5 Bad Foods That Are OK, Healthy in Moderation

By Rachel Zachar, Contributing Writer on Monday, November 03, 2014

While some foods are classified as "bad," there are actually some significant nutritional benefits found in them. Keep reading to find out some "bad" foods that can help boost your health when consumed in moderation.

In the food spectrum, there are two different categories of food: “good” food and “bad” food. What most people consider “good” food is typically low in fat, calories and other unnecessary ingredients while rich in vitamins and nutrients; think fresh fruits, veggies and lean meats or fish. On the other hand, “bad” foods are often perceived as those that contain high fat, sugar, calories and other ingredients that many deem unwanted. While generally it is advisable to consume more “good” foods than “bad,” you may be missing out on some significant benefits if you cut out “bad” foods entirely from your diet. Let's take a look at some commonly-perceived “bad” foods and find out ways you can healthily incorporate them into your diet.

 

1. Red Meat

While you're probably aware that red meat, like beef, is often laced with fat and can make you pack on the pounds, you can still enjoy its nutritional value without ruining your diet and expanding your waistline. Look for the leanest cuts of beef to ensure that you still receive a boost of protein from it, albeit in a healthier way. Lean beef also contains a high dose of conjugated linoleic acid (CLA), which can aid with lowering your body fat percentage,according to Today Health. 

 

2. Peanut Butter

Typically known as being extremely fattening and packed with calories, peanut butter also has plenty of nutrients that can provide a boost to your health. While peanut butter does contain a good amount of fat, it is monounsaturated, or the healthy kind of fat that can contribute to lowering bad cholesterol (LDL) and your risk of heart disease, according to the American Heart Association. Peanut butter also contains folate and protein, which can contribute to healthy cells and lean muscle growth. Try spreading some peanut butter on celery or apple slices for a snack that will keep you feeling full and help regulate your appetite.

 

3. Cheese

Cheese has always had a reputation for being super fatty and highly caloric, but it can provide a great deal of nutrients when consumed in moderation. Rich with bone-fortifying calcium, cheese is also a good source of protein,vitamin B12, zinc, phosphorous and CLA. Berkeley Wellness recommends trying cheese with reduced or not fat; cheese that has a bold, savory flavor can help you to feel more satisfied when eaten in small amounts, compared to cheese with a mild flavor which might prompt you to reach for more. Reduced-fat mozzarella string cheese is a good option, with most containing less than 100 calories. In addition, crumbling a tiny bit of feta cheese or parmesan over a salad or vegetable dish can help you to satisfy your cheese craving without totally compromising your healthy diet.

 

4. Potatoes

Those intimidating little spuds are not always terribly unhealthy, though they are often viewed as a no-no food with a high glycemic index and carbohydrate count. However, potatoes have a valuable nutritional content, with plenty of phytochemicals, vitamins and minerals. Potatoes are packed with fiber, protein, vitamins C and B6, along with potassium and many other nutrients. Medical News Today suggests that moderate potato consumption can contribute to a decreased risk of obesity and overall mortality, heart disease and diabetes. It may also help promote increased energy along with healthy skin and hair. Roasting or sautéing potatoes with some added herbs and spices is a great way to enjoy them; make sure you don't forget the skin, though, as it is the part of the potato with the most nutrients.

 

5. Chocolate

While chocolate is typically considered a guilty pleasure, consuming this bad boy in tiny amounts here and there shouldn't have you beating yourself up. All chocolate is made up of cacao or cocoa, but dark chocolate is the most nutritious type and is rich with antioxidants, polyphenols and flavonoids. According to several studies, consuming small amounts of dark, unprocessed cacao may lower your risk of developing coronary heart disease, diabetes, metabolic syndrome and stroke. Since cacao is very bitter when consumed on its own, the next best thing is to look for dark chocolate that contains at least 70 percent cacao; this way you can be sure to reap the most nutritional benefits.

