Wanna Win a Prize?

Starting today, September 1, 2010, I am starting a little contest for the wonderful people who read and comment on my blog :) Since the Giveaway Winners are decided at random, a lot of you are left prize-less and if you’re like me, you hate being prize-less and not winning! :) But guess what? Your chance to win a prize is in your own hands now!

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Things to Look for on Food Labels

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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Turkey, Pasta, Veggies

Creation

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.

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My Favorite Foods

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!

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My Panera Wannabe Salad!

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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