Often we hear about "100 calorie packs" or "under 100 calories" which can be very deceptive. After I put my kiddo to bed tonight I started thinking about what to pack for his lunch tomorrow; making sure he has protein, dairy, veggies and sometimes a fruit. He is probably the only kid who takes sweet potatoes to school... and he loves them! I try to pack enough for him to eat without all the fillers and garbage while still giving him fuel to play at recess at 2pm. Smaller portions are something we need to think about more often. Especially smaller quality portions. I went through my cabinets and fridge to find food most people may have in their home to demonstrate 100 calories.
There is an overflowing bowl of baby carrots, 1 neopolitan Oreo, canned chicken (minus a teaspoon) , jello pudding (minus a teaspoon) , my favorite apple cinnamon Greek yogurt (minus a tablespoon) , 9 Cocoa coated almonds and 7 mini Oreos.
(A Nabisco man is a gym member and brings us lots of goodies!)
All of these items with the exception of the spoonful less that is noted are 100 calories worth of snack. Though the mini Oreos and cocoa almonds are pretty close in taste & count, 5g of protein in the almonds is better than >1g in the mini Oreos.
Make smarter protions to aid in your weight loss. Though I could never eat 100 calories worth of carrots, I like the thought that I would be able to eat them until I am undoubtedly full and be under 100 calories while my body uses all the nutrients they provide!
There is an overflowing bowl of baby carrots, 1 neopolitan Oreo, canned chicken (minus a teaspoon) , jello pudding (minus a teaspoon) , my favorite apple cinnamon Greek yogurt (minus a tablespoon) , 9 Cocoa coated almonds and 7 mini Oreos.
(A Nabisco man is a gym member and brings us lots of goodies!)
All of these items with the exception of the spoonful less that is noted are 100 calories worth of snack. Though the mini Oreos and cocoa almonds are pretty close in taste & count, 5g of protein in the almonds is better than >1g in the mini Oreos.
Make smarter protions to aid in your weight loss. Though I could never eat 100 calories worth of carrots, I like the thought that I would be able to eat them until I am undoubtedly full and be under 100 calories while my body uses all the nutrients they provide!
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