Eating Solo
You can eat your Solo
energy bars alone. They are, after all, intended for low-glycemic nutrition when you are between meals and not sitting down with other people.
But don’t be surprised if these
energy bars draw a crowd.... These are also the first
energy bars that proudly state their glycemic index right on the wrappers.
The four flavors...crap
Snack Bars
When you reach for a Snack
bars for a quick source of
energy, have you given any thought...? Does your snack
bar contain high fructose corn syrup ? Some experts say this highly refined artificial product is worse than sugar.
A snack
bar I purchased recently was composed of soy protein isolate, honey...crap
Oatmeal: Heart healthy. . . or Not?
You've heard the message:
Oatmeal reduces cholesterol. You'll find the message on
oatmeal containers, oat-containing breakfast cereals, and anything else made with oats or
oatmeal.
This is because
oatmeal producers and food manufacturers have obtained permission from the FDA to use a cholesterol...crap
Fiber: An Oatmeal Cookie a Day Helps Keep Breast Cancer Away?
in crackers; choose something whole-grain, like Triscuits or Wheat Thins. Heck,
oatmeal cookies have fiber.... Imagine a bowl of hot
oatmeal with sugar, a pat of butter, and milk; a slice of whole-grain toast, spread... bit of sugar and dab of butter is adding fiber to your diet. Bring your mid-afternoon
energy level...crap
Heart Healthy Food Recipe Makeovers
It’s 3:00pm, your
energy levels are dropping, the vending machine seems to be calling your name... the pretzels.
#2 cereal
bar
Total calories: 140
Better option:
8 ounces low fat natural yogurt (143)
Handful of raspberries and blueberries (17)
25 grams multigrain
oatmeal cereal (15)
Total calories...crap
Gluten Free Snack Bars
't have anything). I have found a couple of snack
bars that work well and are deliciously gluten free:
Apex
Oatmeal Raisin
Bar I buy these from my gym and find them quite delicious. They also have a good amount of protein so they can fill you up. The "crisp"
bars are GF also, but be careful - the other flavors are NOT...crap
10 Small Steps to Improve Your Eating Habits in 2011
in your lifestyle.
One of the best things you can do to give yourself more
energy, better health and improved..., and helps you maintain a more stable blood sugar level, which is very important to help you avoid low
energy... you
energy and nutrients which you need to get through the day. Studies show that people who skip breakfast...crap
Healthy Snacks for the Food Allergic Athlete
athlete with a steady source of
energy.
But if your child has food allergies, these
bars may be off limits to them. Many of these
energy bars contain peanuts, tree nuts, whole grain wheat or dairy... for an allergen-free
energy bar that is both healthy and delicious.
(Note: The recipe below contains coconut...crap
Heart Healthy Vegetarian Diet
Many vegetarians rely too much on white carbs, overly processed meat alternatives, and cheese, to reach their
energy needs. But, regularly eating this type of diet is not healthy for your heart... and pasta, and
oatmeal, etc.
Step 5
Use the plate method to make sure you are getting your portion...crap