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Introducing the Banana Bite
I am always looking for a way to have a little fun with my snack....
The ONLY Chocolate Chip Cookie You Should Ever Eat
Snack Girl has a secret. With over 27 inches of snow outside her window, she can't look a vegetable in the eye....
Cut Your Soda Consumption By Half In One Easy Step
After posting Shawn's Story, I have been hearing from people who want to quit soda - both diet and regular. Not everyone can be strong like Shawn and kick it by going cold turkey....
How Shawn Stopped Drinking 10 Cans of Dr. Pepper per Day
Ten cans of Dr. Pepper is a whopping 1500 calories and the equivalent of drinking 24 ounces of coffee in caffeine. Shawn used to drink this almost EVERY day....
How To Find Great Fruit and Veggies
Are you tired of buying expensive fruit that tastes crappy? What can you do to ensure that the fresh food you buy is really delicious?...
One Sweet Reason To Avoid Artificial Sweeteners
Artificial sweeteners make it possible to eat or drink something and have it taste sweet without the calories. They serve a purpose for diabetics and dieters. Snack-Girl has been asked many times which one she recommends....
What Would You Do if THIS Was In Your Fridge?
So, today, I am feeling really good that I don't have a pastry chef on staff here at the mansion. I had been thinking about hiring one but after hearing about Obama's cholesterol level, I think I will hold off....
A 130 Calorie Donut
Can you reduce a donut by half its calories and retain something that tastes good?....
Stressed is Desserts Spelled Backwards
The inclination to grab for food when you are stressed is completely understandable. Food calms you down and makes you feel good....
A Little of This Can Help You Feel A Lot Better
Our society is constantly reminding us to exercise. Why is it so hard to get off our butts?...
Why Wait for the New Year? Party Healthier Now
Why not start on your New Year's resolutions early this year? How about New Year's Eve? If you are holding a party this year, there is no reason to wait until January 1st, 2010 to start eating healthy....
Would you Like To Add Some Heroin To Your Order?
Am I being a radical by suggesting that french fries equate to heroin? Has Snack-Girl turned into a anti-junk food psycho?...
Homeless People Don't Need Vegetables
A couple days before Thanksgiving, I called our local "Survival Center" to find out how I could help. I was ready to roast a turkey, clean up, or help serve....
What Does Santa Want?
Our relatives, children, and friends are making lists right now for holiday gift giving. But, what about Santa?....
How to Survive Holiday Parties
Worried about gaining weight this holiday season? Our simple survival kit will save you...
Great Solutions from Snack Girl Readers
There were so many great entries to our snack challenges contest I decided to just use a random number generator to choose the winner....
How to Identify Bad Habits
What is a habit? A habit is an acquired pattern of behavior that often occurs automatically. Okay, we are not studying for our SAT's here - but we need to start on the same page about what we are addressing.....
How to Eat More Vegetables
There can be no doubt that eating vegetables is good for you. Scientific study after study proclaim their health benefits....
