Americans are always on the go. Between work and home life, who has time to eat healthy? A good diet requires planning, right? Not for some. People are finding their answer in tiny little packages and cans filled with promises of weight-loss, energy boosts and “all the vitamins and minerals you need.” Go into any ...
I had a coupon for B.O.G.O.F. on Met-RX Big 100 Colossal Meal Replacement Bars, so I headed to Walmart, as they always have the cheapest prices. They had Super Cookie Crunch, or Peanut Butter Pretzel. As I am not a peanut butter fan, I bought one bar of Super Cookie Crunch for $1.96, and got ...
I sampled dozens of packaged meals during my two years of teaching, as they were my (and many others’) go-to choice for lunch at school. Back then, my meal-planning efforts were minuscule, so I didn’t often have lunch-ready leftovers or sandwich supplies. True, I could have picked up a government-approved meal from the school cafeteria. ...
You have probably seen the infomercials for Nutrisystem Advanced on television. From regular people to celebrities like Marie Osmond and Dan Marino – there is a lot of hype. So what does this program entail? I began the Nutrisystem program in September of 2007. I am currently down 50 pounds since that point, and here ...
Personal Disaster Recover Plan Businesses and organizations have focused many resources on disaster recovery, taking financial, physical and even personnel impacts into consideration. However, many families have not created a plan should the unthinkable happen. Here are some tips on putting together a disaster recovery plan for your family. First create a disaster pack. This ...
There are lots of television ads for Bally Total Fitness this time of the year. Most people’s New Year’s resolutions include losing weight, getting in shape or both, so a gym membership may seem like a good idea. With more than 400 locations in six different countries and major cities throughout the United States, Bally ...
Quick — over there in aisle 5: Energy bars. Granola Bars, Nutrition bars. They go by many names. They’re convenient: stick one in your pocket on the way to school, eat few with lunch or in place of lunch or bring a few to the gym for some quick fuel during a workout. Americans spend ...
You need something quick and easy to get your hectic day started so you grab some Pop-tarts from the cupboard, throw one in the toaster or even just eat it cold as you run out of the door to make it to work on time. Perfect, you think. And they’re small, so how bad can ...
The South Beach Diet is not a traditional low carb diet plan. The diet plan emphasizes eating the right carbohydrates, such as whole grains, certain fruits and vegetables. The diet plan works in phases. Phase One is a two week kick start. Dieters eat normal size portions of lean meat, fish, reduced fat cheese, nonfat ...
“Organic Food Sales Grew 22% in 2006,” according to a May 2007 post of the same title, in Supermarket News. This is evidence of a growing trend towards seeking out a healthier lifestyle. We’re seeking out meal replacement bars to balance out our trips through the fast food drive-thru. There are many options out there, ...
