should be fun!....
Winner of The SodaStream
The winner of the SodaStream is (via random selection)....
A Lower Calorie Pistachio For Your Snack Consumption
Nuts are a great snack and Snack Girl advocates for them everyday. Light to carry, packed with nutrients, and satisfying, pistachios are a perfect snack....
Create A Better Snack With Carrots
The healthiest eaters among us incorporate vegetables or fruit in every meal. This can be tricky because vegetables take time to peel, dice, chop and wash....
Is Snacking Good For You?
Snack Girl loves the photo above because it typifies how we abuse snacking. Mindless eating in front of the TV!...
A Lot Less Float For Your Boat (Awesome 53 Calorie Dessert)
Snack Girl wants to share about serving sizes of ice cream. Ummm, what happened?....
A Green Way to Replace Soda
Last week, Snack Girl wrote a post about naturally flavored seltzer and a bunch of people shared their favorite "soda-fix"....
Think Choosing Subway Is A Healthy Choice? Check This Out
What is wrong with this picture? Anyone?.... Bueller?......
How Cantaloupe Can Keep Your Dishes Clean
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)....
Delicious Healthy Snacks and Treats: Product Round-Up
Snack Girl wishes that there were amazingly yummy snacks to be found at her local grocery store. Frequently, we have to look harder for the best snacks out there....
Fall In Love With A New Whole Grain
The comfort zone of American cuisine is meat, potatoes, and a wee bit of vegetables. When it comes to whole grains, we are sadly lacking....
Agave Nectar: of Gods or of Hype?
Yes, folks, Snack Girl FINALLY bought some agave nectar. Why the resistance? Well, I have one gallon of local maple syrup in my fridge....
Starbucks Bistro Box: A Grab and Go Under 500 Calorie Lunch
Do you go to Starbucks in the AM to grab that cup of joe? Many people do including one of my best pals, Samantha....
Chill Out With Some Watermelon Tomato Soup
You see that leaf of basil up there? I wish that was ME! Why? Because it is 100F, and that soup is COLD....
Gonna Fly With A Little Help From My Friends
Snack-Girl.com is a labor of love. Just two people work on this site to make it work for you - our readers....
Winner of So Delicious Coconut Milk Minis
The winner of the So Delicious Coconut Milk Minis is....
Top Ten High Protein Snacks
Sometimes we have to change our diets for medical reasons and it isn't easy. For example, during my pregnancy my pals "Ben and Jerry" were getting a wee bit too friendly for my obstetrician.....
Makeover The Best Selling Salad Dressing In America
Eating a lot of salad is a great way to maintain your health. And, when, you are asked which dressing you would like with that salad - many of you answer RANCH!....
A Refreshingly Sweet Zero Calorie Beverage With No Artificial Sweetener
When did you all start to drink Diet Coke? For Snack Girl, it was high school and I thought the stuff was awesome!
A 100 Calorie Pizza That Will Rock Your Sox
You know what? It isn't that hard to make healthy pizza. Pizza would always be pretty healthy if we chose not to put 1/2 pound of cheese on every slice....
Coconut Milk Ice Cream Sandwiches from So Delicious
Yes, folks, it is FRIDAY and time to give away some ice cream to a lucky reader. Where I am located it is HOT and STICKY. I usually advocate for homemade popsicles but today is different...
Think Like A Vegan And Make Jicama Slaw
Snack Girl listens to her readers and recently one (Danny) asked me to feature jicama. So, I decided to see if I could find it and figure out what to do with it....
Healthy Bread Test: Shocking Results Are In
Back on June 29th, Snack Girl began healthy bread research WITHOUT government or industry funding. The experiment was simple....
CLIF BAR Vs. SNICKERS: Are They BOTH Candy Bars?
Snack Girl recently visited one of her bestest buddies and she had a big cookie jar filled with CLIF BARs. I found myself munching on them and wondering if they were any good for me....
Why Watermelon Makes Us Feel Good
Snack Girl is chomping on watermelon and loving it. A hot day, a slice of watermelon, and watermelon juice all over the place. This is summer!...
Can You Get A Healthy Meal Here?
Snack Girl recently visited a chain restaurant (not the one photographed above) and conducted her own thrilling investigation of healthy options....
A Fruit You Just Gotta Try
Something green and yummy is sitting right now in your supermarket and it will make your taste buds sing. This fruit resembles a tomato and is a staple of Mexican cuisine...
Will "Newtons Fruit Thins" Keep You Thin?
Snack Girl believes the holy grail of snack foods to be the healthy cookie. Both yummy and good for you, this cookie would solve all my snacking problems....
You Don't Need The Bread For This Healthy Snack
The local tomatoes are beginning to roll in around here and Snack Girl is happy. I will be even HAPPIER when they start to ripen in my garden....
Evidence That Junk Food Snacking Will Shorten Your Life
The guy above is DOOMED! Eating chips in front of the TV (at least he measured out a bowl of them - but look at the size of it). Yikes!...
Lighter, Fluffier Trail Mix
Trail mix is for taking on your hike. Anyone been on a hike lately? No? Me, neither....
Which Bread Is The Healthiest?
Snack-Girl.com has a long tradition of doing experiments dating back to the late '80s. (I mean - I have a long tradition of experimentation :)...
How Do You Like it? Water Enhancer With or Without Chemicals
If you don't think this little bottle in front of you is cute - you need your eyes checked. The concept - add a some flavor to your water is a good one....
The Winner of the Gnu Bars
The winner of a box of Gnu Bars is...
How A Top Chef Got Healthy
Snack Girl met another top chef at a recent conference. Jet Tila is the creator of the restaurant Wazuzu at Steve Wynn's Encore resort in Las Vegas....
Top Ten Travel Snacks
Snack Girl is about to get on a plane and travel to a far away place. But, before I get there, I am going to have to eat something....
How To Eat Less Red Meat & Still LOVE Your Burger
This burger above has a secret. It is not as fattening as it seems. What did Snack Girl do?...
Don't Be Fooled By This Popsicle Marketing Trick
Snack Girl has a bone to pick with Edy's Fruit Bars and every other frozen popsicle manufacturer who uses the word "fruit".
Sweet Corn Is A Stellar Snack
Don't tell me you haven't noticed the piles of corn at the front of your local grocery store. The stacks of 10 ears for $2 are calling Snack Girl....
Simple and Healthy Cooking From Top Chefs
Can we learn from the top chefs in the country on how to make healthy food? Or should we just go to their restaurants and enjoy ourselves?...
A Tasty Low Calorie Bar With 50% of Your Daily Fiber
Snack Girl wishes that she liked packaged bars. Most of them are reaching for a nutrition halo that they simply don't deserve....
Z Fries: The Latest In Nutritious, Delicious, and Low Cal Fries
Z French like to sspeak like thissss. In France, they call French fries - frites. Don't they know they are French fries? sheesh....
I Can't Believe You Don't Eat Butter!
Snack Girl doesn't watch much television because she hates commercials. She does watch The Daily Show online for her nightly laughter meditation.....
Whole Grain, Homemade Chip: Goodbye Potato Chips!
Chips, why do we love you so? Is it the crunchiness? The saltiness? or the just plain deliciousness....
Make Your Own Popsicles: "Great Taste...Less Added Sugar!"
Having something cold to refresh yourself on a hot summer day is essential. Snack Girl usually reaches for a beer POPSICLE when she is feeling droopy....
Ten Great Snack Ideas for Summer
Summer is the BEST season for snacking. Snack Girl is so inspired by all the fruits and vegetables that are in season....
Skip The Ice Cream: Grill Your Dessert
Summertime is happenin' and I am SURROUNDED by ice cream stands. What is it about the middle of nowhere that leads to the proliferation of ice cream stands?....
Declare Victory With A Garden
Last week, Snack Girl complained about the high price of organic produce (see: How Important Is It To Buy Organic?). This week she did something about it....
How To Make A Healthy Cake Pop
Snack Girl is a mother of a first grader who is now reading. Yesterday, she decided to read the newspaper where there was a feature on something called "Cake Pops"....
