HUNGRY CHIX

Ready for the REDDI WIP!? 5 calories for whipped cream delight!

2011-02-24T13:03:00.000-08:00

Ashley D's Disclaimer: Do not try this at home unless you want a sticky situation.

No more holding the whipped cream hostage from your naked strawberries! Now, you can have your whipped cream, and keep your figure too!

It's the best invention. Fat Free whipped cream by the makers of "Reddi Wip". Find it at almost any store!

Some Recipes with Reddi Wip:

Strawberry Banana Smoothie: 84 calories!

1/2 cup chopped fresh strawberries
1/4 medium banana, peeled and halved
1/4 cup vanilla nonfat yogurt with low-calorie sweetner
1/2 cup crushed ice
Reddi-wip® Original Dairy Whipped Topping

Directions:

Place fruit and yogurt in blender and pulse until fruit is well blended. Add ice and continue to pulse. Pour into glass and add 2 TBSP FAT FREE REDDI WIP!

Cool Whip Sandwich with Strawberry Hat: 73 calories!

3 vanilla wafers

Reddi-wip® Original Dairy Whipped Topping

1 large fresh strawberry, sliced into thirds

Directions:

Cover each wafer with 1 TBSP FAT FREE REDDI WIP and place one third of strawberry on top. Voila!

SUBWAY...Eat Fresh? Maybe. Eat Low Cal? Definitely!

2011-02-18T06:32:00.000-08:00

Ever wonder why "Jared" aka the "Subway guy that lost all that weight" did it?? It's simple. He cut back the calories he ate. By eating three of these sandwiches a day, it eliminates mindless snacking and extra calories that don't need to be consumed. I recently ate a Subway sandwich (thank you Jase and Jase' mom Judy!) and uncovered the right way to eat (what us Philly people call) a Hoagie for less calories than you think. When you go, check out then nutrition facts. Each filling has a different number and in total, your sandwich should not be more than 500 calories. There's a lot of different combos to work with there! You just have to be creative with the following ingredients:

Nutrition Info

(all based on the 6" portion, double the calories for a footlong)

BREADS:

6" 9-Grain Wheat Bread - 210

Hearty Italian Bread - 220

Honey Oat - 260

Italian (White) Bread - 200

Italian Herbs & Cheese - 250

Monterey Cheddar - 240

Parmesan Oregano Bread - 220

Roasted Garlic - 230

Sourdough Bread - 210

Mini Italian (White) Bread - 130

Mini Wheat Bread - 140

INSIDE CHOICES:

DON'T FEEL LIKE THINKING? LET SUBWAY CREATE A SUB FOR YOU:

COUNTDOWN TO VALENTINE'S DAY...HuNgRyChIx sTyLe!!

2011-02-09T07:38:00.000-08:00

So the Lovey Dovey holiday is 5 days away and I'm going to say something I wouldn't normally say...DO enjoy yourself and DON'T beat yourself up if you have one too many sweets from your sweety :)! For the next 5 days: work out (that doesn't mean you have to kill yourself at the gym, just take the stairs and walk extra when you can) also, eat smart since you know that when Monday comes, you can afford some leeway with your diet. That being said, they wouldn't call me "hungrychix" if I didn't provide an alternative dessert recipe to the caramel dipped chocolate nutty bites that are so good to your tastebuds...not so good to your waist.

Peanut Butter & Pretzel Truffles

INGREDIENTS

1/2 cup crunchy natural peanut butter

1/4 cup finely chopped salted pretzels

1/2 cup milk chocolate chips, melted (see Tip)\

PREPARATION

Combine peanut butter and pretzels in a small bowl. Chill in the freezer until firm, about 15 minutes. Roll the peanut butter mixture into 20 balls (about 1 teaspoon each). Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment or wax paper and freeze until very firm, about 1 hour. Roll the frozen balls in melted chocolate. Refrigerate until the chocolate is set, about 30 minute.

Per truffle: 64 calories

http://www.figis.com/ has great Valentine's Day gifts too!

