My friend gave me this bar to try. She kind of liked it and wanted to know my thoughts.
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The cross section made me excited to eat the bar.
The macros – 190 calories per bar, 8 g fat, 200 mg Sodium, 14 g carbs, 1 g fiber, 16 G protein. Not horrible but not the best.
Now for the taste. It was DELICIOUS! However, it was not filling. A Snickers holds me over better but also has worse macros. I think I would eat one of these bars occasionally as a treat.
Have you tried them? Let me know what you think in the comments.
If you know me, you k no ow I love lemon flavored EVERYTHING! I had really high hopes for the Lemon Delight Think! Bars.
Lemon Delight Think! Bar macros
First, the macros. A little higher in calories than I would have liked and I was disappointed that there was NO FIBER at all.
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So, was the taste worth the calories and lack of fiber?
In my opinion, no. The texture was weird and there was not enough lemon flavor for me. To me, it was like eating a sawdust bar that was dunked in lemon water. Keep in mind, this is just my opinion.
This is a bar that I won’t be trying again. That doesn’t mean you won’t like it. If you have tried it and like it, good. Maybe you can share your thoughts on what you like in the comments.
As I continue with my journey to get healthier and lose weight, I have been trying different food and different strategies and sharing them here. My newest strategy is practicing mindful eating.
What is mindful eating? Mindful eating is paying attention to the food you eat and using all of your senses when doing so. The opposite of mindful eating is mindless eating. We’ve all done that, right? Rough day at work. Start cooking dinner and sit down to watch TV…with a bag of chips or box of cookies. The next thing you know, you have eaten the entire box or bag. You don’t even remember tasting the food. Yeah, that’s really mindless.
So, how do you practice mindful eating? Here’s what I’ve been doing. I choose one meal a day to practice this. Today I chose to practice at lunch. The steps I followed:
No distractions – turn off the phone, tv, radio and computer. I eat in silence if I can.
Today I am having a ham salad sandwich. I will incorporate all my senses while I eat the sandwich:
Touch: The sandwich is cold because it was in the refrigerator. The bread is whole grain with seeds so it had texture.
Sight: I can see the seeds and the air bubbles in the bread. I can see the creaminess of the ham salad. There are pimentos in the salad that are red and make the salad look pretty.
Hearing: The crust of the bread is crunchy when I bite into it.
Smell: The bread smells so fresh and there is a tangy smell to the ham salad.
Taste: As I bite into the crunchy crust and feel the soft and creamy ham salad, the nutty flavor of the bread and the tangy ham salad hit my tastebuds. Delicious.
I take my time eating my sandwich, savoring every bite.
The sandwich fills me up and once I finish it, I am full.
I feel satisfied and thoroughly enjoyed my meal.
That is how I practiced today. Have you tried anything similar? If you have, how has mindful eating helped you to eat healthier, enjoy your food more, and helped you lose weight? Do you have any tips or tricks you would like to share regarding mindful eating? Please comment below.
We took a run down to Farmer Joe’s in Cape Coral last weekend. Today I was craving a big salad. So, I chopped up 1/4 head of iceberg lettuce, an English cucumber, two heirloom tomatoes, and added a pouch of Starkest White Chicken.
I tossed this with Cindy’s Kitchen Honeycrisp Apple Vinaigrette.
Very tasty and filling. I think it needed a sprinkling of low-fat feta cheese to give it a savory pop. All-in-all, a nice dinner.
What’s your favorite salad recipe? What is your go to healthy salad dressing?
When I decided to try different protein bars and “review” them, I didn’t realize how many delicious bars were out there. This has been a wonderful and tasty endeavor.
happen to be my favorite berry. I could eat them every day and be happy. When I saw that the One Bar had a blueberry cobbler flavor, I had to try it. It took a while for me to find them, but I finally hit the jackpot this weekend.
Look at how delicious this bar is.
It really does taste like the blueberry cobbler that your grandma used to make. The flavor is spot on. The consistency is chewy with a bit of a crunch. Altogether delicious. And filling. I ate half of one as a morning snack and, after two slices, I was satisfied.
How do the macros stack up? I think pretty good.
See if you can get your hands on one to try. I found mine at Walmart.