 

Remember that while these "bad" foods can be nutritious and beneficial, it's best to consume them only moderately and in small quantities. Sometimes being bad can be a good thing, just not all the time. If you're on a special medical diet or questioning whether any of the foods mentioned above are appropriate for you to eat with certain medical conditions, consult your doctor first. Thanks for reading, and come back tomorrow for more healthy living tips at eVitamins!

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5 Ways to Add Flaxseed to Your Diet

By Rachel Zachar, Contributing Writer on Friday, October 10, 2014

You know the phrase, "big things come in small packages"? Well, that applies to flaxseed. These tiny seeds have a high nutritional content that can aid with improving many aspects of your overall health and wellness, so read on for suggestions on adding them to your diet.

Flaxseed is derived from the fibrous crop flax, and it is packed with plenty of vital nutrients to help boost your overall health. Loaded with ingredients like omega-3 fatty acids, fiber, lignans, zinc, iron and vitamin C, among others, adding flaxseed to your diet can contribute to strengthening your digestive health and even lowering your LDL, or “bad,” cholesterol. The phytochemicals known as lignans have been shown to help reduce the risk of acquiring breast cancer in women and prostate cancer in men, according to Dr. Victoria Maizes. Flaxseed may also be able to help regulate women's menstrual cycles and even reduce the occurrence of hot flashes in menopausal women. It also contains a high fiber content that can help fill you up so you feel satisfied after eating and are less likely to overeat, therefore also encouraging weight loss or healthy weight maintenance. 

 

Seeds are a nutritional source that many are wary about attempting to add to their nutritional intake, possibly because they are unsure about how to incorporate them into their meals or unaware of their actual benefits. The best way to fully absorb the nutrients from flaxseed is by grinding them up in a coffee grinder or blender in order to prevent them from passing through your body,whole and undigested. Here are some suggestions for adding flaxseed into your meals and reaping their many positive effects.

 

1. Add some ground flaxseed to your morning cereal or low-fat Greek yogurt, boosting your fiber intake and promoting regular bowel movements and healthy digestion for the rest of your day. As flaxseed expands once it's in your stomach, causing you to feel full, it can help tide you over until lunchtime so you're less inclined to snack in between meals.

 

2.  Flaxseed can be used as an egg substitute in your baking projects. For example, replace one egg in your homemade cookie recipe with two tablespoons of flaxseed and two tablespoons of water. This fibrous, nutrient-packed addition to your favorite sweet treats can help fight constipation and even aid with normalizing your body's inflammatory response.

 

3. Toss in a dash of flaxseed with your favorite protein recipes, like chicken and lean beef. By adding flaxseed to your chicken coating or even mixing it in with meatloaf, you can receive a great boost of omega-3s to promote a healthy heart and protein to support your bones, muscles, blood, cartilage and skin.

 

4. Before you work out, pour some flaxseed into your typical pre-workout shake or smoothie to absorb a significant dose of phosphorous, which can reduce muscle pain after intense athletic activity and plays a big part in how your body stores and utilizes energy, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center. In addition, flaxseed contains an abundance of magnesium, which may be able to enhance your energy and endurance along with boosting the health of your heart, blood vessels, cholesterol and digestion.

 

5. If you're trying to lose weight, flaxseed can be your friend. While it can't promote weight loss all by itself, when used in conjunction with a healthy diet and regular exercise, flaxseed can act as a catalyst in helping you to burn fat and shed pounds. Its fibrous composition can work to suppress your hunger and encourage fat loss when you are in the regular routine of burning more calories than you consume. Try adding flaxseed to cooked veggies for a boost of vitamins and healthy weight support with a deliciously nutty flavor. 

