i love grapes. i tried to buy some today but they looked horrible. i bought frozen raspberries and had some in plain yougurt this afternoon which is also what i will have for breakie along with my kashi go lean crunch. which is delish as well
I haven't tried Kashi Go Lean yet but my friend laura swears by it. She's diabetic so good nutrition has been part of her life for wquite some time and she starts her day off everyday with a bowl of Kashi. I think I'll have to give it a try. Have you tried their snack bar, apple?? I have a few of the chocolate peanutbutter roll and it's delish!!! It's one of the things I choose from as my nightly snack.
no karan, i havent seen the bars around here. although, ive not been looking. theres a great health food/organic section at loblaws here and there are many health food stores that i frequent. i shall keep an eye out for them. i like the luna bars, which are good for after a work out. the lemon one is my favourite.
Cream of Broccoli Soup ok here goes. lemme know what you all think CREAM OF BROCCOLI SOUP (serves 3-4) 1/2 a pound of broccoli 3 medium size potatoes 1 clove of garlic 4 cups water 1/2 bouillon cube (such as Knorr) salt and pepper to taste grated cheese to garnish (optional) 2 tbs of olive oil chop garlic, add to pot with olive oil. cook but do not let it get brown. cut potatoes into cube, and chop broccoli into small bits. add water, potatoes and bouillion cube and broccoli. cook until tender. add salt and pepper to taste. remove from heat, let cool a bit put in blender and puree. if you have a hand blender its even easier. just puree it in pot. reheat if necessary and serve, add bit of cheese if desired. serves 3-4
Sounds yummy, apple. Thanks. I'll most likely try it this week. I try and have a pot of soup around each week. It's filling and I'm limiting myself to the soups that aren't high in fat and calories so it's the perfect diet food.
sorry this is late, but thanks for the smoothie website! they sound delish... has anyone tried any? any favs?
thought i would share...this was in glamour magazine... some ideas for snacks.. 15 baby carrots w/ 3 tbsp. hummus:134 calories, 4 grams fat 1 oz. string cheese, 10 cherry tomatoes and 5 multi-grain wheat thins: 152 calories, 8 grams fat 1 medium oatmeal rasin cookie: 107 calories, 4 grams fat 3/4 cup low-fat cottage cheese w/ 3/4 cup pineapple:178 calories, 2 grams fat 1 cup strawberries w/ 1 tbsp. hershey's syrup: 146 calories, 0 grams fat small banana w/ 2 tsp. peanut butter:149 calories, 6 grams fat mcdonalds fruit n yogurt parfait w/ granola:160 calories, 2 grams fat breakfast: cereal: 1 cup whole grain cereal, 1 cup skim milk, 1 tbsp. chopped almonds, 1 cup mixed berries, 8 oz coffee w/ 2 oz. skim milk:352 calories, 6 grams fat omelet made 3 egg whites, 1 yolk, 1 slice low fat cheddar cheese, 1/4 cup spinach, 1/4 cup mushrooms, 1 slice whole grain bread, 1 tbsp. jam, 8 oz. tea w/ 2 oz. skim milk: 358 calories, 13 grams fat breakfast burrito: 8 inch whole wheat tortilla, 1 scrambled egg, 2 tbsp. black beans, 2 tbsp. salsa, 1 oz. shredded monterey jack cheese, 1/2 grapefruit, 8 oz. coffee w/ 2 oz. skim milk: 388 calories, 16 grams fat lox and toast: 2 slices whole wheat bread w/ 1 tbsp. low fat cream cheese, 2 oz. smoked salmon, 2 slices tomato, 2 slices onion, 12 oz. skim latte: 451 calories, 9 grams fat classic breakfast: scrambled eggs made