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Gluten Free Peanut Butter Cookies: Healthy and Easy

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!.....

March 20, 2024  10 Comments

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Best Vegetable Soup Recipe

This is the best vegetable soup recipe on my whole block! Or maybe in this house?....

March 17, 2024  45 Comments

Instant Pot Refried Beans

Instant Pot Refried Beans

There is nothing fried about instant pot refried beans - but it sure tastes like heavy, luxurious food.

March 11, 2024  19 Comments


How to Brine Chicken Breast

How to Brine Chicken Breast

Do you know how to brine chicken breast? It is like magic!.....

March 6, 2024  40 Comments

WW Turkey Chili

WW Turkey Chili: You Need This Recipe

WW turkey chili is for all of us looking for tasty food that will keep us healthy....

March 3, 2024  18 Comments

Blender Banana Oatmeal Muffins

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....

February 28, 2024  19 Comments

Chili With Cocoa Powder

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….

February 25, 2024  68 Comments


Strawberry Cheesecake Smoothie

Strawberry Cheesecake Smoothie

This strawberry cheese cake smoothie is a dream. I love adding the word “cheesecake” to any recipe I can find....

February 21, 2024  18 Comments

Baked Tilapia From Frozen

Baked Tilapia From Frozen

You can’t miss with this baked tilapia from frozen recipe. It is fast and easy - a perfect weeknight dish.

February 17, 2024  28 Comments

2 Ingredient Dough Bagels:  The Easiest Bagel Recipe on the Planet

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.....

February 13, 2024  42 Comments

Roasted Veggie Chili on a Sheet Pan

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.....

February 6, 2024  11 Comments


Air Fryer Beef Jerky

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.......

January 30, 2024  18 Comments

Mexican Zucchini Boats: A Better Burrito

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!....

January 27, 2024  20 Comments

Fast Banana Bread

Fast Banana Bread

This fast banana bread gets its speed from a waffle iron.....

January 24, 2024  21 Comments

Healthy After School Snacks

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.

January 20, 2024  15 Comments


Can You Bake Frozen Salmon?

Can You Bake Frozen Salmon?

Can you bake frozen salmon? This is the wrong question.....

January 14, 2024  8 Comments

Low Calorie Instant Pot Recipes

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.....

January 10, 2024  13 Comments

Best Vegetarian Chili

Best Vegetarian Chili

Are you looking for the best vegetarian chili? Of course you are! Who wants to settle for second best?...

January 6, 2024  30 Comments

Healthy Baked Chicken Recipe

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.....

January 3, 2024  17 Comments


Mexican Chicken Soup Recipe

Mexican Chicken Soup Recipe

This Mexican chicken soup recipe will chase away the winter blues.....

December 31, 2023  7 Comments

Healthy Baked Oatmeal

Healthy Baked Oatmeal **VIDEO**

Healthy baked oatmeal is always a hit in my house. It is like a muffin (and like a pudding).....

December 26, 2023  64 Comments

Homemade Instant Hot Chocolate Mix

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.....

December 19, 2023  30 Comments

Vanilla Meringue Cookie Recipe

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!

December 17, 2023  37 Comments

Healthy Soup Recipes for Comfort

Healthy Soup Recipes for Comfort

These healthy soup recipes will warm your bones and keep them healthy at the same time. You cannot miss.....

December 13, 2023  10 Comments

Peppermint Candy Ornaments

Peppermint Candy Ornaments: Simple and Fun

Put the butter down! Time for peppermint candy ornaments....

December 10, 2023  20 Comments

Strawberry Santa Hats

Strawberry Santa Hats

You can’t get any more easy and fun than strawberry Santa hats.....

December 5, 2023  13 Comments

Healthy Christmas Snacks

Healthy Christmas Snacks

These healthy Christmas snacks will be ignored by most of my audience - and it is okay.....

December 2, 2023  18 Comments

The Best Turkey Salad Recipe

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.....

November 27, 2023  6 Comments

Leftover Turkey Chili Recipe

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....

November 23, 2023  5 Comments

Healthy Thanksgiving Desserts

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.

November 20, 2023  6 Comments

Perfect Roast Turkey Breast for Everyday

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.....

November 15, 2023  6 Comments

Apple Butter Recipe No Sugar

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.....

November 10, 2023  23 Comments

Pumpkin Lentil Stew: Vegan & Hearty

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..

November 8, 2023  10 Comments

Healthy Thanksgiving Recipes

Healthy Thanksgiving Recipes You Must Make

Healthy Thanksgiving recipes are just as easy to make as the unhealthy ones.....

November 5, 2023  8 Comments

Roasted Acorn Squash

Roasted Acorn Squash

This roasted acorn squash is a breeze. We can all use a recipe that makes our lives easier.....

October 31, 2023  10 Comments

Simple Homemade Apple Pie Filling

Simple Homemade Apple Pie Filling

This simple homemade apple pie filling will warm your body and heart....

October 28, 2023  22 Comments

Turkey Pumpkin Chili Recipe

Turkey Pumpkin Chili Recipe

Time to buy a big beautiful pumpkin and a few cans of pureed pumpkin to make pie.....

October 21, 2023  14 Comments

Roasted Pumpkin Seeds: Keep the Good Stuff

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.....

October 17, 2023  7 Comments

Apple Oatmeal Bars: Make This a Fall Favorite

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?....

October 14, 2023  11 Comments

Crustless Pumpkin Pie Recipe

Crustless Pumpkin Pie Recipe

This crustless pumpkin pie recipe is so easy and you don't miss the crust!

October 7, 2023  14 Comments

Healthy Fall Recipes

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......

October 4, 2023  8 Comments

Vegetarian Black Bean Soup Recipe

Vegetarian Black Bean Soup Recipe

This vegetarian black bean soup recipe should be printed out and put in your favorite recipe spot.....

September 30, 2023  27 Comments

Cottage Cheese Waffle Recipe

Cottage Cheese Waffle Recipe

This cottage cheese waffle recipe is made with a blender and I love how easy it is.....

September 26, 2023  38 Comments

Overnight Steel Cut Oats Recipe

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.....

September 23, 2023  12 Comments

Healthy Apple Recipes

Healthy Apple Recipes

Healthy apple recipes are so simple to create. The apple is such a perfect fruit – sweet, crunchy, and it bakes well.....

September 19, 2023  3 Comments

Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread Recipe

Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread Recipe

You got zucchinis? I have got a chocolate chip zucchini bread recipe for you.....

September 13, 2023  2 Comments

30 Minute Healthy Mains

30 Minute Healthy Mains

These 30 minute healthy mains will stop you from even considering the drive thru.....

September 9, 2023  16 Comments

Whole Grain Banana Muffins: One Bowl!

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......

September 5, 2023  15 Comments

Baked Zucchini Lasagna

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.....

August 29, 2023  20 Comments

Frozen Banana Bites Recipe

Frozen Banana Bites (Peanut Butter AND Chocolate)

This frozen banana bites recipe will solve the big problem of summer......

August 26, 2023  12 Comments

Lentil Pasta Sauce

Lentil Pasta Sauce

his lentil pasta sauce is my kind of recipe. Delicious, inexpensive, and it can be served on just about anything

August 22, 2023  25 Comments

Healthy Slow Cooker Oatmeal

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.....

August 19, 2023  7 Comments

Roasted Eggplant Salad

Roasted Eggplant Salad

Roasted eggplant salad is for summer. Eggplant is fresh right now!

August 16, 2023  7 Comments

Best Skinny Margarita Recipe

Best Skinny Margarita Recipe

This is the best skinny margarita recipe. The good news is that a margarita easily becomes a lower calorie cocktail.....

August 9, 2023  7 Comments

Grilled peaches recipe

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)!....

August 5, 2023  22 Comments

Zucchini Burgers: A Late Summer Treat

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.....

July 31, 2023  12 Comments

Easy Homemade Salsa

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.....

July 29, 2023  10 Comments

How to Brine Chicken Breasts for Grilling

How to Brine Chicken Breasts for Grilling

Do you know how to brine chicken breasts for grilling? It is so easy!....

July 25, 2023  16 Comments

Easy Healthy Banana Bread Recipe

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.....

July 22, 2023  10 Comments

Spicy Carrot Salad Recipe

Spicy Carrot Salad Recipe

This spicy carrot salad recipe hangs out in your fridge – ready to eat when you are looking for a snack.....

July 15, 2023  16 Comments

Blueberry Refrigerator Jam: No Canning!

Blueberry Refrigerator Jam: No Canning!

This blueberry refrigerator jam uses chia seeds to get it to set. Chia seeds when blended will thicken recipes.....

July 11, 2023  18 Comments

Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos

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...

July 8, 2023  7 Comments

Fresh Tomato Sauce Recipe

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.....

July 1, 2023  17 Comments

Light Sangria Recipe

Light Sangria Recipe

Do you love red wine but want something lighter in the summer? You will adore this light sangria recipe.

June 27, 2023  11 Comments

Healthy Fourth of July Desserts

Healthy Fourth of July Desserts

These healthy Fourth of July desserts are for those of us who enjoy a theme party...

June 24, 2023  1 Comment

Greek Salad Dressing Recipe: Perfect for Summer

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.....

June 20, 2023  13 Comments

Healthy BBQ Sides

11 Healthy BBQ Sides That Will Steal the Show

Healthy BBQ sides are not hard to make because of all the great summer produce....

June 17, 2023  4 Comments

Chicken Fajita Recipe: Slow Cooker

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.....

June 11, 2023  19 Comments

Chipotle Corn Salsa Recipe

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....

June 7, 2023  22 Comments

How to Grill Tomatoes

How to Grill Tomatoes

Do you know how to grill tomatoes? Everyone will stop by if they hear you can do it.....

June 3, 2023  9 Comments

Blueberry Skillet Cake

Blueberry Skillet Cake

Blueberry skillet cake is a dessert. I rarely feature desserts but this one deserves to be on Snack Girl.....

May 31, 2023  15 Comments

Summer Squash Recipes

Summer Squash Recipes

These summer squash recipes belong in your to-do list. It is time for squash.....

May 27, 2023  6 Comments

Roasted Vegetable Tacos: Change up Taco Tuesday

Roasted Vegetable Tacos: Change up Taco Tuesday

Roasted vegetables tacos are for Taco Tuesday. You need to change it up sometimes.....

May 24, 2023  7 Comments

Waffle Iron Potato Cakes: Turn the Oven Off

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....

May 22, 2023  12 Comments

Strawberry Oatmeal Muffins Recipe: Can't Go Wrong

Strawberry Oatmeal Muffins Recipe: Can't Go Wrong

Need a strawberry oatmeal muffins recipe right about now? Of course you do....

May 17, 2023  17 Comments

Easy Iced Coffee

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.

May 13, 2023  15 Comments

Cottage Cheese Snack Ideas

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!

May 10, 2023  70 Comments

Grilled Zucchini Recipe: Marinate Like Meat

Grilled Zucchini Recipe: Marinate Like Meat

My grilled zucchini recipe treats this squash like a steak. Marinate, sear, and serve....

May 6, 2023  6 Comments

Chia Seed Chocolate Pudding Recipe

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.

May 2, 2023  7 Comments

Low Calorie Cereal Recipe

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........

April 29, 2023  40 Comments

Chicken Breast Recipes

Chicken Breast Recipes

These chicken breast recipes will inspire you. How do I know?.....

April 25, 2023  3 Comments

Delicious Asparagus Recipe: Use a Mustard Vinaigrette

Delicious Asparagus Recipe: Use a Mustard Vinaigrette

This delicious asparagus recipe will keep you eating and buying it all spring long...

April 22, 2023  7 Comments

Easy Refrigerator Pickles

Easy Refrigerator Pickles

These easy refrigerator pickles should live in your fridge. Bored with the same old food – add pickles!....

April 19, 2023  28 Comments

Slow Cooker Quinoa Chili:  Healthy, Inexpensive, and Delicious

Slow Cooker Quinoa Chili: Healthy, Inexpensive, and Delicious

This slow cooker quinoa chili is for right now. Can't afford meat? No problemo.....

April 15, 2023  28 Comments

Fresh Strawberry Recipes

Fresh Strawberry Recipes

These fresh strawberry recipes will inspire you to buy pounds and pounds of fresh strawberries....

April 12, 2023  4 Comments

Fresh Asparagus Recipes: Spring is Here!

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.....

April 8, 2023  1 Comment

Healthy Shakshuka Recipe: Try it!

Healthy Shakshuka Recipe: Try it!

This healthy shakshuka recipe is for those who have never even heard of shakshuka.

April 2, 2023  5 Comments

Chocolate Chia Pudding Recipe

Chocolate Chia Pudding Recipe

This chocolate chia pudding recipe is for those people who LOVE Jello pudding but need a healthier alternative.

March 28, 2023  12 Comments

Raw Kale Caesar Salad

Raw Kale Caesar Salad

Raw kale Caesar salad will change your mind about romaine lettuce being the king of Caesars....

March 25, 2023  3 Comments

Low Calorie Rice: A Vegetable Makes Life Lighter

Low Calorie Rice: A Vegetable Makes Life Lighter

This low calorie rice is a win-win substitute for real rice......

February 26, 2023  53 Comments

Coconut Chia Pudding Recipe: Surprisingly Yummy!

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...

February 22, 2023  7 Comments

Banana Oatmeal Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

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.....

January 17, 2023  23 Comments

Celery Reindeer: A Healthy Holiday Snack

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......

December 20, 2022  4 Comments

How Do I Roast Almonds?

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,

December 17, 2022  13 Comments

How to Roast Brussels Sprouts on the Stalk

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.....

November 16, 2022  18 Comments

Baby Kale Salad

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.....

November 1, 2022  13 Comments

Healthy Pumpkin Soup: You Can’t Miss

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?....

October 11, 2022  7 Comments

Roasted Cauliflower and Broccoli Soup: Perfect for Fall

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...

September 29, 2022  5 Comments

Kodiak Pumpkin Pancakes: Time for Pumpkin Pie Spice!

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......

September 18, 2022  16 Comments

Lentil Tacos

Lentil Tacos

Lentil tacos are for Taco Tuesday (or anytime really). Turns out you don’t need ground beef!....

August 9, 2022  22 Comments

Stir Fry Zucchini Noodles

Stir Fry Zucchini Noodles

I am not done with my “zoodle” maker. I love stir fry zucchini noodles!....

August 2, 2022  24 Comments

Healthy Homemade Coffee Creamer

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.

July 30, 2022  10 Comments

Healthy Frozen Salmon Recipes

Healthy Frozen Salmon Recipes

These frozen salmon recipes are important to have in your arsenal of quick weeknight meals.....

July 9, 2022  9 Comments

Beyond Meat Burger Review

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).....

June 18, 2022  69 Comments

Oven Roasted Shrimp

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.....

May 9, 2022  14 Comments

Baked Salmon with Mustard

Baked Salmon with Mustard

This baked salmon with mustard recipe will make fish night into something special.....

May 7, 2022  8 Comments

Simple Cod Recipes

Simple Cod Recipes

These simple cod recipes will inspire you to eat more fish.....

April 25, 2022  4 Comments

Frozen Salmon in Air Fryer: A Fast Dinner

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.....

April 23, 2022  4 Comments

Healthy Comfort Food Recipes

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.....

March 28, 2022  14 Comments

Healthy Potato Recipe

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!....

March 26, 2022  13 Comments

Kodiak Cakes Waffle Recipe: Update Your Mix

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.....

March 20, 2022  9 Comments

Healthy English Muffin Pizza

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.....

March 16, 2022  8 Comments

Laughing Cow Cheese Wedges: A Little Cheese Goes a Long Way

Laughing Cow Cheese Wedges: A Little Cheese Goes a Long Way

These Laughing Cow Cheese wedges are an interesting take on cheese.....

March 15, 2022  87 Comments

Purple Pickled Eggs For Spring

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....

March 9, 2022  26 Comments

Healthy Muffin Recipes: Because We Need Muffins

Healthy Muffin Recipes: Because We Need Muffins

This list of healthy muffin recipes is the result of years of work on muffins.....

March 8, 2022  8 Comments

Homemade Caesar Salad Dressing: No Mayo

Homemade Caesar Salad Dressing: No Mayo

My homemade Caesar salad dressing with no mayo was created out of necessity. (I was out of mayo)......

February 22, 2022  17 Comments

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PB2 Recipes

February 20, 2022  13 Comments

Chicken Artichoke Recipe

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)......

February 15, 2022  10 Comments

Crunchy Cauliflower Recipe

Crunchy Cauliflower Recipe

This crunchy cauliflower recipe is your go-to appetizer for the Super Bowl!....

February 12, 2022  21 Comments

Chickpea Salad Recipe

Chickpea Salad Recipe

This chickpea salad recipe is for winter when it is hard to find fresh vegetables.....

February 3, 2022  27 Comments

Drinks that Help You Quit Diet Soda

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....

February 1, 2022  35 Comments

How You Can Support Your Loved One in the ICU

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......

January 17, 2022  11 Comments

The New WW Program: Personal Points

The New WW Program: Personal Points

Here we go again! 2022 brings us another update to WW (formerly Weight Watchers).....

January 5, 2022  36 Comments

Slender Kitchen 2018

Easy Meal Plans for Healthy Eating: Slender Kitchen

Are you tired of asking yourself, "What am I going to make for dinner?".....

January 4, 2022  6 Comments

A Happy Holiday to You

A Happy Holiday to You

I would like to share a short story about someone who has changed my life....

December 22, 2021  26 Comments

Share Some Good Things from 2021

Share Some Good Things from 2021

Can we start a thread of good things that happened to you in 2021?....

December 16, 2021  32 Comments

DIY Starbucks Peppermint Mocha

DIY Peppermint Mocha Recipe

This DIY peppermint mocha recipe with save you money and calories! (and a trip to Starbucks).....

December 6, 2021  27 Comments

Slow Cooker Butternut Squash

Slow Cooker Butternut Squash

Slow cooker butternut squash is an amazingly simple way to prepare butternut squash without having to do hardly anything....

November 30, 2021  29 Comments

Snooze and You Will Lose: Fresh Cranberries

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!.....

November 9, 2021  16 Comments

How To Cook Turkey in an Oven Bag

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....

November 3, 2021  16 Comments

Impossible Burger Review: Is it a Good Choice?

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.....

November 1, 2021  27 Comments

Roasted Sugar Pumpkin Recipe

Roasted Sugar Pumpkin Recipe

This roasted sugar pumpkin recipe is not sweet. Instead it is salty, sour, sweet, and fun to make.....

October 28, 2021  22 Comments

Vegetable Skeleton

Vegetable Skeleton and More for a Healthy Halloween

A vegetable skeleton? Why not? Nothing is more scary to kids than vegetables....

October 14, 2021  11 Comments

Kodiak Cakes Muffins Recipe

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.....

October 9, 2021  46 Comments

Best Slow Cooker Whole Chicken

Best Slow Cooker Whole Chicken

This is the best slow cooker whole chicken. You simply can’t mess it up.....

September 29, 2021  4 Comments

Slow Cooker Chicken and Vegetable Stew

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!....

September 28, 2021

No Bake Lemon Coconut Balls: A Healthy Cookie!

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!....

September 19, 2021  8 Comments

Healthier Kraft Mac and Cheese

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......

September 6, 2021  28 Comments

Kodiak Pancakes Recipe: A Delicious Upgrade

Kodiak Pancakes Recipe: A Delicious Upgrade

This Kodiak pancakes recipe does not follow the recipe on the box. Why? Because it is boring!....

August 30, 2021  20 Comments

Is Jif Natural Peanut Butter Healthy?

Is Jif Natural Peanut Butter Healthy?

Is Jif Natural peanut butter healthy? You would think that “natural” would be the best choice.....

August 24, 2021  42 Comments

Healthy General Tso’s Chicken

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!....

August 17, 2021  11 Comments

Halo Top Review

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.....

August 15, 2021  53 Comments

Built Bar Review - Do They Deserve the Hype?

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.....

August 7, 2021  99 Comments

How to Drink More Water

How to Drink More Water

How do you drink more water? I know there are some water haters out there.....

August 5, 2021  25 Comments

Whipped Garbanzo Bean Juice

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.....

July 25, 2021  25 Comments

Is Cantaloupe Good For You?

Is Cantaloupe Good For You?

Is cantaloupe good for you? Is the Pope Catholic? I hope you know the answer ☺.....

July 22, 2021  27 Comments

Hard Seltzer Reviews: A Low Calorie Alcoholic Beverage

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.....

July 4, 2021  19 Comments

Slow Cooker Baked Beans

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......

June 14, 2021  5 Comments

Best Salad Cookbook EVER

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....

June 2, 2021  2 Comments

PB2 Green Smoothie

PB2 Green Smoothie

This PB2 green smoothie is the perfect drink for spring and summer. You gotta love its Kermit like exterior.....

May 29, 2021  14 Comments

Healthy Jelly: There Are Better Choices

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.....

May 26, 2021  20 Comments

Broiled Tilapia Recipe: Spicy with Lime

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.....

May 24, 2021  3 Comments

How Mary Lost 40 Pounds

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......

May 12, 2021  33 Comments

Grilled Watermelon

Grilled Watermelon

Grilled watermelon is the summertime treat that you didn’t know you needed.....

May 8, 2021  3 Comments

Declare Your Independence from a Weight-Obsessed World

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.....

May 5, 2021  32 Comments

Enlightened Ice Cream Reviews

Enlightened Ice Cream Reviews

These Enlightened ice cream reviews are for those of use looking for an alternative to our favorite dessert......

May 3, 2021  20 Comments

Are Whole Wheat Ritz Crackers Healthy?

Are Whole Wheat Ritz Crackers Healthy?

Whole wheat Ritz crackers have the potential to be healthy…if they actually existed.....

May 1, 2021  17 Comments

Easy Oven Baked Chicken Breast From Margaret

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.....

April 28, 2021  14 Comments

One Protein Bar Review: Is it the One?

One Protein Bar Review: Is it the One?

This One Protein Bar review is for those who continue to look for the perfect bar......

April 26, 2021  10 Comments

Which Type of Pasta Sauce is Healthiest?

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......

April 14, 2021  36 Comments

Quest Bar Review

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......

April 9, 2021  31 Comments

Athletic Brewing Company Review:  A New Non-Alcoholic Beer

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....

March 31, 2021  4 Comments

Five Minutes of Exercise

Five Minutes of Exercise

Do you have five minutes? I am assuming you are reading this so you have at least two minutes.....

March 23, 2021  12 Comments

Spindrift Review: A New Flavored Sparkling Water

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......

March 21, 2021  6 Comments

Oikos Pro Review: A New Yogurt in Town

Oikos Pro Review: A New Yogurt in Town

March 15, 2021  9 Comments

Signs You Might Need a Hysterectomy

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.....

March 11, 2021  42 Comments

Whole Wheat vs Regular Pasta

Whole Wheat vs Regular Pasta

March 3, 2021  29 Comments

Hellmanns Olive Oil Mayonnaise Review

Hellmanns Olive Oil Mayonnaise Review

Hellmann’s Olive Oil Mayonnaise is one of those products that has me scratching my head.....

February 24, 2021  60 Comments

How To Make a Blooming Onion in an Air Fryer

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.....

February 21, 2021  7 Comments

Plant-Based Cookbook to Keep You Inspired

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.....

January 31, 2021  4 Comments

Healthy Canned Soup Options

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.....

January 24, 2021  11 Comments

What is the New WW Program: Unlimited Workshops

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.....

January 16, 2021  14 Comments

Time to Get Vaccinated

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.....

January 13, 2021  31 Comments

2021 - You Are Here

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......

January 2, 2021  18 Comments

Top Snack Girl Recipes of 2020

Top Snack Girl Recipes of 2020

December 7, 2020  1 Comment

Small Kitchen Appliances Gift Ideas for Healthy Cooks

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.....

December 2, 2020  14 Comments

Sweet and Savory Pecans

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....

November 30, 2020  28 Comments

Best Light Eggnog: What You Can Find in the Store

Best Light Eggnog: What You Can Find in the Store

November 22, 2020  1 Comment

Weight Loss Programs Sold By Friends

Weight Loss Programs Sold By Friends

November 9, 2020  17 Comments

How to Plan the Perfect Thanksgiving Dinner

How to Plan the Perfect Thanksgiving Dinner

November 2, 2020  3 Comments

Ooni Pizza Oven Review: My New Toy!

Ooni Pizza Oven Review: My New Toy!

Bored? This Ooni pizza oven review will keep you entertained.....

October 25, 2020  9 Comments

Best Thing to Order at Subway: Use the App!

Best Thing to Order at Subway: Use the App!

October 14, 2020  7 Comments

Grocery Shopping Online Review: Whole Foods and Stop & Shop

Grocery Shopping Online Review: Whole Foods and Stop & Shop

September 9, 2020  19 Comments

Bubly and AHA Sparkling Waters: Surprisingly Refreshing

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.....

August 31, 2020  13 Comments

Tofu Shirataki Noodles Review

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.....

August 30, 2020  25 Comments

How Are You Coping?

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.....

August 5, 2020  50 Comments

We Stand Against Injustice

We Stand Against Injustice

Your regularly scheduled programming is changing for today......

June 3, 2020  66 Comments

Healthy Strawberry Oatmeal Bars Recipe with Fresh Strawberries

Healthy Strawberry Oatmeal Bars Recipe with Fresh Strawberries

This healthy strawberry oatmeal bars recipe with become a favorite in your house.....

May 11, 2020  20 Comments

Built Boost Reviews: Do These Drinks Live Up to the Hype?

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.....

May 2, 2020  11 Comments

Bread Without Sugar: What are the Best Brands?

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!....

April 27, 2020  60 Comments

Egg Salad with Greek Yogurt and Dill Sandwich

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.....

April 25, 2020  24 Comments

Best Roasted Vegetables Ever: You Will Eat Your Veggies

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....

April 23, 2020  3 Comments

WW Snacks Review: Are These Worth the Hype?

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.....

April 20, 2020  15 Comments

Is McDonalds Oatmeal Healthy?

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....

April 15, 2020  47 Comments

No Bake Vegan Brownies

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.....

April 13, 2020  14 Comments

Weight Watchers Charms 2020: Motivation for Weight Loss

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.

April 11, 2020  32 Comments

Dark Chocolate Covered Strawberries: YUM!

Dark Chocolate Covered Strawberries: YUM!

Dark chocolate covered strawberries are for right now. The simplicity yet brilliance of this treat cannot be emphasized enough.....

April 8, 2020  5 Comments

Think Bars

Think Bars Review: Are They A Healthy Choice?

This think! bar review are for those wondering what happened to their Think Thin bars.....

April 6, 2020  8 Comments

Are LUNA Bars Healthy? An Unbiased Review

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?

March 30, 2020  25 Comments

Gaining Weight on Weight Watchers: What to Do?

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.....

March 30, 2020  35 Comments

Wasabi Peas: Are They a Healthy Choice?

Wasabi Peas: Are They a Healthy Choice?

What exactly are wasabi peas and are they good for you?....

March 29, 2020  25 Comments

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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......

March 18, 2020  6 Comments

Slow Cooker Tofu

Slow Cooker Tofu

Slow cooker tofu transforms bland bean curd into a delicious meal. My daughter thought this tofu tasted like meat!

March 14, 2020  23 Comments

How to Stock a Healthy Pantry

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......

March 11, 2020  10 Comments

Subway Salad Dressings

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......

March 8, 2020  8 Comments

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How Effective is Intermittent Fasting for Weight Loss?

How effective is intermittent fasting for weight loss? First, we need to define “intermittent fasting”.....

March 1, 2020  13 Comments

How to Reduce Saturated Fats

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......

February 20, 2020  7 Comments

New Look for Snack Girl

New Look for Snack Girl

Today we have launched a new look!Isn't she adorable? She is going to save you from crappy food!

February 13, 2020  39 Comments

Mediterranean Instant Pot

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.....

February 12, 2020  10 Comments

Healthy Valentine’s Day Breakfast

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......

February 8, 2020  4 Comments

WW New Plan 2020: Green Review

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......

February 2, 2020  13 Comments

Why Are Vaccines Important?

Why Are Vaccines Important?

