A new beginning

I The time has come to put down the potato chips , say no to the Chocolate cake ( I know it's hard) and find a healthy and fulfilling alternative!

After doing my own research I have found so many helpful tips and trick for making the food we eat healthy and delicious!

Along with exercise, diet is so important to healthy living. It can help your mood, skin, aging, etc!

Here are some products I love.....

THE MIRACLE NOODLE!
Low calorie, low carb, low fat

Shirataki noodles were originally developed in Asia, but they have recently come to the attention of people around the world. Because these noodles are almost totally a beneficial type of fibre, they have almost no "bad" carbohydrates. There are some indications that they may have other health benefits as well

How Shirataki Noodles Are Made: Shirataki comes from the root of a plant (Amorphophallus Konjac, or a few other closely-related species) grown in various parts of Asia, and given many names in different places, including Konnyaku potato (or just konnyaku), konjac, konjaku, elephant yam (although as far as I can tell, they are not related to any other plant commonly called “yam”), and others. The fibre is also known as glucomannan.
Benefits of Shirataki Noodles: There is some evidence that glucomannan, when tested as a powdered supplement, can play a role in blood sugar control, as well as improve cholesterol control and weight loss. It also contributes to fibre intake, and can be a substitute for starchy noodles.

Tofu Shirataki Noodles: Shirataki noodles tend to be a bit “rubbery”. Although this can be somewhat reduced by a short period of boiling, one food developer found that adding tofu to the shirataki produced a “tamer” texture. It also adds a bit of protein and carbohydrate. (1 gram protein and 3 grams carbohydrate per serving). This product is a little easier to find, at least in my area, than plain shirataki noodles.

How to Use Them: Shirataki noodles are great in Asian noodle dishes, but people have begun using them in lots of other ways. Finalists in a recent recipe contest used them in desserts, salads and patties. More Recipes: Pasta with Chicken and Roasted Red Pepper Sauce; Pasta Salad with Tomatoes and Basil; Turkey Tetrazzini

How They Are Packaged: Shirataki noodles come "wet" - packed in liquid. They are ready to eat out of the package. I usually just rinse them under hot water, cut them up a few times with kitchen shears, and add them to the dish I'm cooking.

Supplements: As referred to above, the glucomannan powder can be taken in capsules as a supplement.

How Shirataki Noodles Taste: Shirataki noodles don't have a real taste of their own. Although in some cases the liquid they come in does have a (hard to describe) flavour, I find this can be easily washed off, though some people like to use a short period of boiling.

Where to Find Them: More Asian grocery stores carry shirataki noodles under one of the names above. They are also getting easier to find in areas with fewer Asian people. The Safeway near me carries them (in the refrigerator case near the bagged salad greens), as well as health food stores. They will always be in a refrigerated case.


Chips that have less than 2 grams of fat per 2 cup serving? You can’t be serious…..

At last, snacking can be even more fun without the guilt! With Cheecha Snacks you can have it all… Great taste, huge crunch and freedom from trans fat. Each serving is two full cups. Yes that’s right it’s not a typo, actually 2 full cups! Cheecha snacks are great way to fill that snacking void we all have.

Cheecha Snacks Are:
Trans fat free
Cholesterol free
Potato and/or wheat flour based
Excellent alternative to rice cakes
Available in 7 mouth watering flavours
Available in 4 gluten free varieties

Better tasting than dairy, I never thought I would see the day!

Put the skim milk down and grab a glass of Almond Breeze. Almond Breeze is a non-dairy beverage made from real almonds, all natural, smooth and creamy with a hint of almonds. It’s a great tasting non-dairy beverage without the thin, chalky after taste of rice and soy beverages.

Enjoy Almond Breeze chilled by the glass and on your cereal. You will love how it froths in coffee drinks, enhances fruit smoothies, and blends cup for cup in your favorite recipes.

Almond Breeze is:
Gluten, cholesterol and lactose free
Excellent source of calcium, vitamins D & E
Good source of vitamin A
A refreshing alternative to soy and rice non-dairy beverages.

Nutrition:
Per serving 240ml
servings per container about 4 calories 40
fat 3g
cholesterol 0mg
sodium 180mg
carbohydrate 2g (net carbs 1)
protein 1g