New Foods for Dieters
What’s new out there for dieters? Sometimes it seems so boring. I’d like to share some new and tasty products. That’s the topic of my TODAY segment (check below for video of the segment.)Salad Sprays: Not to be confused with flavor sprays, adding a flavor without calories, these are real salad dressing with about 1 calorie per spray. You need about 10-15 sprays for a side salad. Good not only on salads, but also fresh and steamed vegetables and as a quick marinade. The flavors range from vinaigrette, to honey mustard, to Asian.
Freeze Dried Fruit: We’re not talking dried fruit here, which is highly caloric and easy to consume a lot of, with plenty of calories. This is fruit which has ALL the water removed, and must be “rehydrated” in your mouth. Sort of like the texture of cotton candy. From berries to pineapple, to mangoes, these are a great portable treat, and a form of what I call “nature’s candy."
Jerky: Many of us know beef jerky and look for leanest varieties. The newest products range from turkey jerky to buffalo and ostrich jerky to salmon and tuna jerky. Check them out – dry and chewy, the extra chewing to consume is a great stress reliever for many!
Exotic Grains: If the thought of whole wheat sounds boring, try some of the newest grains, with a great nutty flavor, and packed with protein and fiber. Products like hemp, amaranth, millet, quinoa, and spelt are found in most markets and provide a lot of variety for these heart-healthy grains. The fiber and protein boost allows a small serving with great contentment.Other ideas? I’d love to know so leave a comment below!
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Edamame (soybeans) is a complete protein containing all the eseential Amino Acids. Great source of protein, fiber, essential fatty acids, and isoflavones (found only in Soy), and it's so delicious! Anyone who's been to a Japanese restaurant has eaten edamame.
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Honestly, I don't like either of those things. I can't stand anything that has been dried to a skin. I can find the natural, unprocessed food. As per dressings, I don't like salad dressings. I prefer my salads to taste like vegetables and not like mayonaise.
I would need more examples of 100-calorie foods rather than these.
I often tell clients to put some almonds in a baggie and carry them around to snack on throughout the day. This is especially convenient for people like teachers and nurses who don't really have many breaks to sit down and eat a snack.
Alternative grains are great,but many are unaccustomed to the tastes and cooking properties associated with them. While there are tremendous benefits, many people do not regularly consume them.
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Your segment on Freeze-dried fruits was great! Many people have never tried freeze-dried fruit and are truly amazed by the flavor and "crunchiness" of the fruit. Kids just love it and parents are excited to see that their children are eating a nutritious snack. Today's Farm Freeze-dried fruit is a new great tasting freeze-dried fruit snack that is available at www.justusfoods.com
where do u get the tuna jerky? Do they sell freeze dired fruit at shaws?
I'm also interested in the jerkys. I may have a misconception on them though; Aren't they too high on sodium? I'm trying to stay away from high sodium foods.
Are the Freeze-dried fruit available in regular supermarkets? Wal-Mart? Publix?
Wow, Pancho, you're just a ray of sunshine? Personally, these are great. ;) Thanks!