 

Before you try adding flaxseed to your diet, realize that there is a possibility you may experience gas and bloating, due to the way it expands in your stomach when consumed. Also, its high fiber content may cause undesirable effects like loose stool, in which case you should cut out the flax. Make sure you drink plenty of water when you eat flaxseed, as the insoluble and soluble fiber in it needs to absorb water for digestion. Another thing to remember before you start introducing it into your diet is that you should eat only ground flaxseeds, as it is the most effective method of receiving their entire nutritional value. Whole flaxseeds are very difficult for your body to digest, and they may easily pass through without even leaving any of their essential vitamins and minerals in your body. Remember to ease yourself into the high-fiber content of flaxseed, and don't overload your body with too much of it at once. Pregnant women should not eat flaxseed and neither should those who have a bowel obstruction or any other digestive issues.

 

Flaxseed can provide many benefits for improving the quality of your health. We hope you enjoy these suggestions for adding flaxseed to your diet. Have a great weekend, and check back next week for more health tips at eVitamins. 

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Vinotherapy: Can a Red Wine Bath Improve Your Health?

By Petra Trudell, Managing Editor on Tuesday, October 21, 2014

Vinotherapy has been in the news lately as an alternative treatment growing in popularity for its suggested health benefits. But what is it? Learn all about it in today's post.

Professional athletes have been known to have lots of alternative therapies, routines and superstitious rituals they employ to keep them at the top of their game. But none seem to be more appealing to non athletes than vinotherapy, a favorite of NBA basketball player Amar'e Stoudemire.

What Is Vinotherapy?
Now, before you grab a bottle of red wine and head to the tub, the first thing to know about vinotherapy is that it doesn't involve actual red wine. What is utilized in this form of therapy are all the parts of the plant used to make the wine -- the leaves, grape skins, branches and vines. These components are combined with water to create a bath.

Stoudemire shared an image of himself soaking in the bath on social media, later explaining he remains in the tub of red liquid for 40 minutes to add in recovery after strenuous training. But does it work?

Suggested Benefits of Vinotherapy
The practice of using the elements of red wine externally for health and beauty began back in the 1990s and has grown in popularity as more and more research has been conducted about the benefits of red wine and the grapes that are used to produce it. It's believed soaking in this mixture will deliver potent antioxidants -- namely resveratrol -- into the skin to prevent the physical signs of aging like wrinkles by preventing the damage free radicals can cause.

Stoudemire said he soaks in the tub to boost his circulation. Major proponents of vinotherapy suggest the antioxidants and tannins within the bath strengthen the blood vessels, allowing for better circulation of blood throughout the body. However, any warm bath -- even with just plain water -- has been shown to open the blood vessels and get your blood flowing more regularly.

Unfortunately, there aren't any major human studies out at this point that prove soaking in this red wine mixture will provide anti-aging, circulatory or disease-fighting benefits. But it doesn't appear to be harmful, unless you have a known allergic reaction.

Known Health Perks of Red Wine
While the jury may still be out about the effectiveness of soaking in red wine, we do know drinking a glass of red wine each day can provide certain health benefits. There have been several studies that show the active antioxidants within red wine -- polyphenols, quercetin and the most well known, resveratrol -- can help protect the heart and circulatory system against the damage of free radicals. This oxidative stress can lead to hardening of the arteries (atherosclerosis) as well as heart disease. Red wine may also help increase HDL, or "good" cholesterol, which further reduces the risk for heart attack and heart disease.

The recommended daily serving of red wine is about 5 fl oz, which works out to between 15 and 30 g of alcohol. Drinking too much wine on a daily basis can negatively impact sleeping habits and damage the liver over time, so it's important to keep regular consumption at a moderate level.

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Winning Combination: Coconut Oil and Coffee

By Petra Trudell, Managing Editor on Tuesday, October 07, 2014

If you haven't tried adding coconut oil to your morning java, you've been missing out. In today’s post, learn all about this delicious and healthy combination.

Starting your day with coffee not only gives you energy—that hot cup o' joe can also do a lot more for you. But if you've been sticking to sugar and milk, you should know there's a better way to enhance your coffee’s flavor and benefits.