SUGAR FREE BRIDGE MIX:

CHOCOLATE COVERED CHERRIES:

PRETTY TREATS:

The FeNoMeNoN of the fLaGeL...

2011-01-27T08:07:00.000-08:00

FLAT BAGEL= FLAGEL

I had my very first flagel today (thank you Jase!) and it was literally the best bagel I've ever had (bold statement for some bold flavor). I know what you're thinking..."But what about all those calories? What about all those carbs a bagel has?" Well, all you skeptics out there, fear not. You can now have your flagel, and schmeer it too! You get the toasty crust without all that added dough.

Hungrychix Flavor of Choice: Whole Wheat Everything

REGULAR BAGEL in restaurant= 350 calories

FLAGEL in restaurant = 250 calories

Want 100 calorie flagels? click here for sale price: 100 calorie Flat Bagels!

**For all you "scoop" fans out there...just think, "where have those hands been?" before asking the employee to dig those fingers in your bagel and remove the dough.**

What if his next job was scooping your bagel?

Break The Chain of HAZARDOUS Eating!

2011-01-26T10:22:00.000-08:00

We've all been there. RAVENOUS at lunch because we skipped breakfast. You think: "I saved up all these calories at breakfast, I can eat whatever I want now!" WRONG. Starvation mode will not get you lean and it will make you cranky! Instead, opt for these solutions that lead us to hap hazard eating.

TRIGGER: Skipping meals!
SOLUTION: 1 TBSP. Peanut Butter.
*Just one TBSP. of ~~"any"~~ organic peanut butter cuts the hunger instantly, and you have 90 calories under your belt.

TRIGGER: Job interview, First Date, Public Speaking...aka. Nerves!
SOLUTION: Keep your mind/hands busy.
*Catch up with a friend. If you can't talk on the phone, write a nice email. Listen to music that reminds you of a happy time. Read something interesting on the internet. Think of something in the near future you're excited for! Basically do things that will readjust your focus to something stress-free.

TRIGGER: Parties!
SOLUTION: Don't go hungry.
*If you can have a meal before you get to the party, you will be less apt to indulge at the party. Can you take 1 bite of the cake? Dip 5 chips in salsa? If there's no end to your indulgence once these treats hit your lips, than do as Frank the Tank tried to do in Old School and just eliminate it completely("once it hits your lips!"...do you want to end up streaking too??)

** JUST REMEMBER, THE BEST SOLUTION BEFORE DIVING IN TO THE CAKE HEAD FIRST, IS TO THINK OF HOW YOU'LL FEEL AFTER YOU'RE FINISHED. TAKE A DEEP BREATH. THEN TAKE ANOTHER, AND STEP AWAY FROM THE CUPCAKE**

Video Debut on Youtube!

2011-01-09T19:34:00.000-08:00

An L&J production:

Garlic Mashed Potatoes...
Ingredients
3 medium red potatoes- 300 cal
1/4 cup fat free butter- 20cal
1 cup unsweetened almond milk- 40cal
1 tbsp crushed garlic
salt/pepper

serves 4
1 serving: 100 calories
(add 20 calories with a sprinkling of parmasean cheese...Chef Jason recommends this)
Heat potatoes until soft. Mash potatoes. While heated on low, add milk, butter, salt, pepper, garlic and mix.
Enjoy!

PoPcOrN: It's not just a movie snack! 15 calorie option!!

2011-01-06T14:31:00.000-08:00

Model Vendela is shown eating popcorn, so really, how bad could it be?!

If you're at work and pondering the snickers or the pretzels, look away from the vending machine and POP SOME POPCORN! just a cup of Orville Redenbacher's Light Butter has 15 calories!! If you're using a dull microwave, heat for 2 minutes and change.

"Once you pop, the fun don't stop..." <--stolen slogan from Pringles, but really, doesn't it sound better for popcorn?

NOTE TO ALL: If you're at work, at your desk, try to not stuff your face as you would in the darkness of a movie theater, you are around other people who can absolutely see you. Not cute.

Happy 2011! THIS POST: Having a dinner party? Don't Stress!

