Product Review: Thomas' Toast-R-Cakes

My mother picked up some new breakfast choice last week. Among her purchases was the Thomas' Toast R Cakes. I was skeptical about them because they are rather thin and questioned how worth my calorie intake they might be. However, I gave them a try out of curiosity and my love for corn muffins. Much to my surprise, these babies are quite tasty! I slipped one in the toast spread a bit of butter and jelly and it was game time. These are scrumptious, flaky, and moist. I love them! I sliced up a banana on the side to have with a cup of tea and it was heavenly. I highly recommend them at just 110 calories which translates to 3 points plus value. #WINNING

What's your favorite muffin flavor?

Guide To Fall Super Foods

It's Fall and obviously certain fruits and vegetables are no longer available. At the moment these power foods are in season and on the market. They contain variety of health benefits as well. My favorite Fall power foods are: sweet potatoes, cinnamon, and eggplant. They have that heartiness that keeps you feeling full and warm inside. 

What about you?

The Scoop On The Benefits of Brown Rice

Brown rice is one of the most underrated health foods out there. It packs flavor, nutrients, and less calories. I mean, who could ignore that? I found this manual floating around on tumblr and knew I had to share it with you all. I know its so easy to say yes to white rice out of habit but I dare you to try out brown rice and tell me it doesn't taste or make you feel better. This one substitution can literally help save your life!

Here's How I like to Eat My Brown Rice:

1. Beef and Broccoli
2. Chicken Broth and grilled chicken 
3. Chives!

Review: Wheat Thins Flatbread Tuscan Herb Crackers

It's time for another review: Wheat Thins Flatbread Tuscan Herb Crackers. These crackers are absolutely delicious. The flavor is very bold and in your face. I love that they are big enough so that you only really need 2. Just cover it in some laughing cow cheese spread or dip it in your soup! It is a great product and makes for a great bread substitution for sandwiches as well. Plus its 60 calories per serving #winning

Here are the stats:

Points Plus: 2!

Score:

A

Healthy Everyday Fats Guide

Hey ladies! I know you are thinking? Fats? Isn't that what we are supposed to be avoiding? Yes and no! Your body must have a certain amount of fat and believe it or not there are some healthy fats you can swap into your diet for the not so healthy fats. 

1. Avocado - perfect for replacing Mayo or even butter
2. Nuts - add a great boost of energy in exchange for those M&M's
3. Olive Oil - you should have 2 TBSP of this healthy oil a day
4. Peanut Butter - create fullness and carries a awesome taste
5. Sunflower Seeds - make great portable snacks
6. Tofu - may seem foreign but the benefits are tremendous. I dare you to try it!
7. Soy Milk - less fat a smoother taste and great variety
8. Tuna & Salmon - two of the most slimming pieces of fish you can find
9. Canola Oil - a great cooking aid and replacement for vegetable oil

Are you already eating these healthy fats?

A Balanced Day of Eats: Example Meals

Breakfast

This is your most important meal. You want to eat something high in fiber and protein that will keep you full and amped with plenty of energy. Grains are a great option with a limitless amount of fruits. 

• Oatmeal with flax seeds, almonds, and granola
• Grapes
• Mango

Lunch

Be sure to make this meal fun. You can throw in a snack, best time to sneak in vegetables and fruits, and try something tasty. You should try grabbing a nice cubical like Tupperware that can help guide potion sizes.

• Fresh Blueberries
• Strawberries
• Cheese slice with tomatoes and mixed greens
• Pretzels

Dinner

Load up the flavor. You want to be sure to choose a meal that makes your entire efforts of eating well pay off. Don't be afraid to indulge in pasta lightly topping it off with a load of vegetables! Dinner should be a decent size not big enough to make you feel stuffed instead of satisfied, less is more ladies.

• Pasta
• Olive Oil
• Sauteed Roasted Garlic Red Tomatoes

Dessert

Make it good and nutritious. Craving something sweet? Well you can still opt for a healthy sweet with fruits that contain natural sugars and some light Greek yogurt which adds a nice boost of protein to it.

