It's Official: I'm WWOOFING!

I'm dedicating this post to some very exciting news I would like to share with you all. I recently applied/was accepted to do a farming internship at an organic farm in California for a week working on the farm in exchange for room and board through a program called WWOOF. WWOOF has locations all over the world, and accepts people of all ages. The program is often an exchange: you work on the farm doing whatever they need in exchange for a place to stay and three meals a day. Each farm permits/requires you to stay for a different period of time. The one that I will be visiting has a one-week long program which is perfect for me since I will be starting my job full time right after graduating. The photo I've included is of some tomatoes that were grown in my family's backyard on Long Island... hopefully this farming experience will expand my abilities past just these tomatoes and some basic herbs.

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How To Steep Tea

We all know that Tiny Tummy and tea are two peas in a pod, but I realize that although preparing loose leaf tea is second nature to me, it may be a daunting task for some, so I decided to lay it out for you step by step so you're not stuck relying on those pre-bagged sachets because fresh tea is so worth the extra effort.

To make your very own cup of loose leaf tea, you will need:

1 tea ball or empty bag of tea

2 teaspoons fresh, looseleaf tea

1 mug of boiling water 

To prepare, start by putting the tea into the tea bag or ball and securing it shut. They, add the tea to the boiling water and let it steep. For how long, you might be asking? That depends. If you like really strong tea, you're going to want to steep it for longer, whereas if you like just a touch of flavor, you're going to want to leave it in the water for a shorter period of time. The best way to determine your sweet spot is honestly to taste as you go. For weaker tea I would suggest anywhere from 2-4 minutes. For stronger tea, 4 minutes and beyond. I like really strong tea, so I often leave my tea ball in for at least 8 minutes (call me a rebel) and sometimes up to 15 minutes (but I usually sip as I go.

With simplicity like that, it sure makes commercial tea bags look silly, no? The single extra step of putting your own tea in the bag/ball makes a world of difference. If you're an environmentally conscientious person, the tea ball is a great way to save those tea bags (and save yourself money over time!) And if you hate doing dishes, then the bags are the way to go (but you're already washing the mug anyway, right?) The bags are really best if you want to bring your own tea to a restaurant so you can drink something other than water when everyone else is drinking soda (again, save yourself some money too!) We could learn a little something from the tea fanatics in London. If water is not your speed, try tea!

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From Tea to Cider and Every Sip In Between

It doesn't take more than a quick scan of my blog to learn that Tiny Tummy loves tea, so since London is known for its tea, it must not come as a surprise that I went a little tea-crazy in my travels. As a whole, the beverage situation in London is a little different from the US, based on my observations. For example, it wasn't uncommon to see people casually day-drinking at oh, you know, 10:00am. Then again, it was far less common to see drunk teens mindlessly meandering about the streets in the late hours of the night. So, while alcoholic culture may not be absent, it is certainly different. Even the drinks that were most commonly ordered in the bars (yes, Tiny Tummy got a little nosy with other people's drink orders) were often not the vodka on the rocks or rum and coke that we see at bars in the US. Maybe I got a biased sample, but I'd say a casual beer was the most common drink at the bars I went to. And the “girl drink” in London was definitely cider. Perhaps it is because cider here is nothing like cider there, but cider was quite the popular beverage. As someone who doesn't drink (alcohol), I have to say, cider is actually not that bad (granted cider is full of sugar, so you wouldn't catch Tiny Tummy sluggin' it back). London is also known for its Guinness, and again, you're getting a biased sample here because I hate beer, but Guinness was gross. Beyond gross. The guys that I traveled with seemed to like it, but as someone who never drinks beer, it was completely unpalatable, and the other girls who tried it, that do drink beer casually, agreed. If you want a cup of tar, go for Guinness, by all means, but if a lighter beer is more your speed, steer clear.

