Bag This: Tortilla Chip Makeover

I found out today that my favorite tortilla chips have partially hydrogenated oils in them (aka: trans fats). I know, I know, you’re sick of hearing how bad trans fat is for you and how it’s in EVERYTHING it seems, and it’s driving you so crazy that you’re tempted to just say “to hell with it all!” and indulge, right? GET OVER IT! Trans fats are bastards, that’s just the truth and you should know it and accept it and AVOID IT as much as possible! Even if it means crying over the permanent loss of your favorite bag of tortilla chips (it was ONE tear I cried, I swear!). Dry ‘em up baby, because mama’s got a brand new bag! Enjoy these multigrain tortilla chips with zero guilt and lots of yummy fresh salsa!

Multigrain FoodShouldTasteGood Tortilla Chips

 

NUTRITION FACTS: Serving Size 1 oz (28g/about 10 chips)  Calories 140, Total Fat 6g, sodium 80mg, fiber 3g, sugar 1g, protein 3g

INGREDIENTS: Stone Ground Corn, High Oleic Sunflower Oil and/or Safflower Oil, Brown Rice Flour, Flax Seeds, Evaporated Cane Juice, Oat Fiber, Sesame Seeds, Sunflower Seeds, Quinoa, Soy Flour, Sea Salt

These tortilla chips are not only off-the-charts yummy, but they’re also brimming with powerhouse ingredients that pack a nutritional punch!

• They contain quinoa, oats, soy, flax and sesame and sunflower seeds.
   
• These powerhouse ingredients are baked right into the chip, not just sprinkled on top. This leaves them loaded with all-natural protein and fiber.
   
• They contain 260 milligrams of omega-3 fatty acids per serving — 20 percent of what you’re supposed to munch in a day!
   
• They’re low in sodium, gluten-free, trans fat- and cholesterol-free…and they’re not genetically modified.

(Info compiled from eBrandAid)

Snacks That Count!

Okayokayokay, you’ve heard all about how you should eat within 30 minutes of a workout (especially a strength workout) to reap the maximum replenishment benefits your body needs to repair itself. Right? Now you just need to know WHAT to eat! The perfect combo is anywhere from a 2 to 1 to a  4 to 1 ration of carbs and protein. What in the !@#$ does that mean, you ask? It means at that ratio, your body will receive the optimal amount of nutrients it requires in order to restore glycogen levels back to your muscles (bottom line: this is a good and neccessary thing for you to know if you want your workouts to really pay off). So instead of having to figure out the math every time you reach for a post-workout snack, I’ve done it here for you!

Banana and peanut butter
Peanut butter and bagel (whole wheat)
Bagel and cheese slice
Cheese stick and crackers (low-fat string cheese is best)
Graham crackers and milk (skim milk is preferrable; 2% will work)
Milk and cereal (skim again!)
Cereal, nuts, dried fruit (unsalted, raw almonds or cashews are perfect in moderation)
Smoothie (fruit and milk or juice, yogurt)
Yogurt and nuts (low-fat yogurt)
Nuts and fruit-filled muffin (fruit-filled means REAL fruit, not the jelly kind!)
Baked potato with melted cheese
Oatmeal with fruit and nuts
Pretzel rod wrapped with deli turkey slice or cheese

Just watch the calories in your snack so you’re not putting back in everything you just burned off! Call me Captain Obvious.

A Special Holiday Offer!

 

 The Holiday Season is here, and our friends at Crum Creek Mills are making it easy to give the perfect gift…the gift

 of health.  The ‘Soy to the World’ holiday gift-pack is great for any holiday gift occasion.  They are offering a delicious

 gift-pack comprised of an array of their fantastic soy protein-packed pastas and snacks.  Each package comes

 bundled together in a white holiday gift box.

 

 Inside the gift-pack, you’ll find these heart-healthy, yummy delights:

 2 packs (16 oz. each) of Crum Creek’s Soy Protein Pasta

 4 packs (1.5 oz. each) of Crum Creek’s Soy Bites Breadstick Snacks (assorted flavors)

 3 packets (1 oz. each) of Crum Creek’s Brilliantly Blended Soy Nut Trail Mix

 3 packets (1 oz. each) of Crum Creek’s Simply Sea Salted Soy Nuts

 2 Packs (4 oz. each) of Crum Creek’s Almond Biscuties

 

 The ‘Soy to the World’ gift-pack is great for so many people; friends, parents, fitness enthusiasts, neighbors, co-workers…

 or those special people who just seem to have it all.

 

 Click here to order your ‘Soy to the World’ Gift-Pack for just $35, shipping INCLUDED!

 

 Season’s Greetings!!