To this day, one of my favorite flavors has been chocolate mint. I think it started when I first ate a thin mint cookie from the Girl Scouts. So when I happened across the Chocolate Mint flavored att...
I often find myself hungry in the late afternoon, especially during the work week. I sometimes opt for a bag of frozen blueberries or a frozen banana, but every once in a while I want something more ...
Over the past few years, Ive written about various milk alternatives - almond milk, soy milk, coconut milk. Today I thought it was time to give regular milk a fair shake and talk about some...
I recently picked up a fitness magazine while I was checking out at the grocery store. The breakfast section had a recipe for a vegan Chocolate Espresso Smoothie that sounded good. So I decided to tr...
There are many things I like as I anticipate the arrival of summer. But one of the things I love the most is enjoying various summer foods that are so abundant especially in early summer, like corn o...
These days food manufacturers seem to be cluing into the fact that many people desire healthier food with fewer mysterious ingredients. Unfortunately, some companies try to hop on the bandwagon by ju...
I write about a lot of delicious low calorie foods here on Yummy Diet Food, but sometimes I find something Im so excited about that I can hardly wait to post. Today is one of those days! I was recent...
Usually at most cafes, the snack choices include items like chocolate, pastries and cookies, usually high in fat and sugar. And while there is nothing wrong with an indulgence from time to time, I li...
While dieting, it is easy to get so wrapped up in what to eat and what not to eat that we sometimes forget the other part of the weight loss equation – exercise! Exercise not only burns calories whil...
Sometimes I am at a loss for what to eat for breakfast when I want something different but healthy, sustaining and satisfying. What I really like is a breakfast that is super-filling and grounding, s...
As a kid I always looked forward to Fridays. That was when my mother did her weekly grocery shopping and she often brought home some kind of kid cereal, one of those sweet, crunchy, refined-sugar cer...
Sometimes I find myself wishing I had the natural endless energy of a kid again. Take a few minutes to watch some kids just hanging out nearby in a restaurant or out at a park. If they are under 12 y...
Granola is so wholesome – but you really have to be careful when buying granola if you are counting calories! Most people assume that if it says granola its good for you when dieting – but if y...
There is an ongoing debate about whether frozen fruits and vegetables are less nutritious than fresh. Ive seen a couple of articles that claim that frozen veggies are generally harvested at their pea...
I love yogurt! It is healthy and great for dieting. And there are so many different yogurt options out there to choose from. I posted quite some time ago about nonfat Fage Yogurt, which i...
It has been a few months that the new Weight Watchers Points Plus plan program has been in effect. Im really enjoying it, and thought Id share some more details with you about how great the program h...
You may have enjoyed my posts in the past about drinking and using coconut milk or almond milk in recipes – either of which is a great choice for calorie counters as well as those who want to live a ...
I’m a big tea drinker. I love tea. I love the smell of tea and many of the flavors of tea that are on the market. And I love it both hot and iced. I rarely use tea bag tea, but instead op...
I like to think of tempeh as tofus lesser known sister. Made from pressed soybeans and sometimes rice or other grains, it is a fermented food which makes it more digestible than tofu. It is fairly hi...
I dont eat roasted veggies often enough, which is a shame since roasting vegetables really intensifies their flavor, making them delicious (and more sweet). It seems you really dont need to add much ...
It is becoming more commonly known that probiotics (found in yogurt) are really important to our overall health because they improve digestion. And our digestive health has a big effect on our overal...
Have you ever noticed that sometimes thinking about a stressful conversation makes you want to reach for a calorie rich snack? Often you probably dont even notice the connection between your feelings...
Last week I posted a starter grocery list for the weight watchers points plus program along with a guide to some weight watcher points plus recipes. Today I thought Id so something similar by going o...
You’ve got to admit, if you like cereal – it makes a good meal nearly any time of the day. That’s why I like to have a variety of healthy cereals on hand. I have posted before about a fav...
Recently, I noticed that Whole Foods had put up several signs in the produce department about nutrient density. The concept peaked my interest, so I decided to learn more. Here is what I learned...So...
Several people have emailed me for suggestions as to what they should buy at the supermarket, in particular when embarking onto the weight watchers points plus plan. As such, Ive complied a list of&n...
Convenience foods are often marketed in a deceptive manner – which makes it difficult to discern if you are truly getting a nutritious meal or if they are simply selling you the idea of nutrition.&nb...
Under the new Weight Watchers Point system, values for some of my favorite recipes have changed, so I thought it would be a good idea to look back on some low-calorie recipes, and update the weight w...
I posted a while ago about Trader Joes pre-made rice crispy treats, but since rice crispy bars are so easy to make, I wanted to share a nice recipe for a homemade version made with peanut butter...
As a kid, I remember making things like peanut butter and crackers for an afternoon snack. And, of course, fruit was always an option. I dont remember having as many portable and pre-packaged ch...
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