 

Our perfect cup? Coffee with coconut oil.

 

Why Drink Coffee?

 

Coffee has been roasted and consumed since the 13th century around the world. While the taste and natural energy boost from the caffeine are the most popular reasons for making coffee part of your daily routine, there are other perks to consuming a cup or two on a daily basis.

 

Coffee is naturally rich in antioxidants, which protect the cells of the body against free radical damage. This can be helpful in disease prevention—particularly heart disease—when part of a healthy diet and lifestyle. Coffee may also help protect the brain, particularly the long-term memory. Coffee can also be helpful in managing your weight by helping you feel full between meals and speeding up your metabolism.

 

Why Add Coconut Oil?

Coconut oil is one of our favorite natural products and there are endless ways to use it. The idea of adding it to coffee was one of the most intriguing.

 

Coconut oil contains monounsaturated fatty acids, which have anti-inflammatory benefits. Inflammation is a natural response to stress or injury, but when inflammation is out of control it can cause physical discomfort and damage.

 

How to Enjoy It

If you’re interested in making up some coconut oil-enhanced coffee. All you need is some extra virgin, cold-pressed coconut oil. Just stir 1 tsp into the coffee while it’s hot—keep stirring to make sure it combines with the coffee instead of collecting on the top. Coconut oil is solid at room temperature, but dissolves quickly when heated.

 

The coconut oil will, understandably, give the coffee a smoother, oilier texture. As for the taste, since coconut oil is slightly sweet, you shouldn't need to add anything else to it.

 

Now, consuming coffee on a daily basis isn't right for everyone. If you’re overly sensitive caffeine or take medication that interacts with it, choose decaf. Your doctor can help you determine if you should consume coffee on a daily basis. It’s best to consume coffee in the morning and early afternoon (before 2 p.m.) if you can to prevent it from impacting your quality of sleep.

 

Give it a try and let us know what you think. For the latest health news and information, check back tomorrow. Stay well.

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Fight Signs of Aging with the Foods You Eat

By Rachel Zachar, Contributing Writer on Monday, October 06, 2014

The way and rate at which your body ages can be affected by many different factors, your diet being one of them. Read on to learn about foods that can accelerate and slow signs of aging.

Did you know that how you age can be dependent upon the foods you consume? Your diet can directly factor into how slowly or quickly your body begins to age and look and feel older, so it's a good idea to examine the contents of what you're eating in order to determine what to cut so you can prevent early signs of aging. Conversely, there are also foods that can contribute anti-aging effects and help extend your youthfulness.

 

Here are several foods that can cause you to exhibit premature signs of age. 

 

1. Sweet, Sugary Foods

Foods that are laced with sugar are always delicious, yet they often contribute to many undesirable consequences, like tooth decay—possibly leading to tooth loss, a telltale sign that you're getting old or are simply neglecting the health of your smile. In addition, too much sugar in your diet can mix with proteins and produce advanced glycation end products (called AGEs), which may harm your skin's collagen and cause you to look older than you are,according to Dr. Ariel Olstad of the American Academy of Dermatology.

 

2. Charbroiled Meat

Meats that have been grilled or cooked to the point where they become charred or blackened have typically undergone glycation, which may create pro-inflammatory heterocyclic amines (HCAs) and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbones (PAHs), which have been shown to cause cancer in lab rats, according to the National Cancer Institute. Marinating your meat or cooking at lower temperatures may help reduce the amount of HCA and PAH that are produced, therefore lowering your risk of acquiring cancer and seeing early signs of aging. 

 

3. Processed Foods

Foods that have been processed and are packaged often contain excess salt and nitrates, which can contribute to bloating, inflammation and drying out your skin. This primes your skin for acne, rosacea, age spots and other skin blemishes that can be avoided by substituting fresh foods for unhealthy, processed foods.