2011-01-02T12:22:00.000-08:00

NAMETAGS: I don't know about you, but when I go to a dinner party, I like knowing I'm sitting next to someone I enjoy. Therefore, if you're the one having the party, you should accommodate your guest's request for wanting this as well. Therefore, I suggest putting name tags on all seats, enabling people who enjoy each other will be next to each other.

GET FRAMES HERE: click here to purchase frames at amazon.com!

LOW CAL APPETIZER RECIPE:

breezy brie and jelly on a cracker

Crackers: Trader Joe's Pita Bite Crackers (120 calories for 9 crackers)

Light Brie Cheese: (70 calories for 1 oz.)

Jelly: Sarabeth's Orange Marmalade (35 calories for 1 tbsp.)

Directions:

Heat brie for 10 seconds in microwave. Spread 1 tsp light brie and 1 tsp jelly ontop cracker. Voila!

Servings: 1

TOTAL: 58 calories

The Garnish: Lemon, Lime, and Orange slices. (the trick of how to cut these in the next post...Stay Tuned)

OPEN FACE SANDWICH LOVERS DELIGHT! 165 cals!

2010-12-21T13:50:00.000-08:00

This sandwich has one side, and it's the right one.

The "Right" Side

Ingredients:

1 piece Trader Joe's Whole Wheat Bread -100 calories

2 egg whites from Brown Eggs (they're just yummier!) - 30calories

1 Tbsp Trader Joe's (amazing!) 3 layer hummus - 25calories

2 slices onion + 1 roasted pepper - 10calories

Directions:

Toast bread while cooking egg whites in pan. Once bread is ready, smear the hummus on top and place the eggwhite on top when prepared. Wash excess oil off roasted pepper and pat dry. Layer onion and pepper on top. Season with a pinch of salt.

**I know I was exact with the Trader Joes hummus and bread, but I'm precise for a reason!

THE BREAD LOOKS LIKE THIS:

THIS IS THE HUMMUS:

Lose the Guilt and Read this Article about Avoiding Weight Gain During the Holiday Season!

2010-12-17T07:08:00.000-08:00

CLICK HERE TO VIEW FULL ARTICLE @ THE HUFFINGTON POST

Holiday Treat! Spin on 'Pigs in a Blanket'...think 'Pig on a Diet, in a Blanket'

2010-12-16T10:06:00.000-08:00

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What's better than the famous appetizer of pigs in a blanket? Well, how about having half the calories in one you make yourself! A regular appetizer size has around 70calories. I have one for 33 calories that tastes exactly the same. Gasp away!

The "Little Piggy" in a Blanket

Ingredients (serving size: 4 aka entire recipe)

1 triangle of a fat Pillsbury Crescent Roll - 90 calories

1 fat free hot dog (hebrew national makes a great one!) -roughly 45 calories

TOTAL: 135 for 4, 33 calories for one!

Directions

Preheat oven to 375.

Spread the crescent roll out so that it stretches to full capacity. Cut into 4 pieces. Cut hot dog into 4. Roll the crescent around the hot dog. Voila!

Bake for about 12 minutes on an ungreased baking pan.

You are going to be impressed with these little creations. They will become an appetizer staple for every party you host!

For your viewing pleasure:

Bethenny Frankel (love her!) "dishes" about the holidays and eating healthy!

2010-12-14T03:43:00.000-08:00

Hi, my name's Alexis, and I'm a cereal- aholic.

2010-12-02T13:07:00.000-08:00

...Okay, so I'm being a tad climactic, but when it comes to my Peanut Butter Puffins, (no not these little creatures pictured above dipped in peanut butter)... there is Nothing Better. Oh No, dramatic again!...I guess I'm just in that kind of mood today. Lights, Camera, Action...time for my closeup:


(my version of a dramatic closeup)

OKAY, ALL KIDDING ASIDE....

**At 3 calories per Peanut Butter Puffin, these little heavenly bites are all you need to get in your peanut butter fix without the high calorie and fat content of regular peanut butter from the jar**

Snikkidy Snacks...(dont talk back!)