Anyway, back to the positives: the tea. Oh, the tea. When I walked into the tea stores in London, I felt like a kid in a candy store. For me, a tea shop is a candy store-- especially the ones in London with the most extensive selections of loose leaf tea you could imagine. From the green teas to the hibiscus teas (my personal fav) to the white and black tea blends, the different blends were unreal. My favorite tea store that we went into was Whittard, thanks to the largest selection of decaf hibiscus blends I have ever laid eyes on. I love me a good fruity tea, and Whittard provided blend upon blend of options... and, I mean, I'll probably only be in London once... so I bought one of everything (well, just about everything) in their hibiscus section (I did share with Mommy Tiny Tummy, though). The flavors ranged from “Very Very Berry” to “Acai and Goji Berry” to “Apple and Pomegranate”. Let's just say no fruit went unaccounted for. The store had places to sample all of their teas, coffees, and hot chocolates (the caramel hot chocolate was TO DIE FOR, but not Tiny Tummy-esque). It turns out the "tea" I bought was actually fruity/herbal infusions... either way, totally yummy. If you're exceptionally curious, you can order their teas online, but they are much cheaper in London, even with the nasty conversion rates, so I'm glad I stocked up.

Bottom line: if you're planning a trip to London, I say skip the Guinness and sip the tea.

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Fast Food... Not So Fast

Sure, New York is the city that never sleeps, but even during the day, there is always an extra spring in everyone's step as they feverishly scurry from place to place. I'm a faced-pace gal, so I appreciated this sense of urgency, but when it comes to a vacation, a more relaxed pace is definitely ideal. London may be just as hip and happenin' of a city as New York, but the pace of life is much more relaxed and leisurely than in the Big Apple, and this ease is easily visible in the food culture.

Take “fast food” chains. The idea of fast food in America is generally grab-and-go. Whether it be eating and walking or eating and driving, fast food is not thought of as a sit-down, fine dining experience. Londonites; however, may not agree. Now, I know that McDonald's in Europe and McDonald's in America are fundamentally different-- some Europeans see it as a place to bring the kids for a nice night out-- but I had never really experienced the difference in fast food culture. I passed a few different Pizza Huts in London and couldn't help but peek in after seeing the signs labeled “All you can eat salad bar with every purchase.” It turns out, they were sit-down restaurants with menus and waiters, as opposed to the whole walk up to the counter, order, get your order, and sit back down routine that is commonly exercised in American Pizza Huts. Even Subway looked slightly different with many more chairs and tables than you see in most Subway restaurants in New York. It was not uncommon to see people dining in these chains just as they would a higher-end restaurant... in fact, it was extremely uncommon to see people eating on the streets of London... nothing like the way we picture fast food in America.

Even the restaurant experience, itself, was fundamentally different. First of all, the slower pace of of life is vividly clear in restaurant culture. It took forever to get menus any time we went to a sit down restaurant, the drinks came a good fifteen minutes after you ordered them, and they certainly did not rush between courses. The whole “customer is king” model that we try to exercise in America is not present in London. Maybe this is why Londoners scoff at us Americans and our fast-paced lifestyle, because their meals are so much more leisurely and relaxed. Perhaps if we focused more on the meal, and dedicated more time to each one, we would be a less obese nation. It's a proven fact that the faster you eat, the more you eat, so if we slowed things down, maybe we'd trim some fat off as a result.

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Portion Distortion: The London Edition

We all know that a meal from a restaurant in America is often a meal for two... unless, of course, you are indulging in a tasting menu-style restaurant and paying top dollar to leave hungry. No matter which extreme you choose, clearly, we aren't doing it right. Now, nobody is perfect, but in London, they seem to be a little more aware of the proper portion sizes that make up each part of a meal.

We don't have to turn to My Plate, or any of those other infographics to get a feel for what we should be eating, but we could. Based on the meals served at most restaurants in the US, it may actually come as a shocker to some that vegetables should make up the largest part of the plate. Often, they are absent entirely in American meals. I mean, I get it... restaurants want to serve what people want, and for whatever reason, it seems like there's some common notion that veggies don't win the popularity contest on the plate of an entree. Think about it. If children order chicken fingers and fries or a grilled cheese with fries, there are no veggies in there! (No- ketchup and fries do not count as a serving of vegetables!) At least in London, if you order a plate of fish and chips, you often get some peas along with it. Not to say that that makes up for the fried mess that engulfs the rest of the plate, but at least it gives you the opportunity to fill up on some veggies before you dive head first into the fries. Not to mention, a meal of burger and fries in America often comes with an overflowing plate of fries and a burger that is as big as your face. It shouldn't come as a surprise that that is way more food that one person should eat in one meal... and it probably contains enough saturated fat to last you a week. In London, every time someone ordered a dish with a side of chips, it came with an actual side of chips- just a few chips-- not an overflowing mound of potatoes that could feed a small village of children. In retrospect, if you wanted to indulge in an order of chips every now and then in London, it wouldn't be such a bad thing. And while the burger does not adhere to the recommended 3 to 4 ounce serving of ground beef that the average person should consume in one meal, it's nothing near the “double pounder” that is far too common in America. And, for a dish that would, in fact, come with vegetables of some sort, such as a fish dish with a side salad, the American version differed than the ones I saw in London. The cod and salad I got my first night in London would make a health-junkie proud. I would say I got about a 6 ounce piece of fish with a salad that was bigger than the fish. Unheard of, folks! In America, if I ordered a fish dinner that came with a side of vegetables, which I often do, I think I'd feel privileged if I got six pieces of broccoli without having to pay extra, let alone a whole salad!

