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Spend some time making fruits and vegetables easily accessible. As soon as possible after bringing your produce home, wash, cut up, and store in clear containers. You (and your family) are more likely to reach for these ready-to-eat healthy choices. I also found we have much less spoilage.
quick, easy, crunchy, flavorful
sourdough crispbread (any flavor will do)
one wedge of garlic and herb laughing cow cheese spread on top
great for those that love that crunchy texture
very satisfying
Try this for a fun and different snack:
1/4 cup of honey nut cheerios
10 rasberries
10 blackberries
4 Trader Joe non pareils- cut in half
Mix together in a bowl- EAT.
Total calories - roughly 165- per my labels, etc.
Love it- keeping me full.
Rinse Veggies/Beans From Cans!
A 30 to 45-second rinse under cold, running tap water gets rid of anywhere from 35 to 40 % of sodium in canned beans and veggies.
When you're stuck in an office and just need something sweet, grab a sucker. They're not super low in calories, but they take a long time to eat and keep your mouth busy. As a former smoker, I have a serious oral fixation and this works great to get me though my afternoon slump. Plus no mess!
Eat a piece of fruit 20 minutes before each meal
Weight Watchers White Chocolate Cheesecake Yogurt and Pink Lady Apple Slices
Salads Go BETTER With FAT-FREE Dressings For ME!!!!
I LOVE to eat a prepared salad with at least 3 or more veggies! Restaurants serve them, BUT WATCH OUT for the dressings!The dressings offered are usually HIGH IN FAT! It makes NO SENSE to eat a healthy salad with an UNHEALTHY DRESSING! [I DON"T LIKE Italian dressing or vinegar-types or lemon].
I was brought up to always clean my plate. Throwing food away was completely unacceptable. I have even found myself eating the leftover food off my kids' plates to not waste. NO MORE! I now live by the motto that it's okay to throw things away if I am full or if I don't like something.
While grilling meat, toss some veges into a grilling pan (mine looks like a wok with holes in it) and cook side by side. Saves time, doesn't heat up the kitchen and adds a nice toasty flavor to your veges.