Product Review: Enlightened® Broad Bean Crisps Name of Product: Enlightened® Broad Bean Crisps Where it was purchased: HyVee ‘Health Food Section’ (local grocery store in the Midwest) Cost: $3 for 3.5 oz bag How it might be used: A salty snack craving that won’t get you in too much trouble Thoughts/Review: At first bite … Continue reading “Product Review: Enlightened® Broad Bean Crisps”
Product Review: Campbells® Oven Sauces Name of Product: Campbells® Oven Sauce – Classic Roasted Chicken Where it was purchased: Walmart Cost: $2.44 How it might be used: Perfect for a home cooked meal that didn’t take you near the time of making one! Thoughts/Review: The amount of work on this meal is just awesome. … Continue reading “Product Review: Campbells® Oven Sauces – Classic Roasted Chicken”
Product Review: Halo Top Ice Cream (Chocolate Mocha Chip Flavor) I have seen pictures of both Halo Top AND Enlightened Ice Cream ALL OVER my Instagram Feed and I’ve always been a little worried it was getting more attention than it should to stay on track of post-op weight loss. BUT being someone who tries … Continue reading “Product Review: Halo Top Ice Cream”
Cauliflower Rice Steamer Bag It’s product review time! Have you seen this bag in the freezer section? Cauliflower Rice Lightly Sauced with Savory Herb. *Have you noticed? There is ALWAYS something new coming on to the market and these reviews serve as a way to get informed about what others are finding to help them on their … Continue reading “Product Review: Cauliflower Rice Steamer Bag”
It’s product review time! This time around we’re talking about the new Quest Cereal Bars which come in Waffle, Cinnamon Roll and Chocolate. Have you noticed? There is ALWAYS something new coming on to the market and these reviews serve as a way to get informed about what others are finding to help them on … Continue reading “Product Review: Quest Cereal Bars – Waffle Flavored”
You’ve probably tried the microwavable turkey sausage links and patties. But what about turkey bacon? I’ve always purchased the “fully cooked” turkey bacon that you still had to “cook.” You know what I mean. It’s the turkey bacon package next to all the many varieties of the “real deal” bacon. It’s cooked through so … Continue reading “Heat and Eat Turkey Bacon? Product Review”
New product review! Most people have heard of “P3 Packs” for a quick and easy protein snack…or even lunch. My feelings with P3 Packs have traditionally been this: you have to watch the fat intake! Especially the packs with cheese that is not reduced fat and a larger serving of nuts than I would recommend. Too much … Continue reading “Product Review: P3 Chicken Packs”
I’m always looking for a great new way to get flavor in meats and veggies, with the least amount of work possible. Who isn’t?? After weight-loss surgery, it’s hard to get motivated to make a meal when you can only eat so much, right?? So items like a pre-made sauce that’s low in carbs … Continue reading “Product Review: Rick Bayless New Mexico Skillet Sauce”
Have you seen these bars?? I often get emails from patients asking me if a certain protein bar is okay. For several months now, this has been the bar patients are asking about. Why? Because they’re pretty darn affordable! One box of 5 bars at Walmart® sells for $3.88 ($0.78 per bar pre-tax). The … Continue reading “Product Review – Life Choice Protein Bars”
One of the hardest foods to say no to in the world??? Ice cream. We all know it! I get asked all the time if there is an ice cream that’s “Okay” and my answer has always been “not really.” I have a handful of recipes for homemade ice cream using Greek Yogurt that are … Continue reading “Product Review – Arctic Zero “Fit Frozen Desserts””