Raspberry Lemonade With 50% Less Sugar From Tropicana: Healthy?
After Snack Girl's trip to McD's last week (see: McDonald's Frozen Strawberry Lemonade: Don't Believe The Hype ), she decided to hit Target for the latest from Tropicana....
The Winner of Vegan Cupcakes Take Over The World
The winner of "Vegan Cupcakes Take Over The World" by Isa Chandra Moskowitz is...
French Onion Dip With Zero Guilt
When someone shows up to your house with sour cream, French onion soup mix, and a bag of Ruffles - you know you are in heaven....
How Important Is It To Buy Organic?
Snack Girl finally watched "Food, Inc." - and it made her think. She immediately wanted to go out and buy all her food at Whole Foods (where almost all of the produce is organic)....
Eat Less Meat And Dairy With These Vegan Snacks
Snack Girl remembers the day when she met her first vegan - and she thought, "What is WRONG with you?"....
Wow Your Friends This Memorial Day With Salad Sticks
If it would just STOP raining, Snack Girl would get excited about Memorial Day weekend. Click your heels together and repeat after me, "My children will not watch twenty hours of TV over Memorial Day weekend."....
McDonald's Frozen Strawberry Lemonade: Don't Believe The Hype
Snack Girl couldn't help but notice a coupon for a FREE cup of frozen strawberry lemonade from the Golden Arches in her newspaper....
Vegan Cupcakes Have Taken Over The World
Shhhh....don't tell ANYONE (except all of your friends). Chocolate cupcakes can be delicious without any.....
A New Meaning For The Word "Grass"
Snack Girl lives in the middle of nowhere. Sometimes, this isn't so bad - notice how this barn roof is the same color as the Golden Gate Bridge?....
Flanigan Farms Trail Mix Winner!
The winner of the Flanigan Trail Mix (via random selection) is....
Suppress Your Appetite Without Drugs
Snack Girl receives desperate e-mails almost every day from people who are hungry and don't want to eat. Frankly, I never know what to say....
The Most Colorful Comfort Food
Snack Girl has a confession to make. She was a "hater" of vegetable soup. I know it is hard to believe - but I was....
Arby's, Subway, and Chicken Salad: Where's The Grapes?
Check out this sandwich! Guess where it is from? No, not my kitchen - this is a professional photo of an Arby's chicken salad sandwich....
You Don't Need Sugar For A Refreshing Summer Drink
It is FINALLY beginning to heat up here in the middle of nowhere and Snack Girl loves cold drinks when it is hot outside.
The Problem With Trail Mix Solved
Trail mix should be the perfect snack. It is portable and will stay fresh in your backpack for hours!....
Who Else Wants Restaurant Quality Indian Food Without The Calories?
Snack Girl LOVES Indian food and would eat it more except for a few things. Let me list them for you: cream, butter, and oil....
Does A Breakfast of Frosted Mini-Wheats Help You Focus?
Snack Girl had some nutritionists help her come up with the Healthy or Crappy Cereal Test to help readers decide which cereal is best for breakfast.
Hate Bananas? Try These Pumpkin Bites
Back in April, Snack Girl posted what she thought was an awesome cereal bar recipe. People complained!
The Winner of Super Natural Every Day
The winner of Heidi Swanson's "Super Natural Every Day" (via random selection) is....
Why Don't Americans Serve Eggs Like This?
Why did it take an Australian to show me the light on a low calorie, delicious, and fast breakfast? Where has this idea been hiding?....
Weight Watchers PointsPlus and Snack Girl - Success?
Snack Girl has had a free subscription to Weight Watchers for a couple of months now, and she is ready to tell her story...
Elegant, Easy, and Under 100 Calories
When you get tired of your apple and peanut butter, you need to go gourmet for your snack....
Snack Girl's Top Healthy Snacks - Birthday Celebration!
Few people know of the origins of Snack Girl. It has been said she is from a different planet (or at least she shops there)....
Lime, Salt, Ice, and Heidi Swanson (Giveaway)
Spring is here and Snack Girl is revving up her blender. My neighbors are a bit annoyed :)...
Love Chinese Take Out? Try This Trick
It is with a heavy heart that I criticize Chinese food here in the United States. Frankly, I used to live on this stuff until a doctor woke me up....
A Healthy Packaged Snack For Your Lunch Box
If your kids are like mine, they love packaged things above fresh things. Why?....
The Winner of the Easy Lunch Box
The winner of the Easy Lunch Box (via random selection) is...
When Less Fat Does NOT Equal Fewer Calories
Snack Girl happens to LOVE baked potato chips. My favorite brand, Cape Cod, managed to take out the fat without killing the taste....
Veggie Burgers Can Be Better Than Meat Burgers (Seriously)
Snack Girl has been looking for a packaged veggie burger to endorse as a great snack. And, she hasn't found one :(...
Get Your Spring On With This Vegetable
Last year, Snack Girl featured one of her FAVORITE Spring vegetables and no one read my post. No, I won't give up....
Check Out This Awesome Lunch Box (Giveaway)
Snack Girl is not materialistic, but she does love GEAR. Especially food related gear that will support healthy eating habits.
Reclaim Your Sex Life
Why is this woman feeling so relaxed and looking so gorgeous? The secret, my friends, is simple....
The BEST Post Workout Snack
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....
The Secret of Healthy Movie Snacks
Why are these girls smiling? Perhaps, it is because they haven't inhaled their 1,200 calorie tub of popcorn...yet....
A Grab 'N Go Breakfast With ZERO Added Sugar (and you will love it)
Anybody else sick of packaged cereal bars? But, they are just SO easy and fast....
This Yogurt Has More Grams of Sugar Per Ounce Than In Coca Cola
Recently, Snack Girl went to the yogurt aisle and tried Yoplait Greek yogurt and wrote this award winning review: Three Reasons To Avoid Yoplait Greek Yogurt ....
Winner of Organic Tamari Roasted Almonds
The winner of the Organic Tamari Roasted Almonds is (via random selection)...
Don't Have Time For A Food Journal? Try This!
This is a photo of my breakfast yesterday. Thrilling isn't it?...
A Cookie Without Dairy or Egg (It is STILL Delicious!)
If you read Snack Girl enough, you know that I like a challenge. I had seen vegan cookies at cafes and thought, "no butter, no eggs, equals a disgusting cookie"....
Denny's Maple Bacon Sundae
Last week, I featured a healthy bacon recipe - Who Else Wants Bacon? and read comments about a maple bacon sundae at Denny's.
Satan Would Hate This Recipe
Yes, this photo does look like "deviled" eggs, but Snack Girl has a fix to make them much less evil....
Organic Tamari Roasted Almonds
When I saw these, I just HAD to try them. Could these be the perfect snack?....
What Nutella Leaves Out of Its Commercials
Snack Girl would love a breakfast spread that has no artificial colors or preservatives and has 50 hazelnuts per jar that makes my morning easier....
Give Me Three Ingredients and I'll Give You Amazing Salsa
If you are like me (and, hopefully, you are not), you can't create recipes on the fly. Snack Girl is mired in lists when she goes to the grocery store....
Rocco DiSpirito's "Now Eat This! Diet" FOUR WINNERS!
The four winners of Rocco DiSpirito's "Now Eat This! Diet" (randomly selected) are....
Sugar Free Gum Without Artificial Sweeteners or Colors? It Exists!
Sugar free gum is a great tool for helping you lose weight. AND, chewing a piece of gum (instead of a cookie) can help you relieve stress....
Who Else Wants Bacon?
What is bacon doing on Snack Girl? This site is supposed to be healthy!...
The Secret Of Building A Healthy Body (For People With Little Time or Money)
Obviously, the women above got great bodies by going to the gym. Look at how fit they look!...
Mrs. Renfro's Salsa Winner
The Mrs. Renfro's cereal winner (via random selection) is...
Now You Can Eat A Banana Split Without Splitting Your Pants
Snack Girl is ALWAYS looking for ways to makeover treats into healthy food. And, she loves banana splits!....