Why are vaccines important? Vaccines are considered one of the biggest medical breakthrough of our age.....

January 29, 2020  24 Comments

Weeknight Dinner Plan

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.....

January 26, 2020  6 Comments

What is the Best Diet to Lose Weight?

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......

January 22, 2020  17 Comments

A Simple List for How to Get Healthy

A Simple List for How to Get Healthy

I saw this list of 48 words posted by a Canadian doctor and I was inspired.....

January 16, 2020  17 Comments

Healthy Banana Blueberry Oatmeal Muffins Recipe

Healthy Banana Blueberry Oatmeal Muffins Recipe

Try this healthy banana blueberry oatmeal muffins recipe if you are having the breakfast blues.....

January 14, 2020  14 Comments

Cooking Turkey Breast in an Oven Bag

Cooking Turkey Breast in an Oven Bag

Cooking turkey breast in an oven bag saves you so much and worry......

January 11, 2020  65 Comments

Slender Kitchen Review

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!....

January 6, 2020  8 Comments

WW New Plan 2020: Purple Review

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.....

January 2, 2020  13 Comments

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Time for Some Changes

It is time for some changes and some goals. Don’t worry! You got this!.....

December 29, 2019  35 Comments

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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....

December 27, 2019  4 Comments

holiday card 2019

Peace, Love, and Warmth

I am taking a break with my family and friends and I wanted to leave you with this image.....

December 24, 2019  27 Comments

Dash Egg Cooker Review

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.

December 15, 2019  19 Comments

Healthy Eggnog Recipe

Healthier Egg Nog Recipe

A healthy eggnog recipe? Can it be done?...

December 11, 2019  29 Comments

WW New Plan 2020: Blue Review

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.....

December 4, 2019  7 Comments

Best Recipes of 2019

Best Recipes of 2019

These are my best recipes of 2019. Maybe you missed some of them so I decided to share them again.....

December 2, 2019  4 Comments

Cosori Air Fryer Review

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.....

November 29, 2019  11 Comments

Happy Thanksgiving

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.

November 25, 2019  17 Comments

A Leftover Turkey Recipe That You Will Love

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....

November 18, 2019  8 Comments

New WW Changes for 2020

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......

November 17, 2019  63 Comments

Cauliflower Potato Curry

Cauliflower Potato Curry Recipe

This cauliflower potato curry recipe should be a standard dish in your house....

November 4, 2019  10 Comments

Pumpkin Angel Food Cake Recipe

Pumpkin Angel Food Cake Recipe

This pumpkin angel food cake recipe is great for the Weight Watchers’ crowd and the lazy crowd.....

October 30, 2019  36 Comments

Pasta and Zucchini Recipe

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....

October 21, 2019  16 Comments

Oikos Triple Zero and Fage True Blend Review

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......

October 20, 2019  19 Comments

Simple Glazed Carrots

Simple Glazed Carrots

This recipe for simple glazed carrots deserves to be in your Thanksgiving recipe line up....

October 10, 2019  6 Comments

Frozen Chocolate Cookie Dough Recipe

Frozen Chocolate Cookie Dough Recipe

I think you need this frozen cookie dough recipe because it will stop you from eating crappy cookies....

October 7, 2019  16 Comments

Pumpkin Chia Seed Pudding

Pumpkin Chia Seed Pudding

This pumpkin chia seed pudding was inspired by pumpkin pie and a mistake....

October 5, 2019  20 Comments

Mini Pumpkin Pie Recipe

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.....

September 30, 2019  9 Comments

Pumpkin Dip for Apples

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....

September 29, 2019  13 Comments

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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....

September 25, 2019  20 Comments

Beetnik Reviews

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.....

September 18, 2019  14 Comments

DIY Microwave Popcorn

DIY Microwave Popcorn

This DIY microwave popcorn recipe is for all those people who buy popcorn in little pre-packaged baggies.....

September 16, 2019  12 Comments

Kurbo reviews

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.....

September 11, 2019  16 Comments

Banana Quesadilla Snack

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).....

September 9, 2019  7 Comments

Zucchini Boats: Vegetarian

Zucchini Boats: Vegetarian

These zucchini boat are vegetarian like any decent zucchini boat should be! Who needs meat when you have zucchini.....

September 4, 2019  3 Comments

How Do I Reduce My Sugar Intake?

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.....

September 3, 2019  15 Comments

Snack Girl turns 50

Snack Girl Turns 50

Tomorrow I turn 50 years old. Age is just a number, right?.....

September 1, 2019  84 Comments

Healthy After School Snacks for Teens

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?.....

August 27, 2019  4 Comments

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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!....

August 22, 2019  8 Comments

Are Dole Fruit Cups Healthy?

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.....

August 15, 2019  13 Comments

Graze Snack Box Review

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.....

August 11, 2019  6 Comments

Low Carb Chicken Soup: Slow Cooker

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.....

August 8, 2019  7 Comments

Fresh Tomato Ketchup Recipe

Fresh Tomato Ketchup Recipe

Some of you may have too many tomatoes right now, wouldn’t you like a fresh tomato ketchup recipe?....

August 6, 2019  20 Comments

Grab and Go Breakfast Ideas

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.....

August 4, 2019  7 Comments

Healthy Greek Yogurt

Healthy Greek Yogurt

Healthy Greek yogurt is easy to find if you know what to look for. It is everywhere!....

July 23, 2019  16 Comments

Broccoli Apple Salad Recipe

Broccoli Apple Salad Recipe

Broccoli apple salad is the perfect salad that you can make on your day off and then eat all week?....

July 21, 2019  24 Comments

Worst Diet Tips

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.....

July 14, 2019  25 Comments

Pure Protein Bars Review

Pure Protein Bars Review

This Pure Protein Bars review is the latest in my ongoing quest to find the best protein bar.....

July 11, 2019  21 Comments

American Fruit Flag

Let Your Fruit Flag Fly!

You know when it is hot and you don’t want to cook? This is the dessert for you!

July 3, 2019  6 Comments

Patriotic Strawberries

Patriotic Strawberries

Patriotic strawberries are a thing. Look at these! How can you resist their colors?.....

July 2, 2019  4 Comments

Best Tasting Non-Alcoholic Beer

Best Tasting Non-Alcoholic Beer

The best tasting non-alcoholic beer does taste like alcoholic beer. I know because I drink both types.....

June 30, 2019  7 Comments

Easy Healthy Vegetarian Recipes

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.

June 23, 2019  3 Comments

Rhubarb Strawberry Crisp

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.....

June 20, 2019  9 Comments

Fairlife Milk Horror

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.

June 17, 2019  46 Comments

Easy White Wine Sangria

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!.....

June 16, 2019  1 Comment

Vegan Cashew Cheese

Vegan Cashew Cheese

Vegan cashew cheese is so easy to make and a great alternative to actual cheese.....

June 9, 2019  13 Comments

Beach Snacks

Beach Snacks

Beach snacks are the best because you don’t have to leave your towel to be refreshed....

June 5, 2019  2 Comments

Reddi Whip vs Cool Whip

Reddi Whip vs Cool Whip

Reddi Whip vs Cool Whip? Which would win in a match up for the best pre-whipped topping?....

June 3, 2019  20 Comments

Want to Lose Weight?

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.....

May 30, 2019  11 Comments

Can You Cook Frozen Salmon on the Grill?

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.....

May 28, 2019  8 Comments

Is American Cheese Bad For You?

Is American Cheese Bad For You?

Today, we are going to delve into a serious topic – American cheese....

May 26, 2019  40 Comments

Prep - The Essential College Cookbook

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?....

May 22, 2019  85 Comments

Weight Watchers Charms 2019: Cute Jewelry for Milestones

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....

May 20, 2019  41 Comments

Skinny-Strawberry-Shortcake

Skinny Strawberry Shortcake

This skinny strawberry shortcake has actual cake. It isn’t actual “shortcake” but it is still great!.....

May 19, 2019  7 Comments

Healthy Cool Whip

Healthy Cool Whip

Healthy Cool Whip is an actual product category. You can find alternatives to the famous Cool Whip brand at Whole Foods!....

May 16, 2019  21 Comments

Healthiest Bread at Panera

Healthiest Bread at Panera

The healthiest bread at Panera should be easy to find since the actual name of Panera is Panera Bread.....

May 12, 2019  10 Comments

Want to Run a 10K? You Can Do It!

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......

May 8, 2019  5 Comments

Roasted Summer Squash

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).....

May 6, 2019  34 Comments

Cauliflower Pizza Crust Review

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......

April 28, 2019  8 Comments

Easy Creamy Tomato Soup

Easy Creamy Tomato Soup

Easy creamy tomato soup is one of my personal favorites especially when paired with a salad or grilled cheese sandwich.....

April 22, 2019  10 Comments

Best Healthy Office Snacks

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.....

April 17, 2019  12 Comments

What is the Healthiest Food at McDonald’s?

What is the Healthiest Food at McDonald’s?

What is the healthiest food at McDonald’s? Some would say there isn’t any.....

April 4, 2019  11 Comments

Mushroom Lentil Burgers

Mushroom Lentil Burgers

Mushroom lentil burgers are a very healthy replacement for 8 ounce beef burgers....

April 1, 2019  22 Comments

Low Point WW Snacks

Low Point WW Snacks

Today is a shout-out to the Weight Watchers (WW) members who follow Snack Girl.....

March 31, 2019

How to Reduce Kitchen Waste

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).....

March 27, 2019  11 Comments

Oven Roasted Cauliflower

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.....

March 25, 2019  2 Comments

Is Whole Wheat Pasta Healthier than Regular?

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?....

March 20, 2019  15 Comments

Gluten Free Snacks

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.....

March 18, 2019  14 Comments

Healthy Baked Chicken Breast

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!....

March 17, 2019  7 Comments

Athletic Bras for Large Breasts

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.

March 13, 2019  13 Comments

What are the Best Protein Bars for Weight Loss?

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.....

March 10, 2019  25 Comments

Best Homemade Granola

Best Homemade Granola

The best homemade granola I have ever made was on my stove and super fast.....

March 7, 2019  3 Comments

How to Cook Tilapia from Frozen

How to Cook Tilapia from Frozen

Do you know how to cook tilapia from frozen? Would you want to?....

March 3, 2019  16 Comments

Slow Cooker Tater Tot Casserole

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....

February 26, 2019  7 Comments

I’ve Gained 10 Pounds - Now What?

I’ve Gained 10 Pounds - Now What?

Sometimes weight creeps up on you when you aren’t paying attention.....

February 21, 2019  19 Comments

Is Rotisserie Chicken Healthy?

Is Rotisserie Chicken Healthy?

Is rotisserie chicken healthy? You would think the answer would be easy but nothing in processed food is simple....

February 17, 2019  13 Comments

Weight Watchers Freestyle Results

Weight Watchers Freestyle Results

Are you getting results with Weight Watchers Freestyle?.....

February 10, 2019  36 Comments

Does all Yogurt have Probiotics in it?

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.

February 4, 2019  18 Comments

Warm Dark Chocolate Melting Cups

Warm Dark Chocolate Melting Cups for Valentine’s Day

These warm chocolate melting cups are for love and and to help children with cancer.....

February 3, 2019  4 Comments

How to Make Butternut Squash Noodles

How to Make Butternut Squash Noodles

Ever since I got my spiral vegetable slicer I have been wondering how to make butternut squash noodles.....

January 30, 2019  13 Comments

Low Sugar Chocolate Desserts

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....

January 27, 2019  4 Comments

Is the Keto Diet Bad for You?

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.....

January 23, 2019  26 Comments

Creamy Chicken Wild Rice Soup (Slow Cooker)

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....

January 22, 2019  18 Comments

Instant Pot Chicken Stock

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.....

January 20, 2019  6 Comments

How to Declutter

How to Declutter

Do you know how to declutter? Check out that closet up there. Does your closet look like that?.....

January 13, 2019  24 Comments

Healthy Stuffed Acorn Squash

Healthy Stuffed Acorn Squash **VIDEO**

Stuffing squash should be an easy win for the healthy crowd....

January 9, 2019  14 Comments

Healthy Kung Pao Chicken and Meal Planning Tools

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!....

January 7, 2019  5 Comments

Low Sugar Tomato Sauce

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....

January 4, 2019  42 Comments

How to Lose Five Pounds

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.....

January 2, 2019  21 Comments

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Time for Some Changes

It is almost New Year’s Eve. Do you know what you really want?.....

December 30, 2018  61 Comments

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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.....

December 26, 2018  4 Comments

Happy Holidays to You!

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....

December 23, 2018  17 Comments

Easy Chocolate Syrup Recipe

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.....

December 19, 2018  9 Comments

What is the Healthiest Coffee Creamer?

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......

December 17, 2018  31 Comments

Veggie Christmas Tree

Veggie Christmas Tree

Do you ever wonder how to serve more vegetables at Christmas? This veggie Christmas tree will solve all your problems.....

December 12, 2018  12 Comments

Best Recipes of 2018

Best Recipes of 2018

This year flew by! My daughter started high school and my son started middle school.....

December 10, 2018  2 Comments

Pomander Balls for Christmas

Pomander Balls for Christmas

Pomander balls are your new tradition! Instead of baking cookies (and eating them) play with oranges and cloves.....

December 5, 2018  9 Comments

How To Dress Well If You are Curvy

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.....

November 28, 2018  14 Comments

Roasted Walnuts Recipe

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!

November 26, 2018  21 Comments

Best Gifts for Healthy Eaters

Best Gifts for Healthy Eaters

Are you looking for the best gifts for healthy eaters? I am your guide!.....

November 25, 2018  2 Comments

Happy Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving!

My kids will be out of school in moments to spend the Thanksgiving holiday at home.....

November 20, 2018  16 Comments

Fennel Orange Salad

Fennel Orange Salad

This fennel orange salad is my last minute addition to your Thanksgiving festivities. Yes, you need a salad.....

November 18, 2018  4 Comments

Planning Thanksgiving Dinner

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?...

November 14, 2018  12 Comments

Instant Pot Indian Recipes

Instant Pot Indian Recipes and More!

Instant Pot Indian recipes are so much better than going out for Indian food......

November 7, 2018  9 Comments

New Weight Watchers Program

New Weight Watchers Program

The new Weight Watchers program has been launching and it is filled with fun surprises......

November 5, 2018  30 Comments

Headspace Review

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......

October 28, 2018  12 Comments

Stay Healthy As You Age

How to Stay Healthy as You Age

I like to face reality and that means not hiding from the fact that I am aging.....

October 24, 2018  11 Comments

Weight Watchers Simply Filling Ends

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.....

October 24, 2018  37 Comments

WW Program Choice

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?...

October 21, 2018  39 Comments

Trader Joe’s Healthy Food

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.....

October 14, 2018  15 Comments

Wellness Wins

Wellness Wins: New for WW

Wellness Wins is a program by WW (formerly Weight Watchers) to help you instill new good habits.....

October 10, 2018  62 Comments

Roasted Butternut Squash

Roasted Butternut Squash

Roasted butternut squash is the poster recipe of fall for the healthy food set....

October 9, 2018  9 Comments

Healthy Choices at Dunkin Donuts

Healthy Choices at Dunkin Donuts

Are there healthy choices at Dunkin Donuts? A friend of mine asked me to find out....

October 7, 2018  13 Comments

Weight Watchers Changes 2019

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.....

October 3, 2018  142 Comments

Non Fat Plain Greek Yogurt

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.....

September 30, 2018  24 Comments

Healthy Food at Costco

Healthy Food at Costco

The list of healthy food at Costco is pretty long. Almost as long as the list for unhealthy food!....

September 23, 2018  23 Comments

Can You Ditch the Diets and Eat Intuitively?

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?....

September 19, 2018  25 Comments

Light Instant Pot Chicken and Rice

Light Instant Pot Chicken and Rice

This light Instant Pot chicken and rice is a keeper. Who doesn’t love chicken and rice?....

September 17, 2018  17 Comments

A Low Fat Diet Could Kill You

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?

September 16, 2018  13 Comments

Lobsterman

One Mile Swim in Maine: The Lobsterman Triathlon

I will do just about anything for lobster including swim in the ocean for a mile.....

September 10, 2018  17 Comments

Mason Jar Soup

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....

September 3, 2018  7 Comments

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Snack Girl Turns 49

Yes, today is my birthday and I really am 49. Can you still be a girl at 49?....

September 2, 2018  112 Comments

Chi Running

Chi Running: Can Running be Effortless?

Chi running makes a big promise to its followers. You can run effortlessly!....

August 29, 2018  3 Comments

Light Broccoli Slaw Recipe

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.

August 27, 2018  12 Comments

How To Read a Food Label: Shortcuts

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.

August 25, 2018  14 Comments

Easy Fast Breakfast Ideas

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.....

August 21, 2018

White Bean Quesadilla

Time to Make a Plan: Slender Kitchen

How was your summer? Was it filled with barbecues and a lack of restraint?....

August 19, 2018  7 Comments

Athena in Triathlon

Become a Goddess: The Athena Division

You see this woman in the photo? She is a Goddess.....

August 14, 2018  24 Comments

How to Make Burger Sliders

How to Make Burger Sliders

How do you make burger sliders? They are easy! But the better question is why would you make them?....

August 12, 2018  2 Comments

Chobani Greek Yogurt Review

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.....

August 8, 2018  28 Comments

A Beginning Triathlete Has Been Born

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....

August 6, 2018  86 Comments

Garden Lites Muffin Reviews

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.....

July 23, 2018  5 Comments

How to Make A Starbucks Iced Mocha

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!....

July 22, 2018  14 Comments

Yoga Studio DFW

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.....

July 18, 2018  15 Comments

Grilled Summer Squash

Grilled Summer Squash

Grilled summer squash is my go to squash recipe all summer long. Why? Check out this sign:.....

July 16, 2018  12 Comments

Light Berry No-Bake Mason Jar Dessert

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?....

July 15, 2018  6 Comments

What to Do When You Hit a Plateau

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:....

July 12, 2018  9 Comments

Why I Bought an Apple Watch

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.

July 5, 2018  11 Comments

Easy Healthy Grill Recipes

Easy Healthy Grill Recipes

These easy healthy grill recipes will provide you with the ideas for avoiding the ubiquitous hot dogs and hamburgers.....

July 1, 2018  3 Comments

Best Non-Alcoholic Beer

Best Non-Alcoholic Beer

Are you looking for the best non-alcoholic beer? I know it sounds strange but this beverage is pretty compelling....

June 28, 2018  13 Comments

Breyers Delights Review

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.

June 21, 2018  19 Comments

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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.....

June 17, 2018  5 Comments

Miracle Noodle Reviews

Miracle Noodle Reviews

Miracle noodle reviews are important if you want to assess if these noodles are truly miraculous.....

June 13, 2018  28 Comments

Cold Tomato Soup

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.....

June 11, 2018  8 Comments

How to Grill Watermelon

How to Grill Watermelon

Do you know how to grill watermelon? Perhaps you are wondering why you would do such a thing.....

June 10, 2018  8 Comments

Subway Salads: Which is the Healthiest?

Which is the Healthiest Subway Salad?

Which is the healthiest Subway Salad? Did you even know they served salads? I didn’t!....

June 6, 2018  16 Comments

Yellow Squash Recipes

Yellow Squash Recipes

These yellow squash recipes are a hit in my house. Yes, we love squash.....

June 4, 2018  2 Comments

Healthy Alternative to NutriGrain Bars

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.....

June 3, 2018  12 Comments

How to Make Egg Drop Soup

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....

May 27, 2018  8 Comments

How to Peel Garlic Quickly

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?....

May 23, 2018  11 Comments

New Target Mannequins

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....

May 21, 2018  32 Comments

Healthy Potluck Recipes

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.....

May 20, 2018  8 Comments

Siggi’s Yogurt’s Siggi

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....

May 16, 2018  24 Comments

PB2 Banana Smoothie

PB2 Banana Smoothie

A PB2 banana smoothie will trick you into thinking you are drinking something far more luxurious.....

May 14, 2018  20 Comments

Strawberry Rhubarb Compote in a Slow Cooker Recipe

Strawberry Rhubarb Compote in a Slow Cooker Recipe

This strawberry rhubarb compote in a slow cooker recipe will change your mind about rhubarb....

May 13, 2018  24 Comments

Are KIND Bars Good for You?

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.....

May 10, 2018  23 Comments

Stuffed Yellow Squash Recipe

Stuffed Yellow Squash Recipe

This stuffed yellow squash recipe will convince you that squash can be fun. I know it is hard to fathom....

May 8, 2018  11 Comments

How to Toast Nuts in the Microwave

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?.....

May 6, 2018  7 Comments

Which is the Healthiest Bread at Subway?

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.....

May 3, 2018  19 Comments

Baked Cod Recipe

Baked Cod Recipe

This baked cod recipe is for all of those fish haters out there. Cod is a very mild fish....

April 30, 2018  17 Comments

Green Salsa Chicken in an Instant Pot

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....

April 29, 2018  20 Comments

No Sugar Challenge 2

No Sugar Challenge: Part II

Last month, I wrote about my No Sugar Challenge and I got a bunch of questions and responses.....

April 23, 2018  8 Comments

Marinated Asparagus Salad

Marinated Asparagus Salad

Marinated asparagus salad is for right now. Every year, I go nuts over asparagus and this year is no different.....

April 22, 2018  10 Comments

Vegan White Chili

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.

April 15, 2018  8 Comments

Not Losing Weight on Weight Watchers Freestyle

Not Losing Weight on Weight Watchers Freestyle

Are you not losing weight on Weight Watchers Freestyle? I hear you!...

April 9, 2018  341 Comments

Tomato and Bean Casserole

Tomato and Bean Casserole

Tomato and bean casserole should become an every day dish. First, everyone loves a casserole....

April 8, 2018  14 Comments

How to Make Homemade Marinara Sauce in 20 Minutes

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.....

April 4, 2018  17 Comments

No Sugar Challenge

No Sugar Challenge

This No Sugar Challenge is brought to you by my high cholesterol numbers in January......

April 3, 2018  35 Comments

Caulipower Pizza Review

Caulipower Pizza Review

This is a Caulipower pizza review and, no, I did not mess up the spelling of “cauliflower”.....

April 1, 2018  29 Comments

Fruit Pizza

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.....

March 28, 2018  4 Comments

Tofu Spread

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!....

March 25, 2018  7 Comments

Easy Hot and Sour Soup

Easy Hot and Sour Soup

I can’t stop eating soup and this easy hot and sour soup really hits the spot right now.....

March 21, 2018  20 Comments

What is Your Favorite Fitness App?

What is Your Favorite Fitness App?

It is March and soon it will be time to get outside and shake the dust off....

March 19, 2018  5 Comments

Light Baked French Toast Recipe

Light Baked French Toast Recipe

This light baked French toast will change your brunch game. Everything doesn’t have to be decadent at brunch....

March 18, 2018  11 Comments

Too Much Sugar

Too Much Sugar

Too much sugar is lurking in our processed food. What is hiding inside the bag?....

March 14, 2018  17 Comments

Tofu Scramble Recipe

Tofu Scramble Recipe

This tofu scramble recipe looks like scrambled eggs – but it is a totally different animal.....

March 11, 2018  13 Comments

How Does Weight Watchers Work?

How Does Weight Watchers Work?

How does Weight Watchers work? I get this question a lot since so many people find me through Google.....

March 8, 2018  14 Comments

How to Cook Asparagus in the Oven

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!....

March 6, 2018  8 Comments

Tuna and Bean Salad

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.....

March 4, 2018  6 Comments

Banana Peanut Butter Ice Cream

Banana Peanut Butter Ice Cream

This banana peanut butter ice cream has a secret. It isn’t really ice cream!....

March 1, 2018  10 Comments

What are Added Sugars?

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.....

February 27, 2018  20 Comments

Slow Cooker Chicken Quinoa Soup

Slow Cooker Chicken Quinoa Soup

Slow cooker chicken quinoa soup is wonderful after a long day trudging around in the cold.....

February 22, 2018  6 Comments

Aldi review

Aldi Review

My Aldi review is for those who have driven by it and wondered if they should go in....

February 20, 2018  74 Comments

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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!....

February 18, 2018  10 Comments

Cinnamon Roasted Butternut Squash

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....

February 15, 2018  4 Comments

Vegan Frozen Meals

Vegan Frozen Meals

Vegan frozen meals exist! I found these in the frozen section of Target. Can you believe it?....

February 13, 2018  11 Comments

My Journey with High Cholesterol

My Journey with High Cholesterol

Back in January, I was diagnosed with high cholesterol and I was referred to a registered dietician.

February 11, 2018  25 Comments

Chickpea Cookie Dough

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?....

February 8, 2018  11 Comments

McDonalds Salads

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.

February 6, 2018  32 Comments

Chipotle Calories

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.....

January 30, 2018  5 Comments

Lean Cuisine Reviews

Lean Cuisine Reviews

Lean Cuisine reviews are harder to come by than you think. Who wants to sit around tasting “diet” food?....

January 23, 2018  20 Comments

Strawberry Refrigerator Jam

Strawberry Refrigerator Jam

This strawberry refrigerator jam can be made right now (even though it isn’t strawberry season.....

January 21, 2018  21 Comments

Mexican Quinoa Recipe

Mexican Quinoa Recipe

This Mexican quinoa recipe will change your mind about quinoa.....

January 18, 2018  7 Comments

I Have High Cholesterol

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.

January 16, 2018  49 Comments

Siggis Yogurt

Siggi’s Yogurt Goes Without Added Sugar

Siggi’s yogurt has done what I only dreamed could happen....

January 11, 2018  26 Comments

New Weight Watchers Freestyle Review: Hate or Love?

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.....

January 2, 2018  906 Comments

How to Quit Sugar in 30 Days

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....

January 2, 2018  32 Comments

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Do You Know What You Really Want?

It is almost New Year’s Eve. Do you know what you really want?....

December 28, 2017  48 Comments

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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?...

December 27, 2017  5 Comments

Weight Watchers Egg Recipes

Weight Watchers Egg Recipes

These Weight Watchers egg recipes range from zero to three Smart Points per serving....

December 26, 2017  8 Comments

My Holiday Wish For You

My Holiday Wish For You

I wrote in my newsletter about this tree that I pass a couple of times a day....

December 23, 2017  36 Comments

Red Wine Cranberry Sauce

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....

December 20, 2017  14 Comments

Weight Watchers Bean Recipes

Weight Watchers Bean Recipes

These Weight Watchers bean recipes range from zero to five Smart Points per serving.....

December 18, 2017  16 Comments

Light Almond Cookies

A Light Gluten-Free Cookie for Cookie Season

Do you have a party where everyone brings their favorite cookies and recipes?....

December 18, 2017  14 Comments

Weight Watchers Chicken Breast 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.....

December 11, 2017  6 Comments

Top Ten Snack Girl Recipes of 2017

Top Ten Snack Girl Recipes of 2017

It is the time of year where I take a look back at what was successful......

December 4, 2017  9 Comments

Weight Watchers New Program: Freestyle

Weight Watchers New Program: Freestyle

Here it is - Weight Watchers New Program! It is called Freestyle and it is launching today....

December 3, 2017  133 Comments

Potato Pancake Recipe

Potato Pancake Recipe for Hanukkah

This potato pancake recipe is bit lighter than most and super delicious.....

November 28, 2017  20 Comments

Balsamic Roasted Green Beans

Balsamic Roasted Green Beans

Balsamic roasted green beans may replace green bean casserole if you give them a try.....

November 27, 2017  17 Comments

Gifts for Cooks

Gifts for Cooks Guide 2018

I know you want to give a holiday gift that supports your friends and family in their cooking goals.....

November 26, 2017  7 Comments

Slow Cooker or Instant Pot Stuffing

Slow Cooker or Instant Pot Stuffing

This slow cooker or Instant Pot stuffing will make Thanksgiving easier......

November 19, 2017  3 Comments

New Weight Watchers Flex 2018

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)....

November 15, 2017  158 Comments

Healthy Side Dishes for Thanksgiving

Healthy Side Dishes for Thanksgiving & Helpful Tips

Healthy side dishes for Thanksgiving are completely doable and you can make things easier on yourself.....

