Tips and Tricks

If you're like me, it's easy to become overwhelmed by all the hype about nutrition. I'm not completely organic nor do I plan to be. Little changes and baby steps can make a big difference. Take for instance, Yoplait Yogurt. Yoplait now has a Simply GoGurt that is free from artificial colors, flavors and sweeteners. Woo hoo!!!

Another yogurt tip, don't buy flavored yogurt because it is stacked with sugar. Buy plain yogurt and add vanilla flavoring, honey, or even a spoon full of sugar would be better than the 38 grams they have packed in per serving. Our favorite is plain yogurt, dash of cinnamon, sliced strawberries, 1 tsp. vanilla, and 1/2 packet of stevia.

Snack of the Day

Homemade Popsicles

Who doesn't like a popsicle?  We go through a lot of them during the summer but this year will be a little bit different.  Instead of feeding my kids the sugar-filled, tie-dyed junk pops I'll be serving my version of the cool treat.

Yogurt Pops

1/2 cup Plain Yogurt, full fat (low fat and fat free usually have added sugar)

5 Frozen Strawberries or berries of your choice

1 Tbsp. Honey

1/4 cup milk

Plastic popsicle holder thingy (I bought mine at Wal Mart for about $2)

Put everything in blender and pour in holder and freeze.

(as you can see in the picture, we couldn't wait for them to freeze so we had a smoothie)

I've also used Capri Sun Waters and that was a hit!  1 pouch made 3 popsicles...how cheap is that?!