Does food ever talk to you? As if the chips or chocolate bar are calling out your name? (Well not actually – but it feels like it, right?) Staying strong in the face of a powerful food craving can feel near impossible, so good thing I was interviewed on just this topic last week. Also, I was asked about what I do at the grocery store. You know – my food shopping tips, not the speed of which I push my cart (yes – sometimes quite fast) or how organized I am when I help the cashier pack (last week a cashier said “You must really get a lot of chores done in your house!”). And lastly for this week, a product pick that so many of my patients are always asking about.
* Product Pick of the Week: Kashi 7 Whole Grains Flakes Cereal
* 6 Tricks to Crush a Craving—Now!
* 14 Things Nutritionists Always Do At the Grocery Store (That You Might Not)
Kashi 7 Whole Grains Flakes Cereal
These days, more and more of my patients have been asking for good cold cereal recommendations, now the weather is getting warmer (Ok – so we are just wishing it is getting warmer). Some cereals can be a trap for added sugar and totally void of nutrition! To pick a healthy one, I like to look for one with ideally 5 g of fiber or more. This Kashi whole grain cereal is a great example – with 6 of fiber and only 6 g of sugar it almost perfectly fits the bill, plus it has 6g protein. If you use nonfat milk I recommend adding some healthy fat, which along with the fiber and protein in the cereal, will help to keep you full for longer. For example: sprinkle 1 Tbsp of chia seeds on your cereal and a hardboiled egg on the side.
Nutrition Facts (that I care about) in 1 c serving:
* 170 Calories
* 0.5 g Total Fat
* 6 g Fiber
* 6 g Sugar
* 6 g Protein
6 Tricks to Crush a Craving—Now!
Food cravings can be powerful forces to conquer, but they DON’T need to rule you! At least not anymore…Don’t miss my interview with Fitbit.com for a roadmap on how to banish (almost) any craving. And, if you must give into one, here’s how to do it sensibly and somewhat guilt-free!
14 Things Nutritionists Always Do At the Grocery Store
Does a trip to the supermarket stress you out? Ever arrived there to find yourself aimlessly wandering down the aisles, without a list, wondering what you need to make meals for the week? Or maybe trying to make sense of a food label is overwhelming? Check out my interview with Reader’s Digest for what we nutritionists do each trip to the grocery store – these tips will help you shop smarter and healthier!