November 13, 2017  4 Comments

New Weight Watchers

New Weight Watchers Program?

Guess what? Weight Watchers is going to announce a new program. How do I know?....

November 8, 2017  59 Comments

Macaroni and Cheese Box

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.....

November 5, 2017  15 Comments

Skinnygirl Cosmo

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.....

October 18, 2017  5 Comments

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Healthy Apple Crisp Recipe **VIDEO**

This healthy apple crisp recipe is THE dessert of fall. It only uses one apple!....

October 16, 2017  39 Comments

Healthy Rice Krispie Treats

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)....

October 15, 2017  29 Comments

Zojirushi Rice Cooker Review

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!....

October 11, 2017  41 Comments

Low Calorie Meals

Low Calorie Meals

Low calorie meals are not hard to make. They simply take a little more creativity than higher calorie meals.....

October 10, 2017  3 Comments

Healthiest Pizza at Dominos

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....

October 4, 2017  9 Comments

Siggi’s Yogurt Review

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.....

September 28, 2017  34 Comments

Roasted Winter Vegetables Recipe

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.....

September 24, 2017  5 Comments

Theme Park Food

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.....

September 20, 2017  11 Comments

Crockpot Oatmeal with Old Fashioned Oats

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.....

September 18, 2017  23 Comments

Sliced Turkey Breast: Which Brand Should You Buy?

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....

September 11, 2017  14 Comments

Easy Healthy Apple Recipes

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....

September 10, 2017  5 Comments

Hotel Breakfast Buffet

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.....

September 7, 2017  10 Comments

Swedish Apple Pie Recipe

Swedish Apple Pie Recipe

This Swedish apple pie recipe was not inspired by a trip to Sweden....

September 5, 2017  22 Comments

Why Does Weight Watchers Work?

Why Does Weight Watchers Work?

Why does Weight Watchers work? I know there are many opinions on this program....

August 31, 2017  33 Comments

Healthy Snacks for Teens

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?....

August 27, 2017  1 Comment

Healthiest Milk Alternative

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”.....

August 24, 2017  15 Comments

Protein box

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!....

August 22, 2017  8 Comments

first triathlon

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.....

August 20, 2017  8 Comments

slender kitchen meal plan fall

Let’s Do This! Slender Kitchen Meal Plans

How was your summer? Was it filled with barbecues and a lack of restraint?....

August 17, 2017  5 Comments

Starbucks Seared Steak, Egg & Tomatillo Wrap Review

Starbucks Seared Steak, Egg & Tomatillo Wrap Review

Starbucks new seared steak and egg wrap captured my attention because of the emphasis on protein.....

August 13, 2017  12 Comments

Why Do We Eat Dessert for Breakfast?

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....

August 6, 2017  12 Comments

Chipotle Kid’s Meal

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....

July 30, 2017  11 Comments

Baked Eggs in a Muffin Tin

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.

July 25, 2017  31 Comments

McDonald’s Parfait

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)....

July 23, 2017  18 Comments

How to Cook Vegetables on the Grill

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......

July 20, 2017  12 Comments

Baked Salmon and Asparagus Recipe

Baked Salmon and Asparagus Recipe

Do you like to get presents? How about opening baked salmon and asparagus?....

July 18, 2017  17 Comments

Walmart Rotisserie Chicken

Walmart Rotisserie Chicken Review

This Walmart rotisserie chicken review is long overdue.....

July 16, 2017  46 Comments

refrigerator dill pickles

Refrigerator Dill Pickles Recipe

This refrigerator dill pickles recipe with stop you from ever buying pickles again.....

July 13, 2017  6 Comments

Disney Dole Whip Recipe

Disney Dole Whip Recipe **VIDEO**

The big shock about this Disney Dole whip recipe is that it only contains 2 ingredients.....

July 11, 2017  23 Comments

Best Store Bought Tortillas

Best Store Bought Tortillas

Are you looking for the best store bought tortillas? I certainly am.

July 9, 2017  25 Comments

How to Make an Iced Mocha at Home

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.....

July 5, 2017  30 Comments

How to Cook Salmon from Frozen

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.

June 26, 2017  36 Comments

What is Kombucha?

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.....

June 25, 2017  23 Comments

Egg McMuffin

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.....

June 21, 2017  17 Comments

Top 10 Zucchini Recipes

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.....

June 18, 2017  5 Comments

Trader Joe's Ezekiel Bread: Nutrition

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....

June 12, 2017  27 Comments

Chipotle Black Bean Recipe

Fast & Easy Copycat Chipotle Black Beans **VIDEO**

Like all the healthy foodies, I make my food from scratch unless I don’t....

June 11, 2017  26 Comments

SUBWAY Veggie Delight

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.

June 4, 2017  55 Comments

Low Calorie Strawberry Shortcake

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!

May 30, 2017  31 Comments

What is in Kool-Aid Jammers? Ingredients and Review

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....

May 28, 2017  6 Comments

Fresh Tomato Salad with Balsamic Vinegar for Memorial Day

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.....

May 24, 2017  8 Comments


How to Organize Your Deep Freezer

How to Organize Your Deep Freezer

If you have a deep freezer (AKA a chest freezer) it is important to organize it.....

May 22, 2017  13 Comments

Top 10 Light and Easy Chicken Recipes

Top 10 Light and Easy Chicken Recipes

After years of writing about chicken, I am compiling my favorite recipes......

May 17, 2017  4 Comments

Peanut Butter and Jelly PB2 Smoothie Recipe

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!....

May 15, 2017  8 Comments

Is the Grilled Chicken at McDonald’s Healthy?

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.....

May 14, 2017  11 Comments

Healthy Rhubarb Muffin with Walnuts

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.....

May 9, 2017  9 Comments

Healthy Slow Cooker Butter Chicken – Instant Pot, too!

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......

May 8, 2017  16 Comments

Smart Ones Meals offer Smart Made: A Real Food Option

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....

May 5, 2017  24 Comments

Are NutriGrain Bars Good For You?

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....

April 29, 2017  11 Comments

Best Strawberry Recipes for Spring

Best Strawberry Recipes for Spring

I love strawberries and these are my best strawberry recipes for spring......

April 26, 2017  4 Comments

How to Cook Salmon from Frozen Without Thawing in the Oven

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....

April 24, 2017  13 Comments

Weight Watchers Review: Does it Work?

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.

April 19, 2017  86 Comments

thinkThin High Protein Bars Review: Are They a Healthy Choice?

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.....

April 15, 2017  28 Comments

How to Make an Easter Egg Bath Bomb

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!

April 3, 2017  16 Comments

Low Fat Angel Food Cake

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....

March 29, 2017  26 Comments

Baked Yellow Squash

Baked Yellow Squash

This recipe for baked yellow squash also includes some green squash (mainly for color).....

March 27, 2017  10 Comments

Are Fruit Cups Good for You?

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?.....

March 24, 2017  11 Comments

Cold Asparagus Salad Recipe

Cold Asparagus Salad Recipe

This cold asparagus salad recipe will bring you right into spring.....

March 21, 2017  3 Comments

How to Thaw Shrimp

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).....

March 20, 2017  11 Comments

Dannon Oikos Review

Dannon Oikos Review

This Dannon Oikos review came about because it seems like the shelf is sprouting new yogurts on a daily basis.....

March 17, 2017  16 Comments

Easy Strawberry Shortcake Cupcakes

Easy Strawberry Shortcake Cupcakes

Before you freak out, these easy strawberry shortcake cupcakes are not your average cupcake.....

March 15, 2017  9 Comments

Favorite Fitness Channel

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.....

March 10, 2017  31 Comments

Spicy Thai Basil Recipe

Spicy Thai Basil Recipe

This spicy Thai basil recipe features ground turkey and it is super fast.

March 8, 2017  16 Comments

vegan snacks

Vegan Snacks

So many people have gone vegan that I thought it would be helpful to put out a list of vegan snacks.....

March 6, 2017  4 Comments

Sous Vide Poached Egg

Sous Vide Poached Egg

A sous vide poached egg is a perfect, creamy egg. It is one you will not forget.....

March 1, 2017  2 Comments

Black Bean Brownie Mix

Black Bean Brownie Mix

This black bean brownie mix recipe is unbelievably easy. I promise – you will not notice the beans.....

February 27, 2017  13 Comments

Starbucks Sous-Vide Egg Bites

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?....

February 25, 2017  23 Comments

Weight Watchers Dessert Recipes

Weight Watchers Dessert Recipes

These Weight Watchers’ dessert recipes will help you keep it together....

February 22, 2017  3 Comments

Slow Cooker Lo Mein

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.....

February 20, 2017  6 Comments

McDonald's Grand Mac

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.....

February 18, 2017  16 Comments

Chocolate PB2 Smoothie

Chocolate PB2 Smoothie

Have you tried a chocolate PB2 smoothie? If you love peanut butter, this may be your new shake.....

February 15, 2017  17 Comments

Nutella Chocolate Mousse

Nutella Chocolate Mousse

Valentine’s Day is around the corner and this Nutella chocolate mousse is my treat!....

February 13, 2017  18 Comments

Fruit and Nut Bar Recipe

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......

February 7, 2017  21 Comments

Slender Kitchen Meal Plans

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.

February 6, 2017  3 Comments

Low Sugar Jam

Low Sugar Jam

It is far from easy to pick a low sugar jam if you don’t like Stevia....

January 31, 2017  9 Comments

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Healthy Game Day Snacks

It is time to start thinking about healthy game day snacks.....

January 30, 2017  5 Comments

Points Plus Calculator

Points Plus Calculator and More

I know that some of you want to use a Points Plus calculator instead of Smart Points......

January 25, 2017  16 Comments

How to Roast Whole Beets

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....

January 23, 2017  16 Comments


Slow Cooker Beef and Barley Soup

Slow Cooker Beef and Barley Soup

Slow cooker beef and barley soup is a real winner on a winter’s day....

January 13, 2017  22 Comments

How to Make Zoodles

How to Make Zoodles

I didn’t know how to make zoodles (zucchini noodles) until today. I am wondering what took me so long.....

January 10, 2017  17 Comments

What are the Best and Worst Diet Plans?

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.

January 9, 2017  11 Comments

Low Carb Chicken Vegetable Soup

Low Carb Chicken Vegetable Soup

Looking to reboot your eating habits? This low carb chicken vegetable soup is for you.

January 6, 2017  9 Comments

Slender Kitchen Meal Plans

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....

January 2, 2017  17 Comments

Good Stuffed Mushroom Recipe

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.

December 31, 2016  8 Comments

Healthy Buffalo Chicken Dip

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....

December 26, 2016  4 Comments

holiday card

A Holiday Card For You – My Dear Readers

I would like to share a short story about someone who has changed my life.....

December 24, 2016  32 Comments

Weight Watchers 2017

Weight Watchers New for 2017?

Every couple of years, Weight Watchers revamps its program to include the latest in nutrition research....

December 10, 2016  265 Comments

Top Ten Snack Girl Recipes of 2016

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....

December 7, 2016  5 Comments

Rise and Shine Review Katie Sullivan Morford

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....

November 28, 2016  4 Comments

Thanksgiving tips

Have a Wonderful Thanksgiving: A Few Tips

I hope that all of you have a wonderful Thanksgiving with family and friends....

November 22, 2016  15 Comments

Clam Dip Made Lighter

Clam Dip Made Lighter

I am here to say that you can make a lighter clam dip and people will love it....

November 21, 2016  3 Comments

Reduced Sugar Craisins

Reduced Sugar Craisins: Are These a Better Choice?

I was hunting for some dried cranberries when I found reduced sugar Craisins. Wow!...

November 19, 2016  13 Comments

Healthy Thanksgiving Side Dish Recipes

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.....

November 14, 2016  3 Comments

What is the Difference Between a Dietician and a Nutritionist?

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.

November 11, 2016  21 Comments

Amy’s Frozen Meals Reviews

Amy’s Frozen Meals Reviews

It has been a long time since I last took a look at Amy’s frozen meals.....

November 5, 2016  33 Comments

What is the Healthiest Peanut Butter

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....

October 29, 2016  46 Comments

Vegan Creamed Spinach Recipe

Vegan Creamed Spinach Recipe

Your vegan friends will love that you thought of them and made this vegan creamed spinach recipe....

October 26, 2016  4 Comments

Healthy Halloween Tips

Healthy Halloween Tips

I should win an award for my healthy Halloween tips. Do you know how hard they are to come up with?...

October 19, 2016  6 Comments

Cheesy Rice Dish with a Secret Ingredient

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....

October 17, 2016  10 Comments

Apple Cranberry Fruit Salad

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....

October 15, 2016  2 Comments

Healthy Layered Bean Dip with Quinoa

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.....

October 8, 2016  1 Comment

Fat Shaming

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.....

October 1, 2016  91 Comments

Easy Sweet Potato and Carrot Soup Recipe

Easy Sweet Potato and Carrot Soup Recipe

I am seriously into orange soup right now. Perhaps because it is the “orange” season.....

September 28, 2016  7 Comments

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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....

September 26, 2016  24 Comments

Slow Cooker Chicken Taco Filling

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....

September 24, 2016  8 Comments

Zucchini Breakfast Muffins

Zucchini Breakfast Muffins

These zucchini breakfast muffins will become a staple in your house in no time....

September 21, 2016  24 Comments

hw2016

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!....

September 20, 2016  2 Comments

Does Weight Watchers Really Work

Does Weight Watchers Really Work?

The weight loss community seems to be still deliberating the question: Does Weight Watchers Really Work?

September 19, 2016  41 Comments

Best Way to Prepare Butternut Squash

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....

September 17, 2016  7 Comments

Wendy's Value Menu

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....

September 12, 2016  17 Comments

Roasted Tomatoes with Garlic

Roasted Tomatoes with Garlic

Do you have too many tomatoes right now? Then this roasted tomatoes with garlic recipe is for you!....

September 10, 2016  8 Comments

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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!...

September 6, 2016  10 Comments

menopause lane

The Truth about Turning 47

I saw this photo and it simply cracked me up -Menopause Lane right next to Erectile Dysfunction Blvd.

September 3, 2016  39 Comments

Salad in a Bag

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?...

August 29, 2016  23 Comments

Overnight Oatmeal with Chia Seeds

Overnight Oatmeal with Chia Seeds

Making overnight oatmeal with chia seeds is a wonderful way to support your healthy breakfast goals....

August 27, 2016  13 Comments

Healthy Nut-Free Snacks

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.....

August 24, 2016  7 Comments

Is Orange Juice Healthy?

Is Orange Juice Healthy?

A tall glass of orange juice is hard to resist but is it healthy?

August 22, 2016  22 Comments

Are Granola Bars 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?....

August 15, 2016  12 Comments

Healthy Snacks for After School

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?...

August 10, 2016  1 Comment

Pokemon Go for older people

Why This 46 Year Old is Playing Pokemon Go

Check that funny thing out! That, for those who don’t know, is a Pokemon.....

August 8, 2016  22 Comments


BLT Salad

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....

August 3, 2016  8 Comments

How Healthy Is Frozen Yogurt?

How Healthy Is Frozen Yogurt?

Frozen yogurt places have sprouted up like weeds in these parts. How healthy is frozen yogurt or froyo?

August 1, 2016  10 Comments

Roasted Rainbow Carrots Recipe

The Easiest Way to Eat the Rainbow (Carrots)

I’m sure you have heard the phrase “eat the rainbow”. Why not try rainbow carrots?....

July 30, 2016  9 Comments

BBQ Chicken Breasts on the Grill

BBQ Chicken Breasts on the Grill

Making BBQ chicken breasts (without skin or bones) on the grill is challenging.....

July 27, 2016  9 Comments

Are SlimFast Shakes Healthy

Are SlimFast Shakes Healthy?

When you see SlimFast advertise “balanced nutrition” does that make you think that their shakes are healthy?....

July 25, 2016  21 Comments

Chinese Honey Garlic Chicken Recipe

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....

July 23, 2016  8 Comments

Healthy Breakfast Snacks

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....

July 20, 2016  6 Comments

Chocolate Banana Protein Pancakes

Chocolate Banana Protein Pancakes

I know everyone needs some chocolate banana protein pancakes.....

July 18, 2016  2 Comments

Recipe for Sautéed Green Beans with Garlic

Recipe for Sautéed Green Beans with Garlic

Sometimes simple is best as in this recipe for sautéed green beans with garlic.

July 13, 2016  8 Comments

Hummus Recipe Without Tahini

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.....

July 11, 2016  20 Comments

Fiber One Cereal Review

Fiber One Cereal Review

This Fiber One cereal review was inspired by my father-in-law who stayed with us for two weeks....

July 9, 2016  52 Comments

The Truth About Couch to 5K

The Truth About Couch to 5K

This is my dog, Milo, but it could have been me a year ago – resting on my couch....

July 5, 2016  22 Comments

Red White and Blue Strawberries

Red, White, and Blue Strawberries

The time is now for red, white, and blue strawberries....

July 2, 2016  8 Comments


Healthy Snacks For Camping

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.....

June 27, 2016  2 Comments

Low Sugar Blueberry Jam Recipe

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.....

June 25, 2016  11 Comments

Worst Snacks To Eat

Worst Snacks to Eat

It is very easy to find the worst snacks to eat in the grocery store....

June 22, 2016  10 Comments

Potato Salad Made With Cauliflower

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....

June 20, 2016  15 Comments

Best Fruit Infused Water Bottle Review

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....

June 18, 2016  4 Comments

Baked Chocolate Donuts

Baked Chocolate Donuts

You can bake your own chocolate donuts and live to talk about them....

June 15, 2016  19 Comments

Low Sugar Rhubarb Recipes

Low Sugar Rhubarb Recipes

have now been creating low sugar rhubarb recipes for years.....

June 13, 2016  6 Comments

Slow Cooker Baked Beans With Molasses

Slow Cooker Baked Beans with Molasses

These slow cooker baked beans with molasses are vegetarian and will outperform any can of baked beans....

June 11, 2016  7 Comments

Oprah Weight Loss

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.....

June 8, 2016  14 Comments

Low Sugar Rhubarb Bars

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.....

June 6, 2016  8 Comments

Vitamix Zucchini Soup

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.....

June 4, 2016  5 Comments

Grown Up Sloppy Joes

Grown Up Sloppy Joes

You can’t really call a recipe “adult” so I am going with “Grown Up” for this sloppy joe concept....

May 31, 2016  9 Comments

Fruit Skewers

The Simplest BBQ Dessert: Berry Brownie Fruit Skewers

Looking for something easy, delicious, portable and fun? Check out my fruit skewers....

May 28, 2016  1 Comment


Zoku Ice Cream Maker

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....

May 25, 2016  10 Comments

Whole 30 Review

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....

May 24, 2016  26 Comments

ARCTIC ZERO Winner

The Winner of the ARCTIC ZERO

The winner of the ARCTIC ZERO prize pack is…..

May 19, 2016  20 Comments

Smoky Roasted Chickpeas

Smoky Roasted Chickpeas

I happen to love smoky roasted chickpeas and I decided to share my secret....

May 18, 2016  24 Comments

Special K Nourish

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....

May 16, 2016  16 Comments

rainbow fruit skewers

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....

May 14, 2016  2 Comments


Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Bars

Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Bars

Oh, peanut butter, why do I love thee? Let me count the ways....

May 11, 2016  14 Comments

Metabolism Boost

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....

May 9, 2016  25 Comments

light pulled pork

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....

May 8, 2016  7 Comments

delicious summer squash

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)....

May 4, 2016  4 Comments

Biggest Loser Study

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....

May 3, 2016  17 Comments

Chobani 100 Review

Chobani Simply 100: Friend or Foe?

Chobani is the yogurt we all should love. Look at that packaging!....

May 2, 2016  29 Comments

Apple Peanut Butter Nachos

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....

May 1, 2016  4 Comments

larabar winner

The Winners of the LARABAR Variety Box

I am announcing 10 winners today of the LARABAR variety box.

April 28, 2016

Snack Girl Advertising

New Advertising on Snack Girl

Spring has sprung and there are some changes here on Snack Girl....

April 27, 2016  39 Comments

Slow Cooker Whole Chicken

The Easiest Whole Chicken Recipe

There seem to be a never-ending source of recipes that use “cooked chicken”....

April 26, 2016  11 Comments

Is Inulin Good or Bad?

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....

April 25, 2016  25 Comments

Lighter Margarita

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....

April 24, 2016  12 Comments

Balsamic Asparagus Tomato Salad

Dress Up Your Asparagus with Balsamic Vinegar & Tomatoes

Salad can be so dull and I do get bored of the same food....

April 20, 2016  1 Comment


Lighter Egg Salad

An Egg Salad for Today

Recipes just like music evolve over time....

April 18, 2016  9 Comments

roastedasparagusb

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....

April 17, 2016  6 Comments


healthy easy vegan snacks

Easy Vegan Snacks

It is far easier to go vegan than it used to be.I remember not even knowing what a "vegan" was.

April 13, 2016  5 Comments

Oikos Triple Zero Review

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....

April 11, 2016  71 Comments

waffle iron banana bread

Waffle Iron Banana Bread

To say that I am a bit obsessed with my waffle iron is an understatement....

April 10, 2016  7 Comments

Lighter Caesar Dressing - No Mayo

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....

April 6, 2016  14 Comments

Stonyfield Yogurt: Healthy?

The Stonyfield Myth

What happens when a large food corporation buys a small, organic yogurt operation?...

April 5, 2016  21 Comments

Best Healthy Gluten-Free Snacks

Best Healthy Gluten-Free Snacks

I bet I could make a list of the worst gluten filled snacks in a heartbeat....

April 4, 2016  1 Comment

Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookies

Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies Using Almond Flour

These were much better than I thought they were going to be....

April 3, 2016  6 Comments

Banana Peanut Butter Waffles

Banana Peanut Butter Waffledillas

Yes, I am a bit obsessed with my waffle iron. Sue me....

March 30, 2016  10 Comments

Quaker Breakfast Flats Review

Quaker Breakfast Flats: Should You Eat Them?

Here we go again! Another breakfast bar for the “grab-and-go” crowd.....

March 29, 2016  19 Comments

Crunchy Waffle Potato Bites

Crunchy Waffle Potato Bites

I like coming up with recipes that my kids can make....

March 28, 2016  24 Comments

Weight Watchers Smart Points Review

The Weight Watcher’s Smart Points Struggle

I am hearing a bunch about Weight Watchers Smart Points and it is definitely a mixed bag....

March 23, 2016  235 Comments

Cucumber Cream Cheese Bites

Cucumber Cream Cheese Bites

I am not big on making appetizers because I try not to eat before dinner....

March 22, 2016  7 Comments

Stuffed Strawberries

Time for Strawberries

Simple and beautiful reign! We are into spring and strawberries are happening....

March 21, 2016  1 Comment

Planet Fitness Review

Who Loves Planet Fitness?

After attempting to run outside when the weather got bad, I decided to find a gym....

March 20, 2016  26 Comments

Vote for Next Food Club Star

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....

March 19, 2016  29 Comments


Top Healthy & Crunchy Snacks

Top Healthy & Crunchy Snacks (with Smart Points)

You can make a crunchy, tasty, and healthy alternative to potato chips....

March 17, 2016  1 Comment

Cheeseburger Mushrooms

Cheeseburger Mushrooms

I am pretty sure I have never featured a recipe with the title “cheeseburger” before....

March 16, 2016  16 Comments

The Perfect Order at Panera

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?

March 15, 2016  13 Comments

Blueberry Muffin Oatmeal

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....

March 14, 2016  10 Comments

Beet Pickled Eggs

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.....

March 9, 2016  16 Comments

Panera Bread Review

The Truth about Panera Bread

Do I want to find a place that serves reasonable priced healthy food on the go? Yes!...

March 7, 2016  44 Comments

Roasted Parmesan Mushrooms

Roasted Parmesan Mushrooms

Looking for big flavor without many calories? Check out mushrooms!...

March 6, 2016  4 Comments


Lighter Cream of Asparagus Soup

Lighter Cream of Asparagus Soup

The asparagus has started rolling in even though I am still wearing a puffy winter coat....

March 2, 2016  10 Comments

Cliff Z Bar Review

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.

February 29, 2016  10 Comments

Waffle Baked Apples

One Minute Waffle Iron Baked Apples

Are you ever looking for a treat which takes a minute and involves almost zero prep?...

February 28, 2016  9 Comments

Fast Granola

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....

February 24, 2016  7 Comments


Protein Powder

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....

February 23, 2016  36 Comments

Roast Cauliflower Broccoli Soup

Cream of Roasted Cauliflower and Broccoli Soup

This is official my favorite recipe of 2016 (and we just started the year!).....

February 22, 2016  6 Comments

Almond Date Lemon Balls

A Cookie You Can Feel Good About: No Bake Lemon Ball

This isn’t really a cookie, but it is pretty close....

February 21, 2016  12 Comments

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More Sweet Low SmartPoints Snacks

A little bit of chocolate goes a long way....

February 17, 2016  5 Comments

Belvita Review

The Opposite of a Healthy Breakfast: Belvita

Would anyone suggest that eating a pack of Oreos is a healthy breakfast?...

February 16, 2016  29 Comments

Six O'Clock Scramble Diabetes Book

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....

February 15, 2016  9 Comments


No Added Sugar Chocolate Mousse

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....

February 10, 2016  16 Comments

Oprah Says She Loves Bread

Can You Eat Bread and Lose Weight?

I knew when Oprah got involved with Weight Watchers things were going to get fun.....

February 9, 2016  30 Comments

Alvarado Street Bakery Bread Review

Have You Tried Sprouted Bread?

Alvarado St. Bakery makes sprouted bread and you can find it all over the country....

February 8, 2016  13 Comments

Slow Cooker Mediterranean Chicken

Slow Cooker Mediterranean Chicken Recipe – Zero SmartPoints

I have been on a mission to avoid “sad chicken” for a while now....

February 7, 2016  2 Comments

New Barbie Dolls

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)....

February 3, 2016  27 Comments

Quick Salmon Dinner

Healthy Fast Food

How easy can you make getting dinner on the table? Can you make it faster than you can dial delivery?

February 2, 2016  7 Comments

Always Hungry Review

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....

February 1, 2016  41 Comments

Roasted Butternut Squash

Cinnamon Roasted Butternut Squash

Winter is still here and you can’t go wrong with butternut squash....

January 31, 2016  15 Comments

Inspirational Videos

My Philosophy on Health and Fitness

Today, we are going to watch some short videos in an attempt to inspire....

January 27, 2016  7 Comments

Best Way to Order McDonalds Oatmeal

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!...

January 25, 2016  17 Comments

Cauliflower Crunch Bites

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....

January 24, 2016  10 Comments

Peanut Butter Banana Ice Cream

Ice Cream Without Added Sugar: Only 2 Ingredients

What if there was something that resembled ice cream and you could make it yourself?...

January 21, 2016  22 Comments

Weight Watchers New Program

Weight Watchers Smart Points: Is it Working for You?

There have been some blips with the roll-out of the new SmartPoints program.....

January 19, 2016  129 Comments

Daves killer bread review

Dave’s Killer Bread: It Won’t Kill You

America’s favorite organic sliced bread – Dave’s Killer bread - is sort of amazing.....

January 18, 2016  36 Comments

Slow Cooker Quinoa Chicken Soup

Slow Cooker Italian Chicken, Quinoa & Vegetable Soup

Using quinoa instead of pasta in soup is a great way to introduce more protein....

January 17, 2016  14 Comments

Sweet Smart Points Snacks

Sweet SmartPoints Snacks from Snack Girl

Sugar is the new fat in the battle against obesity. Frankly, it is about time.

January 13, 2016  12 Comments

Starbucks Swap

The Solution to Sugary Coffee

Last week, I shared my goal for this month....

January 11, 2016  23 Comments

Strawberry Chia Jam

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!...

January 10, 2016  13 Comments

What's For Dinner?

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....

January 5, 2016  47 Comments

Detox Soup

Time to Detox

I have plenty to talk about if I want to share my transgressions over the holidays....

January 4, 2016  10 Comments

Chickpea Feta Salad

Chickpea, Feta & Parsley Salad: A Great Winter Salad

In my spot in the world, the Farmer’s market is lacking in green....

