Gatorade. Good but Good Example of a Product that Needs LABEL READING!
In my teenage years, I would very often overlook nutritional panels on foods and just eat them. As I got into junior college, I looked for things that said “fat free” on them, and a few years after that, I started looking at calories on items. Now, a few moorree years later (:)), I am really learning about the importance of checking a nutritional panel before I buy or consume a food.
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I didn’t get a chance to plan out many meals for this week so I’m kind of winging it! Tonight I made an interesting combination: Whole Wheat Pasta, Lean Ground Turkey Breast, Tomato Sauce, and Broccoli. On the side? Broiled fresh Brussel Sprouts and half of a Mediterranean flat-bread.
Shrimp Skewers at Applebees
On the low-fat/Weight Watchers menu at my local Applebees (not sure about yours!) are the Island Shrimp Skewers. They are grilled in some tasty sauce, served over a bed of wild rice & pineapple with a side of steamed veggies. The WHOLE meal in under 300 calories. It’s super filling and THE BEST low-calorie restaurant plate I’ve ever had, hands down!
My Amazing Green & Fruit Salad
You know how I love that Strawberry Chicken Poppyseed Salad from Panera? Well, if you don’t know, I do. But Matt and I are trying to eat out less and make more things at home. Last night I was craving a big salad to munch on while I watched the Emmys so I thought what better time to practice my restaurant-knock off skills!
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