Rocco DiSpirito's "Now Eat This! Diet"
Snack Girl likes it when celebrity chefs decide to design recipes for those of us trying to be healthier and lose weight....
Three Reasons To Avoid Yoplait Greek Yogurt
Snack Girl really doesn't want to pick on General Mills (the owners of Yoplait), but I feel I must....
Try This: Vegan Toast
Guess what I didn't use on my toast this morning?....
What Is Your Favorite Salsa?
Salsa is one of those rare food that gives you LOTS of flavor for very few calories. (Why, dear butter, haven't you learned from salsa?)...
The First Step To Eating Healthier
There are forces around us that conspire against our good intentions. Eating healthier should be easy since it is so OBVIOUSLY a smart thing to do....
See How Easily You Can Turn Cauliflower Into An Awesome Snack
Wouldn't it be cool if the snack aisle of your supermarket had bags of delicious cauliflower? Alas, you are going to have to break out your kitchen knife and make your own.
The Latest In Snack Food Hype: Beware
Covering the snack food industry is such fun! Snack Girl so enjoys reading the latest stories on what wonderful, healthy snacks that arrive on the market....
This Green Smoothie Does NOT Taste Like Grass
Snack Girl has had MANY readers tell her to try "green" smoothies. Well, before last Tuesday, I had one word for them - YUCK!...
A Jello Makeover: Cool Cups
Healthy packaged snacks are incredibly hard to find. The "snack" aisle is filled with stuff, but much of it is just plain junk food....
Custom Choice Cereal Winner
The Custom Choice cereal winner (via random selection) is...
A Color You Should Be Eating More Of
Your doctor has been telling you to eat more green things, right? How do these look?...
This Is Not Your Mother's Rice Krispie Treat
Snack Girl has been working on a "new" Rice Krispie treat for a while now. First, I had to change the name....
Weight Watchers Friendly Recipes on Snack Girl
One of the biggest complaints about the new Weight Watchers PointsPlus program is that it is harder to figure out the Points value than it used to be....
Never Eat Fast Food French Fries Again
Yes, you can do it! You can give up your beloved french fries and celebrate their exit from your life.....
Applegate Farms Breakfast Sausage Winner
The Applegate Farms breakfast sausage winner (via random selection) is....
Delicious Gluten-Free Cereal With The Ingredients You Love (Giveaway)
Snack Girl wastes a lot of time in the cereal aisle. It takes FOREVER to look at all the labels to try to understand what I am truly buying....
The Beauty Diet: Work From The Inside Out
We spend BILLIONS on products for looking our best. What if we channelled some of that money into the food we eat?...
The Egg McMuffin Makeover
Seems like everyone and their house, dog, and spouses get makeovers. Perhaps my favorite makeover moment was Oprah's attempt at improving stay-at-home mothers who live in their sweats....
Do You Recognize This Bag? Bet You Can't Guess The Source
Snack Girl is consistently amazed at the power of marketing. More specifically, the power of food marketing....
Green Thing...You Make My Heart Sing
Green thing, I think I love you. Your arrival in my neighborhood Stop-&-Shop means SPRING is coming soon....
Love Breakfast Sausage but Hate Jimmy Dean? Try This!
Snack Girl is a mostly vegetarian website because I have mixed feelings about eating meat and it is SO easy to create yummy snacks with fruits and vegetables....2SVDVERCAWM2
When You Read An Ingredients List Do You Feel Like A Moron?
After spending 9 LONG years in higher education, you would think that Snack Girl would understand the basic chemistry of food. Alas, she is lost when looking at some food packages....
Try This Healthy Pie.....Naked
Here at Snack Girl headquarters clothing is optional (for the 4 and under set). This is also true of our pies....
Can Domino's Deliver A Healthy and Tasty Meal?
You would have to be living under rock to miss the Domino's marketing campaign. Seems that they changed their recipe, and their food doesn't taste like cardboard....
The Cheater's Guide to Healthy Yogurt
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!...
The BEST Oscars Party Snacks
I know you are all dying to know what Snack Girl is serving at her Oscars party. Well, I promise, it will be a total blast....
You Will LOVE This 81 Calorie Egg Recipe
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 :)...
Save Money, Your Waistline, And The World By Making Your Own Cereal
Okay, maybe I have gotten a bit dramatic with this title. But, you HAVE to try making your own cereal....
A Surprise Finding, Starbucks Serves Breakfast Sandwiches
The relentless search for a decent egg breakfast sandwich continues with an entrant from Starbucks....
How Courtney Lost 44 Pounds
Snack Girl gets to meet many awesome people as part of her job. Courtney is the latest....
Makeover Frozen Pizza into Super Healthy Pizza
Some of my readers make whole wheat pizza dough, homemade tomato sauce, own a pizza stone, and create amazing pies in their oven. Thank you for reading Snack-Girl, Martha Stewart....
Are Canned Peaches A Healthy Snack?
Snack Girl is seriously missing her peaches. Summer seems years away!...
Can A Frozen Breakfast Sandwich Cure You Of Your Egg McMuffin Habit?
The NEW Vitalicious Egg-n-Cheese sandwich is in my Stop-&-Shop's freezer. And it boasts a mere 150 calories per sandwich....
My Friends Use To Laugh At Me...And THEN I Made This Broccoli Recipe
Do you think Snack Girl is done trying to convince you to eat broccoli? I will NEVER give up (really)....
Do You Need Some Inspiration to Become Healthier?
Snack Girl definitely needs inspiration with all this snow lying around. So, she has started a new program....
THE Valentine's Day Treat
You can't walk into any store right now without being bombarded with chocolate. The lovely heart shaped boxes in red just sing out - BUY ME!....
Homemade Whole Wheat Tortillas - So Ridiculously Easy
Back in November, I wrote a post about healthy tortillas (A Healthy Tortilla). A reader who commented on that post changed my world....
The Truth About Energy Shots
You know, I could really use some wings right now. These legs are just not working for me....
Simply Lovely Valentine's Day Breakfast
You don't want to kill your Valentine with killer food, do you? Show your love by making something healthy....
Weight Watchers PointsPlus Versus Momentum
A few weeks ago, I posted Why Did Weight Watchers Change Its Points Program? and this article has received 70 comments. Why?...
Are Oats Gluten-Free?
Doesn't it seem logical that oats would be gluten-free?...
The Benefits of Cheese Sticks
The nice thing about individually packaged food is that you know exactly how many calories you are going to inhale....
This Smoothie Will Blow Your Mind
Snack Girl isn't really a fan of smoothies because she finds them too sweet. But, there is one style of smoothie that motivates her to get out the blender.
The ONLY Chocolate Chip Cookie You Should Ever Eat
Snack Girl has a secret. With over 27 inches of snow outside her window, she can't look a vegetable in the eye....
Rethinking The Egg McMuffin
The McDonald's Egg McMuffin is on Snack Girl's radar. After reviewing, McDonald's Oatmeal she got a bunch of questions on the iconic McMuffin....
Panini Extreme Makeover (Take THAT Quiznos!)
Maybe you like grilled cheese sandwiches? Okay, who doesn't like grilled cheese sandwiches?...
Love S'Mores? Try This 52 Calorie Treat
The combination of melted chocolate, graham crackers, and a soft marshmallow is SO dreamy....
The Sahale Snack Winner!
The Sahale Snack winner (via random selection) is....
Starbucks' Oatmeal vs. McDonald's Oatmeal - Which one should you choose?
Last week, I posted What You Need To Know About McDonald's Oatmeal. Immediately, I was asked about Starbucks' oatmeal....
"Creamy" Wild Mushroom Soup
Snack Girl knows she isn't a chef, but she knows one when she sees one (the white hat helps :)
Top 10 Healthy Super Bowl Party Snacks
Even if you aren't a football fan, you will probably know when the Super Bowl is being played. The parties are a fun way to celebrate SOMETHING while the weather is cold....
