OK, so bathing suit time is almost over, but that doesn’t mean you have to let your bodacious bikini-clad bod go all Britney Spears. Avoid pulling an Ashanti and balance out your hunger pains with something healthy for once…and no, your apple martini doesn’t count!
Sweet Tooth
Craving all things sweet, indulgent, and that could easily replace a man’s affection? There is no need to go full fat when looking for a sweet treat…after all, you still want to snag a man eventually, right? Check out
The Skinny Cow. That’s right, mooove over Ben & Jerry’s there’s a new ice cream in town. With everything from ice cream sandwiches (150 calories; 2 grams fat) to bars (100 calories; 1 gram fat) to cones (150 calories; 3 grams fat), The Skinny Cow will satisfy your sweet tooth…we can’t say it’ll help with your libido.
See Salt
In my book, if you don’t like sweets you must be possessed by a demonic spirit. But, I guess it’s alright to crave something salty every now and then. Onetime offenders of enticing us with Double Stuff Oreos, Nabisco has gone the way of portion control. Offering
100 Calorie Packs, these little snacks provide the perfect anecdote to your salty desire. Choose from a myriad of favorites like Cheese Nips, Wheat Thins, Ritz Chips, and more of the ones you already love. They have sweets, too…wink, wink.
Don’t Drink the Water
Sick of those chalky Slim Fast drinks that leave you less satisfied than an Amy Winehouse concert? Trade ‘em in for a new drink supplement to hit the market.
Satiatrim is the only drink that starts working in your stomach and contains CCK, the “feel-full protein.” Studies show that food intake decreases by 20 percent when you drink one before a meal and leaves you feeling full when you are just looking for a quick snack. Try the chocolate, vanilla, mixed berry or a variety pack; serve cold. They call it willpower in a glass, and well, we can’t argue. Bottoms up!
Set the Bar
You rarely pass a bar and these bars are worth indulging in. Kellogg’s just came out with a brand new Smart Start (yes, the cereal you love)
Healthy Heart Bars. At just 150 calories and 2.5 grams of fat each, they are the perfect mid-morning, day, afternoon, and 4am snack. Low in fat and calories, Smart Start’s Healthy Heart bars contain oat bran, potassium, and low sodium to decrease blood pressure and cholesterol but keep you moving at full speed. Currently they have cinnamon and strawberry vanilla; we’re keeping our fingers crossed for a chocolate flavor in the near future.
*Remember portion control, exercise, and staying healthy are important. Consult a doctor before starting any diet or workout routine.
~Brianne DiSylvester
Photos: The Skinny Cow (Skinny Cow), 100 Calorie Packs (Nabisco), Satiatrim (Satiatrim), Healthy Heart Bars (Amazon.com)
