Look at What I Found!

Carbs are not evil. You need starch to fuel your strenuous workouts. Find whole grain, whole wheat carbs that are high in fiber and protein. Fiber keeps you full. It is also important to find proteins from sources other than animals. Read the labels of all baked items and pay attention to calories, fat, protein, carbs and fiber.

I was skimming a magazine and found an advertisement for Oroweat 100% Whole Wheat Sandwich Thins. Each sandwich thin is 100 calories, 1g fat, 21g carb, 5g fiber, 2g sugar and 5g protein. For 100 cals, I am amazed that each thin has 5g fiber and 5g protein. Wow!

While I was looking for the thin in the grocery store, the person stocking the bread aisle also recommended Thomas 100% Whole Wheat Bagel Thins. These bagel thins are 110 cal, 1g fat, 24g carb, 5g fiber, 3g sugar and 6g protein. Again, great fiber and protein for the calories.

I don't know about you, but I avoid bagels and most sandwiches. These thins are a great compromise. For a great breakfast, you can spread some nut butter on the toasted sandwich or bagel thin and add banana or berries. For lunch, you can spread some hummus and add veggies and lean protein. For dinner, I can't wait to grill a veggie or turkey burger!

Produce and Pesticides

Buy Organic
According to Environmetal Working Group, here are 10 produce items that are highest in pesticides:

Peaches
Apples
Sweet Bell Peppers
Celery
Nectarines
Strawberries
Cherries
Lettuce
Grapes
Pears
Spinach
Potatoes


Buy Conventional, If You Choose
Here are 10 produce items that are lowest in pesticides:

Avocado
Sweet corn (frozen)
Pineapples
Mango
Sweet Peas (frozen)
Asparagus
Kiwi
Bananas
Cabbage
Broccoli
Eggplant

You can download a wallet-size list here:

Environmental Working Group Pesticides in Produce Shopper's Guide

Light Lemonade and Light Raspberry Passion Drinks

Summer is here and it is already very hot in Texas. I strive to drink as much water as possible, but I still crave summer favorites like lemonade and iced tea. Iced tea isn't really bad for you, in moderation. Caffeine does not dehydrate you, but just doesn't hydrate you like water does. Lemonade has tons of sugar--duh.

I was browsing the grocery store and found Minute Maid Light Lemonade. It was 15 calories in 8 ozs of lemonade. That is really great! I also found it on sale at Walmart for $1 a carton. Talk about guilt free!! I also found a Light Raspberry Passion flavor. I haven't tried it yet, but I will let you know.

These Minute Maid drinks are not as good for you as water is, but in moderation it is fine. Of course, there are other options like Crystal Light and Chick-fil-A diet lemonade. Again, I try to drink these in moderation, because they are full of chemicals.

A few months ago, I posted about ways to make drinking water more appealing. Browse below for a refresher.

Hope you are enjoying your summer!