Anyway, onto dessert... One of my favorite quotes that a waitress asked while we were in London was if we'd like to “split a dessert”. She didn't ask if we wanted dessert, but if we wanted to split one. I guess it's not common for everyone to get their own dessert in London whereas here, I'm often the odd one out when I opt not to take a peak at the dessert menu. Points for London in the health department right there! I'm not advocating that the dessert, itself, is any healthier, but if all you had was a bite or two of dessert each time you indulged, it wouldn't be so bad. And, if a waitress approached you with a dessert menu in America and asked if you and your friend would like to share a dessert, I have to think she would get a funny look-- I bet some people would even be offended. Then again, maybe it would encourage people to reconsider that gigantic piece of chocolate cake, and maybe opt to split a lighter dessert with a friend just to get a little taste of something sweet. Don't get me wrong, no matter how you slice it, cake is cake... but a thinner slice (a sliver, if you will), is bound to have less of an effect on your waistline, and if you replaced every large slice with a bite, we'd have a thinner nation. Portion distortion is everywhere, but the US is exceptionally guilty.

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London Lovin: My First Series

I'm going to do something I haven't really done before. With the exception of "Taco Tuesday," which makes an appearance every so often, I don't think I've ever created a series of blog posts that coincide with a relating theme. Until Now. The next few posts will be a series about what I learned in London-- a little bit about their food culture, the differences from America, and maybe even a recipe or guide or something like that. If you guys like the idea of these series, send me an email or leave a comment and let me know, and I will consider doing some more in the future. Keep an eye out for tomorrow's post and the first one in the series! Pin It

Movin' on Up

I thought an update post was necessary at this point, since I have been blogging for over a year and rarely miss a post, and in the last few weeks, my posts have been rather scattered. There is an explanation... I'm moving. For anyone who has gone through a move, you know it's a HUGE pain, and to be totally honest, cooking hasn't exactly been at the top of my to-do list lately, and neither has supermarket scoping, so I apologize for the lack of posts. I am officially moving TOMORROW though, but into a much smaller kitchen-- don't worry, this won't derail my cooking efforts... just might make me a little more inventive. As an update though, if you want to see Tiny Tummy take on the big screen, the episode of Dr. Oz that I was on airs TOMORROW (Wednesday 5/29) at 4pm, so be sure to watch.

That's all I've got for now. Once I'm settled into the new apartment, I will be sure to post lots of new recipes and Flab Free Food Finds to keep you guys busy, but until then, I'm packing, unpacking, and shopping til I drop for new apartment necessities. Pin It

Beat the Brainfart

Finals are FINAL-LY over for Tiny Tummy, but for the rest of NYUers, they are just beginning. In light of the season, I thought I'd share some brain foods (that are great for anyone looking for a burst of brain-power, exams or not).

Eggs: If you're looking for a cheap, simple fix for a boost of energy, this first brain food is bound to egg-cite you. Eggs (yes, yolk and all) will provide that boost brain-power you need. Egg yolks contain choline, a nutrient that helps with memory function and supports overall brain health. Before morning exams or a long day of work, whip up an omelette, hard boiled eggs, or scramble them for a protein-packed breakfast.

Berries: If you're berry fed up with losing steam an hour after breakfast, it may be time to add a handful of berries to your routine. Recent studies have shown that berries help improve brain function thanks to their antioxidant properties. The compounds they contain have been said to improve short-term intellectual performance as well as promote learning and memory. Basically, berries are your brain's buddy.

Coffee: While an all night study session running on nothing but caffeine is a bad idea, coffee can actually be a brain-food. Caffeine, when consumed in moderation, helps with alertness which will make you more productive throughout the day. Not to mention, coffee has been said to reduce stress, which I’m sure we’ve all seen our fair share of around this time of the year.