 

4. Alcohol

Drinking too much alcohol has a direct impact on your liver, an organ that helps remove toxins from your body. Alcohol can also cause bloating, weight gain, and disturbances in your sleep patterns—something that can prevent you from receiving sufficient rest and looking refreshed and vibrant.

 

On the other hand, there are several foods that can encourage anti-aging effects and help you to look and feel youthful and healthy.

 

1. Blueberries

With an abundance of antioxidants and vitamin C, blueberries can aid with fighting free radical damage, preventing oxidative stress and even improving the appearance of your skin for youthful radiance.

 

2. Cheese

Cheese is loaded with calcium, a powerful bone-supporting vitamin that can keep your joints and bones in tip-top shape. Diets lacking in calcium can contribute to osteoporosis, a disease that breaks down bones, making them thin and weak. Stronger bones help to fortify your body's overall foundation, encouraging optimal health in all other facets, so maintaining them is important in the fight against aging.

 

3. Tomatoes

With a hefty dose of lycopene, tomatoes can help you by providing antioxidant support and defense against free radicals, cell damage and even some forms of cancer. In addition, the University of Maryland Medical Center statesthat lycopene may help protect against age-related eye diseases, like macular degeneration and cataracts, and it may also supply powerful preventative protection from heart attacks. 

 

4. Oats

A diet rich in oats can help lower your LDL or “bad” cholesterol, therefore contributing to the prevention of heart attack and stroke. Oats also contain plenty of omega-3 fatty acids, potassium and folate. Omega-3s can help lower blood fats that can cause heart disease, reduce joint pain and many even protect against dementia and Alzheimer's disease. Potassium is necessary for regulating electrolytes, healthy nerve function and muscle control. B vitamins, including folate, are great at supporting the health of your liver, hair, skin and eyes—all of which can be affected by the aging process.

 

While you may feel like getting older is out of your hands, there are things you can do to slow the aging process and extend your youth. Food is just one contributor to the way and rate at which your body ages, along with daily habits, environment and other factors. Therefore, it's essential to take care of each of the factors that could impact your health and keep you feeling and looking your best for as long as possible. 

 

Check back tomorrow at eVitamins for more healthy living tips, and have a great day!

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Natural Ways to Fight Fatigue, Regain Energy

By Rachel Zachar, Contributing Writer on Monday, October 27, 2014

Fatigue can be caused by a number of reasons. Here are some suggestions for naturally preventing fatigue and helping to restore your energy levels.

Around mid-to-late afternoon it often occurs, though it can happen anytime and anywhere. The yawning starts, and soon enough your eyelids are drooping and you feel your brain becoming foggy as tiredness starts to set in. All the coffee in the world can't help you now, and you're wondering how in the world you're going to make it through the rest of the day with such dwindling energy levels and the heaviness of fatigue weighing you down. Often, fatigue can be preventable, and many factors play a role in determining how your body maintains energy or falls victim to tiredness, including diet, exercise and nutrient levels. Let's take a look at some natural ways to fight fatigue so you can be at your prime all day long and avoid that lackluster, low-energy feeling.

 

Visit your doctor.

Before you attempt to solve your issue with fatigue on your own, it's a good idea to get a checkup from your doctor to make sure everything is right with your health and you don't have a deficiency or other illness that may be contributing to your fatigue. If you get the all-clear from your doc, then you can probably try these natural lifestyle changes to fight fatigue and restore your energy. 

 

Switch up your diet.

A lack of fiber, protein, antioxidants and omega-3 fatty acids in your diet can contribute to making you feel tired. To regain these nutrients, try switching your diet up to include some of the many foods that are rich with them. Increasing your fruit and vegetable consumption can contribute to fighting fatigue and enhancing your energy levels; some foods in particular that are beneficial are kiwi, oats, beans, salmon, chicken, almonds, cashews and peanut butter. Kiwi is loaded with potassium, vitamin C, fiber and energizing simple sugars, all of which can provide a boost of energy. 

