By dorrie on March 8, 2010
Special K has added to their arsenal of products with strawberry and blueberry fruit crisps. They’re shaped like a cereal bar but have a crispy outer shell and fruity filling that’s similar to a pop tart. On the plus side; each foil wrapped packet of 2 crisps is 100 calories – an okay calorie count for a snack or for a light dessert.
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By dorrie on February 16, 2010
Have you had Weight Watchers Fruities? They’re kind of like a gummy candy but much more chewy; actually kind of rubbery but they have good flavor.
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By dorrie on January 21, 2010
After seeing 6 commercials for McDonald’s Big Mac Snack Wrap on television last night I decided I had to have it today for lunch. The “full on” version of the Big Mac used to be my “go-to” sandwich when I wanted a fast food lunch, but at 540 calories and 29 grams of fat it became a very infrequent treat when I got serious about weight loss.
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By dorrie on January 20, 2010
I found Galaxy Granola at my local natural foods store several months ago when I was looking for a granola that didn’t have high fructose corn syrup, artificial ingredients or preservatives in it; and also was hoping to find something that didn’t have the equivalent of the calories for an entire meal in one small handful of it.
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By dorrie on January 17, 2010
Starbucks has a new line of packaged snacks. I noticed them right away when I walked into Starbucks this morning (my nose always gravitates right towards the food). Among them are packages of cookies from Dr. Lucy’s; sugar, chocolate chip, and cinnamon thins.
I chose the cinnamon thins to try after dutifully [...]
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By dorrie on January 15, 2010
I tried a fresco style crunchy taco at Taco Bell yesterday, but just one. I wasn’t holding out much hope that it was going to taste good because what’s a taco without cheese? (which is why I only ordered one instead of two or three.) But I was pleasantly surprised. It was really good (either that or I was really hungry). I actually didn’t miss the cheese at all and I’m from Wisconsin where we pretty much think everything is better with cheese!
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By dorrie on January 14, 2010
I just tried Kashi’s Dark Mocha Almond granola bars today. Yum!!!!! They’re new at my store and since I love chocolate, coffee and almonds they seemed like a home run. And they were! There’s big pieces of almond, dark chocolate chips and a yummy coffee taste. All that yumminess only costs 2 Weight Watchers points (but check the box yourself because serving sizes and ingredients can change).
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By dorrie on January 13, 2010
If you haven’t checked out the Hungry Girl website yet, you’re missing out on some great low calorie recipes (love the blueberry scone recipe), food swaps (lower calorie, fat and sodium choices to replace high calorie favorites) and tons of product reviews. Plus there’s a free daily e-mail you can sign up for. I get the daily e-mails and really enjoy them. In addition to product reviews and recipes, there’s fun and silly news. That’s how I found out January 12 is National Curried Chicken Day (who decides this stuff?).
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By dorrie on January 7, 2010
I don’t know about you, but there are a lot of times that I reach for something to eat or drink because I want a different taste in my mouth and not because I’m hungry. To freshen your mouth and get a yummy taste in it conveniently and without consuming a ton of calories chew sugar free gum which is only about 5 calories a stick.
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By dorrie on December 2, 2009
My son is a chef and he’s fond of saying “everything is better with bacon.” I almost agree but edit that statement to say that “ALMOST everything tastes better with bacon” because I tried chocolate covered bacon at the State Fair this year and was not a fan. But, after starting Weight Watchers I cut way back on my bacon consumption despite my Weight Watchers leader stating on several occasions that 1 slice of regular bacon is only 1 point. Then I discovered Oscar Mayer Center Cut Bacon. According to the nutrition information on the nearly empty package I currently have, 6 slices of the delicious stuff is 3 Weight Watchers points. That’s bacon heaven to me!
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