Healthy Homemade Bread in Five Minutes A Day
Let's face it - homemade bread rocks.....
A Magical and Healthy Packaged Snack
Snack Girl has a confession to make. She has begun to receive MANY snack samples in the mail....
Need Some Intense Dark Twilight Delight?
Since this is a family blog, you KNOW I am talking about dark chocolate. Snack Girl was cruising through the candy aisle when she found these....
Transform Broccoli Into a Food the ENTIRE Family Will Eat
Snack Girl KNOWS about the broccoli haters of the world. And she wants to change their minds....
What To Do With Lots of Celery?
After the success of last week's pickled carrots post, I thought it would be fun to talk about celery....
Why Did Weight Watchers Change Its Points Program?
You probably all know by now that Weight Watchers revamped its famous "Points" program into "PointsPlus"....
Gluten-Free Healthy Snacks
Many people have started following a gluten-free diet. What does that mean?...
Makeover Kettle Corn Into "Can Do" Corn
Kettle corn has that perfect combination of crunchy, salty, and sweet that keeps you eating it long after you should stop....
A Low Cal Fudge Snack That Works
The ice cream aisle is flooded with low calorie choices. Last week, I shared one of my favorites - Haagen Dazs small cups....
How To Avoid Wasting Carrots
Do you hate limp carrots? Do you buy a bag of carrots only to find that half of them are rotten by the time you get to eat them?...
Chicken Soup Recipe Correction
"Everyone makes mistakes and so do I." - Grover from Sesame Street....
Simple, Delicious, and Low Calorie Smoothie Recipes from Camp Shane
If you’re looking for a snack that tastes delicious AND is good for you, then you’re in for a treat!
A Healthy Snack Friend In The Ice Cream Aisle
Snack Girl tends to avoid the frozen foods aisle. Why? Well, when she sees the 2 for $5 Ben & Jerry's she gets weak in the knees....
Low Calorie Comfort Food - It Exists!
There is more than one way to create comfort. One way involves lots of calories and icing....
Holiday Weight Gain: Fact or Fiction?
Are your pants feeling a wee bit snug right now? Are you wishing you had quit drinking your mother's rum egg nog at just one glass?...
This Gadget Will Change Your Life
An apple has a tough time competing with a bag of Doritos....
Top 10 Posts of 2010 and Happy New Year!
Happy New Year from Snack Girl!...
Kashi Cereal Bars - Are They Healthy?
Cereal bars are a grab and go meal for many busy people. They make it easy to get out the door when time is running short.
Try This Breakfast Solution: Faster and Healthier Than Cereal
Are you running out of time every morning and grabbing a cereal bar? Try this instead....
Chocri Bar Winners!
The Chocri Bar Winners are (via random selection)...
Make Winter Warmer With Apple and Peanut Butter Oatmeal
Are you bored with your oatmeal? Let's give it a makeover!....
Try This New Year's Snack: Veggie Shots
Short on time? Want to make something different and healthy for your New Year's party?...
Amy's Frozen Meals: Are They Healthy?
The questions keep rolling in about the frozen foods aisle and I am ready to go!
Amazing Toddler Snacks From La Jolla Mom
Some moms just GET toddlers. (Frankly, I was lost at the toddler stage.)...
Chocri Chocolate Giveaway
Did I just say "Chocolate Giveway"? Hurray!...
The Worst Snack of 2010
It was a difficult decision. Snack Girl has made her choice.
Want To Feel Like Super Girl?
When I saw the title, "Eat Your Way To Happiness", I just KNEW that I needed to read a copy....
Don't Forget This Classic
Out of fresh fruit? Can't make it to the store?...
It's Time.....
Looking for a way to feel good this holiday? Try these 2 things:...
Love Sliders? Here Is A Healthy Version
In case you are wondering, a slider is a mini-sandwich or burger. I first encountered them at my neighborhood Chili's....
Leaving Santa Cookies? Try This Instead!
Given the amount of treats at Christmas, Snack Girl is pitching a new way to engage kids in healthy eating....
Heavenly Fresh Ginger Cake From David Lebovitz
Do you want to blow your guest minds at your next holiday party? Trust me, bring this cake....
Lessons From a Coconut
I was driving my minivan packed with soccer kids, drinking a pina colada.....when I woke up....
You Won't Miss The Butter In This Holiday Banana Bread
Can you trick your pals into believing you used a stick of butter to make your banana bread? I think so!...
Is There A Healthy Frozen Dinner Out There?
The frozen section of the supermarket is not known for its healthy choice. (Ben and Jerry's anyone?)...
A Holiday Snack From Bran Appetit
Looking for a healthy gift for the holidays? Check out these walnuts....
How to Make Dinner Time Easier (and Healthier)
Imagine it is six o'clock, do you know what you are cooking for dinner?...
Give the Gift of A Healthy Snack (Your Friends Won't Even Know Its Healthy!)
Looking for that perfect gift for that special someone? Put down your credit card and rev up your food processor.
Pants Feeling Tight? Try a New Holiday Eating Strategy
The holiday season started with a BANG at my house. And, here we are on Tuesday feeling a bit snug....
Get Healthy and Appy
Snack Girl got a cool present for her birthday - an iPod Touch (see below). She had been resisting the pull of the small handheld device....
A Healthy Tortilla
Tortilla means "little cake" in Spanish. Many of these little cakes are not the healthiest option for a snack....
Last Minute T-Day Side or Healthy Snack
Kill it on Turkey day with a fresh side that goes with everything, takes 10 minutes to make, and will WOW your guests....
McNugget Rot Results Are In!
Last week, Snack Girl started another experiment see here: Chicken McNuggets Experiment: Rot or Not? . Today we get to review the results....
How Mondays Can Help You Be Healthier
Today is Friday and most of us are grateful. An entire restaurant chain is named T.G.I.F. (Thank God It's Friday) for a reason....
The Winner of the H. K. Anderson Pretzels
The winner of the H. K. Anderson pretzels is (via random selection)...
Check Out This Cookie (Scary)
Snack Girl has a problem she wants to share....
A Thanksgiving Feast Cooked in 10 Minutes? Done!
Yes, it is possible to create an entire Thanksgiving dinner in 10 minutes. How?...
What You Need To Know About Hot Dogs
The post Guess What's in The Picture got a lot of attention. And, it forced me to take a good long look at hot dogs....
Help Wanda With Her Brussels Sprouts Challenge
Yesterday's post on Brussels Sprouts took an exciting turn...
Saving The Brussels Sprouts
Any of you Snack Girl readers hate Brussels Sprouts? I bet you are really looking forward to them on your Thanksgiving table....
Pretzels Can Make You Dance (Giveaway)
It is Friday and Snack Girl is READY for the weekend. Here at the homestead we have a Friday night dance party consisting of tunes by the Village People....
Chicken McNuggets Experiment: Rot or Not?
Snack Girl readers have spoken and they have said, "Lisa, can you see if McNuggets rot?". So, here we go!...
Try This Pumpkin Pie Makeover For Thanksgiving
Why would Snack Girl mess with Thanksgiving? Come on, live a little!...
Helping You Kick Your Soda Habit
A couple weeks ago, Snack Girl featured a post on Dr. Oz's "28 Day National soda challenge". Since then, I have been looking for an alternative to feature and I found one!...
Fast, Delicious, Healthy - What Else Could You Want?
Snack Girl's daily snack conundrum comes down to convenience. What can I grab to shove in my face when I'm hungry?....
The Winner of The Food Matters Cookbook
The winner of The Food Matters Cookbook by Mark Bittman is...
Change Your Perspective To Change Your Diet
What would the table look like if you put all the food you ate for a day out at once? What would you learn?....
Want To Prevent Breast Cancer? Try This Awesome Snack
Can your diet lower your chances of getting cancer? The answer is yes!...
A Pumpkin Spice Latte With 77 Calories
Do you have any buddies who anxiously await the arrival of the Starbucks' Pumpkin Spice Latte? It has been here for a month and people love it....
