It's All About Better Choices
Join me on my journey to find healthy and quick snack alternatives to that 'break room doughnut'!
The Top Five Reasons to Eat Healthy Snacks
They are tasty AND good for you!
A good snack fuels you between meals.
Helps all of us eat good for life!
Are great to take along to parties and family gatherings.
A great opportunity to share.
How I Arrived Here

So what exactly is an obstinate eater? It's a person (me) that thinks:
- Age is a number...so what if I'm eating my cheesy, buttery stuff!
- Screw exercise, I didn't do it in my 20's and 30's so why bother now!
- Hearing all the hoopla about diets just sets up an obstinate eater to go in the opposite direction!
- Why should we listen to Aunt Betsy or mom about their 'new healthy eating'? After all, weren't they the one's that passed us the family recipes?
On a personal note...my actions are now speaking louder then words! Mom's 'new healthy eating' is making more sense to me. Ahh, the circle of life!
My new addiction, besides Squidoo of course!
Easier Then Making Pie...
yummy snacks to make today!

Packed with goodness and they are bite-size!
Potato Chips Without Hips
Simply by taking the time to make these saves you tons, calorie wise.
MORE TO COME!
My Hummus

In a blender:
- add a 15 oz can of garbanzo beans (drained and rinsed)
- juice from 1 large or 2 small lemons (about 1/8 to 1/4 cup if using bottled)
- grated peel or zest
from one lemon (keep a bit for garnish)
- 1/3 cup roasted tahini
- 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil (EVOO in Rachael Ray's world :)
- 3-4 cloves of garlic
- a pinch of sea salt
Kick it up a notch or change the flavor by considering these additions:
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I Am Loving This Blog
- Beautiful pictures accompany each recipe!
- You get the feeling that this author cares about her family and her reader's!
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Power Pop
Eaten straight up or with a hint of seasoning it's a better pick then Maui onion kettle chips :)
Kickin' it up a notch?...
- Try butter spray, many varieties now come with flavoring.
- Sprinkle a pinch of grated parmesan cheese on top...while it's hot!
- Make Emeril proud, add some BAM! like cayenne pepper or a shake or two of hot sauce!
- Wanting something a little sweet? Dust with cinnamon sugar, spray on some butter flavoring.
Random Snacks
with commentary :-o
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MORE TO COME!
All Yogurts Are Not Created Equally!

- 1 qt milk
- 4 tbsp commercial plain yogurt (Nancy's is my 'best')
- Honey or Agasweet; to add sweetness
- Add your favorite fruit; at serving.
- Sterilize all equipment in boiling water before using
- Bring milk to a boil over a medium heat, then cool to 100 degrees F
- In a small bowl blend yogurt with 1/4 cup of the warmed milk
- Whisk this back into the rest of the warmed milk
- Pour into a pre-warmed thermos, seal, and set aside in a warm place for 7 hours
- Turn yogurt out into a bowl, set this into a larger bowl filled with ice water, stir to quicken cooling
- Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours, or until thickened
- Sweeten to taste, if desired, and serve with your favorite fruit
Recipe from Essence of Emeril Show
Take a peek at these yogurt making helpers...a set it and forget approach ;-)Good Food Choices...
right here on Squidoo
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A Couple of Great Ideas!
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You Are Such a Dip!

- Opt for veggies and fruits instead of chips for dipping
- Tone down your ingredients from the 'real deal' to light or fat-free...in a mixture no one will even realize the difference
- Use spices for added flavor instead of always going for the instant packaged additions
Home-Deli Skinny Spinach Dip
- 2 cups of fresh spinach, finely chopped or 10oz package of frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained (squeeze out excess water)
- 1 bunch of chopped green onions
- 1 8oz can of water chestnuts, drained and coarsely chopped
- 1 package of Knorr Vegetable Soup Mix
- 2 tablespoons of mayonaise
- 1 1/4 cup plain low-fat yogurt

Ways to Reduce Calories in Any Recipe
Ingredient substitutions: Make the switch for healthier recipes.
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Resources: Healthy Recipe Substitutions
Cookbooks For Your Pantry
For Your Kitchen
Sharing My Discoveries
Great finds on the Internet

Whole Grains Guide: A great point and click resource on The FoodNetwork.
Broccoli Pesto: A healthy alternative for a quick meal. Make and toss in your favorite hot pasta.
Where are you coming from?

I would love to hear from you!
JJNW wrote...
Hi! Happy Squidoo Positivity Week! This is a COOL lens! I love hummus. I LOVE THE DIP joke too! Happy Squidooing and 5 * rating for you!
BigGirlBlue wrote...
Your lens is so pretty. Love all the heart-smart hearts! Yogurt is such a great snack. We have it once a day here.
poddys wrote...
Great recipes, great lens. 5***** I love Hummus, but it's best served the Greek way, with hot pitta to dip into it. Mmmmmmmm.
annetteghallowell wrote...
Wow! It is official, this is the best lens layout I have seen. The ideas are great and timely for me as we are trying to get into a healthier state in our house. I want to be like you when my lenses grow up!
A favorite for sure.
In Closing...
Index
To Your Health: The Best Snacks Ever
- How I Arrived Here
- Easier Then Making Pie...
- My Hummus
- I Am Loving This Blog
- Better Then Chips
- Random Snacks
- All Yogurts Are Not Created Equally!
- Good Food Choices...
- A Couple of Great Ideas!
- You Are Such a Dip!
- Ways to Reduce Calories in Any Recipe
- Cookbooks For Your Pantry
- For Your Kitchen
- Sharing My Discoveries
- Where are you coming from?
- I would love to hear from you!


















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