January 3, 2016  9 Comments

The Worst Food of 2015

The Worst Food of 2015

I don’t like to be negative but sometimes looking at the “worst” is instructional....

December 30, 2015  12 Comments

Step Monitoring

Simply Monitor Your Steps

I usually don’t like motivational phrases but this one is relevant....

December 29, 2015  13 Comments

3 Layer Bean Dip

Party Dip with Three Layers

I was first introduced to "Seven Layer Dip" in 1995 and I immediately fell in love....

December 28, 2015  1 Comment

Buffalo Chicken Meatballs

A Light and Spicy Appetizer for New Years

The American Buffalo chicken wing is a scary thing....

December 27, 2015  4 Comments

Holiday Card

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.....

December 23, 2015  26 Comments

Candy Ornaments

Instead of Cookies, Bake Ornamints

Do you know how the holiday cookie time is all about butter?...

December 22, 2015  6 Comments

Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff

Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff

I am in a stew kind of mood. Stewing about what to cook!....

December 21, 2015  4 Comments

Mason Jar Votive

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).

December 17, 2015  6 Comments

Smart Points vs Points Plus

Smart Points Vs Points Plus

Let's take a look at Smart Points vs Points Plus. What has Weight Watchers changed?...

December 15, 2015  118 Comments

Soup for Syria

Soup for Syria: Recipes to Celebrate our Shared Humanity

Sometimes you find a book that fulfills many purposes. This one is pretty special....

December 14, 2015  7 Comments

Top Snack Girl Posts of 2015

Top Snack Girl Posts of 2015

This is the time of year when we get to reflect on what we have accomplished....

December 13, 2015  1 Comment

Strawberry Santa Hats

Time for Santa Hats

You know how you have a holiday favorite that you make EVERY year....

December 9, 2015  6 Comments

Chocolate Drizzle Popcorn

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.....

December 8, 2015  21 Comments

Snack Girl and Dr. Oz

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....

December 6, 2015  36 Comments

Weight Watchers New for 2016

Weight Watchers New for 2016

Weight Watchers had said that the new program for 2016 was the “biggest change in 50 years.”...

December 5, 2015  75 Comments

giftb

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.

December 1, 2015  2 Comments

Cauliflower Alfredo Sauce

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?...

November 29, 2015  6 Comments

Thanksgiving Survival Tips

Thanksgiving Survival Tips

I hope that all of you have a wonderful Thanksgiving with family and friends.

November 24, 2015  6 Comments

Healthy Thanksgiving Recipes

Healthy Thanksgiving Recipes

I happen to love Thanksgiving because I love food (and having the day off).....

November 24, 2015  5 Comments

Meatless Thanksgiving Stuffing

A Delicious Meatless Stuffing

The key to great stuffing is not the sausage. I believe it is using “real” bread crumbs....

November 23, 2015  8 Comments

Road Snacks

Top Travel Snacks for the Road

Fifi has packed her car for her yearly visit to Grandmas – and she has snacks....

November 21, 2015  9 Comments

Roasted Brussels Sprouts

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....

November 17, 2015  12 Comments

butternut squash mac and cheese

Butternut Squash Macaroni & Cheese

Can you hide a pound of butternut squash in a casserole of mac & cheese? Should you even try?

November 15, 2015  7 Comments

apples

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.

November 11, 2015  15 Comments

Easy Cranberry Sauce

Make Your Own Fresh Cranberry Sauce

Two years ago I posted this recipe and thought, “No one is going to read this.”...

November 10, 2015  34 Comments

Cutting Sugar Improves Children’s Health

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....

November 10, 2015  10 Comments

Vegan Creamed Spinach

Vegan Creamed Spinach

I try to keep my guest list for Thanksgiving “vegan free” but that doesn’t work for everyone....

November 9, 2015  11 Comments

Turkey Roasted in Oven Bag

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)!...

November 5, 2015  7 Comments


Blender Butter Cake

Low Calorie Blender Butter Cake

Every once in a while, I stumble upon a really good idea....

November 4, 2015  14 Comments

John Wm. Macy's Cheesesticks winner

Winners of the John Wm. Macy’s Cheesesticks

The winners of the John Wm. Macy’s Cheesesticks are…

November 3, 2015  3 Comments

5k with Dogs

A Fantastic Way to Spend Sunday Morning

Some of you, I am sure, attend church or some sort of religious service on Sundays.....

November 3, 2015  10 Comments

Indian Spice Potato Cauliflower

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.....

November 2, 2015  9 Comments

Fun Apple Snack

The Most Fun Apple Snack

Last year, I posted this concept and it got rave reviews. Sometimes simple is best.

October 27, 2015  4 Comments


Butternut Squash Coconut Soup

Butternut Squash Coconut Soup

This soup is HUGE on flavor, low in calories, and incredibly healthy. Win, win, win....

October 25, 2015  18 Comments

Horizon Chocolate Milk Review

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....

October 22, 2015  31 Comments

Pumpkin Spiced Smoothie

Pumpkin Yogurt Spiced Smoothie

Put down the Starbucks PSL and pick this up....

October 21, 2015  5 Comments

Weight Watchers Recipes with Points

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.

October 20, 2015  3 Comments

Chocolate Banana Cake Mug Recipe

Chocolate Banana Cake Mug

This is fun. With four ingredients that you probably have in your pantry right now – you can make cake!....

October 19, 2015  18 Comments

Peanut Butter Dates

Try Your Dates With A Little Bit of Nut Butter

It is very hard to find something that peanut butter doesn’t make better....

October 15, 2015  12 Comments

Celebrity Diets and Cleanses

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....

October 14, 2015  9 Comments

roastedbroccolib

The Secret to Brilliant Broccoli

This recipe is one of the top on Snack Girl and I couldn’t be prouder....

October 13, 2015  13 Comments

Soda Consumption Decline

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....

October 8, 2015  21 Comments

Healthy Hhalloween Food

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....

October 7, 2015  5 Comments

I Finished a 5K

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....

October 6, 2015  25 Comments

Pumpkin Spiced Muffins

Pumpkin Spice Muffins

I am not immune to the “pumpkin spice bandwagon”. Did I notice the PSL at Starbucks? Why yes I did....

October 5, 2015  12 Comments

Medjool Dates from Yuma, AZ

A Fresh Fruit You Should Try

The above bowl is filled with a fresh fruit that looks like a large raisin....

October 1, 2015  35 Comments

4 Ingredient Pumpkin Ginger Bread

Four Ingredient Pumpkin Gingerbread

This lovely gingerbread includes only four ingredients.

September 30, 2015  10 Comments

Too Many Apples

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?....

September 28, 2015  25 Comments

McDonald's Side Salad: A Game Changer

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.....

September 24, 2015  29 Comments

Homemade Granola Recipe

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.

September 23, 2015  13 Comments

Infuser Bottle

The Best Water Bottle in the World

I am prone to hyperbole when it is warranted....

September 22, 2015  20 Comments

Fall Apple Muffins

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)

September 21, 2015  7 Comments

Mental Barriers to Losing Weight

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....

September 16, 2015  23 Comments

Cucumber Tomato Bites

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.....

September 15, 2015  1 Comment

Banana Bites

Introducing the Banana Bite

I am always looking for a way to have a little fun with my snack....

September 10, 2015  8 Comments

Chia Seed Chocolate Pudding

Chia Seed Chocolate Pudding

About a year ago, I wondered why anyone would use Chia seeds for anything....

September 9, 2015  18 Comments

Healthy Stuffed Peppers Recipe

Chicken Fajita Stuffed Peppers: Delicious and Beautiful

Sometimes you get lucky and the food you make is both healthy and beautiful....

September 8, 2015  6 Comments

Healthier Tater Tot Casserole

A Fun Breakfast Casserole for Blinner

I had to shoot a photo of this casserole while it was still in the oven....

September 3, 2015  21 Comments

Snack Girl Run

What Snack Girl Wants For Her 46th Birthday

Party time for me! Another year typing and steering at the helm of Snack Girl....

September 2, 2015  18 Comments

apples

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.

August 31, 2015  2 Comments

Skinny Jeans

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....

August 26, 2015  42 Comments

Chicken Tacos

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....

August 25, 2015  14 Comments

Quick Smoothies

A Healthy Smoothie Plan

The truth is that I am seriously lazy when I am hungry and am looking for something to chow down.....

August 24, 2015  17 Comments

Lettuce Sandwich Wrap

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....

August 20, 2015  16 Comments

Light Pizza

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....

August 19, 2015  10 Comments

10 Grab and Go Breakfasts

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.

August 18, 2015  2 Comments

Banana Breakfast Pop

Freeze it For a Fast Summer Breakfast

Are you hot? How would you like some steaming oatmeal?

August 17, 2015  2 Comments

Exciting Cauliflower

Exciting Food to Make With Cauliflower

Don’t you find cauliflower exciting? No?...

August 13, 2015  8 Comments

Salmon Cooked in Foil

Cooking In Foil: Absolutely Foolproof

Do you like to get presents? How about opening up your dinner?...

August 12, 2015  21 Comments

Dior 14 year old model protest

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....

August 11, 2015  19 Comments

Broccoli Apple Salad

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....

August 10, 2015  11 Comments

Couch to 5K

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....

August 6, 2015  14 Comments

Fresh Salsa Recipe

Fresh Tomato Salsa in Minutes

Fresh tomatoes are rolling into supermarkets and farmer’s markets and they are cheap!...

August 5, 2015  5 Comments

Snack Girl's Playlist

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....

August 4, 2015  21 Comments

Blueberry Crisp

A Delightful Blueberry Crisp

There are times to stop counting calories and, today, I am going to share one of mine....

August 3, 2015  16 Comments

Half a Beer

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....

July 30, 2015  9 Comments

Pick Your Own Produce

Why Picking Your Own Produce Is Important

As we got out of the car, my children moaned, “Why are we here?”....

July 29, 2015  12 Comments

kaleships2b

Replace Potato Chips With These 10 Healthy Alternatives

Everyone has their favorite treat. I happen to love potato chips....

July 28, 2015  6 Comments

Lighter Guacamole

Lighter Guacamole With A Secret Ingredient

Don’t you love secret ingredients that make something lighter but don’t ruin the taste?...

July 27, 2015  7 Comments

Grilled Summer Squash

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....

July 23, 2015  6 Comments

newantslogb

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.

July 22, 2015  18 Comments

Avocado Peach Salad

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....

July 21, 2015  3 Comments

Blender Black Bean Vegan Soup

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”....

July 20, 2015  15 Comments

Panera: Food as it Should Be?

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....

July 16, 2015  52 Comments

Kale Pesto

Kale Pesto Because You Can

Pesto is typically made with fresh basil as the main ingredient (and you need a lot of it)....

July 15, 2015  11 Comments

The Worst Diet Tips

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....

July 14, 2015  28 Comments

Roasted Eggplant

Roasted Eggplant Salad For Summer

Eggplant is fresh, now, and filled with fiber and low in calories.....

July 13, 2015  9 Comments

How Much Exercise Do You Need?

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....

July 9, 2015  17 Comments

Slow Cooker Honey Chicken

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!...

July 8, 2015  19 Comments

Use Instagram to Inspire You

How to Use Instagram to Inspire You

Instagram is the fastest growing social network for a reason....

July 7, 2015  8 Comments

Mushroom Meatballs

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....

July 6, 2015  9 Comments

Zucchini Parmesan Fries

Zucchini Cheese Fries

I have not been the recipient of any free zucchini this summer but I know it is coming.

July 1, 2015  13 Comments

Easy Strawberry Desserts

Simple Strawberry Desserts

One of the easiest ways to cut dessert calories is to use fruit as a base for your treat....

June 30, 2015  3 Comments

Healthy July 4th Recipes

Top Ten Healthy July Fourth Recipes

It is time to be the person who brings the healthy option to the BBQ....

June 29, 2015  1 Comment

Light Sangria

A Lighter Drink for Summer

Do you have a “bucket list”? You make this list after you almost get hit in a car accident.

June 25, 2015  5 Comments

Why Is Choosing Healthy So Hard?

Why Is Choosing Healthy So Hard?

When I started Snack Girl in 2009, I found that it was hard to find healthy choices....

June 24, 2015  26 Comments

Shrimp Roll Recipe

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....

June 23, 2015  23 Comments

Target's Bikini Ad

A Bathing Suit Revolution from an Unlikely Source

Last year, I visited Target in the hopes of finding a bikini....

June 22, 2015  8 Comments

Chicken Breast with Hummus

Chicken Breast Can Be Awesome

My partner hates chicken breast (at least he used to hate chicken breast)....

June 18, 2015  12 Comments

Eating Less vs Exercising More

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....

June 17, 2015  22 Comments

Watermelon Feta Bites

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....

June 16, 2015  4 Comments

Strawberry Yogurt Cookie

Make Cookies With Strawberries

Snack Girl knows you are all eating strawberries. The last batch I bought was incredible!

June 15, 2015  8 Comments

Crock Pot Baked Beans

Easy and Inexpensive: Slow Cooker Baked Beans

If you have been following this blog for a while, you know that I am cheap....

June 11, 2015  5 Comments

Snacks for the Beach

Looking for Great Beach Snacks?

Aaaah, the beach…..Hopefully, you have a beach near you that helps you cool off....

June 10, 2015  3 Comments

Wendy's Healthy Choice

A Surprise at Wendy’s

A reader asked me to discover the healthy options at Wendy’s and report back....

June 9, 2015  25 Comments

Strawberry Yogurt Bark

Frozen Yogurt Bark for A Hot Day

Looking for a fun activity to keep children occupied? Get them to make some yogurt bark....

June 8, 2015  7 Comments

laughingcowb

Weight Watchers Snacks

Looking for a go-to list of low points snacks to keep you from eating your hat?...

June 4, 2015  18 Comments

McDonalds Serves Kale

McDonald’s Does the Unimaginable

When I write about McDonald’s I am usually talking about what they need to quit doing....

June 3, 2015  32 Comments

Pineapple and Shrimp Skewer

Light and Impressively Tasty: Jerk Shrimp with Pineapple

My grill is fired up and I have started poking things with sticks....

June 2, 2015  3 Comments

Healthy Food at Walmart

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....

June 1, 2015  41 Comments

Best Slow Cooker

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.

May 28, 2015  29 Comments

Dessert Skewer

Bring These To Your Next Picnic or BBQ

How about some dessert eye candy before the big BBQ?...

May 21, 2015  1 Comment

Naked Smoothie Review

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”....

May 19, 2015  15 Comments

diytortillab

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....

May 18, 2015  6 Comments

roastedasparagusb

More Asparagus Please!

This is the easiest time of year to be a blogger if you are into healthy eating....

May 14, 2015  6 Comments

Lighter Chicken Cordon Bleu

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....

May 13, 2015  4 Comments

Costco Rotisserie Chicken

Costco Rotisserie Chicken

Costco rotisserie chicken is a huge hit. It seems that no one leaves the store without it....

May 12, 2015  49 Comments

Rhubarb Walnut Muffin

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....

May 11, 2015  6 Comments

Best Low Carb Snacks

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....

May 7, 2015

Seven Minute Workout

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....

May 6, 2015  6 Comments

Watermelon Stars

Who Could Resist this Fruit Salad?

I seem to be on a kick to beautify the fruit and vegetable world....

May 4, 2015  9 Comments

Light Rhubarb Crisp

Light Rhubarb Crisp

It is there waiting for you in the produce section - rhubarb!

April 30, 2015  15 Comments

Rotisserie Chicken Review

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.

April 29, 2015  45 Comments

Make Raw Vegetables Pop

How to Make Boring Raw Vegetables Pop

I know that I shouldn’t call raw vegetables “boring”. That isn’t very nice....

April 28, 2015  9 Comments

What to Order: McDonalds Breakfast

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....

April 27, 2015  18 Comments

Best Vegan Snacks

Top Ten Vegan Snacks

After posting about chicken this week, I am ready to talk about a zero meat approach....

April 23, 2015  10 Comments

Fairlife Milk is NOT Grass Fed

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”....

April 22, 2015  95 Comments

Slow Cooker Roast Chicken

Slow Cooker Roast Chicken

There seem to be a never-ending source of recipes that use “cooked chicken”....

April 21, 2015  23 Comments

Is Diet Soda a Fraud?

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.

April 20, 2015  20 Comments

DIY Salad Dressing

Stop Buying Salad Dressing

It is time to talk about a very dull subject, salad. Ho hum....

April 16, 2015  31 Comments

Brownies made with Beans

Chocolate Brownie Cookies Made With Black Beans

I can’t get enough of putting beans into baked goods....

April 14, 2015  11 Comments

Diet Frozen Meal Review

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.

April 13, 2015  31 Comments

Whole Roast Cauliflower

Get Your Cauliflower On

I added this recipe to my arsenal last year and it is a hit!....

April 9, 2015  10 Comments

Meet Snack Girl

A Fun Evening With Snack Girl

Yes, I have been called fun. Some might say “hilarious”....

April 8, 2015  5 Comments

Artichoke Chicken Recipe

An Easy One Pot Artichoke Chicken Dinner

This is what my dish looked like before I put it in the oven....

April 7, 2015  8 Comments

Bite Size Review

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....

April 6, 2015  7 Comments

Blueberry Flan

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....

April 2, 2015  20 Comments

Toaster Pastries

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....

April 1, 2015  32 Comments

Lighter Egg Rolls

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....

March 31, 2015  17 Comments

Best McDonalds Salad

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....

March 30, 2015  18 Comments

Roasted Shrimp Recipe

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)....

March 26, 2015  15 Comments

Stuffed Strawberries

An Easy Easter Treat: Stuffed Strawberries

Simple and beautiful reign! We are into spring and strawberries are happening....

March 25, 2015  5 Comments

Get Your Spouse Healthy

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.....

March 24, 2015  10 Comments

Kale and Sausage Soup

More Soup Because Winter Is Hanging On

March is one of those months that I wish would hurry up. This year has been awful!...

March 23, 2015  13 Comments

Snack Girl on Instagram

Snack Girl is on Instagram

A funny thing happened after I started using a smart phone....

March 19, 2015  6 Comments

Muffin Bites

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....

March 18, 2015  9 Comments

Eggs and Cholesterol

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...

March 17, 2015  30 Comments

Egg in Avocado

Start Your Day With a Powerhouse of Nutrition

I fell in love with avocadoes on a trip to Mexico in 1985....

March 16, 2015  16 Comments

Healthy Cream of Asparagus Soup

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....

March 12, 2015  9 Comments

Healthy Office Snacks

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....

March 11, 2015  4 Comments

Broccoli Slaw Recipe

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)....

March 10, 2015  6 Comments

Food Babe Criticism

Food Babe: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly

As a food blogger, I have watched Food Babe’s growing influence with awe....

March 9, 2015  62 Comments

Top Ten Healthy Crunchy Snacks

Top Ten Crunchy Healthy Snacks

It’s crunch time, people! Time to replace Cheetos and potato chips with delicious alternatives...

March 4, 2015  4 Comments

The Best Flour for Healthy Baking

The Best Flour for Healthy Baking

How do you impart health into a cookie, cake, or bread?...

March 3, 2015  8 Comments

Gluten Free Almond Cookies

Four Ingredient Gluten-Free Cookies In A Snap

I have to bring cookies to my club once a year and I feel the pressure....

March 2, 2015  10 Comments

Share Snack Girl

Share a Great Resource with a Friend

These two beautiful women are probably looking at a funny cat video....

February 27, 2015  12 Comments

gogurtb

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.

February 25, 2015  8 Comments

Stovetop Granola

Stovetop Granola in Minutes

I am a big fan of granola. It is my “cookie replacement” and my breakfast instead of sugary cereal....

February 24, 2015  15 Comments

Reduce My Sugar

The Smoking Gun is Sugar

I know that we all want to identify the ONE factor that is making us unhealthy....

February 23, 2015  39 Comments

Smoky Cauliflower: Yum!

Smoky Cauliflower: Yum!

Snack Girl is forever trying to sell you cauliflower. You can never have enough cauliflower in my opinion...

February 19, 2015  13 Comments

Weight Watchers Friendly Low Points Snacks

Weight Watchers Friendly Low Points Snacks

Today is a shout-out to the Weight Watchers members who follow Snack Girl....

February 18, 2015  6 Comments

Try a Coffee Smoothie

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....

February 17, 2015  22 Comments

Slow Cooker Steel Cut Oats

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...

February 16, 2015  11 Comments

120 Calorie Valentines Day Treat

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....

February 12, 2015  14 Comments

Curves in Bikinis

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....

February 11, 2015  22 Comments

Skinnytaste Cookbook

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....

February 10, 2015  13 Comments

massagekaleb

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....

February 9, 2015  24 Comments

Steel Cut Oats

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....

February 5, 2015  47 Comments

Chick-fil-A Review

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....

February 4, 2015  68 Comments

Blender Brownies

Brownies Made in A Blender With Beans (Really!)

Sometimes you hear a crazy idea and you simply must try it....

February 3, 2015  23 Comments

Portion Size

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.

February 2, 2015  15 Comments

Salsa Corn Dip

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....

January 29, 2015  12 Comments

chocolatechipb

A Recipe for A Snow Storm

In case you hadn't noticed, New England got walloped with a BIG storm. I live in Massachusetts.

January 28, 2015  24 Comments

Subway versus McDonalds

Why Subway is Better than McDonald’s

I have been thinking a lot about fast food and how we consume it....

January 27, 2015  42 Comments

footballb

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....

January 26, 2015  9 Comments

Cream of Tomato Soup

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....

January 22, 2015  21 Comments

Weight Watchers Butt Ad

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”....

January 21, 2015  86 Comments

Two Ingredient Ice Cream

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).....

January 20, 2015  27 Comments

Three Layer Bean Dip

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...

January 19, 2015  13 Comments

Mini Mac and Cheese

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.

January 15, 2015  12 Comments

Snack Girl Book Video

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....

January 14, 2015  18 Comments

Junk Food Alternatives

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....

January 13, 2015  28 Comments

Salmon with Broccoli

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?...

January 12, 2015  21 Comments

Snack Girl in Holyoke

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....

January 9, 2015  12 Comments

Light Bran Muffin Recipe

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.

January 8, 2015  18 Comments

dietsurvivorb

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.

January 7, 2015  24 Comments

Mexican Chicken Soup

A Detox Soup For Now

I have plenty to talk about if I want to share my transgressions over the holidays.

January 6, 2015  27 Comments

Weight Watchers 2015 Changes

The New Weight Watchers for 2015

Here we go! Time to take a look at the latest diets for the New Year....

January 5, 2015  34 Comments


newyearsb

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)....

December 30, 2014  6 Comments

Top Recipes of 2014

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....

December 29, 2014  5 Comments

A Holiday Wish

A Moment of Peace

Snack Girl is taking a break during the holidays and I wanted to leave you with this image....

December 23, 2014  36 Comments

latkeb

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.

December 18, 2014  9 Comments

White Chocolate Popcorn

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.....

December 17, 2014  26 Comments

Worst Food 2014

The Worst Food of 2014

This year’s worst food is really more of a concept. Though I will be flaming a particular entity.....

December 16, 2014  32 Comments

Calories In Calories Out Cookbook Review

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....

December 15, 2014  5 Comments


Almond Cloud Cookies

Virtual Cookie Swap: Almond Clouds

Do you have a party where everyone brings their favorite cookies and recipes?...

December 11, 2014  21 Comments

giftb

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.

December 9, 2014  3 Comments

Strawberry Santa Hats

Make These Strawberry Santa Hats

You know how you have a holiday favorite that you make EVERY year....

December 8, 2014  5 Comments

Healthy Holiday Snacks

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....

December 3, 2014  12 Comments

Pomegranate Seeds

Time to Buy a Pomegranate

This arrived yesterday via space ship. Should we eat it or make friends with it?...

December 2, 2014  22 Comments

Book Sale and Events

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?...

December 1, 2014  7 Comments

Lighter Thanksgiving Strategies

Top Ten Tips for an Enjoyable Thanksgiving

I hope that all of you have a wonderful Thanksgiving with family and friends....

November 26, 2014  32 Comments

Food Bank

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....

November 25, 2014  15 Comments

Cauliflower Sauce

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?....

November 24, 2014  13 Comments

Fruit Snacks Review

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.

November 19, 2014  20 Comments

Healthy Thanksgiving Recipes

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....

November 18, 2014  6 Comments

DIY Cranberry Sauce

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.”....

November 17, 2014  38 Comments

Stuffing From a Bag

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....

November 13, 2014  43 Comments

Slow Cooker Turkey Breast

Turkey Breast: The Slow Cooker Method

A few weeks ago, I roasted turkey breast and found out that I had done it all wrong.....

November 12, 2014  31 Comments

Chestnut Praline Latte Review

The Scary Starbucks Chestnut Praline Latte

Oh yeah. Starbucks is here with their holiday tradition of the MUST have drink...

November 11, 2014  35 Comments

Butternut Squash Soup

Butternut Squash Soup in Pumpkin Bowls

Doesn't this look festive? Your guests will be impressed by your ingenuity (and less bowls to wash)...

November 10, 2014  7 Comments

bagelskinnyb

The Trouble With Bagels

Dear readers, there is SO much you don’t know about me. I keep many aspects of my life hidden....

November 6, 2014  41 Comments

DIY Instant Oatmeal

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....

November 5, 2014  25 Comments

Fear of GMO

Are You Afraid of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs)?

I have chosen to be silent on this issue for a variety of reasons....

November 4, 2014  56 Comments

Vegan Thanksgiving Stuffing

Time To Make Vegan Thanksgiving Stuffing

Are you ready for Thanksgiving? It will be here before you know it....

November 3, 2014  11 Comments

Snack Girl Talks

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....

October 31, 2014  12 Comments

Breakfast Lunchable Review

Don’t Buy This at the Supermarket

Someone told me about this new product from Oscar Mayer and I thought they were joking....

October 30, 2014  30 Comments

Bloomin' Apple

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....

October 29, 2014  16 Comments

kettlecornb

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?...

October 28, 2014  14 Comments

DIY Sliced Turkey Breast

Stop Buying Sliced Turkey Breast: DIY Turkey

My last visit to the supermarket revealed that the big bird is back in town....

October 27, 2014  20 Comments

Salad vs Big Mac

The Salad Vs. The Big Mac

travelled last week to Atlanta and found myself hungry in an airport. Oh dear.....

October 23, 2014  27 Comments

Top 11 Pumpkin Recipes

Top 11 Pumpkin Recipes

What is there not to like about pumpkin?....

October 22, 2014  3 Comments

Halloween Goldfish

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....

October 21, 2014  16 Comments

Savory Corn Meal Waffles

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....

October 20, 2014  13 Comments

Snack Girl Class in Marietta, GA

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.....

October 17, 2014  9 Comments

Quaker Real Medley Review

Are Quaker Real Medleys Real Food?

I love how Quaker uses the word “real” because it makes you think the product isn’t fake....

October 16, 2014  24 Comments

Cumin Lime Carrot Salad

You Must Try This Carrot Salad from LaaLoosh

It is carrot season and time to get out your peeler....

October 15, 2014  5 Comments

Pumpkin Ginger Bread

Pumpkin Gingerbread

This lovely gingerbread includes only four ingredients....

October 14, 2014  15 Comments

How Important is the Family Meal?

How Important is the Family Meal?

Ahh, yes! That is a photo of my house and my happy and clean family enjoying each other....

October 13, 2014  12 Comments

Peanut Butter and Jelly Smoothie

PB&J Protein Smoothie from Eating Bird Food

Doesn’t that look good? A lot better than bird food no doubt....

October 9, 2014  8 Comments

Healthy Halloween 2014

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....

October 8, 2014  10 Comments

Sneaky Zucchini Lasagna

Sneaky Zucchini Lasagna

Lasagna is one of those foods that top favorite foods lists.....

October 7, 2014  12 Comments

dietsurvivorb

When Weight Watchers Doesn’t Work

I know many of you are Weight Watchers members and find the program helpful....

October 6, 2014  78 Comments

fANNEtastic food

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?...