 

Exercise while listening to music.

Getting your body moving, your heart pounding and your endorphins flowing can help you to stave off that I'm-so-tired feeling. Try exercising while listening to your favorite tunes, which can help you to work out harder and not feel exhausted, according to research from the journal Ergonomics. An increase in endorphins from exercise can also help produce positivity and keep you feeling invigorated.

 

Drink water.

Maintaining ample hydration is critical when it comes to combating symptoms of fatigue. When your body is lacking water, even just slightly less than normal, your thinking can get foggy and you can get that fatigued, “out-of-it” feeling, according to research from Tufts University. In addition, dehydration can throw off your electrolytes, which contribute to maintaining healthy heart and muscle function.

 

Avoid alcohol and caffeine.

Known as a depressant, alcohol also carries with it many other factors that can contribute to dragging you down. At some point after drinking, your blood alcohol content starts to lower and symptoms of fatigue, confusion and depression can occur—amplifying that drained feeling, says Psychology Today. In addition, caffeine can actually produce the opposite effect of what it is typically known for: providing energy. Drinking coffee in the morning is fine for a quick jolt of alertness and energy, but once you start filling up your mug in the afternoon, it can negatively impact the quality of your sleep for that night—potentially keeping you up all night and causing your exhaustion to carry over into the next day due to lack of shut-eye. 

 

Try supplements. 

When you can use a boost of energy and need to refresh your brain, there are certain supplements that can help. For example, rhodiola can aid with multiplying your molecules and can help you to keep your energy levels high and steady. Research from HerbalGram, the journal of the American Botanical Council, demonstrated that rhodiola can be beneficial for reducing anxiety, fatigue and mental fog while improving energy. Additionally, if you're deficient in B vitamins like B6 and B12, your body may exhibit signs of fatigue, anxiety, difficulty concentrating and an overall dip in mental sharpness. In addition to providing other health benefits, these B vitamins can help defend you from becoming exhausted and succumbing to tiredness. Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) and amino acids like creatine may also be able to provide support for energy metabolism and help you to stay peppy.

 

Remember that there are plenty of factors to take into account when trying to beat fatigue, so it's imperative that you know the real reason why you're spent. Before you try any supplements or make any drastic lifestyle changes in an attempt to regain your energy, talk to your doctor.

 

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50 Delicious Snacks Under 200 Calories

By Petra Trudell, Managing Editor on Tuesday, October 28, 2014

Snacking can either make or break your diet, depending on what you pick. We've rounded up 50 of our favorite healthy snacks to help you stay on track.

How would you rate your snacking? Do you use your snacks as an opportunity to indulge or choose items that fuel your day the right way? 

Whether you fall on one end of the spectrum or the other or if you're somewhere in the middle, more healthy snacking options can't hurt to help you mix up your routine and maintain your healthy diet. These 50 snacks are our favorites to keep our energy up, our blood sugar stable and that nagging little voice that can make us overeat -- our appetite -- quiet.

1. 1 cup sliced cucumber + 1/2 avocado mashed with salt and red pepper flakes = 116 calories

2. 1 banana + 1 tbsp Wild Friends Chocolate Sunflower Almond Butter = 195 calories

3. 2 rice cakes + 2 tbsp hummus = 125 calories

4. 1 cup cherries + 10 almonds = 177 calories

5. 2 oz Golden Valley Natural Turkey Jerky = 120 calories

6. 50 Eden Foods Brown Rice Chips = 150 calories

7. 8 green olives = 48 calories

8. 1 large dill pickle = 17 calories

9. 1 medium apple + 2 tbsp Walden Farms Caramel Dip = 95 calories

10. 1 cup honeydew + 1 cup cantaloupe + 1 tbsp Eden Foods Organic Dry Roasted Pumpkin Seeds = 170 calories

11. 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese + 1/2 peach = 193 calories