Whole Grains: If studying is leaving your noodle fried, you may want to reach for some whole grain noodles, or any whole grain for that matter. Whole grains contain fiber, some omega-3 fatty acids, as well as vitamins such as B6 which contains thiamine and helps improve memory function. Whole grains also promote healthy blood flow to the brain. So, a bowl of oatmeal is a great snack to get that brain up and running.

Chocolate: Chocolate is brain food? You read that right! While I'm not suggesting you grab a Snickers and call it a day, dark chocolate is a great source of antioxidants and has been proven to reduce stress and improve concentration. A few squares is all you need to do the trick though, sorry chocoholics.

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New PopCorners?! Uh Oh...

I warn you, if you are a lover of all things crunchy, you may want to stop reading this post right now. When food shopping the other day, I saw the following bags of chips in the aisle and walked away before I even gave myself the chance to consider trying them. It's no secret that Tiny Tummy's major weakness is Popcorners Caramel corn chips, so when I saw that they are now making a new cinnamon and BBQ flavored chip, I ran away. Fast. However, I thought it was only fair to share with my fellow Popcorners lovers that there are new flavors out there. For those of you who don't know of these chips, pretend you still know nothing of them. Trust me, your Tiny Tummy will thank me later!

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How Organic is This Whole Organic Thing?

I can't tell you how frequently I am asked what the word 'organic' means, and 'should I go organic?' Simple fact, straight out the bat, I don't go out of my way to eat organic, but I'm certainly not against it-- it just tends to be more expensive.

The basic gist is this:

Products labeled 100% certified organic means that the product was raised in a way that is believed to be good for the earth-- no pesticides, fertilizers, antibiotics, hormones, etc. But hold on a second... not all products are labeled 100% organic. Some are just labeled 'organic' which actually means they only have to contain about 95% organic ingredients... so you could be paying extra money just to get a smaller dose of the pesticides you are trying to avoid... not exactly ideal.

If you are set on going organic, there are definitely some foods to choose over others. For example, buying an organic kiwi would probably be silly because you're not going to eat that outer skin anyway. Prevention magazine has a pretty excellent, comprehensive list of foods that you should and shouldn't bother buying organic. For the most part, if it has an inedible skin, don't bother with the organic version. Save your money to buy other types of produce! Pin It

Tiny Tummy takes on The Spoon

I always find it important to share when I take on a new project, and now that the website is officially up and underway, I thought it was time I shared the fact that I am now writing for a new student run online magazine, NYU Spoon. The website is geared toward college students, so while some of the content is health-centric, some of it is more of a dorm life survival strategy, but I have a few fun pieces published on there, so it's worth checking out.

A few of my pieces so far include:

Fast Food for the Fit Foodie
Sriracha: 1 Food, 4 ways
2 Ingredient Pancakes (look familiar?!)
DIY Microwave Popcorn 
Skinny Turnip Fries
Veg Out On Veggie Burgers

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Diet FAKERS!

Alert the masses. This post may open some eyes for those of you who think you're being healthy by purchasing products labeled as "diet" food, when in reality, some of these foods actually have some really scary ingredients in them that do more harm than good. So, I've decided to dedicate this post to the top 5 most shocking diet fakers in my eyes. All of the following have a combination of some of the worst ingredients you could find in processed foods, so it definitely advised that you steer clear at all costs. I'll show you my top 5 picks along with a few of the bad ingredients each one has in it. Feel free to take a closer look for yourself- all of these products post their ingredients online!

#1 Kellogs Protein Bars and Cereals- contain:soy protein isolate, fructose, partially hydrogenated oil (aka trans fats!), LOTS of sugar, artificial flavors, and loads of empty carbs... this does NOT make losing weight easier... sorry Speak K that's a dirty lie!

#2 Quaker Chewy Bars: Contains corn syrup, artificial flavors, soy, caramel color... definite diet no-no.

#3 Whole Wheat Ritz Crackers: Did you know these are made from mostly regular old wheat flour? There is some whole grain wheat flour in there, but it's not the main ingredient. They also have high fructose corn syrup, partially hydrogenated oils (aka trans fats), soy, more sugar... yikes.

#4 Microwave Popcorn: Many of these suckers don't put their ingredients online, and that's probably because most are made with partially hydrogenated oils (but list their serving size in a way that allows them to label their product as 0 trans fats), artificial flavors, and some of the kettle varieties have artificial sweeteners in them also... yikes!