Cut Your Morning Sugar Consumption in Half With This Cereal
Since posting: Candy or Breakfast? Evaluate Your Cereal, Snack Girl has scoured the cereal aisle looking for healthy choices....
The Snack Girl Reveal
Does anyone else remember when Oprah tossed her fat jeans aside on her show to reveal her spankin' new thin self? The audience went nuts!...
What Happens When You Try to Light Fritos On Fire? (VIDEO)
Snack Girl heard a rumor about Fritos that she just had to test. Fritos were recommended for starting fires!
Replace Mayo With This Healthy Spread
Seems like it is time to take on mayonnaise. I love the stuff, but when you start adding it to sandwiches, the calories sky rocket...
Top Ten Healthy Halloween Tips
Halloween is almost here and Snack Girl continues on her mission to convince you that a healthy Halloween is possible....
How Ashley Lost 40 Pounds
Snack Girl's ears perk up when she hears inspiring weight loss stories. I overheard Ashley chatting with someone else about losing 40 pounds and I just HAD to learn more....
Healthier Brownies With A Secret Ingredient
Snack Girl is not someone who thinks you should alter the almighty brownie treat. Why take something so indulgent and delicious and change it?....
A Healthy Halloween Snack
Halloween is arriving in a mere 12 days and it is all my kids can talk about. We are decorating the house and getting ready for the festivities....
The Cheeseburger Experiment Revisited
It has been over 6 months since Snack Girl posted this article: McDonald's Burger Left for Two Weeks and the photo above. A couple of other people have started similar experiments and I wanted to share my thoughts....
Can A New Drink Change Your Life?
Recently, a reader sent me a strange message about Almond Breeze. She wrote that it had CHANGED HER LIFE!...
Snack Girl's Favorite Links
It is time to go behind the curtain and find out where Snack Girl gets her inspiration. Most of you think I meditate every day - drawing from the core of the earth my genius snack ideas....
Healthy Banana Pudding from Jack LaLanne
Before Jillian Michaels, Jane Fonda, and Zumba there was Jack LaLanne. He presented fitness and exercise advice on TV for 34 years!...
King Arthur Flour Winner
The winner of the 5 pound bag of White Whole Wheat Flour is...
What Happens When You Mix Pepsi and a Hard Boiled Egg?
Most of the discussion on drinking soda has focused on high fructose corn syrup and its detrimental effects on blood sugar and weight. But, what about your teeth?...
Don't Toss These Out!
Who likes to feel like their hands are in worm guts? You? The slimy inside of a pumpkin is a SCARY place....
How To Make Healthy Nachos
I know what you are thinking. The words "healthy" and "nachos" do not belong together in a sentence. But, Snack Girl has been sent a new product that has changed her mind....
How Did Bill Clinton Lose All That Weight?
Inspiring stories of weight loss can teach us how to get healthier. Here on Snack Girl, I usually interview a Snack Girl reader about how they achieved success....
Got Apples? Try This Awesome Healthy Snack
If you read this website, you BETTER have apples in your fridge (or I'm gonna buy you some :) This is it people - apple season!...
Bake Some Nutritious Treats
Is it possible to change the nutritional profile of a chocolate chip cookie? How about a birthday cake? What if you used whole wheat flour?...
Essential Snacking Tips From Snack Girl
What is the best way to snack? This age old question has been answered by many health experts and nutrionists, but Snack Girl has her own answer....
Chocolate Pumpkin Protein Bars - YUM!
You would expect that a food blog called Lilveggiepatch.com would be set in a rural spot like Athens, GA....
How Can Snack Girl Help YOU?
How can I help YOU to transform? Snack Girl is here to help people concerned about healthy eating....
Healthy Halloween Candy: Take Two
Last weeks post on Healthy Halloween Candy got mixed reviews. I decided to take out an insurance policy in case someone blamed ME for their house getting toilet papered....
Winner of Rocky Mountain Organic Meat!
The winner of the Organic Beef Snack Sampler Pack from Rocky Mountain meats is...
A Ridiculously Simple and Elegant Party Snack
How can something be so delicious yet so utterly simple? Sometimes less is more when it comes to food....
Are You Kidding Me Dr. Oz?
There are some wonderful writers out there who use the blogosphere to critique the BIG boys. My friend, Jen, who writes The Wellness Bitch took on Dr. Oz last week....
100 Calories of Snack From Russia
Have you ever wondered what snacks exist in other countries? Well, Snack Girl is on the case!....
Snack Girl Disappears
Snack Girl has been on a mission to lose the chub (AKA muffin top). The Snack Girl Challenge began with the simple goal of losing 10 pounds.
DIY Packaging Tricks For Healthy Snacks
If you think something will taste really delicious you will eat it. Most of us would assume that taste is based on using our taste buds, but what about our eyes?...
You Have Never Had Beef Jerky Like This!
A few weeks ago, Snack Girl featured an alarming photograph of mechanically separated chicken. Is this what goes into our food?...
Mix It Up For A Delicious Snack
Do you sometimes get bored with the same old snack? Perhaps the snack you brought to work is SO dull, you make a little trip to the vending machine....
Healthy Halloween Candy
Snack Girl visited her neighborhood Target this weekend and found Halloween candy stacked to the rafters. So, I decided I would beat out all the other healthy eating blogs on October's favorite topic - candy....
Healthy Choices in Vending Machines
Do you confront a vending machine at some point in your day? It would be pretty tough to avoid them...
A Great Choice For A Frozen Waffle
Breakfastpalooza continues here on Snack Girl with a question about frozen waffles....
The Winner of the Peeled Snacks Giveaway
The winner of the Peeled Snacks giveaway is...
Are High Fiber Pop-Tarts a Healthy Choice?
Lately, Snack Girl has been deluged by requests about toaster pastries and frozen waffles. So, I decided to take a walk down the cereal aisle....
Want Your Kid To Eat A Healthy Snack? Use a Stick
Sick of trying to get your kids to eat something healthy? Try my method of persuasion involving a stick....
A Grab And Go Breakfast With Staying Power
My daughter begged me to serve her pancakes for her first day of school. Pancakes are usually a weekend treat, but how could I deny her?...
Snack Girl's List of Healthy Snacks
Healthy snack ideas are stacking up here on Snack Girl. Over the last year, I have posted a bunch of suggestions (some good, some not)....
Fast Food Fried Chicken Experiment: The Results Are In!
Last week, I started another experiment see here: Fast Food Fried Chicken Experiment: Is it Fresh Food?. My experiment has gone 7 days and the results are in....
Avoid The Evil Muffin at Starbucks With This Healthy Snack (Giveaway, too!)
Starbucks is a great place for a pick me up. People stop there and grab something to keep them awake....
The Healthiest Microwave Popcorn
A while back, I wrote a post on Homemade Microwave Popcorn that was enjoyed by many. The simplicity of it was shocking....
Favorite Snacks From The Actor's Diet
Lynn over at The Actor's Diet is no ordinary food blogger...
Why You Should Have a Post-It Stuck To Your Mirror
Caitlin has a mission. Her goal is to end negative self-talk or "Fat Talk". Is it mission impossible?...
Fast Food Fried Chicken Experiment: Is it Fresh Food?
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....
Guess What's in The Picture
My pal, Hemi at Fooducate provides a lot of great advice on buying healthy food at the supermarket.....
Colorful and Healthy: Carrot, Raisin, Cream Cheese Bite
The healthiest eaters among us incorporate vegetables or fruit in every meal. This can be tricky because vegetables take time to prepare....
Skinny Italian Book Winner!
The winner of Skinny Italian by Teresa Guidice is (via random selection) is...
Women Food And God - Even The Book Title Makes You Think
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....
A Yummy and Healthy Cookie Under 100 Calories
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....
Natural Jif: What's The Dif?
After Snack Girl's recent exposé on Whole Grain vs Original Wheat Thins, readers have started sending her other potential food fakes....
Skinny Italian Tomato Snack Recipe
Skinny Italian seems like an oxymoron. Can you eat pasta by the tons and still be skinny?...