October 2, 2014  4 Comments

Buffalo Chicken Dip

Love Buffalo Chicken Wings? A Dip That Will Satisfy

Buffalo chicken wings are usually served with a few sad sticks of celery....

October 1, 2014  7 Comments

cokezerob

Put The Diet Coke Down

I know what you are thinking, “No, Snack Girl, you put it down.”....

September 30, 2014  50 Comments

Seasonal pumpkin chili

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.....

September 29, 2014  14 Comments

Grilled pork tenderloin

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....

September 25, 2014  14 Comments

Healthy Body Image and Healthy Weight

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.

September 24, 2014  26 Comments

Aquaball Review

Diet Water For Children

I received an e-mail last week asking if I had seen “diet water” marketed to children....

September 23, 2014  22 Comments

Three Bean Salad

Asian-Inspired Three Bean Salad from GreenLiteBites

Roni from GreenLiteBites is an inspiration.

September 22, 2014  9 Comments

glutenfreeb

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....

September 18, 2014  14 Comments

Spinach Coconut Soup

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....

September 17, 2014  16 Comments

Snack Girl Tour

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....

September 16, 2014  23 Comments

DIY Vanilla

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....

September 15, 2014  12 Comments


Almond Harvest

A Visit to the Almond Harvest

Sometimes I get to do some really fun stuff because I am Snack Girl....

September 11, 2014  11 Comments

Chia Chocolate Pudding

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....

September 10, 2014  37 Comments

Energy Balls Breakfast

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!....

September 9, 2014  22 Comments

Is Fat Good For You?

Meet Your New Best Friend: Fat

Ahhhh, look at that beautiful butter. I can’t wait to smear it all over my steak....

September 8, 2014  29 Comments

Bath Salts Recipe

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!...

September 4, 2014  12 Comments

apples

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....

September 3, 2014  3 Comments

Snack Girl’s Birthday

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?

September 2, 2014  142 Comments

Slow Cooker Taco Filling

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....

August 27, 2014  13 Comments

Grab and Go Breakfasts

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....

August 26, 2014  6 Comments

Cold Tomato Soup Recipe

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....

August 25, 2014  10 Comments

Weight Watchers Pinterest Board

Where to Find Weight Watchers Friendly Recipes

Many of my readers are following Weight Watchers and, hopefully, seeing results....

August 21, 2014  12 Comments

Peanut Butter Jam Cookies

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....

August 20, 2014  11 Comments

Why Added Sugar Matters

Why “Added Sugar” Matters

The FDA wants to change the nutrition facts label to include “added sugars” versus the way it is now....

August 19, 2014  20 Comments

Lavash Pizza Recipe

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....

August 18, 2014  21 Comments

Fig Newton Review

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....

August 14, 2014  38 Comments

Vegan Key Lime Pudding Recipe

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....

August 13, 2014  9 Comments

Body Shape is Genetic

You Can’t Always Get What You Want

I have a confession to make. I have been on vacation for almost 2 weeks.....

August 12, 2014  23 Comments

DIY Strawberry Frozen Yogurt

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)....

August 11, 2014  14 Comments

Greek Yogurt Taste Off

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....

August 7, 2014  84 Comments

Pickled Green Beans

Time for Refrigerator Pickled Green Beans

I know you probably think it is time for potato chips – but you are wrong....

August 6, 2014  17 Comments

Best Budget Snacks 2014

Save Money With These 10 Budget Snacks

I walk into the grocery store and manage to spend $100 without breaking a sweat....

August 5, 2014  4 Comments

Cherry Cheesecake Bite

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....

August 4, 2014  16 Comments

10% Happier Book Review

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)....

July 31, 2014  10 Comments

Roasted Eggplant Salad

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....

July 30, 2014  19 Comments

Do You Enjoy Exercise?

Are You Having Fun When You Exercise?

Exercise can be a chore. I find that it can hurt and make me uncomfortable....

July 29, 2014  21 Comments

6 Minute Marinara Sauce

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....

July 28, 2014  18 Comments

Bikini Reveal

How To Love Your Body

Have you taken a good luck at your body lately? How do you feel about it?...

July 24, 2014  120 Comments

Grilled Peaches

Grilled Peaches: The BEST Summer Dessert

I fell in love with peaches when I lived in Athens, Georgia. Georgia is a peachy place....

July 23, 2014  11 Comments

Top Seven Worst Diet Tips

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....

July 22, 2014  45 Comments

Sweet Potato Smoothie

The Ultimate Milkshake Makeover

Do I like smoothies more than milkshakes? Before yesterday, my answer would have been, “not really”....

July 17, 2014  13 Comments

Why Dr. Oz Got In Trouble

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”....

July 16, 2014  32 Comments

pb2b

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....

July 15, 2014  37 Comments

Zucchini Cheese Fries

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.....

July 14, 2014  15 Comments

Sugar Free Strawberry Jam

Sugar Free Strawberry Jam Recipe

See those jars of jam up there? I made them....

July 10, 2014  13 Comments

Is Healthy Food Expensive?

Does It Cost More To Eat Healthy?

Look at that raw chicken! Doesn’t it make your mouth water?....

July 9, 2014  30 Comments

kaleschips2b

Love A Salty Crunch? Top 10 Ideas for Replacing Chips

Everyone has their favorite treat. I happen to love potato chips....

July 8, 2014  5 Comments

Snack Girl Sangria

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....

July 7, 2014  7 Comments

Top Watermelon Recipes

Six Easy and Delicious Watermelon Recipes

Snack Girl recently attended a last day of school party and she brought slices of watermelon....

July 3, 2014  6 Comments

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Homemade Popsicles and Best Packaged Frozen Treats

Should you turn up the AC or eat a popsicle to cool down?...

July 1, 2014  8 Comments

Onion Fried Egg Recipe

A New Spin on Fried Eggs

Snack Girl loves eggs. They are nutritious, cheap, and fast to cook....

June 30, 2014  12 Comments

Top Beach Snacks

Top Healthy Beach Snacks

Aaaah, the beach…..Hopefully, you have a beach near you that helps you cool off....

June 26, 2014  4 Comments

Mason Jar Iced Mocha

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....

June 25, 2014  18 Comments

Minute Maid Pomegranate Blueberry

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....

June 24, 2014  20 Comments

Snack Girl to the Rescue Cupcakes

Donate Your Diet Books to Goodwill and Eat Cupcakes

Snack Girl knows how hard it is to lose weight because she has struggled....

June 23, 2014  11 Comments

Vegetarian Slow Cooker Baked Beans

Vegetarian Slow Cooker Baked Beans

Yesterday, Snack Girl took on July 4th but she forgot to mention her very favorite recipe for the celebration....

June 19, 2014  15 Comments

Healthier July 4th

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!

June 18, 2014  10 Comments

Pretzel Ice Cream Sandwiches

Mini Ice Cream Sandwiches for Keeping Cool

Let’s all do a swan dive right into ice cream season! Weeee!....

June 17, 2014  13 Comments

The Anti-Diet Project

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.

June 16, 2014  15 Comments

Fed Up Review

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....

June 12, 2014  27 Comments

Strawberry Yogurt Cookies

Strawberry Yogurt Cookies

Snack Girl knows you are all eating strawberries. The last batch I bought was incredible!...

June 11, 2014  27 Comments

Farmers Markets Make It Easy To Shop Healthy

Make It Easy To Shop Healthy

Snack Girl has an aversion to shopping. I hate the indecision, time, and money involved....

June 10, 2014  15 Comments

Snacks From Snack Girl Readers

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.

June 9, 2014  16 Comments

DIY Waffle Taco

Watch Out Taco Bell - Here Comes The Snack Girl Waffle Taco

A couple weeks ago, Snack Girl flamed Taco Bell’s new waffle taco....

June 5, 2014  12 Comments

Blueberry Slump Recipe

Move Over Blueberry Pie! Meet Blueberry Slump

Snack Girl loves to make pie-crust because it is so fun!....

June 4, 2014  13 Comments

Emotional Food Marketing

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.....

June 3, 2014  8 Comments

Salsa Verde Beef

Salsa Verde Beef from Simple Nourished Living

Snack Girl loves finding new websites that encourage eating healthy as a mode to lose weight....

June 2, 2014  11 Comments

Junk Food in Home Depot

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....

May 29, 2014  51 Comments

Carrot Cake Smoothie Recipe

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....

May 28, 2014  17 Comments

Easy Herb Garden

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....

May 27, 2014  17 Comments

Misfit Shine Activity Monitor Review

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....

May 22, 2014  16 Comments

Why I Hate Shopping For Food

Why I Hate Shopping For Food

Snack Girl has a wonderful job. She gets to set her own schedule and do what she loves....

May 21, 2014  33 Comments

Dinnertime Survival Guide

Feed Your Family and Save Your Sanity with This Cookbook

Sally knows something about losing her sanity since she has two young kids....

May 20, 2014  10 Comments

Picky Eater Fish Sticks

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.....

May 19, 2014  7 Comments

Book Club Makeover

Snack Girl Wants To Come To Your Book Club

Looking for a new hot book for your club?...

May 15, 2014  9 Comments

Thai Hummus Recipe

Try A New Flavor of Hummus

Hummus is one of the wonderful healthy foods – creamy, nutty, and spectacular with raw vegetables....

May 14, 2014  14 Comments

Brooke Not on a Diet

Why This Woman Is A Hero

Brooke is one of the many bloggers who are doing their best to help people get healthy....

May 13, 2014  20 Comments

Apple Slice Pancakes

Secret Ingredient Pancakes: Healthy, Delicious, and Light

Mmmmmmm, pancakes. Pan….cake. How can you go wrong?.....

May 12, 2014  20 Comments

Date Smoothie Recipe

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....

May 8, 2014  10 Comments

Are Naked Juices Healthy

Are Naked Juices Healthy? - 34% More Sugar Than A Coke

Are Naked juices healthy? They sure look like they would be.......

May 7, 2014  32 Comments

lowcarbb

Top Ten Low Carb Snacks

May 6, 2014  9 Comments

Slow Cooker Rhubarb

This Vegetable Is Not From Outer Space

This is the time of year when “seasonal produce” gets exciting....

May 5, 2014  15 Comments

Taco Bell Waffle Sandwich Nutrition Facts

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....

May 1, 2014  27 Comments

Whole Roasted Cauliflower

Roast The Whole Perfect Cauliflower

Snack Girl is always looking for a way to save time. I never seem to have a leisurely day....

April 30, 2014  19 Comments

DIY Viniagrette

Swap The Bottle For A Mason Jar

It is time to talk about a very dull subject, salad. Ho hum....

April 29, 2014  22 Comments

Top Ten Snacks For Your Purse

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....

April 28, 2014  9 Comments

Get Rescued

Why You Need To Get Rescued

Snack Girl is on a mission. I have spent hours talking with radio personalities about this subject....

April 24, 2014  19 Comments

Lighter Breakfast Sausage Recipe

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....

April 23, 2014  11 Comments

Vitamin D

What Vitamins Do You Take?

Snack Girl is not a fan of vitamins in pill form....

April 22, 2014  52 Comments

Bacon Deviled Eggs

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....

April 21, 2014  8 Comments

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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....

April 17, 2014  8 Comments

New Rice Krispie Treat

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....

April 16, 2014  16 Comments

Book Released

Snack Girl To The Rescue! Is Here

Snack Girl became a published author today and a new dog owner last year....

April 15, 2014  39 Comments

Last Day For Free Gifts

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.

April 14, 2014  9 Comments

Got a Health Issue?

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...

April 10, 2014  22 Comments

Sesame Asparagus

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....

April 9, 2014  9 Comments

Crispy Sweet Potato Fries

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!”

April 8, 2014  11 Comments

Snack Girl Offer

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....

April 7, 2014  13 Comments

Chobani Simply 100

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....

April 3, 2014  79 Comments

Lighter Egg Roll

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....

April 2, 2014  21 Comments

Trader Joes

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....

April 1, 2014  60 Comments

kaleschips2b

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....

March 31, 2014  41 Comments

Thai Chicken Salad

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)....

March 27, 2014  20 Comments

Skinny Girl Red Wine Review

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”....

March 26, 2014  41 Comments

Recipe From Snack Girl To The Rescue!

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!...

March 25, 2014  9 Comments

Chocolate Popcorn

Chocolate Popcorn Rocks

Drizzle: to pour in a fine stream. Drizzle is a super cool word because you can hear it....

March 24, 2014  11 Comments

Swimsuit Season

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....

March 20, 2014  16 Comments

Smoky Cauliflower Recipe

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....

March 19, 2014  32 Comments

Need Milk?

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....

March 18, 2014  56 Comments

Boiled Dinner

Try Boiling Your Dinner

Boiled Dinner – doesn’t that sound delicious? I know you want to try it.

March 17, 2014  7 Comments

Irish Soda Bread Muffins

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....

March 13, 2014  17 Comments

Lighter Broccoli Slaw

Serve Broccoli Slaw For Saint Patrick’s Day

Snack Girl got on her high horse on Monday and castigated the fake green food industry....

March 12, 2014  14 Comments

Special Offer Snack Girl To The Rescue

A Special Offer For Snack Girl Readers

You know how there’s no such thing as a free lunch? I supposed that is true....

March 11, 2014  23 Comments

greenfoodb

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?

March 10, 2014  9 Comments

Kale Potato Soup

Soup Season Isn’t Over Yet

March is one of those months that I wish would hurry up....

March 6, 2014  24 Comments

100 Calorie Healthy Snacks

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.

March 5, 2014  4 Comments

Butter Cake

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....

March 4, 2014  22 Comments

New Nutrition Label

Nutrition Labels Are Getting A Makeover

How often do you think you need a makeover? How about every 20 years?

March 3, 2014  27 Comments

Snack Girl To The Rescue Excerpt

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.

February 27, 2014  9 Comments

Tortellini Soup

Pasta Can Be Your Friend

Snack Girl knows it isn’t good to demonize a food....

February 26, 2014  7 Comments

Carnation Breakfast Essentials Review

Is Carnation Breakfast Essentials Necessary?

Snack Girl found herself watching a commercial for this product over and over....

February 25, 2014  32 Comments

Black Bean Blender Brownies

Gluten-Free Black Bean Blender Brownies

Sometimes you hear a crazy idea and you simply must try it....

February 24, 2014  22 Comments

Fitness and Womens Health

Snack Girl To The Rescue! Takes Off

You see that woman up there? That’s me....

February 21, 2014  31 Comments

Progresso Light Soup Review

You Can’t Have Your Cake and Eat it Too

Have I confused you by mentioning cake and then showing a can of soup?...

February 20, 2014  27 Comments

yogurtpbdipb

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!....

February 19, 2014  25 Comments

Wonderbag winner

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...

February 18, 2014  1 Comment

Pork and Pears

A Perfect Combination: Pork and Pears

Apples and peanut butter, beer and chips, chocolate and anything…

February 18, 2014  9 Comments

Girl Scout Cookies Points Values

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....

February 17, 2014  50 Comments

Top 10 Pre-Dinner Snacks

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....

February 13, 2014  13 Comments

Sweet Potato and Yogurt

Sweet Potatoes Without The Marshmallows: Seriously

Sweet potatoes have been haunting me. They are delicious and we don’t eat enough of them....

February 12, 2014  25 Comments

Wonderbag Giveaway

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?...

February 11, 2014  525 Comments

The Biggest Loser: Rachel

What Happened Here?

The Biggest Loser has been on for 15 seasons and I have never seen a finale like this one....

February 10, 2014  55 Comments

McDonalds Chocolate Strawberry Frappe Nutrition Facts

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....

February 6, 2014  25 Comments

Kale Citrus Salad

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....

February 5, 2014  7 Comments

Snack Girl: The Book

Snack Girl: The Book

Wouldn’t it be awesome if Snack Girl wrote a book?

February 4, 2014  13 Comments

heartshapedboxb

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....

February 3, 2014  11 Comments

Smart Balance Review

Is “Smart Balance” Peanut Butter Smart?

Snack Girl doesn’t like to do this type of post....

January 30, 2014  36 Comments

Bacon Lentil Salad

It is Time for a Warm Salad

Do you think the words “warm” and “salad” work together? Well, they can if you use lentils....

January 29, 2014  8 Comments

How to Get The Perfect Body

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....

January 28, 2014  14 Comments

Buffalo Chicken Meatballs

Buffalo Chicken Meatballs

The American Buffalo chicken wing is a scary thing....

January 27, 2014  10 Comments

Lemon Blueberry Yogurt Cake

Lemon Blueberry Yogurt Cake

Making delicious baked goods without a ton of calories is difficult....

January 23, 2014  25 Comments

footballb

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....

January 22, 2014

Healthy Bean Dip Recipe

Who Needs Seven When You Can Get It Done In Three?

Snack Girl was first introduced to seven layer dip in 1995....

January 21, 2014  13 Comments

Calorie Counting

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?...

January 20, 2014  19 Comments

Fruit and Nut Bar Recipe

Everything But The Kitchen Sink Fruit and Nut Bars

Have you ever heard the phrase “imitation is the sincerest form of flattery”?...

January 16, 2014  33 Comments

friesbw

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....

January 15, 2014  40 Comments

French Fry Bites

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.....

January 14, 2014  26 Comments

Weight Watchers' Simply Filling

Weight Watchers’ Simply Filling: Will it Work for You?

After posting last week about Weight Watchers, I got a few questions about “Simply Filling”....

January 13, 2014  91 Comments

Easy Vegetable Soup

The Best Way To Holiday Detox

The word of the week is “detoxification”. Need to remove any toxic substances?...

January 9, 2014  17 Comments

Subway Review

Is Subway Really A Place to “Eat Fresh”?

Whenever I bring up Subway, there is a serious debate here on Snack Girl.....

January 8, 2014  87 Comments

Peanut Butter Banana Ice Cream

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?...

January 7, 2014  25 Comments

Weight Watchers 2014

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.”...

January 6, 2014  81 Comments

Big Announcement

Big Snack Girl Announcement

Snack Girl has been hiding something. I didn’t want to share until now....

January 2, 2014  35 Comments

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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....

December 31, 2013  3 Comments

Holiday Wish

A Moment of Peace

Snack Girl is taking a little break this week and I wanted to leave you with this image...

December 23, 2013  45 Comments

Stress Free Holiday

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?

December 19, 2013  16 Comments

eggnogb

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.

December 18, 2013  5 Comments

Worst Food: 2013

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....

December 17, 2013  22 Comments

Holiday Pomegranate

Buy A Beautiful Pomegranate

I know what you are thinking. Why doesn’t Snack Girl feature more paintings from the Italian Renaissance?

December 12, 2013  22 Comments

Healthy Holiday Snacks

Healthier Holiday Party Snacks

Snack Girl realizes the point of holiday parties is to indulge. My issue is the amount of indulgence....

December 11, 2013  3 Comments

Chili Lime Popcorn

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....

December 10, 2013  15 Comments

Meatball Soup

Comfort Food With Meatballs: No Elastic Waistband Needed

Can you go wrong with meatballs and pasta? Everyone in my family will eat it....

December 9, 2013  9 Comments

giftb

Top Ten Gifts For Healthy Eaters

What should you get your friend or family member who is on the healthy path?...

December 5, 2013  17 Comments

Vitamin Water Review

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....

December 4, 2013  30 Comments

Top 10 Recipes 2013

Top Ten Snack Girl Recipes of 2013

It is the time of year that one makes top 10 lists....

December 3, 2013  4 Comments

Strawberry Santa Hat

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....

December 2, 2013  12 Comments

Gluten free Cranberry orange muffin

Gluten-Free Cranberry Orange Muffins for a Post Holiday Breakfast

Snack Girl hopes you have a lovely Thanksgiving and that you enjoy your food....

November 27, 2013  7 Comments

Food Marketing Deception

Marketing Deception That Drives Me Crazy (And It Should Bother You, too)

What is this product is in this photograph? Any guesses?...

November 26, 2013  34 Comments

How Did You Lose Fifteen Pounds?

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....

November 25, 2013  64 Comments

Simplest Cranberry Sauce Recipe

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....

November 21, 2013  43 Comments

How To Control Your Sweet Tooth

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....

November 20, 2013  41 Comments

Reynolds Turkey Bag Review

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....

November 19, 2013  48 Comments

halloweenb

A Healthier Thanksgiving

First rule of Thanksgiving – relax. How many days off a year do you get?...

November 18, 2013  5 Comments


Egg Beaters Review

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....

November 14, 2013  51 Comments

buttermilkbanb

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!...

November 13, 2013  21 Comments

How John Lost 40 Pounds

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....

November 11, 2013  7 Comments

Roast Turkey Breast Recipe

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....

November 7, 2013  21 Comments

Give a Brocquet

An Easy and Innovative Hostess Gift: The Brocquet

Nothing says “I want you to live a long time” like a Brocquet....

November 6, 2013  7 Comments

Top 10 Vegan Snacks

Top 10 Vegan Snacks

Shhhh....don’t tell anyone but it can be easy to be a vegan. Why?....

November 5, 2013  6 Comments

This Week For Dinner

Easy Asian Chicken Noodle Soup from This Week For Dinner

Every once in a while Snack Girl meets a fellow food blogger in person.....

November 4, 2013  10 Comments

Dog Ownership

This May Be Your Secret to Getting Healthy

Snack Girl has a big announcement to make....

October 31, 2013  53 Comments

Winner of SuperSeedz

The Winner of the SuperSeedz

The winner of 8 bags of SuperSeedz is....

October 30, 2013  1 Comment

KFC Go Cup Nutrition

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....

October 30, 2013  46 Comments

Pumpkin Bowl Soup

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….

October 29, 2013  12 Comments

halloweenb

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....

October 28, 2013  15 Comments


Julie Loses 145 pounds

How Julie Lost 145 Pounds

Julie is one of those success stories you want to share with all of your friends

October 24, 2013  15 Comments


Healthy Halloween Candy 2013

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.

October 22, 2013  56 Comments

Quinoa Roasted Veggie Salad

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....

October 21, 2013  11 Comments

Siggi's versus Yoplait

Yoplait Greek Vs. Siggi’s (Icelandic Yogurt)

Before I start this article, no one has to fly to Iceland - unless they want to....

October 17, 2013  44 Comments

pumpkinlatteb

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.

October 16, 2013  19 Comments

Cool Whip Experiment

The Cool Whip Experiment

Do you like to play with your food? I bet most of you like eating it versus playing with it.

October 15, 2013  49 Comments

Healthy Caramel Apple Recipe

Make Your Own Lighter Caramel Apple

You don’t need to be a rocket scientist to get why these caramel apples are healthier....

October 14, 2013  4 Comments

Snack Products October

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....

October 10, 2013  9 Comments

Healthier meatballs recipe

Healthier Meatballs in a Snap

Does Snack Girl look like she has time to make meatballs? Look at me up there! I look busy....

October 9, 2013  22 Comments

Brown Rice Triscuit Review

Brown Rice, Sweet Potatoes, and Red Beans in A Triscuit?

Nabisco is out to make Triscuit into something new....

October 8, 2013  39 Comments

Easy Ginger Cake

Four Ingredient Pumpkin Gingerbread

I bet you are wondering how I can do it – make gingerbread with four ingredients....

October 7, 2013  14 Comments


Low Carb Ideas

Love Bread? How To Go Lower Carb

Bread is a major food issue for many....

October 3, 2013  34 Comments

Aubre Lost 70 Pounds

How Aubre Lost 70 Pounds

This is Aubre and she hasn’t worn a dress in over 3 years....

October 2, 2013  19 Comments

footballb

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....

October 1, 2013  5 Comments

Apple oatmeal muffin recipe

Apple Oatmeal Muffins For Fall

Sometimes, Snack Girl goes on a food jag. Her latest is apples....

September 30, 2013  17 Comments

fiveminutesb

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".

September 26, 2013  33 Comments

Healthy Pumpkin Pancakes

Time To Get Out The Pumpkin

Are there pumpkins sitting at your local supermarket?

September 25, 2013  13 Comments

Shift to a Healthier Life

Have You Made The Shift To Healthier? Share Your Story

Every once in a while, we need to reflect and celebrate our achievements.

September 24, 2013  36 Comments

Moroccan Carrot Salad Recipe

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.....

September 23, 2013  23 Comments

Single Grocery Shopping

How To Cook Healthy When You Are Single

I happen to love it when people send me questions that I can attempt to answer....

September 19, 2013  18 Comments

Apple Smile

Get Them To Smile With This Adorable Snack

There are days when I desperately want to be someone that I am not....

September 18, 2013  10 Comments

apples

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....

September 17, 2013  5 Comments

Simple Gazpacho Soup

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....

September 16, 2013  9 Comments

Comfort Food Bubble

Are You Inside A Bubble?

Guess where Snack Girl took this photo. Was she in Las Vegas? Omaha? Memphis?....

September 12, 2013  24 Comments

Pumpkin Chili

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....

September 11, 2013  20 Comments

Weight Watchers Friendly Recipes

Weight Watchers and Snack Girl: How Can I Help?

Snack Girl is aware that this website has become a resource for Weight Watchers members....

September 10, 2013  60 Comments

Easy Apple Pie Recipe

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.....

September 9, 2013  8 Comments

Simple Tomato Sauce Recipe

Who Needs Jars? Make Your Own Tomato Sauce

Last week, Snack Girl took on the subject of tomato sauce in jars and got flamed....

September 5, 2013  17 Comments

newantslogb

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....

September 4, 2013  33 Comments

Baked Oatmeal Less Sugar

Change Up Breakfast With Baked Oatmeal

If you combine whole grains, eggs, yogurt, milk, and fruit what do you get? Breakfast!...

September 3, 2013  22 Comments

Best and Worst Pasta Sauce

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?...

August 29, 2013  62 Comments

Easy Strawberry Frozen Yogurt Recipe

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)....

August 28, 2013  22 Comments

tunameltb

Top Ten High Protein Snacks

Snack Girl gets asked all the time for low carb snacks and high protein snacks....

August 27, 2013  4 Comments

Carrot Fries Recipe

An Entire Serving of “Fries” for 133 Calories

Snack Girl can hear you all. Those aren’t fries, those are carrots!...

August 26, 2013  15 Comments

Bananas

Can You Make This A Habit?

Snack Girl loves bananas. Some would say she is bananas for bananas....

August 22, 2013  20 Comments

Frozen Meals Food Safety

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....

August 21, 2013  26 Comments

Budget Snacks

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?....

August 20, 2013  4 Comments

Vegan Black Bean Soup

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”....

August 19, 2013  17 Comments

Light Hasselback Potatoes Recipe

A Delicious Portion-Controlled Potato Recipe

Snack Girl features potatoes because they are inexpensive, nutritious, and super yummy....

August 15, 2013  19 Comments

Best Lunch Box Winner

The Winner of The Best Lunch Box Ever

The winner of The Best Lunch Box Ever and the stainless steel lunch containers is....

August 14, 2013  2 Comments

Coconut Oil Benefits

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”?....

August 14, 2013  46 Comments

lunchboxb

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?....

August 13, 2013  9 Comments

Cauliflower Fried Rice

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?....

August 12, 2013  9 Comments

Jazzercise Review

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).

August 8, 2013  37 Comments

Fresh Tomato Salad Recipe

Tomatoes Can Break Your Heart

Snack Girl has a love affair with tomatoes. Sorry, Tom Cruise, I lust after a summer tomato....

August 7, 2013  9 Comments

Best Lunch Box Ever

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....

August 6, 2013  268 Comments

capresesaladb2

What To Do With Fresh Tomatoes

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

August 5, 2013  13 Comments

Fresh Packaged Salsa

One Of Snack Girl’s Favorites: Fresh Salsa

Snack Girl is always looking for shortcuts. She lacks time....

August 1, 2013  16 Comments

Watermelon Salads

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?....

July 31, 2013  11 Comments

Healthy Fish

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....

July 30, 2013  25 Comments

portabellomushroompizzab

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....

July 29, 2013  9 Comments

New Products

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?....

July 25, 2013  20 Comments

Cool Whip Substitute

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!....

July 24, 2013  33 Comments

Oasis Hommus Winner

Oasis Hommus Winner!

The winner of 4 tubs of Oasis hommus is....

July 23, 2013

Dreamfields Pasta Review

Dreaming of A Low Points Pasta?

