WW's Apple Cider Crisp is so delicious and easy to make, it’s sure to be your new favorite fall dessert. And at 4 POINTS® values, you can enjoy it without the guilt!
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Monday, September 27, 2010
Do you like COFFEE? Here's a list of Coffee MUST-HAVES!
Coffee at home = a better idea than coffee out. For so many reasons. Here are my top "ate" at-home coffee necessities...
1. Instant coffee
No need to get fancy here. Instant coffee is good if you want to make an iced coffee FAST — and also make blended coffee drinks. Folgers is great, and Tasters Choice’s French Vanilla is really great.
2. No-calorie sweetener packets
I still prefer Splenda, but Truvia is a great alternative for people looking for more natural options. Splenda does have those fancy flavored packets out there that are specifically flavored for a good cup of coffee.
3. Cocoa powder
It’s multi-purpose in so many ways, but a little cocoa powder in your coffee goes a long way... and without adding many calories! Also, a can of the stuff is cheap and will last a very long time.
4. Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Breeze
I'm obsessed with this milk swap. If you can’t find it, light vanilla soymilk is a good substitute. But this really is the best option, taste and calorie-wise. Plus, since it’s shelf-stable, you can buy a bunch at a time so you’ve always got a new carton when the one in your fridge is empty.
5. Sugar Free or Fat Free Coffee-Mate Powdered Creamers
In plain and flavored, just a teaspoon or so adds a lot of creaminess to your drinks. BTW, the Sugar Free French Vanilla is the one I use most often at the HG HQ, but they’re all great.
6. Fat Free Reddi-Wip
If you feel like getting really decadent with your at-home latte, this 5-calories-per-serving, creamy, fat-free whip is the way to dress it up. This way, you get the coffeehouse fanciness without the extra calories and fat — or the long lines.
7. Torani Sugar Free Syrups
Using this no-calorie stuff is hands down the best way to flavor your coffee drinks. Look for your favorite flavors at Cost Plus World Market, or order online at torani.com.
8. Good ice, bendy straws and a great blender
Yeah, I know the last one is actually three things. But they're all super-important. Enjoy!
Where will Hungry Girl go next week? Check back Monday to find out!
More About Hungry Girl
Learn how Hungry Girl came to be — and more!
Hungry Girl, aka Lisa Lillien, distributes her tips, tricks and takes on new food products through her daily emails and Web site. Check out www.Hungry-Girl.com.
1. Instant coffee
No need to get fancy here. Instant coffee is good if you want to make an iced coffee FAST — and also make blended coffee drinks. Folgers is great, and Tasters Choice’s French Vanilla is really great.
2. No-calorie sweetener packets
I still prefer Splenda, but Truvia is a great alternative for people looking for more natural options. Splenda does have those fancy flavored packets out there that are specifically flavored for a good cup of coffee.
3. Cocoa powder
It’s multi-purpose in so many ways, but a little cocoa powder in your coffee goes a long way... and without adding many calories! Also, a can of the stuff is cheap and will last a very long time.
4. Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Breeze
I'm obsessed with this milk swap. If you can’t find it, light vanilla soymilk is a good substitute. But this really is the best option, taste and calorie-wise. Plus, since it’s shelf-stable, you can buy a bunch at a time so you’ve always got a new carton when the one in your fridge is empty.
5. Sugar Free or Fat Free Coffee-Mate Powdered Creamers
In plain and flavored, just a teaspoon or so adds a lot of creaminess to your drinks. BTW, the Sugar Free French Vanilla is the one I use most often at the HG HQ, but they’re all great.
6. Fat Free Reddi-Wip
If you feel like getting really decadent with your at-home latte, this 5-calories-per-serving, creamy, fat-free whip is the way to dress it up. This way, you get the coffeehouse fanciness without the extra calories and fat — or the long lines.
7. Torani Sugar Free Syrups
Using this no-calorie stuff is hands down the best way to flavor your coffee drinks. Look for your favorite flavors at Cost Plus World Market, or order online at torani.com.
8. Good ice, bendy straws and a great blender
Yeah, I know the last one is actually three things. But they're all super-important. Enjoy!
Where will Hungry Girl go next week? Check back Monday to find out!
More About Hungry Girl
Learn how Hungry Girl came to be — and more!
Hungry Girl, aka Lisa Lillien, distributes her tips, tricks and takes on new food products through her daily emails and Web site. Check out www.Hungry-Girl.com.
Quinoa and Tomato Salad
Courtesy of WeightWatchers.com...
YUMMY Recipe! Click on the link below. If you try it, let me know how you like it!
http://www.weightwatchers.com/food/rcp/index.aspx?recipeid=142331
YUMMY Recipe! Click on the link below. If you try it, let me know how you like it!
http://www.weightwatchers.com/food/rcp/index.aspx?recipeid=142331
Navigating the vending machine... it's possible!
Courtesy of WeightWatchers.com...
You're hungry and glued to your desk. What are your best options for a satisfying snack?
If you find yourself stuck at work with a deadline, an energy slump and no food source other than the vending machine, take heart: Your office vending machine could contain a couple of items that will slay your hunger and notch up your energy level — without undermining your daily POINTS® Target.
Keep in mind that snacks high in protein and fiber will deliver the longest-lasting energy return. But be careful with products labeled "whole grain," says Alan Lee, a registered dietician at Greyston Health Services in Yonkers, NY. They are often a source of fiber — but not always.
And even though the word "healthy" may appear on a package, there is no regulated measure of genuinely healthy ingredients necessary for the manufacturer to put it there.
Read the label to be sure that the product truly has a good amount of protein or fiber or less fat than typical packaged snacks. And use the POINTS calculator to find out exactly what you're eating.