Your Eggs Should Be Salmonella Free
In case you missed it, there has been a massive egg recall due to salmonella poisoning....
How Do YOU Control Portion Size?
Most of us are struggling with the same problems with our waistline. We love food and we eat too much of it...
Reduced Fat Chips Can Be Delicious
Snack Girl never stops searching for healthy snacks. Even on vacation, she tirelessly hunts down tasty treats!....
Winner of The Easy Lunch Box
The winner of the Easy Lunch Box is....
A Cherry Tomato Salad For Summer
My farm share just gave us the go ahead to pick AS MANY cherry tomatoes as we want! Is that crazy?....
How Erin Lost 65 Pounds
Snack Girl absolutely loves Jennifer Hudson. BUT, she is not inspired by Jennifer's weight loss story....
Is This A Healthy Snack Food?
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....
How To Get The Freshest Chicken Eggs
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....
Sugar Free Jam In Seconds (No Artificial Sweetener!)
This was my breakfast this morning! Snack Girl had to show off her recent innovation inspired by Freezer Jam For Dummies....
BPA-Free Lunch Box - a Green Giveaway for Back to School
Kids driving you up a wall? Don't worry they will start school soon and then they get to drive their teachers nuts!...
Winner of The Biggest Loser's "Six Weeks To A Healthier You"
The winner of "Six Weeks To A Healthier You" is...
Freezer Jam For Dummies
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....
Wheat Thins Manufacturer (Kraft) Talks To Snack Girl
Last week, Snack Girl posted Whole Grain vs Original Wheat Thins and pointed out the differences between 100% Whole Grain Wheat Thins and Original Wheat Thins...
560 Calories For Your Rapid Consumption From McDonald's
How do you get 560 calories into a 16 ounce drink? That takes the talent of a major global corporation: McDonald's (of course)....
A Beet Recipe For Beet Haters
Why do people hate beets? Maybe grandmothers forced beets on to poor defenseless grand children. Or they haven't had tried fresh beets!...
The Consumerist Features Snack Girl
The Consumerist is a website where shoppers bite back. Snack Girl was happy to CHOMP on Kraft on the site yesterday!...
A Breakfast Cereal You Can Feel Good About
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 :)...
An Interview With The Biggest Loser Nutritionist: Cheryl Forberg, RD and Giveaway!
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....
Want Fewer Dirty Dishes? Try This Healthy Trick
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)....
When 100% Whole Grain Means Nothing
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....
Did Snack Girl Lose 10 Pounds?
Three months has gone by since I wrote this post: Snack Girl Challenge. How did I do?...
Kale Chip Update
After posting Kale Chips, I received a lot of great feedback and suggestions for the recipe....
I Love You More Than Bacon (Maybe)
Snack-Girl.com has been devoid of bacon until today! Bacon is not known as a healthy food, but it inspires me to song....
Kale Chips
There are bunches of kale ready to eat in someone's garden right now. What are you going to do with it all?...
How To Pick A Healthy Jam or Jelly
It isn’t that hard to find a healthy jam or jelly if you know what to look for....
Love Bagels and Cream Cheese? Try This 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!...
You Can De-Ice an Aircraft With This New WORST Drink Winner
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....
Is Veggie Pirate's Booty a Healthy Snack or Junk Food?
When you see "Veggie" in the title, you want it to be a healthy snack! Hey, I'm eating my veggies, mom!....
Are You on A See Food Diet?
One of the biggest hurdles to weight loss is that we are surrounded by food....
A Nutritious, Nutty, and Chocolately 100 Calorie Snack
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....
Biggest Loser Book Winner
The winner of a signed copy of "6 Weeks To A Healthier You", via random selection is...
A Tomato Salad For Tomato Lovers
Can you believe those colors? You know how they say to "eat the rainbow". Here is your chance!....
This Blueberry Muffin Has a Dark Secret
This blueberry muffin seems like an innocuous food. But, lurking in its floury depths lies a painful truth....
You Need A New Food Obsession
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....
How Do You Define Results? Snack Girl 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....
Got Watermelon? Try This Awesome and Simple Recipe
This is the season of watermelon. Supermarkets position these lovely creatures right at the front door so they hop into your cart! Really!...
Giveaway! 6 Weeks To A Healthier You from The Biggest Loser!
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....
Healthy Snacks For Summer Camp
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....
How Annabel Lost 150 Pounds
Today, Annabel from Feed Me I'm Cranky is posting about her weight loss process....
Makeover French Fries With This Awesome Recipe From Epicuriosa
There are some wonderful food blogs out there - and sometimes Snack Girl is special enough to get to feature one....
How To Make a Power Breakfast (44% of your DV of Iron)
Snack Girl has a problem. It is a GREAT problem to have - too much fresh spinach in her refrigerator....
How To Prevent Cancer
Cancer is a tough disease to prevent. It exists in many forms and there is no vaccine....
Gourmet Chips For Healthy Snacking
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 Challenge: Week 7). I DO love to try new things....
Why Do We Quit Getting Healthy?
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....
The Odwalla Smoothie Dilemma
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?...
Turn Your Dull Toast into a Terrific Snack
What can you spread on your toast that will help guard against high blood pressure, heart disease, and stroke? Butter, right?...
Challenge is Half Done: How are We Doing?
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....
An Amazing Apple Pie Makeover In Two Minutes
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....
How To Choose Healthy Peanut Butter
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....
A Healthy Choice at McDonald's
Snack Girl is probably the last person on the planet to discover that McDonald's has yummy salads. I don't get out much....
63 Calories of Salty, Sweet, Sour, Spicy and Veggie Goodness for a Dime
After writing about Parmesan Corn Recipe, I felt bad about adulterating corn into a high calorie food. Parmesan Corn Recipe is a GREAT snack, but not the best choice for us who are watching our weight....
What is Stopping You From Becoming Healthier?
Everyone has good reasons for why they keep their bad habits. Some would use the word "excuses" rather than reasons....
Healthy Beach Snacks
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!...
Potato Chip CRUNCH For One Calorie
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....
A Kid's Energy Bar for Lunch Boxes and Adults
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....
DIY Popsicles: A Happy, Healthy Snack
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....
Snack Girl Recharges Her Batteries
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....
What TO Have for Breakfast
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....
What The World Eats (Cheap and Healthy)
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)....
Is a GoGurt a Healthy Go or a Junk Food No?
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....
A Little Ranch Dressing Isn't Gonna Kill Ya
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?...
Snack Girl Challenges Emotional Eating and Loses
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....
20 Yummy Potato Chips for 120 Calories
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....
Jamie Oliver's Delicious Cheesy Corn
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....
Snack Girl Works Out
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...
When It Heats Up Try This Simple Zero Calorie Drink
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.
What NOT To Have For Breakfast
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!...
Elegant, Easy, and Eggilicious
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....
Cut Your Soda Consumption By Half In One Easy Step
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....
Snack Girl Asks For Help
I had a new friend say to me, "Stop Being An Island". So, I have taken her advice and started asking for help....
Healthy Snacks for Spring
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....
The Worst Snack You Can Drink
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.
KINDa Fabulous: A Nutritionally Dense Snack Bar
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!...
Try Rhubarb - In Season Now and Super Yummy
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....
Snack Girl Weighs In and Sets Goals
There is nothing more fun then stepping on a scale. Woo hoo!...
The Healthiest Cracker On The Planet
How would you like a cracker that just oozes health? A cracker that makes you think, "Hey, this is really good for me!!"
Cheerios: A Good Choice For a Healthy Snack?
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...
Snack Girl Challenge: Lose Ten Pounds in 3 Months
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?).
Olive Tapenade from Clean Food Cookbook
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!...
Frito-Lay Responds To Snack Girl
Two weeks ago, Snack-Girl posted this article: What Everyone Needs to Know About Tostitos....
Eat Asparagus for Breakfast from Eat Real Good
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....
Sneezing Your Way Through Spring? Try This Sweet Cure
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!...
When Multigrain Means.....Nothing
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!)....