#5 Coffeemate Sugar-Free Creamer: This might be the worst one yet. These suckers contain acesulfame potassium (aka CANCER), artificial flavors, and the first ingredient/most abundant.... partially hydrogenated oils which means you're basically drinking trans fats by the spoonful... GROSS! Oh, and the liquid version has corn syrup too... this takes the cake for WORST "diet" product out there!

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Tiny Tummy Tackles London

I have some good news and some bad news for you all. We'll start with the good news- I'm going to LONDON for a week! I've only left the country maybe once or twice when I was younger, so this is a huge deal for Tiny Tummy. The bad news? I will only have limited access to the Internet while I'm there, so BETT is taking a week-long hiatus. Hopefully I'll have plenty of fun Flab Free Food Finds and meals to share from when I'm there in order to make up for the week I'll be missing.

Have any suggestions for places I have to check out in London? Comment below or email me. You may even see your suggestion in an upcoming post! Pin It

Serves you Right (Or Does It?)

There has been a lot of controversy recently (and not so recently) over ordering in restaurants. According to Willie Degel, the customer is king, so why is it so hard to get what you order? People constantly tell me stories about how they try to order something healthy- they specify no butter, no oil, etc. and their food comes slathered in some sort of fat. Unfortunately, there is no way to know what really goes on in the kitchen, so as a general rule of thumb, if you order something cooked, just assume it is coated in some sort of fat. The good news? The fight for restaurants requiring food labels persists and more and more chains are now required to post their nutritional information on their menus. Unfortunately, these are generally not the healthiest places you can choose to eat, but at least it's progress! Apparently, most restaurants are on board with providing nutrition information- it's actually the supermarkets who are protesting, as they don't want to be burdened with the extra work (especially since mislabeling is a federal crime!)

What do you think? Should restaurants be required to provide nutritional information for all of their dishes? Pin It

A Spawn of Splenda

We all know Tiny Tummy likes to stay current on the info on artificial sweeteners, so when I came across a free sample alert for Splenda's newest 0-cal sweetener Nectresse.

Not to be confused with Splenda, itself, Nectresse is sweetened with a mix of Monkfruit, erithrytol, real sugar, and molasses. No cancer killers there! The downer? I didn't particularly love the taste! I put it in my coffee, so maybe it was the type of coffee that ruined the flavor... I will give it one more try, but for now, my loyalty lies with Stevia! Pin It

Superbowled Over

While I am by no means any sort of sports fanatic, I know that this weekend is the Superbowl. And if there's one thing I know a lot about, it's superbowl sunday snacks- wings, chips, dip, pizza, beer, and all that other "bro" food. While these snacks are often a surefire recipe for disaster, I have a few swaps that you can bring along with you to your superbowl party, so at least you know you have a healthy option that still fits with the theme. All come from previous posts, but to save you the search, I'll post them below!

Instead of their chips and guac, make your own chips and bring them along. Use either of these 1, 2 recipes.

Instead of traditional fattening buffalo wings, make your own spicy chicken bites.

Instead of the tortilla chips or whatever they are serving for you to dip, bring your own crudite platter. It's bound to be a hit!

And, if you're hitting the bar, or dining out, the usual rules apply: don't be afraid to order something for yourself that will help you stick to your diet! You're there to focus on FOOTBALL, so if your friends aren't down with your custom order, then tell them to get their head in the game ;) Pin It

Beware The Hidden Candy Bar

A friend recently told me that they wanted to buy some protein bars to eat as an after-the-gym snack. In retrospect, that sounds like a great idea: a healthy mix of protein and carbs to recover from a big workout without counteracting your work, right? Not necessarily. It all depends on the bar you choose. We all know Tiny Tummy loves Quest Bars, but that's about where the love ends. When my friend told me the bars that made it into their grocery basket, I was a little alarmed. I asked if they usually eat a candy bar after they workout, and they laughed, but truth be told, many "protein bars" or granola bars are really just candy bars in disguise. Sure, they may have some protein in them, but I bet they have a lot more sugar than they do protein. Cliff, Luna, Special K, Nature Valley, Quaker, among others are all brands that I would avoid at all costs due to their excessive amounts of SUGAR. Think of it this way, you just worked out. Is it really worth sabotaging all of that work right after you get back by eating a candy bar? You might as well just reach for the Kit Kat or 3 Musketeers... (Yes, that was sarcasm. Don't do that either!!) My point is, be wary of the granola/protein bar. Read your labels, and if it looks more like a candy bar than a nutritious meal, steer clear. Fast. Pin It

Hooray for Fairway!