2010-12-02T12:12:00.000-08:00

Crunchy? CHECK. Salty? CHECK. Tasty? CHECK. Low Cal?...(I think you catch the drift...)

These snacks(<--click to purchase on sale at AMAZON.COM) pack a TON of flavor for around 120 calories per 1/4 cup. HUNGRY CHIX FAVE? Tie between Parmesan Garlic and Nacho Cheese!
I'm going to show you the ingredients of Snikkidy's Nacho Cheese puffs vs. your average Nacho Cheese chip. The results are shocking.
Snikkidy on the Left, Doritos on the Right.

I HAVE HIGHLIGHTED IN RED THE INGREDIENTS THAT ARE REALLY UNHEALTHY FOUND IN DORITOS NACHO CHEESE CHIPS. LET'S DISCUSS DISODIUM PHOSPHATE...

**Symptoms may include vomiting, lethargy, diarrhea, blood chemistry effects, heart disturbances and central nervous system effects. The toxicity of phosphates is because of their ability to sequester calcium.**

info found here: http://www.jtbaker.com/msds/englishhtml/s4754.htm

Happy Snackin!

AFTER THE BINGE IS OVER...

2010-11-29T10:38:00.000-08:00

*Tips on how to start the week right after a thankful (aka binge-FULL) weekend*

TAKE A DEEP BREATH

Your body will bounce back.

HIDE THE SCALE

Don't even go there today.

ELIMINATE THE BLOAT

For today, pass up high salt foods like frozen meals, canned soups, and cereals.

EAT REGULAR MEALS

Try to eat 3 meals today that are pure protein.

SAMPLE "DAY-AFTER BINGE" PLAN:

The following is an illustration of a higher protein, higher fiber,
lower sodium meal plan. My suggestion is to use it
only as a guide to help develop your individualized "day-after the
binge" diet plan. Take some time and pre-plan a one day strategy to
help you regain control.

Breakfast:

If you're still stuffed from the night before,
try a glass of low-sodium V8
or concoct your own vegetable drink.

If you are hungry
(or a couple of hours after your V8):
1 cooked egg white
piece of whole fruit
1 cup cooked plain oatmeal cooked with skim milk
16 oz of water

Mid-morning snack:

1 cup plain non-fat yogurt
or high protein shake
8 oz water

Lunch:

1 to 2 cups dark green salad
add:
a variety of fresh vegetables
cup low-sodium canned beans
3 oz low-sodium water packed tuna
small amount of nuts or seeds
2 tablespoons non-fat salad dressing
16 oz water

Afternoon snack:

1 slice whole wheat bread
1 tablespoon peanut butter
8 oz water

Dinner:

3-4 oz lean fish, meat, poultry, of tofu
1 cup cooked broccoli
cup carrots
1 or 2 cookies
16 oz water

Evening Snack:

Piece of fruit
1 cup skim milk

Nutritional Analysis For The Day:

1524 Calories

114 grams protein
31 grams fat
196 grams carbohydrates
30 grams fiber
1600 mg sodium

'Tis the Season: Craving that delicious Starbucks Peppermint Mocha coffee drink? 15 Calorie Recipe:

2010-11-23T13:23:00.000-08:00

We have different seasons for a reason...seasonal drinks! This time of year peppermint, mocha, pumpkin spice, and all those warm flavors are getting attention. With this recipe, the only thing getting attention will be your hot bod!

Ingredients

(click link next to syrups to see what they look like and to purchase since they're really hard to find!)

1 cup brewed coffee of your choice

1 Tbsp. Sugar Free Coffee Mate French Vanilla cream (15 cal)

2 Tbsp. Torani Sugar Free Peppermint Syrup, 750 ml

2 Tbsp. Torani Sugar-Free Syrup, Chocolate, 25.4-Ounce Bottles

Stevia sweetener to taste Stevia Supreme-50pkts - 1.8 oz - Packet (natural sweetener!)

(fat free reddi whip optional, 2 tbsp = 5 calories)

TOTAL: 15-20calories

Total Starbucks Peppermint Mocha: 400calories!

