I’m always on the lookout for snacks that won’t derail my diet. Below are a few of my latest finds.

FiberGourmet Cheese Crackers: These taste just like Cheez-Its, but with half the calories, PLUS 12 grams of fiber and 5 grams of protein in the 80 calorie pack. (They also come in smaller 50 calorie packs, [...]

I have a seriously hard time drinking enough water. Not that I don’t like water. I do….  Just often slips my mind. Of course, I know how important it is to keep your body hydrated. So, this month I’ve made a concerted effort to drink more non-caffeinated beverages.
I think I tried every single flavored water [...]

Seriously. I have no idea how this one slipped by me. I love yogurt. I’m a yogurt addict. Sometimes I eat three or four containers a day. My usual fare is Dannon Light and Fit Carb and Sugar Control. With 60 cals and 5 grams of protein, it’s got just about the right calorie to [...]

I’m usually not a huge fan of egg salad. But a few weeks ago, I came across Trader Joe’s egg white salads. Now, I’m addicted. I eat one (or sometimes two) containers a day. And at 100-140 calories and 14-16 grams of protein per container, it fits perfectly into my high protein low carb lifestyle.
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I know you’ve heard the warnings: restricting your caloric intake while dieting can backfire and leave you with a lower metabolism than when you started…. Which ultimately means you’ll gain the weight back — and then some — when you return to your “normal” eating habits. Kind of a scary thought, and maybe subconsciously even [...]