Dreamfields and Snack Girl have had a rocky relationship. We did not start on the right foot....

July 23, 2013  47 Comments

Homemade Spaghetti Os recipe

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....

July 22, 2013  17 Comments

kaleschips2b

Top 10 Ideas for Replacing Potato Chips

Everyone has their favorite treat. I happen to love potato chips....

July 18, 2013  12 Comments

Light Potato Salad Recipe

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.....

July 17, 2013  17 Comments

Oasis Hommus Giveaway

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....

July 16, 2013  417 Comments

Mason Jar Parfait

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.....

July 15, 2013  23 Comments

Daniels experiment

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....

July 11, 2013  31 Comments

Cold Breakfast Pop

A Super Cold Breakfast For Summer

Are you hot? How would you like some steaming oatmeal?....

July 10, 2013  12 Comments

fiveminutesb

Top Ten Fastest Healthiest Snacks

We seem to be running everywhere. Mario Andretti states it elegantly:...

July 9, 2013  4 Comments

Corn and Tomato Salad Recipe

What To Bring to a Potluck BBQ

Barbeques are great because you don’t have to cook indoors and everyone gets it....

July 8, 2013  14 Comments

Foods That Heal Review

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)....

July 3, 2013  14 Comments

Dunkin Donuts Sandwich

Shame On You Dunkin’ Donuts’

Snack Girl is late to this party, but she is ready to rumble.

July 2, 2013  39 Comments

Strawberry Jam Without Sugar

Make Your Own Strawberry Jam (No Sugar Necessary)

See those jars of jam up there? I made them....

July 1, 2013  26 Comments

Slow Cooker Corn Chowder

Slow Cooker Corn Chowder

This is the kind of recipe that makes me happy....

June 26, 2013  12 Comments

Healthy July Fourth

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!...

June 25, 2013  13 Comments

Watermelon Appetizer Recipe

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....

June 24, 2013  10 Comments

Cooking Classes

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.....

June 20, 2013  11 Comments

Easy Iced Mocha

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....

June 19, 2013  22 Comments

Pasta Zero Review

Pasta Zero: Real Pasta For 15 Calories Per Serving?

Here I am again, playing the guinea pig. Why me?....

June 18, 2013  39 Comments

Baked Kale Recipe

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....

June 17, 2013  32 Comments

Farmers markets

The Healthiest Place To Shop

Snack Girl has an aversion to shopping. I hate the indecision, time, and money involved....

June 13, 2013  17 Comments

Portobello Burger Recipe

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....

June 12, 2013  23 Comments

Healthy Cooking Oils

The Healthiest Cooking Oils

Snack Girl has been asked about the healthiest oils a bunch of times and keeps dodging the question....

June 11, 2013  59 Comments

Freezer Cookie Pie Recipe

A Freezer Cookie Pie With A Secret Ingredient

Have you ever made a pie with Jello, Cool-Whip, and a Oreo pie crust?....

June 10, 2013  17 Comments

Cool Workout Clothes

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....

June 6, 2013  33 Comments

Healthy Fast Food

Healthy Fast Food For Nights You Don’t Have Time To Cook

Snack Girl gets to hang out with some pretty accomplished Registered Dietitians....

June 5, 2013  34 Comments

Chocolate Banana Cake Mug

Hit Your Cake Craving With The Microwave

Snack Girl is probably the last person to attempt to cook in a mug in the microwave....

June 4, 2013  58 Comments

How Penny Lost 201 Pounds

How Penny Lost 201 Pounds

Above is a photo of Penny in 2005 at the Grand Canyon....

June 3, 2013  25 Comments

How To Create A Successful Blog

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....

May 30, 2013  24 Comments

DIY Fish Sticks Recipe

Make Your Own Lighter and Yummier Fish Sticks

Snack Girl happens to love fish, but her son is a bit of a non-believer....

May 29, 2013  12 Comments

softboiledegg2b

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....

May 28, 2013  17 Comments

Low Calorie Desserts

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....

May 23, 2013  10 Comments

Herb Garden

A Garden For Lazy People

Get our your hoes and your gardening gloves and start planting!....

May 22, 2013  22 Comments

Outshine Popsicles

Beware! This Ingredient Will Trick You

Two years ago, Snack Girl picked on Edy’s Popsicles. Why?...

May 21, 2013  31 Comments

Radish Salad Recipe

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....

May 20, 2013  13 Comments

Farm Fresh Avocados-Winner

The Winner of Farm Fresh Avocados

The winner of a box of farm fresh avocados from California Avocados Direct.com is...

May 17, 2013  1 Comment

Eleven Madison Park

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....

May 16, 2013  28 Comments

Light Bloody Mary

This Mixed Drink Is Under 100 Calories

Snack Girl doesn’t cover drinks very often because 20% of her audience is under 21....

May 15, 2013  21 Comments

DIY Packaged Foods

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?...

May 14, 2013  6 Comments

Baked Rhubarb Recipe

It’s Time To Talk About......

Rhubarb! I know you have been seeing it in your supermarket and farmer’s markets.

May 13, 2013  15 Comments

Farm Fresh Avocados

Farm Fresh Avocados (Giveaway)

Snack Girl rarely does giveaways anymore because she can’t find products that she loves. Today is different...

May 9, 2013  924 Comments

dietsurvivorb

Punch Up Your Salad With Homemade Croutons

Is your salad getting you down? Mine tends to be always the same....

May 8, 2013  16 Comments

Shelf Stable Bacon and Eggs

The New Bacon and Eggs?

Snack Girl was cruising her supermarket when she saw these packaged hard-boiled eggs and shelf stable bacon....

May 7, 2013  44 Comments

popsicleb

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.

May 6, 2013  13 Comments

Portobello Mushroom Fajitas

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)....

May 2, 2013  14 Comments

Gluten Free Fluffer Nutter

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....

May 1, 2013  9 Comments

Homemade Salad Dressing

Never Buy Salad Dressing Again

Someone put something on that naked salad up there! Man, that looks cold....

April 30, 2013  37 Comments

Homemade Donut Recipe

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....

April 29, 2013  45 Comments

Gorillas and Healthy Eating

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?...

April 25, 2013  20 Comments

DIY Doritos

Do-It-Yourself Doritos

Frito Lay better watch out because we can rise up and make our own Doritos....

April 24, 2013  33 Comments

Welchs Grape Juice Review

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....

April 23, 2013  22 Comments

angeledeggsb

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....

April 22, 2013  22 Comments

1 Points+ Snack Recipe

Greet Spring With A Tasty Little Treat

Anyone else have $2 per pound fresh strawberries greeting them at the supermarket. Hurray!....

April 18, 2013  9 Comments

Spaghetti Squash Casserole Recipe

Need Some Comfort? Give Spaghetti Squash Casserole A Try

After my successful post on spaghetti squash, I realized I had been missing out....

April 17, 2013  21 Comments

Tasty Kake Twinkie Replacement

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...

April 16, 2013  38 Comments

Dark Chocolate Smoothie

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....

April 15, 2013  37 Comments

Healthier Pancake Topping

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).

April 11, 2013  22 Comments

1000 Posts!

Snack Girl’s 1,000th Post

Here it is, dear readers. Yes, today is my 1000th post....

April 10, 2013  67 Comments

Gardein Review

Is Fake Meat A Healthy Alternative?

Snack Girl is a fan of eating less meat. Meatless Mondays, anyone?...

April 9, 2013  43 Comments

brownriceb.jpg

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....

April 8, 2013  37 Comments

Raw Asparagus Salad

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....

April 4, 2013  10 Comments

Unexpected food

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....

April 3, 2013  58 Comments

Lighter Cheese Danish

A Cheese Danish Makeover

Let’s say you are a fledging food photographer and your husband eats your garnish. What should you do?...

April 2, 2013  23 Comments

Sugar House

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.....

April 1, 2013  26 Comments

Lunchables 2013

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...

March 28, 2013  48 Comments

bananasplitb

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!....

March 27, 2013  25 Comments

soccergoalkeeperb

Top Eight Soccer Snacks

Soccer parents are asked to bring a snack to fuel their little athletes....

March 26, 2013  19 Comments

avocadotoastb

Wake Up With A Healthier Spread

Guess what I didn't use on my toast this morning?...

March 25, 2013  30 Comments

lunchableb

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....

March 21, 2013  27 Comments

Spaghetti Squash

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....

March 20, 2013  63 Comments

Veggie Chips Healthy

Are Veggie Chips Healthy?

Snack Girl gets asked about food like "veggie chips" a lot. And, I never want to answer the e-mails....

March 19, 2013  24 Comments

baconwrappedasparagusb

A Healthy Way To Serve Bacon

Whenever I write about bacon, Snack Girl gets a surge of readers. Why?....

March 18, 2013  6 Comments

greenfoodb

The Wrong Kind of Green Food

Your doctor has been telling you to eat more green things, right? How do these look?....

March 14, 2013  30 Comments

kettlecornb

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....

March 13, 2013  41 Comments

portabellomushroompizzab

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.

March 12, 2013  5 Comments

yogurtpbdipb

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!...

March 11, 2013  21 Comments

Slow Cooker Corned Beef And Cabbage

Slow Cooker Corned Beef & Cabbage For The Snack Girl Recipe Swap

Here we are in March, baby. Grab yourself some cabbage....

March 7, 2013  12 Comments

oatmealb

No Time To Make Real Oatmeal? Try This

Do you have time to make real oatmeal? I didn’t think so.

March 6, 2013  35 Comments

massagekaleb

Twelve Superfoods For $1 or Less

One of the excuses for not eating healthier is that it is expensive. Hey, I get it....

March 5, 2013  25 Comments

Special K Breakfast Sandwich Review

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....

March 4, 2013  44 Comments

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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?....

February 28, 2013  12 Comments

Mint Cumin Smoothie

Try This Instead of The Shamrock Shake

Can you see the green in there? That isn’t food coloring.....

February 27, 2013  6 Comments

Mediterranean Diet

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....

February 26, 2013  17 Comments

Mocha Almond Recipe

Make Your Own Mocha Roasted Almonds

Snack Girl is not trying to sell you rabbit poop, it just looks like it.....

February 25, 2013  17 Comments

Cherry Tomato Gratin Recipe

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....

February 20, 2013  15 Comments

glutenfreeb

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.

February 19, 2013  48 Comments

Light Jalapeno Poppers

Makeover This Favorite Bar Food

This recipe is seriously fun. I was skeptical at first, but then I started enjoying myself....

February 18, 2013  19 Comments

Fish McBite Nutrition Information

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?....

February 14, 2013  33 Comments

goldpineappleb

A Welcoming Fruit For The Winter

Pineapples are in season right now and costing about $2 each in my neck of the woods. YUM!...

February 13, 2013  24 Comments

Pantry List

What Does Snack Girl Have In Her Pantry?

Like this guy, I spend a lot of time looking at packages in the supermarket....

February 12, 2013  24 Comments

heartshapedboxb

Top Ten Lighter Ways To Enjoy Chocolate

If someone wants to give me a heart shaped box of chocolates, I will gratefully accept it....

February 11, 2013  6 Comments

Buffalo Cauliflower

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.

February 7, 2013  32 Comments

Frozen Choices

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....

February 6, 2013  13 Comments

Ladies Home Journal

Ladies’ Home Journal Adds Snack Girl To The Team

Why is this woman jumping through the air? She is proud of Snack Girl!...

February 5, 2013  8 Comments

New Yoplait Greek Yogurt

The New Yoplait Greek Yogurt & A Chobani Bite

Here I go again, reviewing Greek yogurt. I can’t help myself!....

February 5, 2013  82 Comments

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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....

February 4, 2013  4 Comments

Sweet Potato for Dessert

A Decadent Tasting But Healthy Dessert

Sweet potatoes have been haunting me. They are inexpensive and we don’t eat enough of them....

January 31, 2013  23 Comments

Six Oclock Scramble

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?....

January 30, 2013  19 Comments

Three Layer Bean Dip Recipe

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?...

January 29, 2013  18 Comments

footballb

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....

January 28, 2013  5 Comments

Muller greek yogurt review

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....

January 24, 2013  74 Comments

Portion Control Cookie

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?...

January 23, 2013  21 Comments

Exercise Ball

Want To Exercise Without Noticing?

Snack Girl has a little problem with couches. She can’t stay away from them...

January 22, 2013  26 Comments

Parmesan Cracker Recipe

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....

January 21, 2013  16 Comments

Applesauce Sugar Added

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....

January 17, 2013  38 Comments

Vegetarian Hash Recipe

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....

January 16, 2013  25 Comments

US News Best Diets

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?

January 15, 2013  14 Comments

DIY Reeses Peanut Butter Cup

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....

January 14, 2013  36 Comments

Carrot Recipe Swap

Our First Recipe Swap Featuring Carrots & My Favorite Pickled Carrots

Don’t those look delicious? Mmmmm, carrots....

January 10, 2013  38 Comments

chickensoupb

Comfort Without The Icing

There is more than one way to create comfort. One way involves lots of calories and icing....

January 9, 2013  34 Comments

Five Easy Changes 2013

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?...

January 8, 2013  25 Comments

Easy Warm Lentil Salad

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....

January 7, 2013  22 Comments

Weight Watchers 360

Weight Watchers 360°: What’s New in 2013

Weight Watchers has launched a new product for 2013. How is it different?

January 3, 2013  57 Comments

Slow Cooker Potato

The In Season Vegetable With A Bad Reputation

Snack Girl knows how you are feeling right now. Too many bowl games?....

January 2, 2013  59 Comments

healthylifesign2b

This Year, Get What You REALLY Want!

It is New Year’s Eve. Do you know what you really want?....

December 28, 2012  67 Comments

newyearsb

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?....

December 27, 2012  15 Comments

Winter Tomatoes

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.....

December 26, 2012  10 Comments

Holiday Wish

A Holiday Wish For You

You know that moment when the sun is about to come up and every one else is asleep?

December 24, 2012  43 Comments

Pomegranate snack

Tis The Season For Pomegranates

I know what you are thinking. Why doesn’t Snack Girl feature more paintings from the Italian Renaissance?...

December 20, 2012  25 Comments

Worst Snack 2012

Worst Snack of 2012

My picture here is supposed to resemble a mug shot. Yes, Hershey’s Milk Shake you are in big trouble.

December 19, 2012  29 Comments

Grated Carrot and Beet Salad Recipe

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....

December 18, 2012  15 Comments

DIY Instant Oatmeal

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.....

December 17, 2012  17 Comments

Healthy Holiday Snacks-2012

Top Ten Healthy Holiday Party Snacks

One way to deal with the holidays is to take control....

December 13, 2012  2 Comments

Mini Holiday Cookie

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?....

December 12, 2012  24 Comments

travelb

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....

December 11, 2012  20 Comments

kalesaladb

Looking For Red and Green? Try This!

Snack Girl will not apologize for her continued healthy holiday search. Today's entry: The Christmas Salad....

December 10, 2012  18 Comments

miniapplecrispb

Top 10 Recipes of 2012

I love top ten lists. They make life so easy!....

December 6, 2012  8 Comments

latkeb

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....

December 5, 2012  9 Comments

Low Calorie Versus Healthy

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....

December 4, 2012  37 Comments

Light Holiday Snack

The Cutest And Healthiest Holiday Party Snack

Last year, I made adorable santa hats with whipped cream. There were complaints....

December 3, 2012  20 Comments

giftb

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....

November 29, 2012  23 Comments

Healthy  Sugar Cookies

Holiday Sugar Cookie Recipe Makeover

Today, we are going to admit that it would be fun to try to be healthier for the holidays....

November 28, 2012  29 Comments

Healthiest Holiday Tip

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?....

November 27, 2012  15 Comments

Pickled Beets Recipe

Pickled Beets From “Around The Southern Table”

It is beet season and time to get cooking. Don’t they look festive?....

November 26, 2012  9 Comments

Thanksgiving Calories

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....

November 21, 2012  27 Comments

Make Your Own VitaTop

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.

November 20, 2012  15 Comments

Muffinlicious Video

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....

November 19, 2012  11 Comments

Pear Cranberry Pie

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.

November 15, 2012  18 Comments

Healthy Travel Tip

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....

November 14, 2012  26 Comments

fennelorangeb

Lighter Thanksgiving Favorites

Here we go! The holiday eating season is coming soon. Are you prepared?...

November 13, 2012  6 Comments

Peppermint Mocha

November Means Peppermint Mocha Season

Are you cold? I don’t know about where you are, but the weather is changing here....

November 12, 2012  19 Comments

Top Ten Vegan Snacks 2012

Top Ten Vegan Snacks

Shhhh....don’t tell anyone but it can be easy to be a vegan. Why?....

November 8, 2012  10 Comments

Homemade Peanut Butter

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....

November 7, 2012  34 Comments

Fiber One Review

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....

November 6, 2012  79 Comments


Roasted Brussels Sprouts Recipe

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....

November 5, 2012  25 Comments

Friday-Change

Snack Girl News Regarding Fridays

Do you see that guy up there? That isn’t me, but I can relate....

November 2, 2012  57 Comments

Front Label Changes

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....

November 1, 2012  27 Comments

Hungry Girl To The Max Review

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.....

October 31, 2012  10 Comments

cranberrycornmuffinb

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....

October 30, 2012  17 Comments

Healthy Breakfast Ideas

Top Ten Inspiring Breakfast Ideas

Does your family start to complain when you suggest the same thing for breakfast every morning?....

October 29, 2012  18 Comments

Is Sugar In Fruit Healthy?

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....

October 26, 2012  32 Comments

Grilled Cheese Tomato

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....

October 25, 2012  33 Comments

Craisins vs Raisins

The Truth About Dried Cranberries

This shocking post will reveal a little known fact about dried cranberries. Someone has to reveal the truth!...

October 24, 2012  67 Comments

chocolatecoveredfigb

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....

October 23, 2012  20 Comments

Healthy Halloween Candy 2012

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?....

October 22, 2012  44 Comments

Volumetrics Diet Review

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?...

October 19, 2012  15 Comments

Light Spinach Dip Recipe

Think Beyond Mayo With Spooky Green Spread

Wow! Isn’t that green up there? That isn’t food coloring....

October 18, 2012  13 Comments

Top Ten Pumpkin Recipes

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....

October 17, 2012  6 Comments

Ezekiel Bread Review

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....

October 16, 2012  100 Comments

Mini Reuben Sandwiches

Little Bites With Big Flavor: The Mini Reuben

Does anyone else out there love deli sandwiches? You know the ones I am talking about....

October 15, 2012  12 Comments

Physicals

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 :)....

October 12, 2012  13 Comments

McDonalds Kale

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?...

October 11, 2012  48 Comments

Lighter Caramel Apple Recipe

Healthier Caramel Apples: Just Do It!

You don’t need to be a rocket scientist to get why these caramel apples are healthier....

October 10, 2012  8 Comments

How to Assess Nutrition Labels

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....

October 9, 2012  27 Comments

Overnight Pumpkin Pancake Recipe

Wake Up To These Pumpkin Pancakes

In case you hadn’t noticed Snack Girl takes requests. Freebird!!! (cue lighter)...

October 8, 2012  29 Comments

Happier At Home Book Review

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.

October 5, 2012  17 Comments

halloweenb

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....

October 4, 2012  14 Comments


Light Vanilla Frosty Recipe

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?....

October 3, 2012  23 Comments

Be an Artificial Ingredient Detective

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....

October 2, 2012  37 Comments

pumpkinlatteb

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....

October 1, 2012  18 Comments

Light Pizza Recipe

Pizza Without Guilt

Snack Girl doesn’t believe in guilt about food. For me, there is no “good” food vs. “evil” food....

September 28, 2012  20 Comments

Zen Cooking

Zen Cooking & Coconut Vanilla Frozen Yogurt

My friend Nikki is a food writer and photographer. She produces a beautiful website: art & lemons.

September 27, 2012  13 Comments

DIY Uncrustable

Make Your Own “Uncrustable”

Snack Girl is having her Martha Stewart moment. Yes, I am making shapes for my kid’s lunchboxes.

September 26, 2012  22 Comments

fiveminutesb

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....

September 25, 2012  17 Comments

poptartb

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.

September 21, 2012  17 Comments

Top Ten Late Night Snacks

Top Ten Late Night Snacks

You are awake and after a long day, you are hungry. What to do?...

September 20, 2012  5 Comments

Healthy Cookie Dough Dip Recipe

Eating Cookie Dough Just Got Healthier

Bored with the same old apple and peanut butter? Love to eat cookie dough out of the bowl?

September 19, 2012  24 Comments

cokezerob

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....

September 18, 2012  61 Comments

Healthy Pumpkin Chili Recipe

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....

September 17, 2012  38 Comments

glutenfreeb

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).

September 14, 2012  23 Comments


turkishbreakfastb

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....

September 13, 2012  30 Comments

twohamburgers2b

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....

September 12, 2012  31 Comments

apples

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....

September 11, 2012  9 Comments

Pumpkin Pie Smoothie

A Pumpkin Pie Smoothie For Fall

Last week, I introduced Fall with a no bake pumpkin oatmeal cookie. But, I had a problem....

September 10, 2012  24 Comments

poisonappleb

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....

September 7, 2012  63 Comments

sloppyjoeb

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....

September 6, 2012  26 Comments

lunchableb

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?....

September 5, 2012  16 Comments

No Bake Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookie

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....

September 4, 2012  48 Comments

Ten Dollar Dinners Review

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....

August 31, 2012  17 Comments

Easy Feta Dip Recipe

Take Your Raw Veggies To the Next Level

Awwww, ma, raw veggies AGAIN! Yes, I know it is difficult but there is nothing healthier....

August 30, 2012  12 Comments

Baked Oatmeal Recipe

Have You Tried Baked Oatmeal?

If you combine whole grains, eggs, yogurt, milk, and fruit what do you get? Breakfast!....

August 29, 2012  44 Comments

The Healthiest Bacon

The Healthiest Bacon

I know what you are thinking. The words “bacon” and “healthiest” do not belong next to each other....

August 28, 2012  31 Comments

Best Yogurt Brand

The Best Brand of Yogurt You Can Buy

The title here is purposely misleading. I am just trying to get you to pay attention....

August 27, 2012  84 Comments

Work Making You Fat

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?...

August 24, 2012  41 Comments

Easy Black Bean Soup Recipe

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”....

August 23, 2012  24 Comments

tunameltb

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....

August 22, 2012  10 Comments

Archer Farms Bread Review

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....

August 21, 2012  35 Comments

cantaloupebowlb

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)...

August 20, 2012  23 Comments

American Grown Review

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...

August 17, 2012  13 Comments

Beer Can Chicken Recipe

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....

August 16, 2012  24 Comments

weightwatchersb

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...

August 15, 2012  178 Comments

Honey Maid Grahamfuls Nutritional Facts

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....

August 14, 2012  20 Comments

Carrot Wrap Recipe

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....

August 13, 2012  13 Comments

Healthy Eating Challenges

What Stops You From Eating Healthier?

You see that sign up there? That, my friends, is an invitation....

August 10, 2012  50 Comments

Light Corn Fritter Recipe

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....

August 9, 2012  22 Comments

lunchboxb

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?....

August 8, 2012  11 Comments

Uncrustable Review

UFO or Sandwich? You Decide

It’s a bird! it’s a plane! it’s a sandwich?? Yo, this looks a wee bit strange....

August 7, 2012  68 Comments

oatpancakeb

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....

August 6, 2012  25 Comments

Green Coffee Extract Fraud

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....

August 3, 2012  67 Comments

Inexpensive Healthy Snacks

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?...

August 2, 2012  9 Comments

Light Stuffed Zucchini Recipe

Replace Potato Skins With Zucchini Boats

Row, row, row, your zucchini, gently down the STREAM!!...

August 1, 2012  20 Comments


Stonyfield Yogurt Review

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!...

July 31, 2012  47 Comments

Eggplant Dip Recipe

Eggplant For Dummies

My partner is allergic to eggplant so there hasn’t been one eggplant post on Snack Girl. That changes today!...

July 30, 2012  33 Comments

Car Breakfast

Car Breakfasting: A New Olympic Sport

Wow! That guy is driving, eating, and talking on the phone. How does he do it?...

July 26, 2012  22 Comments

Ball Canning Supplies Winner

The Winner Of The Ball Canning Supplies

The winner of the Ball canning supplies is........

July 26, 2012  7 Comments

Strawberry Sherbet Recipe

Make Your Own Sherbet With A Blender

Who doesn’t love blenders? Whhhhhhirrrrrr, and voila, a frothy beverage...

July 25, 2012  18 Comments

Jimmy Dean Delights Healthy

Jimmy Dean Delights: Delightful or Destructive?

What? A 260 calorie Turkey Sausage Muffin? Where can I get one of those?....

July 24, 2012  28 Comments

Barbecue Tofu Sandwich Recipe

A Tofu Recipe For Tofu Haters

Snack Girl has a confession. She wants to like tofu, but she just can’t....

July 23, 2012  46 Comments

Chocolate Lentil Cake Recipe

The Seed You Should Be Eating

Have I confused you with the photo of the chocolate cake? Where are the seeds?...

July 20, 2012  34 Comments

No Sugar Added Strawberry Jam Recipe

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...

July 19, 2012  334 Comments

Healthier Ranch Dressing

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.

July 18, 2012  26 Comments

McDonalds Chocolate Chip Frappe Nutrition

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?...

July 17, 2012  37 Comments

Banana Breakfast Pop Recipe

Refreshing Breakfast On A Stick

Are you hot? How would you like some steaming oatmeal?....

July 16, 2012  11 Comments

Zero Calorie Flavor

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?...

July 13, 2012  22 Comments

Grilled Romaine Lettuce Recipe

Romaine Lettuce Doesn’t Have To Be Boring

What am I talking about? Romaine lettuce IS boring!....

July 12, 2012  20 Comments

beachb

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....

July 11, 2012  6 Comments

Watermelon Salad Recipe

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?

July 10, 2012  17 Comments

Miracle Noodle Review

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....

July 9, 2012  134 Comments

How Ashley Lost 110 Pounds

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.

July 6, 2012  19 Comments

Top Snack Food Reviews

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....

July 5, 2012  15 Comments

Spicy Roasted Chickpeas

Turn Dull Beans Into A Potato Chip Replacement

Yesterday, we featured canned beans in a sneaky way. Today, they come out behind the curtain.

July 3, 2012  30 Comments

beanbrownieb

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....

July 2, 2012  40 Comments

31 Days of Vegetables

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...

June 29, 2012  11 Comments

Healthy July Fourth BBQ Ideas

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!...

June 28, 2012  9 Comments

No Bake Lemon Balls Recipe

No Bake Lemon Balls: Healthy, Fast, & Yummy

One of the biggest hits on Snack Girl has been the No Bake Brownie Balls....

June 27, 2012  20 Comments

Skinny Girl Margarita Review

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....

June 26, 2012  41 Comments

Watermelon Feta Appetizer Recipe

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....

June 25, 2012  13 Comments

Healthy Frozen Treats

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....

June 22, 2012  14 Comments

How To Chop Vegetables

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?....

June 21, 2012  27 Comments

Cinnabon Makeover

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....

June 20, 2012  53 Comments

Snapple Sorbet Fake

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....

June 19, 2012  54 Comments

Low Calorie Cheesecake Recipe

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....

June 18, 2012  28 Comments

Mustard Greens Recipe

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?...

June 15, 2012  25 Comments

Brown Minute Rice

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....

June 14, 2012  37 Comments

Healthy Buffalo Chicken Wings Recipe

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....

June 13, 2012  21 Comments

capresesaladb2

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....

June 12, 2012  11 Comments

Ellie Krieger Interview

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....

June 11, 2012  7 Comments

Low Calorie Iced Mocha Recipe

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"....

June 7, 2012  53 Comments

Motivation For Becoming Healthy

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....

June 6, 2012  51 Comments

Vegetable Chips Healthy

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...

June 5, 2012  29 Comments

Ellie Krieger Questions

Do You Have A Question for Ellie Krieger?

Yo! Snack Girl and Ellie are going to be hanging out and I need some help....

June 4, 2012  11 Comments

Healthier Burger Mushroom Cap

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....