Preparation

After coffee is brewed and in a mug, combine all ingredients together, and add reddi whip last. Enjoy next to a warm fire on a cold day...delish!

4 LOCO HILARITY ON SNL:

2010-11-23T06:51:00.000-08:00

Butter Butter Everywhere, and 5 calories to Spare!

2010-11-22T10:00:00.000-08:00

THE ONLY INGREDIENT YOU NEED TO KNOW WHEN BAKING FOR THE THANKSGIVING FEAST:

Thanksigiving is right around the fattening corner, and I decided to share with everyone one helpful tip for your baking/cooking pleasure. 5 calories per 1 tbsp. butter spread. Can it get any better than that? I don't believe so.

Garlic "Mash" 'Snips

(I Can't Believe It's Not Mashed Potatoes)

Ingredients:

3 large Parsnips

2 Tbsp I can't Believe It's Not Butter (fat free): 10calories

1 garlic clove chopped

1 tbsp ginger chopped

1 tsp chives

1 tsp Olive Oil

salt/pepper to taste

TOTAL: 80 calories/1 Cup

Regular Mash Potatoes: 200 calories/1cup

Directions:

Boil parsnips until soft. Emulsify all ingredients together. Voila! Be thankful for easy recipes this holiday season :)

NOVEMBER'S FAVORITE ZERO CALORIE FLAVORED SPARKLY WATER!

2010-11-18T13:35:00.000-08:00

BEST NEW DRINK! Sparkling Ice Water in: kiwi strawberry, pomegranate berry, orange mango, and grapefruit!

Pros: No cals and No sodium! Ingredients are natural.

Cons: Bottle is too small! You'll want more.

Order them here: Sparkling ICE Spring Water, Kiwi Strawberry, 17-Ounce Bottles (Pack of 12)

Spaghetti Substitute: SPAGHETTI SQUASH!

2010-11-14T10:58:00.000-08:00

This is a delicious and nutritious way to substitute a full carb option when you're craving the twirl of pasta. Just heat a spaghetti squash, slice open, scoop the seeds (fyi: seeds can be toasted and taste like pumpkin seeds!). Scoop out the center which looks stringy. Top exactly how you would your spaghetti dish.

1 CUP = 42 calories

vs.

1 CUP SPAGHETTI = 200 calories

Got Pizza on the Brain?

2010-11-11T04:39:00.000-08:00

How would you like 2 pies for under 230 calories? How about a 15 minute recipe? Try this out!

Ingredients:

2 mini tortillas- 100 calories (La Tortilla Factory Wraps, click here!)

1/4 cup sauce- 35 calories

1/4 cup grated mozzarella cheese- 80 calories

salt, oregano, herbs of italy to taste
TOTAL: 215 CALORIES

Directions:

Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees. Place 2 tortillas on a baking sheet and spread 2 tbsp sauce on each. Spread 2 tbsp grated cheese on each. Place salt/herbs on tortillas and put in oven for 10-15 minutes

What does great health advice do if you don't know where to get the items?! No excuses for junk food shopping! The BEST Health Food Store in Manhattan, Philadelphia, and LA

2010-11-09T10:48:00.000-08:00

I've been getting a lot of requests lately to provide (amazing) Health Food stores in various cities. After some research, and a lot of digging, I found some treasures! Please excuse the odor in some of the stores (read: it can be really foul)...that's just the smell of your successfully healthy future calling your name. I promise you will never get used to it, but you will get used to the way you'll feel after your first visit.

MANHATTAN:

Westerly Natural Market

911 8th Ave, NY 10019

BeneFITS: *Shop in store or online! *Events held here for a specific health concern daily!

website

PHILADELPHIA:

Essene Market/Cafe

719 South Fourth Street, Philadelphia, 19147

BeneFITS: *Shop in store or online *Classes/events held daily *Delicious bakery *Relax at the cafe!

website

LA:

Rainbow Acres Natural Foods

13208 W Washington Blvd, LA, 90066

BeneFITS: *Shope in store or online *Staff are actual health professionals! *Awesome juice bar
website

*I'm emailing these stores to see if I can get you guys a discount if you mention my blog! Stay tuned...