Here are some smart choices for satisfying your hunger, according to Lee. And as a reminder that not everything from a vending is a good choice, we've also included snacks you'd be wise to pass up.
Smart picks
Cereal bars
They were intended for breakfast, but whole-grain cereal or granola bars will fuel you anytime. One typical cereal bar has a POINTS value of 3.
Trail mix
A combination of nuts and dried fruits, such as raisins, delivers protein and fiber. But be sure to avoid versions mixed with candies such as chocolate or banana chips. A 1/4 cup of trail mix has a POINTS value of 4.
Energy bar
If you have hours to go before you can enjoy a real meal, choose one of the big guns: an energy bar. An average energy bar has a POINTS value of 4 to 5.
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is a fiber-rich breakfast or snack choice. A single serving of apples and cinnamon instant oatmeal contains 130 calories for a POINTS value of 2.
Poor picks
Frosted pastries
Not even kids should pop these in the toaster. One frosted toaster pastry packs a POINTS value of 9.
Reese's peanut butter cups
It's obvious that a chocolate bar won't provide lasting energy, but some might think that adding the nutrients and protein in peanut butter might help the mix. For a POINTS value of 6 for just two, though, it's pure candy.
Potato chips
Most chips are fried, which boosts their POINTS values skyward (one serving has a POINTS value of about 4). Of course, you could be lucky enough to run across a vending machine stocking baked chips, which have a POINTS value of 2, with far less fat.
Snackwells Cookie Sandwiches
With 1 or 2 POINTS values per cookie, these won't ruin your daily standing, but they are heavily sweetened and won't do much for real hunger. Bottom line: "They're not very filling," says Lee.
Pretzels
So maybe this isn't a worst choice. What should be noted, however, is that this snack is often thought to be a safe vending machine mainstay at a POINTS value of 2 (for 1 oz of pretzels). But they've got little fiber, so soon you'll be taking a trip back for another snack. "They're super salty tasting," says Lee, "but offer little satisfaction."
The best course of action is to plan for those energy dips and long hours by bringing in fresh fruit, low-fat cheese and yogurt.
You're hungry and glued to your desk. What are your best options for a satisfying snack?
If you find yourself stuck at work with a deadline, an energy slump and no food source other than the vending machine, take heart: Your office vending machine could contain a couple of items that will slay your hunger and notch up your energy level — without undermining your daily POINTS® Target.
Keep in mind that snacks high in protein and fiber will deliver the longest-lasting energy return. But be careful with products labeled "whole grain," says Alan Lee, a registered dietician at Greyston Health Services in Yonkers, NY. They are often a source of fiber — but not always.
And even though the word "healthy" may appear on a package, there is no regulated measure of genuinely healthy ingredients necessary for the manufacturer to put it there.
Read the label to be sure that the product truly has a good amount of protein or fiber or less fat than typical packaged snacks. And use the POINTS calculator to find out exactly what you're eating.
Here are some smart choices for satisfying your hunger, according to Lee. And as a reminder that not everything from a vending is a good choice, we've also included snacks you'd be wise to pass up.
Smart picks
Cereal bars
They were intended for breakfast, but whole-grain cereal or granola bars will fuel you anytime. One typical cereal bar has a POINTS value of 3.
Trail mix
A combination of nuts and dried fruits, such as raisins, delivers protein and fiber. But be sure to avoid versions mixed with candies such as chocolate or banana chips. A 1/4 cup of trail mix has a POINTS value of 4.
Energy bar
If you have hours to go before you can enjoy a real meal, choose one of the big guns: an energy bar. An average energy bar has a POINTS value of 4 to 5.
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is a fiber-rich breakfast or snack choice. A single serving of apples and cinnamon instant oatmeal contains 130 calories for a POINTS value of 2.
Poor picks
Frosted pastries
Not even kids should pop these in the toaster. One frosted toaster pastry packs a POINTS value of 9.
Reese's peanut butter cups
It's obvious that a chocolate bar won't provide lasting energy, but some might think that adding the nutrients and protein in peanut butter might help the mix. For a POINTS value of 6 for just two, though, it's pure candy.
Potato chips
Most chips are fried, which boosts their POINTS values skyward (one serving has a POINTS value of about 4). Of course, you could be lucky enough to run across a vending machine stocking baked chips, which have a POINTS value of 2, with far less fat.
Snackwells Cookie Sandwiches
With 1 or 2 POINTS values per cookie, these won't ruin your daily standing, but they are heavily sweetened and won't do much for real hunger. Bottom line: "They're not very filling," says Lee.
Pretzels
So maybe this isn't a worst choice. What should be noted, however, is that this snack is often thought to be a safe vending machine mainstay at a POINTS value of 2 (for 1 oz of pretzels). But they've got little fiber, so soon you'll be taking a trip back for another snack. "They're super salty tasting," says Lee, "but offer little satisfaction."
The best course of action is to plan for those energy dips and long hours by bringing in fresh fruit, low-fat cheese and yogurt.
Need the perfect dish to compliment your entree... look no further!
Courtesy of WeightWatchers.com...
WW has paired five fabulous dinner ideas with five delicious (and really easy to make) sides. So for Zero POINTS values you can add taste, variety and balance to any meal.
Click on the link below to learn more...
http://www.weightwatchers.com/util/art/index_art.aspx?tabnum=1&art_id=77801&sc=3022
WW has paired five fabulous dinner ideas with five delicious (and really easy to make) sides. So for Zero POINTS values you can add taste, variety and balance to any meal.
Click on the link below to learn more...
http://www.weightwatchers.com/util/art/index_art.aspx?tabnum=1&art_id=77801&sc=3022
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