How Shawn Stopped Drinking 10 Cans of Dr. Pepper per Day
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....
The Winner of the Skinny Chef Cookbook is....
The Winner of the Skinny Chef Cookbook is....
A Chocolate Shake With Only 116 Cals
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....
A Drink for Super Heroes
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!!!"
DIY Microwave Popcorn: Healthy, Yummy, and CHEAP
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....
Banana Quesadilla: A Delicious After-Exercise Snack
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....
Hot "Wings" From The Skinny Chef: Recipe and Book Giveaway
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....
Stuff It! (I'm Talking About Mushrooms, Of Course)
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....
A Zero Calorie Drink With A Twist
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....
Smokeratoes: A Fabulous New Snack
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....
Stanford University Scientist Comments On Burger Experiment
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....
This "Juice" Has HFCS and More Sugar Per Serving Than Soda
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...
Applesauce On The Go - A Packaged Snack With Promise
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....
How To Pick Healthy Bread - A Toast to Toast
One of the first snacks suggested for Snack-Girl was toast. It is simple, versatile, and if you choose right, a healthy choice....
Do NOT Be Afraid of This Vegetable - In Season NOW and Yummy!
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....
Change Your Deviled Eggs into Angeled Eggs (Low Cal Recipe)
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!...
Crab Meat Winner Announcement
The winner of the Phillips crab meat is....
McDonald's Burger Left for Two Weeks
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....
A Great Choice in Frozen Pizza
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....
A Rare Find: A Packaged Food that is Healthy and Delicious!
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....
How To Find Great Fruit and Veggies
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?...
What Everyone Needs to Know About Tostitos
Every once in a while, I read an article that reflects my grumpiness about food marketing...
Celebrating Easter? Wow Your Family with This Luxurious Low Cal Dip
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?...
Tale of Two Burgers: Day 5
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...
Have it Your Way (and I'm not talking about BK)
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....
Healthy Lavash Chips from Danica's Daily
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.
One Sweet Reason To Avoid Artificial Sweeteners
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....
The Tale of Two Burgers: The Beginning
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....
Better and Faster than A Bowl of Cold Cereal
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....
Put Your Kids To Work
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....
A Dangerous Combination, Like Teenagers and Alcohol
The results of this duo are not unprotected sex, but unwanted pounds. This terrifying image will probably haunt you all day long...
Pop Chips Winner
The winner of the PopChips coupon book is...
Into the Lite: How Susan Lost 40 Pounds
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....
Pop or Flop? Crunchy Snack Review and Giveaway
Can a potato chip be magical? If you could wave a wand and do something to a chip - what would it be?...
Replace French Fries with This Easy and Healthy Snack
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....
Top 5 Soccer Snacks
Soccer moms are asked to bring snack to fuel their little athletes. Recently, through Twitter, I received a plea....
Flirty Apron Winner
The winner of the Flirty Apron is....
How To Incorporate Veggies in Your Breakfast
Snack-Girl is always looking at great snack ideas - and What's Gaby Cooking? is an inspirational food blog....
What Would You Do if THIS Was In Your Fridge?
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....
Three Reasons to Rethink that Diet Coke You’re About to Drink
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....
Feeling Crabby? Try This Cure
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....
Cheeseburger Watch 2010: Day 35
Here is the big reveal! My of you have been asking me to cut it open....
DIY Cereal For A Healthy Snack
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....
Are You a Flirt? Get Cookin' with This Giveaway
Cooking can be boring, arduous, and messy. How can you get through it and still have style?...
Candy or Breakfast? Evaluate Your Cereal
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?...
Love Ice Cream? Try This 130 Calorie Makeover
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?...
Turn Cauliflower into YUMMYflower
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....
DIY Crackers from Sagan
The great cracker quest continues with a guest post from a Snack-Girl reader....
Cheeseburger Watch 2010: Day 28
Well, a month into this study and no changes. I have read the suggestions and next week, I will cut it open....
A 130 Calorie Donut
Can you reduce a donut by half its calories and retain something that tastes good?....
Streamline Your Morning in One Step
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!...
Visit the Doctor to Get an Awesome Cracker
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....
A Sexy Lunch Bag For Making Lunch Fabulous: Giveaway
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....
Beyond Hard Boiled Eggs
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 :)...
Cheeseburger Watch 2010: Day 21
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...
Easy Apple Strudel from A Fit And Spicy Life
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....
Ten Calories of Salty, Healthy, Whole Food Crunch
When we dream of the perfect salty snack we tend to think of Potato Chips. Dah-duh-duh-dah! Snack-Girl to the rescue!...
How to Snack Well (Hint: Avoid SnackWell's)
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....
Fastest, Easiest, and Tastiest Guacamole
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....
Desperately Seeking Delicious and Healthy Yogurt
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....
Cheeseburger Watch 2010: Day 14
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.
I'm So Tired of This Crap (the recipe)
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....
20 Minutes Could Save You 20% or More on Your Health Care Bill
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....
Replace Afternoon Treats with These Healthy Snack Makeovers
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?...
If You are Going to Eat Just One Treat for Valentine's - Make It This One
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!...
Are Kashi Crackers (cover your ears) Kashit?
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!....
Cheeseburger Watch 2010: Day 7
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!
How Candice Lost 80 Pounds and Changed Her Life
Candice is one of us. She didn't go on the Biggest Loser or hire a private chef. And she lost 80 pounds....
Winner! and EcoGroovy Snack Bag Giveaway
Snack-Girl had a record number of entrants for the Easy Lunch Box. You guys need to get some new lunch gear!! The WINNER...
Healthy Party Snacks for Couch Potatoes
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)....
Pump Up Your Frozen Pizza
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....
Sneak Healthy Dip into Your Super Bowl Party
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?)...
Cheeseburger Watch 2010: Will it Rot?
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....
You Need This Lunch Box - Give Away from EasyLunchboxes.com
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.)...
3 Reasons to Avoid Ritz Crackers
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?...
This Food is An Instant Party in Your Mouth
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....
Have a Healthy Brownie! (a Mere 77 Calories)
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....
Help a Snack-Girl Reader Transition to Healthier Eating
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....
A Grecian Snack for All Time
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....
Comfort Food without the Uncomfortable Guilt
Comfort food, by definition, makes us feel better. The BEST comfort food are the ones that both make us feel better and are healthy....
No-Bake, Nut Butter, Oatmeal Cookie
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....
The Worst Pizza on the Planet
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?...
Customize Your Healthy Chocolate Treat
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?....
A Whole Food Snack of Salty Deliciousness and A Winner!
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....
Stressed is Desserts Spelled Backwards
The inclination to grab for food when you are stressed is completely understandable. Food calms you down and makes you feel good....
How To Bake Your Own Healthy Bread in Five Minutes a Day
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?...
The Fastest, Healthiest Snack in the West
Are you bored with the same old dull snacks? Do you need a way to "dress-up" your healthy snack?...
Winner Announcement! Built Lunch Bag
Todays winner of the Built Lunch Bag is...
A Delicious and Reasonable Ice Cream Treat
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....
Winner! and RosyUndPosy Snack Bag Giveaway
The WINNER of the Eat More Kale's T-Shirt is...
A Little of This Can Help You Feel A Lot Better
Our society is constantly reminding us to exercise. Why is it so hard to get off our butts?...
Save Money, Calories, and the Environment with this Yogurt
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!...
A Habit That May Be Costing You 500 Calories per Day
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....
Winner! and Eat More Kale Giveaway
The WINNER of the Its A Ten's snack bag is....
A Puffy and Cheesy Snack of Deliciousness
Let's be honest. A party is not ONLY about being healthy. Yesterday's post: Party-Snacks was yesterday....
Why Wait for the New Year? Party Healthier Now
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....
The Tiniest (and Yummiest) Pizzas on The Planet
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....
Just Because a Snack is 100 Calories Doesn't Mean It's Good For You
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....
Winner! and New Snack Bag Giveaway
The WINNER of the Naturally Adorable's snack bag is....
How To Make A Healthy and Glamorous Snack
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....