• Strawberries with Greek Yogurt Parfait and fat free whipped cream

Always Remember:

1. Atleast 5 fruits or vegetables a day
2. 2-3 dairy servings
3. Lean proteins about 3 oz per serving
4. Atleast 8 glasses of water
5. 2 healthy oils

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Review: Kind Oats & Honey Clusters with Toasted Coconut Granola

Kind Oats & Honey Clusters with Toasted Coconut Granola

If you are a fan of the kind bars you are definitely in for a nice treat. These taste absolutely delicious sprinkled into oatmeal or greek yogurt! It adds that extra umph to an ordinary snack or meal. The toasted coconut adds a pop of flavor that you actually anticipate. You never know when its coming. I love that its 100% whole grain, gluten free, has protein and even fiber. Talk about nutritious! 

If you are wondering what's so great about it, just take a peak at the nutrition facts:

Pros: A nice serving of protein and fiber. It also comes in a bag that can last you for about a month or two!

Cons: It can be a bit pricey depending on what you are willing to spend on granola, around $4-5 a bag!

Where you can buy it:

• Whole Foods
• Pathmark
• Safeway
• Kroger
• Trader Joe's
• Fairway
• Marshalls
• TJMaxx

I give this product an A+

The Truth About Fast Food

I know we hear the same things: Fast food = the devil!  But now there is proof that those quick meals are really a quick way to double trouble. I just had to share these images with you. Now, let me be clear, I didn't post this to scare anyone into believing fast food is dangerous and should not be eaten. I did it so we would all be aware of what we are consuming. Because sometimes we simply are not. Although there are a few dirty dozen meals at all of these fast food places, there are also options, believe it or not, that you can get away with it. For example:

Eat smart, make the right decisions, and don't deprive yourself! 

The Nutritional Label Guide

Reading nutritional labels can seem like a different language in itself! So, how are you suppose to keep an eye out for healthy labels if you have no idea how to distinguish the difference between it and a normal label? Well--hopefully this label language guide will help you really understand what it means to be truly:

• Fat Free
• Calorie Free
• Low Calorie
• Light/Lite
• Sodium Free
• Reduced Calories
• Reduced Fat
• Low Fat
• and so on!

Get your notebooks out and take notes ladies ;)

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Daisy's Detox Menu Plan

Hey ladies! If your experiencing that new season lag in your weight loss and are looking for something to jump start your metabolism, I volunteer to share my second detox menu with you.  Now I want to point out that the calorie intake is significantly low but it is made up for the amount of protein you are taking in.  Yes it is low in points plus but you are receiving a great amount of nutrients and therefore will sustain hunger and feel full despite the amount of calories. Remember this only meant to shock the body temporarily not permanently. Do not abuse, matter fact here are the rules below.

Detox Do's:

• Drink plenty of water and always remain hydrated
• Indulge in unlimited fruits and vegetables if hunger strikes (which it shouldn't as this is a low fat high protein rich meal plan)
• Eat when you are hungry do not deprive yourself
• Designate your emergency snacks (keep them high in protein and low fat) such as: nuts, blueberries, granola, popcorn, etc.
• Constantly eat in between meals as suggested
• Customize this meal plan to fit you: swap out certain fruits for your favorites and etc.

Detox Don'ts:

• Do not skip out on detox meals
• Do not limit your carb intake significantly 
• Do not substitute dairy for fruits, you need your daily dairy requirements as well!
• Do not turn this into a how long can I go without eating meal plan
• Do not make this a permanent meal plan! 
• Do not exercise viciously, keep it to a low impact workout like a walk. If you are burning these calories your body will surely got into starvation mode and that is dangerous for you and your health!
• Limit to one week or every other week do not repeat consecutively 

Check out this detox shopping menu haul for ideas on what to buy to customize your meals

Good luck and do tell us how it works for you!