Health Swaps: Alternatives to make your recipes/Food Choices LOW CAL!

2010-11-07T10:17:00.000-08:00

Like life, there are ALWAYS substitutes for the real thing. Most of the time these substitutes get a bad "rep" because they remind us of our old mean substitute teacher like the one who couldn't tell a brush from a pair of tweezers. Or when the little note inside your Playbill reads: tonight's lead performance will be played by "Jo Shmo" when you really wanted to see "fill in favorite lead actor". Well...this post will shed a new light on the word substitute while shedding calories off your next recipe.

Please note: you can use these substitutes creatively in more ways than listed

*In Cakes/pastries...Sugar Free Applesauce/Canned Pumpkin INSTEAD OF oil or butter.
*In cakes/pastries/coffee/tea/oatmeal....Navitas Naturals Organic Natural Herbal Stevia Powder ~ Large Resealable 8 oz Bag INSTEAD OF sugar
*Fiber One Cereal (chopped up and grounded) INSTEAD OF breadcrumbs
*Egg Whites INSTEAD OF eggs w/ yokes
*in Chili, meat mixes, or just as a meat patty...Lean Turkey Meat INSTEAD OF higher fat turkey or beef
*in Rice/Pasta...Lemon Juice INSTEAD OF oil or butter
*Anything with Mayo, use fat free Nasoya Nayonaise for 10 calories a tbsp! (instead of 50-100 with Mayo)
*If you MUST use butter, opt for Fat Free "I Can't Believe it's Not Butter" spread for 5 calories a tbsp! (instead of 100 with butter)
*If a recipe calls for 1cup Flour, use 1/4cup Protein Powder and 3/4 cup Flour instead for an added boost of antioxidants/vitamins not to mention added energy!

*Light Lays Potato Chips INSTEAD OF regular chips (1 chip =3 calories instead of 10-15 calories a chip with the alternative)
*in your morning coffee/tea...Sugar Free Vanilla Syrup (or any flavor, they are usually 0 calories!) INSTEAD OF cream
*In any mixed recipe...Low Fat Yogurt INSTEAD OF Sour Cream
*Unsweetened Almond Milk (40calories a cup) INSTEAD OF fat free, 1% 2% or whole Milk
*Kashi Go Lean CRISP cereal INSTEAD OF any Granola Cereal

"Booo! Halloween has passed and all your left with are incriminating photos and sugar high guilt...Hungrychix TOP 5 no guilt candies to keep around post halloween"

2010-11-05T06:47:00.000-07:00

*Disclaimer: make sure all candy received from trick or treating is wrapped, not stale (or you could break a tooth!), and not from the creeepy neighbors...

5) PEEPS:1 = 32 calories

4) MINI TOOTSIE ROLLS: 1= 20calories

3) MINI 3 MUSKETEERS(new mint kind is the best!): 1= 25calories

2) MINI REESE'S PEANUT BUTTER CUP: 1=40calories

1) HALLOWEEN CANDY CORN HAS TO BE #1: 10 Pieces =64calories

NO Fry Crispy Egg Rolls for 81 calories! Who said Chinese food left you with 5 "chins"??

2010-11-03T12:37:00.000-07:00

This is SUPER easy and SO SO SO good! I will take you through the steps from beginning to end. How to roll the wrapper and everything!

INGREDIENTS:

1/3 cup broccoli-20cal

2tbsp onion chopped-5cal

1 egg roll wrapper- 56cal

Total Calories: 81

DIRECTIONS:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees

1)grill the broccoli and onions with Pam (olive oil zero cal spray). Then when that is ready...

Place the roll in oven on cooking sheet for about 5 minutes each side. Spray with Pam or light spread fat free butter spread to coat before baking: Search Amazon.com for i can't believe it's not butter I Can't Believe It's Not Butter! - 5lb

Dip in light soy sauce for added flavor! (and add 5 cals).