w/ 1 egg and 2 egg whites, 2 turkey sausage links, 1 whole wheat english muffin, 2 tsp. jam, 1 cup fresh fruit, 8 oz. tea w/ 2 oz. skim milk: 479 calories, 17 grams fat pancakes: 2 small (4 inch) whole wheat pancakes topped with 1 cup mixed berries and 2tsp. maple syrup, 6 oz. plain nonfat yogurt, 12 oz. green tea: 382 calories, 9 grams fat to go breakfast: dunkin donuts english muffin sandwich with egg and cheese, small (10 oz.) vanilla coffee w/ 2 oz. skim milk: 321 calories, 9 grams fat lunch: pizza: 2 slices of a 12 inch dominos classic hand tossed vegi feast pizza, side salad w/ 1 cup lettuce, 1/4 cup carrots, 1/4 cup cucumbers, 1/4 cup tomatoes, 2 tbsp. vinegar and 1 tbsp. olive oil: 555 calories, 23 grams fat grilled cheese: 1 slice cheddar and 2 pieces tomato on 2 slices whole wheat bread (lightly buttered for grilling), 1 cup steamed broccoli: 425 calories, 19 grams fat shrimp salad: 2 cups romaine lettuce topped with 4 oz. grilled shrimp, 1 oz. feta cheese, 1/3 cup chickpeas, 1/4 cup tomatoes, 4 black olives, 2 tsp. olive oil, 1 tbsp. winegar:454 calories, 20 grams fat deli: 2 oz. turkey breast, 2 oz. extra lean ham, 1 oz. american cheese, 2 pieces of lettuce, 1/4 cup roasted red pepper on 2 slices rye bread, 1 small apple:519 calories, 12 grams fat japanese takeout: 1 cup mixed green salad w/ 1 tbsp. ginger vinaigrette dressing, 1 cup miso soup, 1 cup edamame, 1 yellowtail scallion roll, 2 pieces salmon sashimi: 583 calories, 20 grams fat chicken wrap: 8 inch whole wheat tortilla w/ 4 oz. roasted skinless chicken, 1 oz. part-skim mozzarella, 1/2 cup cucumbers, 1/2 cup peppers, 4 olives, and 2 romaine lettuce leaves, 1 cup fresh fruit:514 calories, 14 grams fat steak salad: 2 cups mixed greens w/ 4 oz. lean grilled beef filet, 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes, 1/4 cup chopped onions, 1 tsp. olive oil, 1 tbsp. vinegar, 1 small whole wheat roll: 423 calories, 17 grams fat dinner: shrimp pasta: 1/2 cup whole wheat pasta w/ 1/2 cup marinara sauce and 4 oz. steamed shrimp, 2 oz. parmesan cheese, 1 cup steamed broccoli w/ 1 tsp. olive oil and garlic: 438 calories, 14 grams fat chicken stir fry: 4 oz. chicken w/ 5 mushrooms, 1/2 cup peppers, 1/2 cup onions, 1/2 cup cooked brown rice, 1 cup mixed greens w/ 1 oz. feta and 2 tbsp. low-fat balsamic vinaigrette: 508 calories, 15 grams fat chicken fingers: 4 1-oz. baked chicken strips (dip breast meat in 1 egg and bread crumbs and bake), sweet potato fries (slice small potatom toss with 1 tsp. olive oil, add salt and bake): 466 calories, 15 grams fat turkey taco salad: 2 cups romaine lettuce w/ 4 oz. extra lean ground turkey, 2 tbsp. black beans, 1/4 cup tomatoes, 2 slices advocado, 1 oz. shredded cheddar, and 8 baked tortilla chips:386 calories, 17 grams fat turkey burger: 4 oz. turkey patty on wheat bun w/ 1 slice low fat cheese, lettuce, tomato, sprouts, pickle, mustard, and ketchup, 1 grilled portabello mushroom w/ 1 tbsp. balsamic vinegar: 456 calories, 13 grams fat grilled salmon: 4 oz. salmon, 1 steamed artichoke sprinkled with 1 tsp. each olive oil, and parmesan, 1 whole wheat dinner roll, 1 cup mixed greens with 1 tbsp. balsamic vinegar, and 1 tsp. olive oil: 473 calories, 25 grams fat home style take out: from boston market: 1/4 white original rotisserie chicken w/ skin, side orders of steamed vegetables and garlic dill new potatoes: 520 calories, 17 grams fat
