Snack Girl Archives

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....

The Tiniest (and Yummiest) Pizzas on The Planet

The quest for the quickest (and healthiest) pizza continues! One dedicated Snack-Girl reader, Theresa, sent me her solution for a pizza makeover after I posted English Muffin Pizza....

Just Because a Snack is 100 Calories Doesn't Mean It's Good For You

I REALLY want to like these. I think Nabisco's concept of helping people with portion size is a good one. And 100 calories is an excellent snack goal....

Winner! and New Snack Bag Giveaway

The WINNER of the Naturally Adorable's snack bag is....

How To Make A Healthy and Glamorous Snack

Holiday parties don't have to be about meatballs, 7 layer dip, and cheese. You can do festive things with vegetables and people won't even realize they are eating them....

Got a Case of the Mondays? This Will Make You Smile

The cupcake followed me home. I was spending a little time at our local market and he got in my basket - really!...

So What's Inside Yoplait Yogurt Anyway?

Yoplait is ubiquitous and has a very healthy (and European) image. But, you can't judge a book by its cover....

Winner of SodaStream and New Snack Bag Giveaway

The WINNER of the SodaStream is...

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?...

Replace Your Morning Scone (or Donut): First Step

I know what is stopping me from losing the tire of chub that sits on my belly. Baked goods....

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?....

Winner and BIG Giveaway

The WINNER of Snack Girl's reusable bag is...

How to Replace Butter without Sacrificing Flavor

Is it possible? Can you remove butter from a great recipe and still want to eat it? Well, I was skeptical, until I decided to work this out for my waistline....

Much Yummier than a LaraBar

Dear Snack-Girl Readers, I receive snacks from manufacturers to review for this site. I always put a line at the bottom of the review to indicate that status....

Winner and New Reusable Snack Bag Giveaway

The WINNER of Snack Girl's reusable Snack-Taxi bag is...

How to Survive Holiday Parties

Worried about gaining weight this holiday season? Our simple survival kit will save you...

Winter's Miracle Fruit

Their dazzling color and shape are too lovely to believe. Shall I buy them for Christmas? Shall I give them as a gift?...

What You Should Know About Snack Wraps

McDonald's is not somewhere I would usually go for a snack. But, sometimes, you are stuck. Because I write about snacks, I was curious about the McDonald's Snack Wrap and I was hopeful that it was a healthier alternative to their usual menu....

Top Travel Snacks

Whether you are driving, flying or taking the bus, it can be tough to find healthy snacks when you are traveling. We did some research and have recommendations for you...