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Will You Have To Count Points or Calories Forever?

The whole “New Year New You” thing is in full swing. How are you doing so far?...

Everything But The Kitchen Sink Fruit and Nut Bars

Have you ever heard the phrase “imitation is the sincerest form of flattery”?...

The Perils of Eating Out

How did we get in a situation where going to a restaurant is dangerous? No, I’m not talking about getting mugged on your way back to the car....

It’s All About The Portion Size: French Fry Bites

Snack Girl’s friend, Jerri, likes potatoes whatever way you serve them. Mashed, chips, baked, scalloped, or roasted he hasn’t met a potato he wouldn’t eat.....

Weight Watchers’ Simply Filling: Will it Work for You?

After posting last week about Weight Watchers, I got a few questions about “Simply Filling”....

The Best Way To Holiday Detox

The word of the week is “detoxification”. Need to remove any toxic substances?...

Is Subway Really A Place to “Eat Fresh”?

Whenever I bring up Subway, there is a serious debate here on Snack Girl.....

Two Ingredient, Low Calorie, Vegan and Yummy!: Banana Peanut Butter Ice Cream

Snack Girl knows you want to detox right now. How could you have done all that damage?...

Feeling Fat? Is Weight Watchers the Solution?

This is the time of year we all do it. We all say, “This year I will lose the weight.”...

Big Snack Girl Announcement

Snack Girl has been hiding something. I didn’t want to share until now....

Top Ten Snack Girl Posts of 2013

Snack Girl is ready to write new posts and create new recipes. She would start right now except we have one day of parties left....

A Moment of Peace

Snack Girl is taking a little break this week and I wanted to leave you with this image...

A Stress-Free Holiday Tip You Won't See on Martha Stewart

This is my photo of Santa at the end of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade. What is he so happy about?

Try A Lighter Nog

Snack Girl doesn't think you should mess with the recipe for egg nog. But, I have been getting requests to share a version with fewer calories.

The 2013 Worst Food Of The Year

Snack Girl usually chooses a “worst snack of the year”, but I decided to deviate from my usual post....

Buy A Beautiful Pomegranate

I know what you are thinking. Why doesn’t Snack Girl feature more paintings from the Italian Renaissance?

Healthier Holiday Party Snacks

Snack Girl realizes the point of holiday parties is to indulge. My issue is the amount of indulgence....

Give Your Popcorn A South Of The Border Spin

Snack Girl is sitting in a sleeting mess of a storm. She is dreaming of white sand and turquoise water....

Comfort Food With Meatballs: No Elastic Waistband Needed

Can you go wrong with meatballs and pasta? Everyone in my family will eat it....

Top Ten Gifts For Healthy Eaters

What should you get your friend or family member who is on the healthy path?...