June 4, 2012  21 Comments

Amusement Park Food

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....

June 1, 2012  22 Comments

Greatist Chickpeas

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....

June 1, 2012  11 Comments

Light Rhubarb Strawberry Crisp

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....

May 31, 2012  66 Comments

popsicleb

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....

May 30, 2012  9 Comments

Chain Restaurant Advice

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)....

May 29, 2012  17 Comments

Herb Infused Water

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....

May 25, 2012  25 Comments

Mojito Melon Balls Dessert

Like Mojitos? Try This Light Summer Dessert

Hellooooo, watermelon. Where have you been? Missed you!....

May 24, 2012  6 Comments

Low Calorie Candy Recipe

Do It Yourself Skinny Candy: Fun To Make & Eat

Let me introduce you to "Chocolate Crackle". This stuff is seriously yummy and fun....

May 23, 2012  11 Comments

veggieskewersb

A Super Healthy Addition To Your Grill

Hot dogs, hamburgers, steak......salad! Yes, add some salad to your grill this Memorial Day weekend.

May 22, 2012  12 Comments

redesignb

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)....

May 20, 2012  41 Comments

tvandmealsb

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....

May 18, 2012  25 Comments

missioncarbbalanceb

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?...

May 17, 2012  38 Comments

quinoacarrotsoupb

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....

May 16, 2012  37 Comments

glutenfreeb

Top Ten Gluten Free Snacks

This photo made me giggle. Yes, a sign usually reserved for construction sites is on bread.

May 15, 2012  11 Comments

softboiledegg2b

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...

May 14, 2012  26 Comments

sauceb

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...

May 11, 2012  24 Comments

monsterrehabb

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....

May 10, 2012  37 Comments

lisa2012b

100 Healthy Snacks To Share

Snack Girl is celebrating an anniversary today. THREE whole years of writing about healthy snacks...

May 8, 2012  21 Comments

macaroonsb

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....

May 4, 2012  10 Comments

cheeseburgerwrapb

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....

May 3, 2012  14 Comments

tunameltb

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!...

May 2, 2012  40 Comments

smartonesb

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....

May 1, 2012  58 Comments

saladspinnerb

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....

April 30, 2012  16 Comments

locavoreb

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....

April 27, 2012  14 Comments

muffintopb

Reduce Your Muffin Top Today With This Simple Step

Do you think I am talking about that muffin top above? Naahhhh.....

April 26, 2012  47 Comments

strawberrychocolateb

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?...

April 25, 2012  25 Comments

mcdonaldsmultigrainb

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?....

April 24, 2012  40 Comments

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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?...

April 23, 2012  47 Comments

crockerfarmb

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....

April 20, 2012  15 Comments

flightattendantb

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?...

April 19, 2012  10 Comments

lunabarb

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....

April 17, 2012  52 Comments

slowcookercurryb

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!

April 16, 2012  15 Comments

mom100bookb

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?"....

April 13, 2012  4 Comments

moneybeltb

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.

April 12, 2012  71 Comments

bobolipizzab

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 :-)...

April 11, 2012  34 Comments

lightbeerb

The Skinny on Light Beer

Guess what I did yesterday? BUUUUURRRRRPPPP....

April 10, 2012  53 Comments

chocolateballb

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.

April 9, 2012  19 Comments

bookb

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?

April 6, 2012  26 Comments

sugarcauliflowerb

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!

April 5, 2012  34 Comments

lowcarbb

Top Ten Low Carb Snacks

Trying to avoid the foods in the photograph? Join the club!...

April 4, 2012  11 Comments

Cheetos

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.

April 3, 2012  46 Comments

avocadoeggb

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.

April 2, 2012  20 Comments

coolcapb

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?....

March 30, 2012  11 Comments

evilpizzab

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?....

March 29, 2012  42 Comments

granolamuffinsb

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!...

March 28, 2012  13 Comments

healthychoiceb

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"....

March 27, 2012  25 Comments

yogurtpbdipb

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!....

March 26, 2012  15 Comments

marilynmonroeb

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....

March 23, 2012  42 Comments

peanutbutterballsb

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....

March 22, 2012  11 Comments

belvitab

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....

March 20, 2012  70 Comments

kaleschips2b

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....

March 19, 2012  59 Comments

gettingonplaneb

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 :)...

March 16, 2012  25 Comments

weightwatchersrecipesb

Top Ten Weight Watchers Friendly Recipes

What are that fork and knife doing? Is that legal?...

March 15, 2012  12 Comments

ricekrispieb

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....

March 14, 2012  21 Comments

worstguacamoleb

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?...

March 13, 2012  28 Comments

baconwrappedasparagusb

Greet Spring With Some Bacon (And Asparagus)

Whenever I write about bacon, Snack Girl gets a surge of readers. Why?...

March 12, 2012  14 Comments

conveniencestoreb

Ten Healthy Convenience Store Snacks

Check out that photo above. See anything you want to eat? Aaah, the convenience store.....

March 8, 2012  26 Comments

chocolatepopcornb

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....

March 7, 2012  22 Comments

wheatthinsb

The New and Improved Wheat Thins

Snack Girl has a long history with Nabisco. We go WAYYY back to 2010....

March 6, 2012  54 Comments

spinachcorncasseroleb

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?....

March 5, 2012  14 Comments

pumpkincustardb

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....

March 4, 2012  15 Comments

almondsnackb

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....

March 2, 2012  22 Comments

listb

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!...

March 1, 2012  35 Comments

goldpineappleb

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!...

February 29, 2012  11 Comments

bagelthinb

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.

February 28, 2012  38 Comments

bananasoftserveb

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!...

February 27, 2012  27 Comments

stomachacheb

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?...

February 24, 2012  24 Comments

chocolatedippretzelsb.jpg

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....

February 23, 2012  13 Comments

massagekaleb

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".

February 22, 2012  17 Comments

salmonburgerb

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....

February 21, 2012  17 Comments

diytortillab

Make Your Own Whole Wheat Tortillas - So Yummy!

See that tortilla up there? I made it! And, yes, I am proud of myself....

February 20, 2012  22 Comments

yogab

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....

February 17, 2012  16 Comments

carrotonstickb

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?

February 16, 2012  29 Comments

bananaslippyslideb

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?....

February 15, 2012  18 Comments

goldfishb

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!....

February 14, 2012  22 Comments

poachedeggb

A Simple Way To Dress Up An Egg

Snack Girl is on an egg kick because eggs are just SO nutritious....

February 13, 2012  16 Comments

pocketfuelb

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....

February 10, 2012  11 Comments

precisionscaleb

Winner of The EatSmart Kitchen Scale

The winner of the EatSmart kitchen scale is....

February 10, 2012  1 Comment

heartybreakfastb

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....

February 9, 2012  26 Comments

upgradedbreakfastcookieb

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....

February 8, 2012  37 Comments

cheapeggsb

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?!!

February 7, 2012  51 Comments

frenchtoastb

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?....

February 6, 2012  3 Comments

kristenguestpostb

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!....

February 5, 2012  6 Comments

happymealb

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?....

February 3, 2012  22 Comments

precisionscaleb

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?....

February 2, 2012  286 Comments

skinnycowb

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....

January 31, 2012  38 Comments

blackbeanburgerb

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....

January 30, 2012  25 Comments

sickb

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.

January 27, 2012  22 Comments

heartshapedboxb

Top Ten Chocolate Snacks

The season of the heart shaped box is here! Or, as I like to call it - "chocolate season"....

January 26, 2012  6 Comments

oatmealcookieb

An Awesome Portion Control Trick For Homemade Cookies

So, you like to bake - but you have a problem. Yes, I know that problem well.....

January 25, 2012  62 Comments

starbuckseggveggieb

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.

January 24, 2012  27 Comments

newantslogb

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....

January 23, 2012  8 Comments

pauladeenb

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.....

January 20, 2012  93 Comments

wholewheatcrackersb

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...

January 19, 2012  26 Comments

footballb

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....

January 18, 2012  4 Comments

leancuisineb

How Unhealthy Is Lean Cuisine?

Lean Cuisine is a brand of frozen meals created by the Nestle corporation. How bad are they for you?....

January 17, 2012  80 Comments

grapefruitb

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....

January 16, 2012  17 Comments

jasonb

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....

January 13, 2012  8 Comments

dormb

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....

January 12, 2012  18 Comments

fishtacob

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....

January 11, 2012  6 Comments

whonub

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?...

January 10, 2012  37 Comments

potatobagb

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....

January 6, 2012  24 Comments

wwchocolatechipb

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....

January 5, 2012  27 Comments

pb2b

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....

January 4, 2012  113 Comments

haryanddavidb

Winner of The Harry & David Royal Riviera Pears

The winner of the Harry & David Royal Riviera pears is........

January 4, 2012

broccolipeanutb

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 :)....

January 3, 2012  19 Comments

healthylifesign2b

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)....

January 2, 2012  18 Comments

worstsnack2011bwb

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.....

December 30, 2011  14 Comments

newyearsb

Top Posts of 2011 and Happy New Year!

Happy New Year from Snack Girl! I hope you have a great start to 2012....

December 29, 2011  9 Comments

blackeyedpeasb

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.

December 28, 2011  6 Comments

haryanddavidb

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....

December 27, 2011  359 Comments

holidayb

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....

December 23, 2011  10 Comments

chilisb

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....

December 22, 2011  15 Comments

latkeb

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.....

December 20, 2011  11 Comments

roastedbroccolib

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...

December 19, 2011  5 Comments

kalesaladb

The Unthinkable: A Christmas Salad

Snack Girl will not apologize for her continued healthy holiday search. Today's entry: The Christmas Salad.

December 15, 2011  10 Comments

tacobellsaladb

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?....

December 14, 2011  13 Comments

santahatb

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....

December 13, 2011  12 Comments

shotglassb

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....

December 12, 2011  1 Comment

greatistb

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....

December 9, 2011  28 Comments

hotcocoab

Vegan, Luxurious, Hot......Chocolate

Snack Girl finds that most hot chocolate mixes are missing something important. They lack the most important flavor of all....

December 8, 2011  25 Comments

honeyb

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?...

December 7, 2011  16 Comments

mushroomtacob

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....

December 6, 2011  11 Comments

giftb

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...

December 5, 2011  6 Comments

portionsizemattersb

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....

December 2, 2011  14 Comments

santab

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.

December 1, 2011  1 Comment

nutsb

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....

November 30, 2011  12 Comments

mcdfriesb

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....

November 29, 2011  22 Comments

barearmsb

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?....

November 23, 2011  9 Comments

veggieburgerb

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....

November 22, 2011  7 Comments

mastradchipb

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?...

November 21, 2011  26 Comments

fennelorangeb

Seriously Lighter Thanksgiving Recipes

Have you seen all the features for "lighter" Thanksgivings in magazines and newspapers? I have been inundated with these articles....

November 18, 2011  6 Comments

cranberrycornmuffinb

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!...

November 17, 2011  22 Comments

grandmashouseb

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....

November 16, 2011  7 Comments

cremebruleeb

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....

November 14, 2011  11 Comments

criobrub

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....

November 11, 2011  9 Comments

coolwaterb

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....

November 10, 2011  25 Comments

skinnypeppermintmochab

'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?...

November 9, 2011  21 Comments

pregnantb

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....

November 8, 2011  34 Comments

brusselssproutsb

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....

November 7, 2011  29 Comments

diygogurtb

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....

November 4, 2011  15 Comments

stressb

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....

November 3, 2011  23 Comments

peanutbutterballsb

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....

November 2, 2011  27 Comments

bubbleandsqueakb

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....

October 31, 2011  9 Comments

louiseb

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....

October 28, 2011  8 Comments

worstfastfoodb

The Winner Of The Worst Fast Food Is.......

Take a good hard look at the plate of food above. What do you see?....

October 27, 2011  16 Comments

parmesanpocornb

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.

October 26, 2011  33 Comments

lunchableredob

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....

October 25, 2011  27 Comments

halloweenb

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....

October 24, 2011  5 Comments

cookiebusb

Using Comfort Food to Sell An Experience

Guess where I took this picture? In front of a bakery, perhaps? Nope....

October 21, 2011  31 Comments

turkishbreakfastb

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....

October 20, 2011  8 Comments

pumpkinseedsb

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?....

October 19, 2011  16 Comments

chipotleb

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....

October 18, 2011  40 Comments

chocolatecoveredfigb

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....

October 17, 2011  30 Comments

seasnaxb

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!...

October 14, 2011  10 Comments

poisonappleb

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....

October 13, 2011  43 Comments

barbaravsquakerb

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"....

October 11, 2011  33 Comments

healthylifesign2b

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....

October 10, 2011  9 Comments

apples

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....

October 7, 2011  17 Comments

snackboxb

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?

October 6, 2011  14 Comments

pumpkinlatteb

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....

October 5, 2011  15 Comments

halloweenpretzelb

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....

October 4, 2011  22 Comments

halloweenoatmealb

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?....

October 3, 2011  13 Comments

afterexerciseb

Top Ten Post Workout Snacks

See those fresh young people up there? They have been running (their mouths :)...

September 30, 2011  2 Comments

pickledmushroomsb

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?...

September 29, 2011  11 Comments

stonyfieldb

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....

September 28, 2011  68 Comments

mysterysaladb

Guess Where I Found This Healthy Food?

Do you ever feel surrounded by hamburgers and french fries? What about donuts or soda?....

September 27, 2011  14 Comments

cookiedoughb

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?....

September 26, 2011  30 Comments

dietsurvivorb

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."

September 23, 2011  17 Comments

bagelskinnyb

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.

September 22, 2011  55 Comments

cannedsoupb

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?....

September 20, 2011  25 Comments

chickenbreastb

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....

September 19, 2011  44 Comments

clandestinob

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....

September 16, 2011  8 Comments

jiffyupgradeb

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....

September 15, 2011  18 Comments

v8fusionb

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....

September 14, 2011  21 Comments

judiesb

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?....

September 13, 2011  17 Comments

applebutterb

Who Else Lost Their Virginity This Month?

See those lovely jars of apple butter? Snack Girl made them in a fit of unbridled domesticity....

September 12, 2011  24 Comments

franiafterb

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....

September 9, 2011  27 Comments

lunchableb

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?....

September 7, 2011  26 Comments

sloppyjoeb

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....

September 6, 2011  26 Comments

fiveminutesb

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....

September 2, 2011  31 Comments

turkishbreakfastb

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....

September 1, 2011  25 Comments

naturevalleythinb

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!....

August 31, 2011  15 Comments

oatpancakeb

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....

August 30, 2011  21 Comments

officeb

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.....

August 29, 2011  14 Comments

kidfoodb

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....

August 26, 2011  35 Comments

oatberry

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?....

August 25, 2011  37 Comments

mcdchickenb

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....

August 24, 2011  57 Comments

tofuscrambleb

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....

August 23, 2011  33 Comments

lunchboxb

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?...

August 22, 2011  6 Comments

myplateb

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....

August 19, 2011  41 Comments

truwhipb

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....

August 17, 2011  31 Comments

steviab

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?...

August 16, 2011  44 Comments

fruitsauceb

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....

August 15, 2011  15 Comments

watermelonlemonadeb

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....

August 12, 2011  13 Comments

sweetpotatofriesb

Top Ten Budget Healthy Snacks 2011

Are you financially stretched? Honestly, who isn't feeling the pain of our economic downturn?...

August 11, 2011  5 Comments

mcdsmoothieb

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!....

August 10, 2011  32 Comments

sodastreamb

Winner of The SodaStream

The winner of the SodaStream is (via random selection)....

August 10, 2011

pistachiosb

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....

August 9, 2011  15 Comments

carrotbiteb

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....

August 8, 2011  15 Comments

mansnackingb

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!...

August 5, 2011  13 Comments

rootbeerfloatb

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?....

August 4, 2011  16 Comments

sodastreamb

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"....

August 3, 2011  229 Comments

subwaybbqpulledporkb

Think Choosing Subway Is A Healthy Choice? Check This Out

What is wrong with this picture? Anyone?.... Bueller?......

August 2, 2011  47 Comments

cantaloupebowlb

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)....

August 1, 2011  11 Comments

euforiab

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....

July 29, 2011  4 Comments

wheatberrysaladb

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....

July 28, 2011  26 Comments

agavenectarb

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....

July 27, 2011  28 Comments

starbucksbistroboxb

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....

July 26, 2011  18 Comments

watermelonsoupb

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....

July 25, 2011  7 Comments

help

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....

July 22, 2011  16 Comments

sodeliciousb

Winner of So Delicious Coconut Milk Minis

The winner of the So Delicious Coconut Milk Minis is....

July 22, 2011

burgerholeb

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.....

July 21, 2011  12 Comments

lowcalranchb

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!....

July 20, 2011  18 Comments

flavoredseltzerb

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!

July 19, 2011  30 Comments

portabellomushroompizzab

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....

July 18, 2011  38 Comments

sodeliciousb

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...

July 15, 2011  300 Comments

jicamaslawb

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....

July 14, 2011  14 Comments

homebwonderbb.jpg

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....

July 13, 2011  34 Comments

clifsnickersb

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....

July 12, 2011  58 Comments

watermeloncucumberb

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!...

July 11, 2011  29 Comments

chilisb

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....

July 8, 2011  43 Comments

tomatillosalsab

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...

July 7, 2011  15 Comments

newtonfruitthinsb

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....

July 6, 2011  26 Comments

tomatopestob

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....

July 5, 2011  8 Comments

mansnackingb

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!...

July 1, 2011  13 Comments

Low Calorie Trail Mix

Lighter, Fluffier Trail Mix

Trail mix is for taking on your hike. Anyone been on a hike lately? No? Me, neither....

June 30, 2011  11 Comments

breadexperimentb

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 :)...

June 29, 2011  25 Comments

miob

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....

June 28, 2011  52 Comments

gnub

The Winner of the Gnu Bars

The winner of a box of Gnu Bars is...

June 28, 2011

jettilab

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....

June 24, 2011  5 Comments

travelb

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....

June 23, 2011  15 Comments

burgerholeb

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?...

June 22, 2011  15 Comments

fruitbarsb

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".

June 21, 2011  31 Comments

chilelimecornb

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....

June 20, 2011  16 Comments

lisasoupb

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?...

June 17, 2011  10 Comments

gnub

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....

June 16, 2011  162 Comments

zucchinifryb

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....

June 15, 2011  44 Comments

notbutterb

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.....

June 14, 2011  49 Comments

pitachipb

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....

June 13, 2011  20 Comments

popsicleb

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....

June 10, 2011  15 Comments

capresesaladb2

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....

June 9, 2011  5 Comments

pinebananab

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?....

June 8, 2011  19 Comments

gardenstartb

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....

June 3, 2011  24 Comments

cakepopb

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"....

June 2, 2011  16 Comments

Trop50b

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....

June 1, 2011  22 Comments

vegancupcakeb

The Winner of Vegan Cupcakes Take Over The World

The winner of "Vegan Cupcakes Take Over The World" by Isa Chandra Moskowitz is...

June 1, 2011  1 Comment

oniondipb

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....

May 30, 2011  14 Comments

poisonappleb

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)....

May 27, 2011  43 Comments

broccolipeanutb

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?"....

May 26, 2011  15 Comments

veggieskewersb

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."....

May 25, 2011  8 Comments

mcdstrawberrylemb

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....

May 24, 2011  67 Comments

vegancupcakeb

Vegan Cupcakes Have Taken Over The World

Shhhh....don't tell ANYONE (except all of your friends). Chocolate cupcakes can be delicious without any.....

May 23, 2011  43 Comments

hadleybarnb

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?....

May 20, 2011  11 Comments

flaniganfarmsb

Flanigan Farms Trail Mix Winner!

The winner of the Flanigan Trail Mix (via random selection) is....

May 20, 2011

ggbreadb

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....

May 19, 2011  37 Comments

vegetablesoupb

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....

May 18, 2011  19 Comments

arbysb.jpg

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....

May 17, 2011  36 Comments

orangewaterb

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.

May 16, 2011  18 Comments

flaniganfarmsb

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!....

May 13, 2011  129 Comments

indianbeans2b

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....

May 12, 2011  17 Comments

miniwheatsb

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.

May 11, 2011  21 Comments

pumpkinbiteb

Hate Bananas? Try These Pumpkin Bites

Back in April, Snack Girl posted what she thought was an awesome cereal bar recipe. People complained!

May 10, 2011  41 Comments

cucumbercoolerb

The Winner of Super Natural Every Day

The winner of Heidi Swanson's "Super Natural Every Day" (via random selection) is....

May 10, 2011  1 Comment

softboiledeggb

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?....

May 9, 2011  83 Comments

weightwatchersb

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...

May 6, 2011  64 Comments

Sugar Snap Peas and Cheese

Elegant, Easy, and Under 100 Calories

When you get tired of your apple and peanut butter, you need to go gourmet for your snack....

May 5, 2011  14 Comments

twocandleb

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)....

May 4, 2011  18 Comments

cucumbercoolerb

Lime, Salt, Ice, and Heidi Swanson (Giveaway)

Spring is here and Snack Girl is revving up her blender. My neighbors are a bit annoyed :)...

May 3, 2011  75 Comments

greenbeansb

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....

May 2, 2011  32 Comments

dolefruitb

A Healthy Packaged Snack For Your Lunch Box

If your kids are like mine, they love packaged things above fresh things. Why?....

April 29, 2011  15 Comments

easylunchboxb

The Winner of the Easy Lunch Box

The winner of the Easy Lunch Box (via random selection) is...

April 29, 2011

bakedtostitosb

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....

April 28, 2011  21 Comments

veggieburgerb

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 :(...

April 27, 2011  35 Comments

rhubarbbakeb

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....

April 26, 2011  35 Comments

easylunchboxb

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.

April 22, 2011  177 Comments

yogab

Reclaim Your Sex Life

Why is this woman feeling so relaxed and looking so gorgeous? The secret, my friends, is simple....

April 21, 2011  16 Comments

bananaquesadillab

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....

April 20, 2011  18 Comments

moviepopcornb

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....

April 19, 2011  12 Comments

newenergyb

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....

April 18, 2011  62 Comments

dannongreekb

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 ....

April 15, 2011  38 Comments

equalexchangeb

Winner of Organic Tamari Roasted Almonds

The winner of the Organic Tamari Roasted Almonds is (via random selection)...

April 15, 2011

photob

Don't Have Time For A Food Journal? Try This!

This is a photo of my breakfast yesterday. Thrilling isn't it?...

April 14, 2011  14 Comments

vegancookieb

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"....

April 13, 2011  35 Comments

maplebaconb

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.

April 12, 2011  25 Comments

angeledeggsb

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....

April 11, 2011  21 Comments

equalexchangeb

Organic Tamari Roasted Almonds

When I saw these, I just HAD to try them. Could these be the perfect snack?....

April 8, 2011  79 Comments

nutellab

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....

April 7, 2011  63 Comments

avocadosalsab

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....

April 6, 2011  9 Comments

roccob

Rocco DiSpirito's "Now Eat This! Diet" FOUR WINNERS!

The four winners of Rocco DiSpirito's "Now Eat This! Diet" (randomly selected) are....

April 6, 2011  2 Comments

purgumb

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....

April 5, 2011  50 Comments

melonbiteb

Who Else Wants Bacon?

What is bacon doing on Snack Girl? This site is supposed to be healthy!...

April 4, 2011  15 Comments

girlsexerciseb

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!...

April 1, 2011  30 Comments

renfromsalsab

Mrs. Renfro's Salsa Winner

The Mrs. Renfro's cereal winner (via random selection) is...

April 1, 2011

bananasplitb

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!....

March 31, 2011  29 Comments

roccob

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....

March 30, 2011  218 Comments

yoplaitgreekb

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....

March 29, 2011  108 Comments

avocadotoastb

Try This: Vegan Toast

Guess what I didn't use on my toast this morning?....

March 28, 2011  18 Comments

renfromsalsab

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?)...

March 25, 2011  137 Comments

listb

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....

March 24, 2011  32 Comments

cauliflowernewb

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.

March 23, 2011  43 Comments

lazycakesb

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....

March 22, 2011  21 Comments

greensmoothieb

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!...

March 21, 2011  40 Comments

coolcupsb

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....

March 18, 2011  5 Comments

customchoiceb

Custom Choice Cereal Winner

The Custom Choice cereal winner (via random selection) is...

March 18, 2011

greenfoodb

A Color You Should Be Eating More Of

Your doctor has been telling you to eat more green things, right? How do these look?...

March 17, 2011  12 Comments

ricekrispieb

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....

March 16, 2011  23 Comments

pickledcarrotsb

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....

March 15, 2011  26 Comments

sweetpotatofriesb

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.....

March 14, 2011  32 Comments

applegateturkeyb

Applegate Farms Breakfast Sausage Winner

The Applegate Farms breakfast sausage winner (via random selection) is....

March 12, 2011

customchoiceb

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....

March 11, 2011  45 Comments

lisadrayerb

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?...

March 10, 2011  6 Comments

breakfastsandwichb

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....

March 9, 2011  33 Comments

wendyb

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....

March 8, 2011  24 Comments

roastedasparagusb

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....

March 7, 2011  13 Comments

applegateturkeyb

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

March 4, 2011  81 Comments

wonderbreadb

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....

March 3, 2011  20 Comments

nakedapplepieb

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....

March 2, 2011  36 Comments

dominosb

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....

March 1, 2011  18 Comments

diyyogurtb

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!...

February 28, 2011  38 Comments

oscarsb

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....

February 25, 2011  4 Comments

poachedeggb

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 :)...

February 24, 2011  19 Comments

meuslib

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....

February 23, 2011  5 Comments

starbuckseggb

A Surprise Finding, Starbucks Serves Breakfast Sandwiches

The relentless search for a decent egg breakfast sandwich continues with an entrant from Starbucks....

February 22, 2011  20 Comments

courtneyb

How Courtney Lost 44 Pounds

Snack Girl gets to meet many awesome people as part of her job. Courtney is the latest....

February 21, 2011  9 Comments

pizzawithvegb

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....

February 18, 2011  9 Comments

cannedpeachesb

Are Canned Peaches A Healthy Snack?

Snack Girl is seriously missing her peaches. Summer seems years away!...

February 17, 2011  35 Comments

vitaliciouseggmuffinb

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....

February 16, 2011  28 Comments

roastedbroccolib

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)....

February 15, 2011  42 Comments

inspirationb

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....

February 14, 2011  35 Comments

flourlesschocolatecakeb

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!....

February 11, 2011  6 Comments

diytortillab

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....

February 10, 2011  41 Comments

redbullb

The Truth About Energy Shots

You know, I could really use some wings right now. These legs are just not working for me....

February 9, 2011  18 Comments

frenchtoastb

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....

February 8, 2011  11 Comments

weightwatchersb

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?...

February 7, 2011  131 Comments

applepboatmealb

Are Oats Gluten-Free?

Doesn't it seem logical that oats would be gluten-free?...

February 7, 2011  2 Comments

cheese stick

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....

February 4, 2011  29 Comments

mangolassib

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.

February 3, 2011  36 Comments

chocolatechipb

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....

February 2, 2011  29 Comments

eggmcmuffinb

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....

February 1, 2011  36 Comments

grilledsandwichb

Panini Extreme Makeover (Take THAT Quiznos!)

Maybe you like grilled cheese sandwiches? Okay, who doesn't like grilled cheese sandwiches?...

January 31, 2011  14 Comments

smoreb

Love S'Mores? Try This 52 Calorie Treat

The combination of melted chocolate, graham crackers, and a soft marshmallow is SO dreamy....

January 28, 2011  12 Comments

sahaleb

The Sahale Snack Winner!

The Sahale Snack winner (via random selection) is....

January 28, 2011  1 Comment

starbucksoatmealb

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....

January 27, 2011  37 Comments

mushroomsoupb

"Creamy" Wild Mushroom Soup

Snack Girl knows she isn't a chef, but she knows one when she sees one (the white hat helps :)

January 26, 2011  6 Comments

turkeysliderb

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....

January 25, 2011  5 Comments

breadb

Healthy Homemade Bread in Five Minutes A Day

Let's face it - homemade bread rocks.....

