Ever fumble through the grocery store hoping something entitled "20 calories per serving!" magically appears in front of you? This seems to be an ongoing occurrence for me . So when I read this article in Women's Health Magazine online I actually got excited to go grocery shopping again(especially here in Columbus where there are 0 health food stores)! These are some of my favorites, but I definitely suggest reading the article. They have tons of suggestions for healthy shopping!
1.) SmartFood Honey Multigrain Popcorn Clusters
So sweet, crunchy, and addictive, it's a good thing they come in single servings. Each bag gives you 20 percent of your day's calcium. Builds bone; fights heart disease; promotes weight loss.
Per package: 110 cal, 1 g fat (0 g sat), 25 g carbs, 150 mg sodium, 5 g fiber, 1 g protein
2.)Wheat Thins Fiber Selects 5-Grain Crackers
With five different whole grains, these crackers were made for guiltless noshing. Fights heart disease; promotes weight loss.
Per 13 crackers: 120 cal, 4.5 g fat (0.5 g sat), 22 g carbs, 260 mg sodium, 5 g fiber, 2 g protein
3.) Frontera Gourmet Tortilla Chips-Mexican Lime with Sea Salt
Finally, a low-sodium snack (organic too) that scores big in the taste department. Thick, crunchy, and exploding with flavor. Fights heart disease.
Per ounce: 140 cal, 6 g fat (1 g sat), 18 g carbs, 85 mg sodium, 2 g fiber, 2 g protein
4.)Ben & Jerry's FroYo Chocolate Fudge Brownie
The delicious chocoholic blend not only is thigh-friendly but also delivers 150 milligrams of calcium. Builds bone; fights heart disease. Per 1/2 cup: 170 cal, 2.5 g fat (0.5 g sat), 34 g carbs, 95 mg sodium, 1 g fiber, 5 g protein
5.)Dove Promises Silky Smooth Dark-Chocolate-Almond
Dark chocolate stacked with heart-healthy cocoa flavonols and monounsaturated fats. Fights heart disease.
Per 5 pieces: 200 cal, 16 g fat (10 g sat), 14 g carbs, 0 mg sodium, 3 g fiber, 2 g protein
6.)Haagen-Dazs Fat-Free Cranberry Blueberry Sorbet
A refreshing new fat-free treat made with antioxidant-loaded cranberry and blueberry purees. Promotes weight loss; fights heart disease.
Per 1/2 cup: 100 cal, 0 g fat, 25 g carbs, 0 mg sodium, < 1 g fiber, 0 g protein
7.)Kozy Shack Simply Well Green Tea Chai Pudding
The hint of green tea makes a delicious calorie-controlled treat. Promotes weight loss; builds bone.
Per cup: 100 cal, 1 g fat (0 g sat), 17 g carbs, 125 mg sodium, 3 g fiber, 3 g protein
8.)Kashi U
It's stocked with seven whole grains plus black currants, walnuts, and acai powder—a delicious way to get 20 percent of the calcium and 25 percent of the vitamin D you need every day. Builds bone; fights cancer; fights heart disease.
Per cup: 200 cal, 3.5 g fat (0 g sat), 42 g carbs, 125 mg sodium, 7 g fiber, 5 g protein
9.)Chobani Pomegranate 0% Greek Yogurt
Thick and oh-so creamy but still fat free, Greek yogurt has more muscle-building protein than regular varieties. Builds bone; promotes weight loss; builds muscle.
Per container: 140 cal, 0 g fat, 21 g carbs, 75 mg sodium, 0 g fiber, 14 g protein
10.)Sabra Sun Dried Tomato Hummus
Velvety hummus kicked up with sun-dried tomato. Fights heart disease; promotes weight loss.
Per 2 Tbsp: 60 cal, 5 g fat (0 g sat), 3 g carbs, 140 mg sodium, 1 g fiber, 1 g protein
Thursday, May 6, 2010
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