Got a Case of the Mondays? This Will Make You Smile
The cupcake followed me home. I was spending a little time at our local market and he got in my basket - really!...
So What's Inside Yoplait Yogurt Anyway?
Yoplait is ubiquitous and has a very healthy (and European) image. But, you can't judge a book by its cover....
Winner of SodaStream and New Snack Bag Giveaway
The WINNER of the SodaStream is...
Would you Like To Add Some Heroin To Your Order?
Am I being a radical by suggesting that french fries equate to heroin? Has Snack-Girl turned into a anti-junk food psycho?...
Replace Your Morning Scone (or Donut): First Step
I know what is stopping me from losing the tire of chub that sits on my belly. Baked goods....
Homeless People Don't Need Vegetables
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....
What Does Santa Want?
Our relatives, children, and friends are making lists right now for holiday gift giving. But, what about Santa?....
Winner and BIG Giveaway
The WINNER of Snack Girl's reusable bag is...
How to Replace Butter without Sacrificing Flavor
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....
Much Yummier than a LaraBar
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....
Winner and New Reusable Snack Bag Giveaway
The WINNER of Snack Girl's reusable Snack-Taxi bag is...
How to Survive Holiday Parties
Worried about gaining weight this holiday season? Our simple survival kit will save you...
Winter's Miracle Fruit
Their dazzling color and shape are too lovely to believe. Shall I buy them for Christmas? Shall I give them as a gift?...
What You Should Know About Snack Wraps
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....
Top Travel Snacks
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...
Ready Snax - in the Produce Aisle
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)....
Keep Your Kid Occupied While You Cook
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....
Great Solutions from Snack Girl Readers
There were so many great entries to our snack challenges contest I decided to just use a random number generator to choose the winner....
Share a Great Snack to Pack
Isn't this the cutest bag? Would you be motivated to pack a snack if you had something this cute to put it in?....
Replace Potato Chips - First Step
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....
Lara Bar - Only 2 Ingredients
The holy grail for healthy packaged snacking is finding a snack with fewer than 5 ingredients. The Lara Bar fits this definition well....
Snack Snoop is Now Snack Girl
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....
How to Identify Bad 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.....
Healthy Chocolate
Replacing your "junk food" chocolate with a nutritious chocolate is a way to give yourself a luxurious treat you deserve....
A Healthy 100 Calorie Snack Pack
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)....
How to Eat More Vegetables
There can be no doubt that eating vegetables is good for you. Scientific study after study proclaim their health benefits....
A Dip that Won't Kill You
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....
Quick and Healthy Pizza
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....
Healthy Halloween Candy?
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?....
Eat a Little Bit of Sunshine
We don't ordinarily think about the sun, water, and nutrients absorbed by a food when we eat it. We usually just eat it....
A Healthy Snack for a Busy World
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....
What is the First Piece of Advice Doctors give Dieters?
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....
Treat Yourself When Shopping in the Mall
The shopping malls of the U.S. are dangerous places for people who watch their weight....
Imagine Being On Vacation
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....
Is There Such a Thing as Tasty Paper?
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....
Which Favorite Snack has 35 Ingredients?
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....
How to Turn the Dull into the Delicious
Sitting on the shelf with all the bright colored Fritos and Doritos is the lowly pretzel....
How to Get What You Pay For
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....
What Everybody Ought to Know about Chips Ahoy
They look so delicious floating in the air. They are the perfect cookie. They have lots of chips, and they are symmetrically round. BUT...
Artificial sweetener marketed to kids
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....
How to Make an Apple Last 2 Years
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....
Healthy Homemade Granola
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....
The secret to eating lots and not getting fat
How much can you eat before you start gaining weight? Obviously, this depends on what you eat....
A new sports drink?
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....
The world's favorite salty snack
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....
Fruit shaped gummy bears
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....
How to replace soda without mourning
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?...
Cheesy and cheery to make you chunky
Are Cheetos nutritious? No, the cheese part does not make them nutritious. They are filled with salt, processed cheese, and corn...
Tips for Kid Friendly Snacking
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....
Energy Bar Recipe
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?...
The goodness of tomato packed in a melon
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....
The worst snack in America?
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....
How to stop using plastic baggies
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....
Fun for kids to make and eat (adults too!)
Ants on a log is a combination of celery, cream cheese (or peanut butter), and raisins...
Cheese and Crackers
This classic combination turns out to be an pretty good snack. The key is to use real cheese...
Snap along to a healthy place
Pre-washed stringless sugar snap peas can be found in your local supermarket in a plastic bag. Those of us...
Are baked snap peas as good as fresh snap peas?
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....
Do snacks help or hinder weight loss?
Journalist Mary Schwager from the Examiner published a great article on a study by Consumer Reports on snacking....
Cheese Stick
Also known as string cheese, this cheese stick is an example of a packaged snack that is good for you...
Low calorie crunch to stop your chip craving
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....
For serious athletes only!
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....
Roasted bean juice is a nutritious drink
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....
High fiber, whole grain but then they added cheese
Pre-packaged popcorn is healthier than potato chips but more expensive and less healthy than popping it yourself...
Fast food that is good for you
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?...
Crunchy puffs of rice, salt, and sugar
These lovely little crackers hail from Japan. Are they bad for you?....
Homemade Banana Bread
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...
Candy that is good for you
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.
Fast food with a nutritional upside
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....
Would you like an order of fat with your burger?
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....
America's Favorite Vegetable
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.
Corn, oil, and salt combined to fill you up
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.
Mechanically separated meat is not good for you
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.
Would you like chemicals with your cupcakes?
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?)....
Fun to eat and good for you
"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.
The poster child for junk food
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.
What is the vegetable in these chips? Potatoes
It sounds so great doesn't it? Veggie Chips! I can have vegetables AND chips. Woo-hoo! Yeah....
Bear shaped sugar
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.
A chewy solution to snacking
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....
If it is good enough for NASA is it good enough for you?
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....
All the benefits of red wine without the alcohol
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....
Doughnut - stick it on your thigh
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...
Pizza is better for you than a candy bar
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.
Pork Rinds - high in protein and (sadly) salt
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.
Where's the food?
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.
Snickers satisfies the need for sugar
"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.
Better than cookies but not as good as fruit
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...
Everybody needs water
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.
Chewy Granola Bar
Wait a minute, these are supposed to be healthy! Do you really consider these a treat?
77 calories packed with nutrition
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....
A few slices of salami go a long way
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.
Tropical fruit for North Americans
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....
An okay cookie for a treat
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.
A delicious way to expand your wasteline
Oreos are America's favorite cookies. They are truly delicious. The dark bitter chocolate outside and the creamy inside are world famous....
A zero calorie alternative to soda
I have to admit my love of sparkling water. I just love those little bubbles....
Chocolate is made from plants
Why is dark chocolate good for you? Most people don't realize that dark chocolate is derived from plants....
Full of salt and lacking in nutrients
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....
The taste of candy - and nutritious!
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....
Low in calories as long as you hold the butter
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...
Whopping full of calories
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.....
Jewels of junk food with added peanuts
Aren't they lovely? A cousin to M&M's, Peanut M&M's sit there in the candy aisle with the yellow wrapper....
America's favorite fruit
Americans are bananas for bananas! They are the most consumed fruit in the United States and the world.
Triscuit
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....
Colorful jewels of chocolate and sugar
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?...
You won't be pear-shaped if you eat pears
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.
Orange you fabulous!
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....
Slices of heaven
Biting into a fresh nectarine is like tasting a summer's day. So many flavors play over your tongue as you taste one....
Cherries - a luscious springime treat
"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....
Luxurious, low in calorie, and nutritious
If fresh raspberries were cheaper, I would eat them all the time! They are sweet, luscious, and arguably very good for you....
An apple a day is cheaper than health insurance
"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?...
Nuts are nutritious and portable
Are you nuts about nuts? I sure am. Roasted, salted, plain or slivered, almonds are a wonderful snack....
Save them for celebrations
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....