12. 33 g sliced turkey breast + 11 Kashi 7 Grain Pita Crisps = 154 calories

13. 1 cup edamame + 1 tsp Bragg Liquid Aminos = 189 calories

14. 1 cup sliced bell peppers + 1/4 cup hummus = 130 calories

15. 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes + 3 tbsp feta cheese + 2 tbsp Bragg Vinaigrette Salad Dressing = 191 calories

16. 3 tbsp Eden Foods Organic Pistachios = 160 calories

17. 10 baked tortilla chips + 1/2 cup pico de gallo = 160 calories

18. 2 hard-boiled eggs = 155 calories

19. 3 celery stalks + 2 tbsp Bell Plantation PB2 Powdered Peanut Butter = 63 calories

20. 8 fl oz fat-free chocolate milk = 155 calories

21. 1 cup blueberries + 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk + 1/2 banana = 155 calories (blended together)

22. 1 Corazonas Foods Peanut Butter Oatmeal Square = 190 calories

23. 1 bag Tate's The Natural Miracle Vitamin Popcorn = 150 calories

24. 2 HealthSmart Foods Chocolite Chocolate Pecan Clusters = 60 calories

25. 1 cup fat-free Greek yogurt + 1 tbsp Stakich Liquid Honey = 190 calories

26. 1 Now Foods Dried Pineapple Ring + 1 string cheese = 145 calories

27. 1 oz goat cheese + 9 pieces Absolutely Gluten Free Flatbread = 162 calories

28. 1 oz Annies Homegrown Organic Pretzel Bunnies  + 3 Now Foods Organic Dried Apricots = 155 calories

29. 1/4 cup Nature's Path Love Crunch Carrot Cake Granola + 1/2 cup fat-free Greek yogurt = 190 calories

30. 15 Kashi 7 Grain Crackers + 2 tbsp Eden Foods Organic Apple Butter Spread = 160 calories

31. 1 Organic Dark Chocolate Berry Pure Bar = 180 calories

32. 1 Atkins Day Break Shake = 140 calories

33. 1 Kind Plus Protein Bar = 200 calories

34. 1.5 oz Stonewall's Jerquee Vegetarian Jerky = 165 calories

35. 1 medium sliced carrot + 1/2 cup Greek yogurt + 2 tsp chives = 125 calories

36. 1/2 cup Little Ducks Organic Tiny Fruits = 26 calories

37. 1 frozen banana + 2 tbsp Now Foods Organic Coconut = 170 calories

38. 1 scoop Now Foods Vanilla Toffee Crunch Pea Protein + 8 fl oz water = 130 calories

39. 1 medium apple + 1 cubic inch blue cheese + 6 g chopped walnuts = 155 calories

40. 1 packet Arrowhead Mills Original Organic Instant Oatmeal + 1 tbsp Now Foods Organic Grade A Maple Syrup = 160 calories

41. 1 cup cherry tomatoes + 1 oz Now Foods Certified Organic Pine Nuts = 190 calories

42. 3 tbsp Now Foods Organic Triple Omega Seed Mix = 170 calories

43. 1 English muffin + 1/4 cup Eden Foods Organic Crushed Tomatoes + 2 tbsp shredded mozzarella cheese = 192 calories

44. 3 oz baked Eden Foods Organic Garbanzo Beans + salt + pepper + garlic powder + 1/2 tsp olive oil = 150 calories

45. 1 cup chopped sweet potato + 1 tsp Bragg Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil + pinch sea salt = 174 calories

46. 1 Nature's Bakery Whole Wheat Fig Bar = 110 calories

47. 1 small orange + 1 1/2 tbsp Barlean's Raw Energy = 105 calories

48. 1 oz Navitas Naturals Trail Mix 3 Berry = 90 calories

49. 1 Quest Bar = 190 calories

50. 3 tbsp Eden Foods Organic Wild Berry Mix = 150 calories

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