Product Review: The Laughing Cow Light Queso Fresco & Chipotle Cheese Wedge

Hey ladies! I thought I would share a quick review on a great little food product that I cannot live without now. I decided to try The Laughing Cow Light Queso Fresco & Chipotle Cheese Wedge! It is spreadable cheese wedge that tastes amazing. I usually stick to the french onion flavor but something told me to try something new. 

I love this new flavor! It is absolutely delicious. I love pairing it with ritz crackers, using it as a dip for carrots,  sandwiches, and even throwing it in omelets for a spicy taste. I think its the perfect cross between queso dip and cheese. It is extremely creamy and so low fat. All I'm saying is give it a try, you won't regret it either.

If you are wondering what's so great about it, just take a peak at the nutrition facts:

Pros: It is perfect for a quick snack and it adds such a pop of flavor. It's only 35 calories, that means 1 Points Plus value in WW terms!

Cons: It's a bit pricey at about $3-4.  But it lasts a while depending on how much you eat. However, when there are sales, you bets believe I am almost always racking up!

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It's also available in a variety of different flavors, how about that!

I give this product an A+

Hello October & Hello Monthly Healthy Food Options!

Hey ladies! I was pinning around on pinterest and found this absolutely FABULOUS calender for the month of October. The snazzy folks over at fitness magazine came up with a eat right healthy eating planner calender. There is a new recipe listed for each day! I don't think ya heard me, that's 31 - days of super foods that are fresh, delicious, yummy meals. Helloooo...I know it gets boring make the same old meals so why not spice up your lunch and dinner with a little bit of variety.

Shake up that meal plan ladies, what are you waiting for!

• Here's your shopping list
• Here's where you can download the printable calender via pdf 
• Here's where all the recipes for each meal is listed there
• There's even suggestions for lean, fit, desserts too!

(credit: all resources, pictures, and links courtesy of fitness magazine)

Review: Dannon Light & Fit Greek Yogurt

Hey ladies! I thought it would be great to share a new product with you all that I am absolutely loving at the moment. Dannon Light & Fit has jumped on the greek yogurt train and man is it amazing! Dannon has a great variety of flavors to choose from like: blueberry, strawberry, cherry, and vanilla. 

Here's the nutritional label:

I love that it is only 80 calories compared to other major Greek yogurt brands like: Chobani that average in at about 130 calories. This one has less and its the exact same sized container can you say #winning! The protein count is another perk for me and guess what its not lumpy or too thick. It truly is smooth and tasty!

I first tried the blueberry flavor and thought it was delicious. It has fruit at the bottom and a rich taste.

Strawberry is my favorite flavor so far. It is so sweet, thick, and creamy! I love slicing a banana to add in it.

Vanilla tastes really good topped with granola and I even add it to my smoothies for a flavor boost!

I give Dannon Light & Fit Greek: A+

Try it out today and save $1.00 click here to get your coupon!

Snack Attack!

This post is dedicated to snacks, snacks, snacks! I know the most challenging part about converting your eating habits to a healthy lifestyle is the idea that you will never be able to eat somethings again. This my friends is absolutely false! There are alternatives out there that can help substitutions replace those old fatty favorites. Take a minute to think about swapping some of these treats instead, you can do this!

I thought this list was super informative and you would be surprised at how useful it really is when it comes to snacking options. 

It's Fiber Check Time!

If you didn't know fiber is a very important nutrient that we should strive to keep high! It is recommended that you take in at least 25 grams a day. But what exactly can you eat to get this fiber boost you ask? Well here are a few fiber power foods that will be sure to help keep your body moving and your digestion steady. Fiber is one of the best supplements used to help us all loose those extra pounds. Don't sleep on it ladies.

More Fiber Rich Foods:

Now Go Get-Get Cha Fiber On!

Work Out Wednesday: What To Eat Before A Workout?

What I Eat?

• Breakfast: Oatmeal with blueberries, flaxseed, and granola
• Pre-Snack: Kellogg's Chocolate Chip Fiber Plus Bar and carrots

What do you eat before your workout?