healthy snack

Get Energy for Your Day with Great Tasting GoMacro MacroBars-Giveaway

November 4, 2015 by Kathryn 144 Comments

While there are a lot of energy bars I enjoy, it’s rare to find one that I absolutely love. For my busy lifestyle, energy bars are the perfect quick snack to have in my purse for those times I’m out of the house longer than I expected or for afternoons when I just don’t have the energy to make a healthy snack at home. Recently I had a chance to try the new GoMacro MacroBars, and I was excited to see if they’d be a must-have addition to my cupboard.

I received a box of assorted GoMacro MacroBar Minis to review and I couldn’t wait to test them out. With so many delicious flavours to choose from, picking one to try first was no easy task! I eventually decided to snack on the Protein Purity Sunflower and Chocolate variety, and the dense, chewy texture had me living in bliss from the first bite.

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Treat Yourself to More Fibre in Your Diet with #MetaBar Fibre Bars-Giveaway

October 21, 2015 by Kathryn 113 Comments

Over the last few months my weight has been creeping up bit by bit, and that’s something I’m determined to change. My diet is pretty healthy, but my occasional indulgences in a decadent meal or an extra glass of wine have resulted in my being just a little heavier than I would like. So for the last week, I’ve been committing to a healthier lifestyle, including daily exercise, plenty of water and a wholesome diet rich in protein and fibre.

I never realized until I started tracking my food intake just how hard it can be to get the recommended 25-38 grams of fibre daily. Even with a big bowl of bran cereal in the morning and a cup of Metamucil before supper, I still sometimes don’t get enough daily fibre. That’s why I’m so excited about the new Meta Fibre Bars from Metamucil! I have a light snack about twice a day, and these bars are the perfect way for me to add fibre to my diet and get a sweet treat at the same time!

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Treat Kids to Delicious Healthy Snacking with New Sabra Pizza Flavour Hummus-Giveaway

September 15, 2015 by Kathryn 159 Comments

As much as I love summer, I have to admit that my family went a little more crazy with indulgences than we should have during those warm summer months. From decadent feasts of steak and ribs on the barbeque to dreamy ice cream concoctions on the beach, occasional treats became a little too frequent during July and August! But now school is in full swing, cooler weather has arrived and it’s time to get back on track with our usual healthy diet. And that means I need to have plenty of nutritious snacks in the house for my hungry boys!

Sabra Hummus has been a favourite with our family for years now. And just in time for the back-to-school bustle, the company has released kid-friendly Sabra Single Serve Hummus in new Pizza Flavour! With protein, fibre and a flavour kids will love, it’s a great choice for lunchboxes or after-school snacks. And as an added bonus, using Sabra Hummus as dip actually gets my boys excited about eating their vegetables! [Read more…]

Easy Granola Bars for Back to School and Savings from Kraft Canada

August 21, 2014 by Kathryn 62 Comments

It’s almost time for a new school year and that means I once again have to start thinking about packing school lunches for my boys! They tend to both favour simple meat sandwiches in their lunch, which makes my life a little easier, but they also need a daily healthy snack and personally, I like to make that snack myself to ensure I know exactly what my boys are eating.

Of course, I also don’t want to spend all day in the kitchen baking, and that’s why these easy granola bars have been a hit in our household for years now. With just one bowl, a little mixing and 25 minutes in the oven, I get about two weeks’ worth of tasty granola bars perfect for snacking at school!

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Charge Your Day with Mercola Pure Power Protein Bars-Giveaway

July 22, 2014 by Kathryn 161 Comments

Overall I eat pretty healthy but snacks are definitely my weakness. I am horrible for skipping breakfast, I eat sensibly at lunch and supper, but during the day when I get a craving for something to eat, I often end up grabbing a snack made of chocolate with no nutritional value. Considering I strive to eat a high protein diet with plenty of fruits and vegetables, it goes without saying that chocolate is not the best snack choice for me.

But I still want to be able to satisfy that urge for something sweet, and that’s why Mercola Pure Power Protein Bars sounded like they just might be the ideal solution for a chocolate-lover like me. These bars are organic, vegan, gluten-free and feature a complete amino acid profile. And with 14g of brown rice and yellow split pea protein, they’re packed with nutrition too! [Read more…]