For those of you who don't live in the NYC area, I'm sorry, but this post may not apply to you; however, Tiny Tummy was EXTREMELY excited to find out that the new Fairway supermarket on 2nd Ave at 30th street is finally open! Fair way is far and away my favorite supermarket, as they have a bunch of my favorite products at reasonable prices. For those of you who have never been to a Fairway, it's basically a cheaper version of Whole Foods, and for those of you who have never been to Whole Foods, take a look at any of the posts tagged 'Flab Free Food Finds' for an idea of the types of products they sell. If you're not sure if there is a Fairway near you, check out their Store Locator! Pin It

Perish Responsibly

Any of you East Coasters must have heard by now about the impending doom we face with the upcoming storm, so I'm sure you're all ready to stock up on the non-perishables. If you're anything like me, and my friend who sent me this questions, you're probably wondering what the healthiest options are to stock up on in terms of non-perishable goods. I figured the best way to approach this was to give a crazy list of everything out there, and let you decide what to stock up on, instead of reviewing a few favorites (better safe than sorry, right?!

So, here goes, Tiny Tummy's list of fridge-free food faves: (P.S. this is assuming you have a gas stove that you can light if the power goes out)

For Meals:

• Cans/Packets of Tuna packed in WATER (not oil**)-- they actually make chicken, shrimp, crabmeat, etc. in cans also... but I generally stick with tuna
• Light and Low Sodium canned soups (preferably ones with some protein and fiber, and minimal sugar- think lentil, chicken and veggie, etc.)
• (If you don't have a can opener, go for soup in the cups or boxes!)
• High fiber, low sugar cereals such as Hi Lo
• Canned veggies- (look for no salt added)- often, canned veggies have a lot of preservatives (aka SALT CENTRAL), but in times of desperation, you do what ya gotta do
• Oatmeal: some oatmeals can be prepared on the stove top!
• Pasta: High fiber, whole grain pasta with a can of tomatoes or tomato sauce can be a go-to din din
• High Fiber Tortillas/Breads: A lot of breads/high fiber tortillas don't require refrigeration: Spread a Laughing Cow Wedge or a smear of all-natural PB on it, and you're good to go!
• Grains: We all know Tiny Tummy loves Freekeh and Spelt, but keeping some brown rice, quinoa, etc. on hand doesn't hurt either!
• Beans/Lentils: Again, dried beans and lentils can be prepared on the stove top, and make a great healthy, filling meal!-- you can also find these guys in the can!
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For Snacks:

• Nuts/Seeds (lots of protein, just don't over-do it)
• High protein, high-fiber energy bars (we all know Tiny Tummy loves Quest Bars!)
• Kay's Protein chips (if you can get your hands on them)
• Soy chips
• Laughing Cow Cheese Wedges (yep, they are shelf-stable!)
• Shelf stable apple sauce (no sugar added) or pudding (sugar-free cups)
• Whole Grain crackers (I keep GG bran crisps, but Wasa flatbreads are great too)
• Jerky- while Tiny Tummy isn't the biggest jerky fan, it's got a lot of protein-- just opt for the lower sodium version!
• Good ole' fruit is great, as most can last for a few days out of the fridge- check out what's in season, but apples and bananas are fairly consistent fall backs
• At the same time, some veggies can last for a few days out of the fridge, so steaming up a giant pot of cauliflower, broccoli, carrots, etc. is an option

And most importantly, make sure you've stocked up on bottled water!!!

Think I missed something? Comment and let me know!

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Caramel Cancer Culprits

I have to admit, I may just have to break one of my biggest rules for Werther's newest candies.

I used to LOVE those delicious caramel-apple lollipops, so when I heard Werther's was coming out with a new sugar free caramel apple flavored candy, I was beyond eager to check it out, but much to my disappointment, Werther's hasn't jumped on board the Stevia wagon yet. They still rely on acesulfame potassium, aka the cancer-causing sweetener, to sweeten their products. Serious bummer because their caramel candies are delicious and only 8 calories each! These would be a great way to kick a sweets craving, but I just can't bring myself to say I'm all for something sweetened with AP. Common, Werther's! Make the switch to Stevia! Pin It