Have any protein bar suggestions for me? I’d love to taste-test your favorites.
Are you looking for a delicious, healthy alternative to dairy milk? Meet Mooala Banana Milk! This milk is made from bananas, so it’s naturally sweet and creamy. It’s also low in sugar, sodium, and carbs, and it’s gluten-free.
What’s more, Mooala Banana Milk is a great choice for smoothie making. It’s thick and filling, so it will help you stay satisfied longer. Plus, it’s a good source of dietary fiber and potassium. That little hint of cinnamon makes a big difference!
So if you’re looking for a delicious, healthy, low-sugar alternative to dairy milk, give Mooala Banana Milk a try! You won’t be disappointed!
Here are more photos of the bottle.
The Story Behind Mooala: Mooala was started by Jeff Richards. Jeff was a dad who wanted to make better eating a way of life for his family. He was always on the hunt for foods and drinks that were made with nature’s best ingredients and were free of artificial stuff. So when he started hearing about a plant-based milk that was made from bananas, he was intrigued. He tried it out and knew this was something special. He could taste the freshness and the banana flavor. And he hopped on the idea of creating his own version of plant-based milk that was free from any artificial ingredients. Fast forward to today and Mooala has become a household name. They are committed to creating delicious, dairy-free products that are made with all-natural ingredients and no added sugar. Nutrition and Benefits Of Mooala Banana Milk: Mooala Banana Milk is packed with nutrition. It’s made from real bananas and is a good source of dietary fiber, vitamin C, and potassium. Plus, it’s low in sugar, sodium, and carbs. And it’s free from dairy, gluten, soy, carrageenan, and artificial hormones. In addition, Mooala Banana Milk is a great choice for smoothie-making. It’s creamy and filling, so it will help you stay satisfied longer. And it’s a great source of calcium, protein, and other essential nutrients. For those of you looking for a dairy-free alternative that still has the creamy taste and texture of regular milk, Mooala Banana Milk is the perfect choice. So give it a try and see for yourself why it’s becoming a popular choice for many households.
Have you tried any plant based milks that you would like to recommend? Put them in the comments!
The older I get, the less I tolerate bread. Plain cheese pizza can cause me so much discomfort that it ruins my pizza craving. I’ve been trying more cauliflower based crusts. Today I tried this cauliflower crust flatbread. it was tasty. But how do the macros stack up?
While searching for the next protein bar brand and flavor to try, I ran found these little bags of Power Crunch Protein Poppits. I thought it would be a nice change from the protein bars and they were only $1.98 at Walmart, so I grabbed two bags. The first bag I tried was the BBQ flavor.
I’ve never been a big fan of BBQ potato chips, so I went into this with my mind made up that they were not going to be good. Well, I was WRONG! These little crunchy balls of BBQ goodness are delicious. They are very barbecue flavored in a good way. You get the smokey, sweet, and tanginess of an actual barbecue. How do the macros stack up? Pretty good. One bag is 110 calories, 4.5g total fat, 5mg cholesterol, 430mg sodium, 3g carbs, and a whopping 15g protein!
But, are they crunchy? Take a look in the bag at these crunchy little nuggets of yum!!
Very delicious! Very crunchy! So flavorful that I couldn’t eat the whole little package in one sitting. I’m going to try them as a crouton on a salad or I might try them on a bowl of tomato soup.
Bottom line – These BBQ treats are yummy. I also have a bag of the ranch flavor, which I will review another day.
Do you have any favorite high protein snacks or treats that you would like to share. Comment below and start the conversation.
So today I tasted the white chocolate raspberry flavor of the Quest Protein Bar. First the macros:
Serving size 1 bar, calories 190, Fat 8g, saturated fat 3g, trans fat 0g, cholesterol 5mg, sodium 250mg, total carbs 22g, dietary fiber 13g, total sugars 1g, protein 20g.
The numbers look good but how does it taste?
DELICIOUS!!!! It reminded me of raspberry cheesecake. No artificial after taste. There was real raspberry in this bar. I would definitely eat this one again. I’ll have to try other flavors too.
Tomorrow I will be tasting a maple glazed donut One bar. I can’t wait.
Do you have any brands/flavors to suggest? Or maybe you have a good recipe for me to try. Let me know in the comments.
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