January 24, 2011  15 Comments

sahaleb

A Magical and Healthy Packaged Snack

Snack Girl has a confession to make. She has begun to receive MANY snack samples in the mail....

January 21, 2011  179 Comments

ghiradellib

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....

January 20, 2011  15 Comments

broccolipeanutb

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....

January 19, 2011  24 Comments

celerysaladb.jpg

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....

January 18, 2011  9 Comments

weightwatchersb

Why Did Weight Watchers Change Its Points Program?

You probably all know by now that Weight Watchers revamped its famous "Points" program into "PointsPlus"....

January 14, 2011  330 Comments

applechipb

Gluten-Free Healthy Snacks

Many people have started following a gluten-free diet. What does that mean?...

January 13, 2011  11 Comments

kettlecornb

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....

January 12, 2011  34 Comments

fudgesicleb

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....

January 11, 2011  18 Comments

pickledcarrotsb

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?...

January 10, 2011  24 Comments

chickensoupb

Chicken Soup Recipe Correction

"Everyone makes mistakes and so do I." - Grover from Sesame Street....

January 7, 2011

bananasmoothieb

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!

January 7, 2011  19 Comments

haagensorbetb

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....

January 6, 2011  15 Comments

chickensoupb

Low Calorie Comfort Food - It Exists!

There is more than one way to create comfort. One way involves lots of calories and icing....

January 5, 2011  16 Comments

scale

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?...

January 4, 2011  15 Comments

Appleslicerb

This Gadget Will Change Your Life

An apple has a tough time competing with a bag of Doritos....

January 3, 2011  16 Comments

beanbrownieb

Top 10 Posts of 2010 and Happy New Year!

Happy New Year from Snack Girl!...

December 31, 2010  6 Comments

kashicerealbarb

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.

December 30, 2010  14 Comments

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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....

December 29, 2010  20 Comments

chocrib

Chocri Bar Winners!

The Chocri Bar Winners are (via random selection)...

December 28, 2010

applepboatmealb

Make Winter Warmer With Apple and Peanut Butter Oatmeal

Are you bored with your oatmeal? Let's give it a makeover!....

December 28, 2010  34 Comments

shotglassb

Try This New Year's Snack: Veggie Shots

Short on time? Want to make something different and healthy for your New Year's party?...

December 27, 2010  8 Comments

amysburrito

Amy's Frozen Meals: Are They Healthy?

The questions keep rolling in about the frozen foods aisle and I am ready to go!

December 23, 2010  31 Comments

labutterb

Amazing Toddler Snacks From La Jolla Mom

Some moms just GET toddlers. (Frankly, I was lost at the toddler stage.)...

December 22, 2010  3 Comments

chocrib

Chocri Chocolate Giveaway

Did I just say "Chocolate Giveway"? Hurray!...

December 21, 2010  118 Comments

100calbwb

The Worst Snack of 2010

It was a difficult decision. Snack Girl has made her choice.

December 20, 2010  8 Comments

supergirlb

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....

December 17, 2010  3 Comments

raisinboxb

Don't Forget This Classic

Out of fresh fruit? Can't make it to the store?...

December 16, 2010  14 Comments

brownieballxmasb

It's Time.....

Looking for a way to feel good this holiday? Try these 2 things:...

December 15, 2010  2 Comments

turkeysliderb

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....

December 14, 2010  8 Comments

santab

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....

December 13, 2010  8 Comments

gingercakeb

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....

December 10, 2010  7 Comments

vitacocob

Lessons From a Coconut

I was driving my minivan packed with soccer kids, drinking a pina colada.....when I woke up....

December 8, 2010  16 Comments

buttermilkbanb

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!...

December 7, 2010  18 Comments

mayanharvestb

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?)...

December 6, 2010  17 Comments

cinnamonwalnutsb

A Holiday Snack From Bran Appetit

Looking for a healthy gift for the holidays? Check out these walnuts....

December 3, 2010  12 Comments

avivab

How to Make Dinner Time Easier (and Healthier)

Imagine it is six o'clock, do you know what you are cooking for dinner?...

December 2, 2010  1 Comment

brownieballxmasb

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.

December 1, 2010  32 Comments

watch our 1 minute video

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....

November 30, 2010  6 Comments

barcodeb

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....

November 24, 2010  12 Comments

tortilla2b

A Healthy Tortilla

Tortilla means "little cake" in Spanish. Many of these little cakes are not the healthiest option for a snack....

November 23, 2010  21 Comments

fennelorangeb

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....

November 22, 2010  7 Comments

nuggetrotb

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....

November 22, 2010  4 Comments

girlsexerciseb

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....

November 19, 2010  4 Comments

hkpretzelb

The Winner of the H. K. Anderson Pretzels

The winner of the H. K. Anderson pretzels is (via random selection)...

November 19, 2010  1 Comment

cookiecompb

Check Out This Cookie (Scary)

Snack Girl has a problem she wants to share....

November 18, 2010  31 Comments

cranberryb

A Thanksgiving Feast Cooked in 10 Minutes? Done!

Yes, it is possible to create an entire Thanksgiving dinner in 10 minutes. How?...

November 17, 2010  12 Comments

hotdogb

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....

November 16, 2010  29 Comments

help

Help Wanda With Her Brussels Sprouts Challenge

Yesterday's post on Brussels Sprouts took an exciting turn...

November 16, 2010  3 Comments

brusselssproutsb

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....

November 15, 2010  22 Comments

hkpretzelb

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....

November 12, 2010  157 Comments

mcnuggetb

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!...

November 11, 2010  11 Comments

pumpkinpieb

Try This Pumpkin Pie Makeover For Thanksgiving

Why would Snack Girl mess with Thanksgiving? Come on, live a little!...

November 10, 2010  19 Comments

pepsib

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!...

November 9, 2010  14 Comments

wasab

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?....

November 8, 2010  22 Comments

puddingb

The Winner of The Food Matters Cookbook

The winner of The Food Matters Cookbook by Mark Bittman is...

November 5, 2010  1 Comment

whatieatb

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?....

November 5, 2010  6 Comments

walnutheartsb

Want To Prevent Breast Cancer? Try This Awesome Snack

Can your diet lower your chances of getting cancer? The answer is yes!...

November 4, 2010  10 Comments

pumpkinlatteb

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....

November 3, 2010  20 Comments

bearnakedb

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....

November 2, 2010  11 Comments

lisaprofileb

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!...

October 29, 2010  34 Comments

Flaming Fritos

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!

October 27, 2010  13 Comments

Hummus Recipe

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...

October 26, 2010  25 Comments

halloweenb

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....

October 25, 2010  10 Comments

tortoiseb

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....

October 22, 2010  13 Comments

beanbrownieb

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?....

October 21, 2010  48 Comments

bananaghostb

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....

October 20, 2010  5 Comments

twohamburgers2b

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....

October 19, 2010  12 Comments

almondbreezeb

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!...

October 18, 2010  43 Comments

giftb

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....

October 15, 2010  5 Comments

jacklalanneb

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!...

October 14, 2010  19 Comments

flourb

King Arthur Flour Winner

The winner of the 5 pound bag of White Whole Wheat Flour is...

October 13, 2010  2 Comments

pepsieggb

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?...

October 13, 2010  16 Comments

pumpkinseedsb

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....

October 12, 2010  16 Comments

nachomomb

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....

October 11, 2010  14 Comments

billclintonb

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....

October 8, 2010  10 Comments

applechipb

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!...

October 7, 2010  20 Comments

flourb

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?...

October 6, 2010  73 Comments

listb

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....

October 5, 2010  14 Comments

pumpkinenergybarb

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....

October 4, 2010  31 Comments

help

How Can Snack Girl Help YOU?

How can I help YOU to transform? Snack Girl is here to help people concerned about healthy eating....

October 1, 2010  3 Comments

kissesb

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....

September 30, 2010  28 Comments

rockymtnb

Winner of Rocky Mountain Organic Meat!

The winner of the Organic Beef Snack Sampler Pack from Rocky Mountain meats is...

September 29, 2010  1 Comment

apricotbiteb

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....

September 29, 2010  12 Comments

drozb

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....

September 28, 2010  38 Comments

borschtb

100 Calories of Snack From Russia

Have you ever wondered what snacks exist in other countries? Well, Snack Girl is on the case!....

September 27, 2010  14 Comments

woodpileb

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.

September 24, 2010  24 Comments

labelgrapesb

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?...

September 23, 2010  12 Comments

rockymtnb

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?...

September 22, 2010  121 Comments

cottagecheesesnackb

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....

September 21, 2010  39 Comments

sunsweetb

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....

September 20, 2010  29 Comments

vendingmachineb

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...

September 17, 2010  8 Comments

vansb

A Great Choice For A Frozen Waffle

Breakfastpalooza continues here on Snack Girl with a question about frozen waffles....

September 16, 2010  13 Comments

peeledsnacksnewb

The Winner of the Peeled Snacks Giveaway

The winner of the Peeled Snacks giveaway is...

September 15, 2010  2 Comments

poptartb

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....

September 15, 2010  16 Comments

snackstickb

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....

September 14, 2010  5 Comments

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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?...

September 13, 2010  24 Comments

avocadotoastb

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)....

September 10, 2010  10 Comments

friedchickenexperiment2b

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....

September 9, 2010  9 Comments

peeledsnacksnewb

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....

September 8, 2010  170 Comments

newmansownb

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....

September 6, 2010  20 Comments

kalechipnewb

Favorite Snacks From The Actor's Diet

Lynn over at The Actor's Diet is no ordinary food blogger...

September 5, 2010  4 Comments

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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?...

September 3, 2010  9 Comments

chickenexperiment1b

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....

September 2, 2010  13 Comments

seperatedchickenb

Guess What's in The Picture

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

September 1, 2010  59 Comments

carrotbiteb

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....

August 31, 2010  21 Comments

brushcettab

Skinny Italian Book Winner!

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

August 31, 2010

flowergirlb

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....

August 27, 2010  9 Comments

almondoatb

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....

August 26, 2010  9 Comments

jifb

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....

August 25, 2010  67 Comments

brushcettab

Skinny Italian Tomato Snack Recipe

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

August 24, 2010  75 Comments

hardboiledeggb

Your Eggs Should Be Salmonella Free

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

August 24, 2010  4 Comments

help

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...

August 23, 2010  17 Comments

capecodb

Reduced Fat Chips Can Be Delicious

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

August 19, 2010  1 Comment

lunchboxnewb

Winner of The Easy Lunch Box

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

August 19, 2010  1 Comment

cherrytomatosaladb

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?....

August 18, 2010  10 Comments

scale

How Erin Lost 65 Pounds

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

August 17, 2010  16 Comments

fruitsnackbw

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....

August 16, 2010  19 Comments

backyardhenb

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....

August 13, 2010  14 Comments

blueberrytoastb

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....

August 12, 2010  11 Comments

lunchboxnewb

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!...

August 11, 2010  111 Comments

prawnsaladb

Winner of The Biggest Loser's "Six Weeks To A Healthier You"

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

August 11, 2010

freezerjamb

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....

August 10, 2010  13 Comments

wheatthinsb

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...

August 10, 2010  53 Comments

frappeb

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)....

August 9, 2010  33 Comments

beetsaladb

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!...

August 6, 2010  11 Comments

wheatthinsb

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!...

August 5, 2010  1 Comment

heartb

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 :)...

August 5, 2010  15 Comments

prawnsaladb

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....

August 4, 2010  54 Comments

cantaloupebowlb

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)....

August 3, 2010  7 Comments

wheatthinsb

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....

August 2, 2010  30 Comments

tortoiseb

Did Snack Girl Lose 10 Pounds?

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

July 30, 2010  13 Comments

kalechipnewb

Kale Chip Update

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

July 30, 2010  3 Comments

melonbiteb

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....

July 29, 2010  12 Comments

kalechipb

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?...

July 27, 2010  31 Comments

polanerb

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....

July 26, 2010  24 Comments

bagelbiteb

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!...

July 21, 2010  12 Comments

coolattab

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....

July 20, 2010  17 Comments

piratesbootyb

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!....

July 19, 2010  7 Comments

vendingmachineb

Are You on A See Food Diet?

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

July 16, 2010  4 Comments

cocoaalmondb

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....

July 15, 2010  16 Comments

biggestloserb

Biggest Loser Book Winner

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

July 14, 2010

capresesaladb2

A Tomato Salad For Tomato Lovers

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

July 14, 2010  21 Comments

muffinb

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....

July 13, 2010  19 Comments

peach

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....

July 12, 2010  13 Comments

weightsb

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....

July 9, 2010  10 Comments

watermelonfetab

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!...

July 8, 2010  18 Comments

biggestloserb

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....

July 7, 2010  78 Comments

summercampb

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....

July 6, 2010  18 Comments

crankyandfoodb

How Annabel Lost 150 Pounds

Today, Annabel from Feed Me I'm Cranky is posting about her weight loss process....

July 2, 2010  7 Comments

cauliflowerepib

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....

July 1, 2010  11 Comments

spinacheggsb

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....

June 30, 2010  12 Comments

Strawberries

How To Prevent Cancer

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

June 29, 2010  12 Comments

tastegoodb

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....

June 28, 2010  9 Comments

movingtruckb

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....

June 25, 2010  18 Comments

odwallab

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?...

June 23, 2010  19 Comments

avocadotoastb

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?...

June 22, 2010  8 Comments

shoppingcartb

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....

June 18, 2010  18 Comments

applepieb

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....

June 17, 2010  19 Comments

peanutbutterb

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....

June 16, 2010  65 Comments

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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....

June 15, 2010  31 Comments

chilelimecornb

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....

June 14, 2010  12 Comments

littlekidsb

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....

June 11, 2010  8 Comments

beachb

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!...

June 10, 2010  4 Comments

radishb

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....

June 9, 2010  14 Comments

cliffzb

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....

June 8, 2010  7 Comments

popsicleb

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....

June 7, 2010  10 Comments

donutbw

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....

June 4, 2010  14 Comments

nobakecookieb

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....

June 3, 2010  17 Comments

riceandbeansb

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)....

June 2, 2010  21 Comments

gogurtb

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....

June 1, 2010  28 Comments

veganddipb

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?...

May 31, 2010  10 Comments

hospitalb

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....

May 28, 2010  9 Comments

kettlebakedb

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....

May 26, 2010  12 Comments

cornb

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....

May 25, 2010  8 Comments

weightsb

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...

May 21, 2010  24 Comments

orangewaterb

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.

May 20, 2010  16 Comments

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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!...

May 19, 2010  28 Comments

softboiledeggb

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....

May 18, 2010  15 Comments

Half Soda

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....

May 17, 2010  10 Comments

help

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....

May 14, 2010  12 Comments

Strawberries

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....

May 13, 2010  5 Comments

monsterb

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.

May 12, 2010  20 Comments

kindb

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!...

May 11, 2010  12 Comments

rhubarbcompoteb

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....

May 10, 2010  6 Comments

scale

Snack Girl Weighs In and Sets Goals

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

May 8, 2010  17 Comments

Mary's Gone Crackers

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!!"

May 7, 2010  17 Comments

cheeriosb

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...

May 6, 2010  16 Comments

lisachallengeb

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?).

May 5, 2010  61 Comments

tapenadeb

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!...

May 4, 2010  4 Comments

tostitosb

Frito-Lay Responds To Snack Girl

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

May 4, 2010  9 Comments

asparagussnackb

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....

April 30, 2010  9 Comments

honeyb

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!...

April 29, 2010  18 Comments

tostitomultib

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!)....

April 28, 2010  11 Comments

drpepperb

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....

April 27, 2010  9 Comments

buffalowingsb

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

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

April 27, 2010  1 Comment

smoothieb

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....

April 26, 2010  26 Comments

pomb

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!!!"

April 23, 2010  6 Comments

homemademicrowavepocornb

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....

April 22, 2010  27 Comments

bananaquesadillab

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....

April 21, 2010  21 Comments

buffalowingsb

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....

April 20, 2010  47 Comments

stuffedmushroomsb

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....

April 16, 2010  10 Comments

herbalwaterb

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....

April 15, 2010  9 Comments

smokedoystersb

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....

April 14, 2010  9 Comments

twohamburgers2b

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....

April 13, 2010  13 Comments

minutemaidb

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...

April 12, 2010  17 Comments

gogosqueezeb

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....

April 9, 2010

toastb

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....

April 8, 2010  24 Comments

artichokeb

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....

April 7, 2010  17 Comments

angeledeggsb

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!...

April 6, 2010  13 Comments

crabdipb3

Crab Meat Winner Announcement

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

April 5, 2010  1 Comment

twohamburgers2b

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....

April 5, 2010  114 Comments

kashipizzab

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....

April 2, 2010  7 Comments

Hummus

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....

April 1, 2010  25 Comments

marketb

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?...

March 31, 2010  9 Comments

tostitosb

What Everyone Needs to Know About Tostitos

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

March 30, 2010  43 Comments

crabdipb3

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?...

March 29, 2010  29 Comments

Tale of Two Burgers: Day 5

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...

March 27, 2010  4 Comments

mixmygranolab

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....

March 26, 2010  4 Comments

lavashchipsb

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.

March 25, 2010  3 Comments

maplesyrupb

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....

March 24, 2010  10 Comments

twohamburgersb

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....

March 23, 2010  14 Comments

oatmealb

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....

March 22, 2010  17 Comments

swingingb

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....

March 19, 2010  4 Comments

benandjerrysb

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...

March 18, 2010  12 Comments

popchipsb

Pop Chips Winner

The winner of the PopChips coupon book is...

March 17, 2010

redshoesb

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....

March 17, 2010  6 Comments

popchipsb

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?...

March 16, 2010  43 Comments

sweetpotatofriesb

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....

March 15, 2010  28 Comments

soccergoalkeeperb

Top 5 Soccer Snacks

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

March 12, 2010  3 Comments

flirtyapronb

Flirty Apron Winner

The winner of the Flirty Apron is....

March 11, 2010  1 Comment

frittatagabyb

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....

March 11, 2010  8 Comments

obamacakeb

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....

March 10, 2010  8 Comments

cokezerob

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....

March 9, 2010  22 Comments

crabsaladb

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....

March 8, 2010  3 Comments

hamburger6

Cheeseburger Watch 2010: Day 35

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

March 6, 2010  2 Comments

homemadegranolab

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....

March 5, 2010  12 Comments

flirtyapronb

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?...

March 4, 2010  49 Comments

sugarcerealb

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?...

March 3, 2010  18 Comments

fageb

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?...

March 2, 2010  41 Comments

cauliflowerb

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....

March 1, 2010  22 Comments

sagancrackerb

DIY Crackers from Sagan

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

February 28, 2010  4 Comments

hamburger5

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....

February 27, 2010  5 Comments

Half Donut

A 130 Calorie Donut

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

February 26, 2010  13 Comments

pancakeb.jpg

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!...

February 25, 2010  7 Comments

drkrackerb

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....

February 24, 2010  6 Comments

builtb

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....

February 23, 2010  63 Comments

poachedeggb

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 :)...

February 22, 2010  11 Comments

hamburger4

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...

February 20, 2010  10 Comments

applestrudelb

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....

February 19, 2010  4 Comments

picklesb

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!...

February 18, 2010  8 Comments

snackwellsb

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....

February 17, 2010  21 Comments

guacamoleb

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....

February 16, 2010  7 Comments

chobanib

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....

February 15, 2010  37 Comments

hamburger3

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.

February 13, 2010  7 Comments

yumyuckyb

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....

February 12, 2010  10 Comments

Strawberries

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....

February 11, 2010  8 Comments

Ants on a Log

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?...

February 10, 2010  4 Comments

flourlesschocolatecakeb

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!...

February 9, 2010  5 Comments

kashib

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!....

February 8, 2010  26 Comments

hamburger22b

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!

February 6, 2010

candiceb

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....

February 5, 2010  6 Comments

bagitconciousb

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...

February 4, 2010  16 Comments

miniminipizzab

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)....

February 3, 2010

pizzawithvegb

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....

February 2, 2010  1 Comment

artichokedipb

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?)...

February 1, 2010  6 Comments

hamburger1

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....

January 29, 2010  14 Comments

easylunchboxb

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.)...

January 28, 2010  63 Comments

ritzb

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?...

January 27, 2010  68 Comments

frozenberriesb

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....

January 26, 2010  12 Comments

brownieballb

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....

January 25, 2010  8 Comments

happypeopleb

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....

January 22, 2010  3 Comments

olivesb

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....

January 21, 2010  8 Comments

chickensoupb

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....

January 20, 2010  2 Comments

nobakecookieb

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....

January 19, 2010  20 Comments

evilpizzab

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?...

January 18, 2010  27 Comments

chocrib

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?....

January 15, 2010  3 Comments

edamameb

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....

January 14, 2010  2 Comments

nothingn

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....

January 13, 2010  7 Comments

breadb

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?...

January 12, 2010  11 Comments

Appleslicerb

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?...

January 11, 2010  17 Comments

builtb

Winner Announcement! Built Lunch Bag

Todays winner of the Built Lunch Bag is...

January 10, 2010  1 Comment

haagendazsb

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....

January 8, 2010  3 Comments

rosysnackbag

Winner! and RosyUndPosy Snack Bag Giveaway

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

January 7, 2010  7 Comments

swimb

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?...

January 6, 2010  1 Comment

diyyogurtb

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!...

January 5, 2010  23 Comments

starbucksb

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....

January 4, 2010  6 Comments

kaleshirtb

Winner! and Eat More Kale Giveaway

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

December 31, 2009  14 Comments

gougereb

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....

December 30, 2009  1 Comment

shotglassb

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....

December 29, 2009  2 Comments

miniminipizzab

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....

December 28, 2009  18 Comments

100calorieb

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....

December 24, 2009  2 Comments

etsatensnackbagb

Winner! and New Snack Bag Giveaway

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

December 23, 2009  13 Comments

shotglassb

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....

December 22, 2009  6 Comments

cupcakeb

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!...

December 21, 2009  1 Comment

yoplaitb

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....

December 18, 2009  9 Comments

nickisnackbagb

Winner of SodaStream and New Snack Bag Giveaway

The WINNER of the SodaStream is...

December 16, 2009  11 Comments

friesbw

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?...

December 15, 2009  4 Comments

vitatopb

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....

December 14, 2009  14 Comments

greenbeansb

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....

December 11, 2009  8 Comments

santab

What Does Santa Want?

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

December 10, 2009  2 Comments

sodastreamb

Winner and BIG Giveaway

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

December 9, 2009  18 Comments

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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....

December 7, 2009  5 Comments

energychunkb

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....

December 3, 2009  7 Comments

greengooseb

Winner and New Reusable Snack Bag Giveaway

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

December 2, 2009  14 Comments

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How to Survive Holiday Parties

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

December 1, 2009  2 Comments

mandarinb

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?...

November 30, 2009  4 Comments

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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....

November 30, 2009  5 Comments

travelb

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...

November 23, 2009  1 Comment

readysnaxb

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)....

November 20, 2009  4 Comments

eggeyeb

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....

November 19, 2009

waterb

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....

November 18, 2009  1 Comment

snacktaxi2b

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?....

November 17, 2009  13 Comments

bakedlaysb

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....

November 16, 2009  1 Comment

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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....

November 13, 2009  6 Comments

Strawberries

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....

November 12, 2009

chipsahoybw

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.....

November 11, 2009  2 Comments

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Healthy Chocolate

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

November 9, 2009  5 Comments

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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)....

November 6, 2009  2 Comments

wasacheeseb

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....

November 4, 2009  2 Comments

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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....

November 2, 2009  11 Comments

muffinpizzab

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....

October 26, 2009  20 Comments

raisinetsb

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?....

October 22, 2009  5 Comments

pineappleb

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....

October 19, 2009  2 Comments

peeledsnacksb

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....

October 15, 2009  3 Comments

cokebw

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....

October 13, 2009  4 Comments

strawberrychocb

Treat Yourself When Shopping in the Mall

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

October 6, 2009  2 Comments

fruitsaladb

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....

September 24, 2009  1 Comment

noripaperb

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....

September 21, 2009  5 Comments

doritobw

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....

September 17, 2009  3 Comments

pretzelb

How to Turn the Dull into the Delicious

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

September 14, 2009  3 Comments

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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....

September 8, 2009  4 Comments

chipsahoybw

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...

August 27, 2009  2 Comments

newquickbw

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....

August 13, 2009  3 Comments

bearfruitb

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....

August 6, 2009  1 Comment

homemadegranolab

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....

August 3, 2009  2 Comments

cantaloupe

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....

July 30, 2009  2 Comments

chocolate milk

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....

July 27, 2009  2 Comments

potatochipb

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....

July 23, 2009

fruitsnackbw

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....

July 20, 2009

icedteab

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?...

July 16, 2009  3 Comments

cheetosbw

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...

July 13, 2009

Cherries

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....

July 9, 2009

Homemade energy bar

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?...

July 6, 2009  20 Comments

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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....

July 2, 2009

hostessfruitpiebw

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....

June 29, 2009  21 Comments

snacksackb

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....

June 23, 2009

Ants on a Log

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...

June 18, 2009  2 Comments

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Cheese and Crackers

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

June 15, 2009  2 Comments

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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...

June 10, 2009

bakedsnappeasbw

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....

June 8, 2009

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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....

June 4, 2009  2 Comments

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Cheese Stick

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

June 4, 2009  4 Comments

celery

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....

May 28, 2009

powerbarbw

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....

May 26, 2009

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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....

May 8, 2009  5 Comments

Bagged Popcorn

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...

May 8, 2009  5 Comments

Apple Fries

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?...

May 8, 2009

ricecrackerb

Crunchy puffs of rice, salt, and sugar

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

May 8, 2009  4 Comments

homemadebananab

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...

April 24, 2009  5 Comments

chocolate raisins

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.

April 24, 2009  4 Comments

hamburgerb

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....

March 13, 2009  2 Comments

onionringsbw

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....

March 13, 2009  1 Comment

friesbw

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.

March 13, 2009  3 Comments

fritosbw

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.

March 13, 2009

beefjerkybw

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.

March 13, 2009  1 Comment

cupcakebw

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?)....

March 13, 2009  1 Comment

sunflowerseedsb

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.

March 13, 2009

twinkiebw

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.

March 13, 2009

veggiechipsbw

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....

March 5, 2009

gummybearsbw

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.

March 5, 2009  1 Comment

gumb

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....

March 5, 2009  2 Comments

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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....

March 5, 2009

grapesb

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....

March 5, 2009

donutbw

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...

March 5, 2009  1 Comment

pizzab

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.

March 5, 2009

porkrindsb

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.

March 5, 2009  1 Comment

swissrollsbw

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.

March 5, 2009  1 Comment

snickersbw

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.

March 5, 2009

graham crackers

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...

March 5, 2009  1 Comment

waterb

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.

March 5, 2009

granola bar

Chewy Granola Bar

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

March 5, 2009  2 Comments

hardboiledeggb

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....

March 5, 2009  3 Comments

salamib

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.

March 5, 2009

mangob

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....

March 5, 2009  2 Comments

Mallomars

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.

March 5, 2009  4 Comments

oreobw

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....

February 20, 2009  1 Comment

sparklingwaterb

A zero calorie alternative to soda

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

February 20, 2009

dark chocolate

Chocolate is made from plants

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

February 20, 2009  3 Comments

noodlebw

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....

February 20, 2009  2 Comments

raisins

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....

February 3, 2009  1 Comment

popcornmicrowave

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...

February 3, 2009

whoppersbw

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.....

February 3, 2009  1 Comment

peanutmmsbw

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....

February 2, 2009  1 Comment

Bananas

America's favorite fruit

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

February 2, 2009  2 Comments

Triscuit

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....

February 2, 2009  8 Comments

mmbw

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?...

February 2, 2009

pear

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.

February 2, 2009  1 Comment

oranges

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....

February 2, 2009  1 Comment

nectarines

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....

February 2, 2009

Cherries

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....

February 2, 2009  1 Comment

raspberries

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....

February 2, 2009

apples

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?...

February 2, 2009  1 Comment

Almonds

Nuts are nutritious and portable

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

February 2, 2009  2 Comments

chocolatebw

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....

February 2, 2009

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