It can be hard to keep up with all the new products that hit the supermarket shelves these days. And quite frankly, many of them end up not being worth your attention since their nutritional value tends to be lacking. So to wrap up women’s health month, I thought it would be beneficial to cover some of the newer products that tend to be very good for women because of their protein, fiber, and/or low calorie level.
Below is a list of 10 foods that you can introduce into your diet for some more variety and added nutrition:
Activia is a great-tasting low fat yogurt from Dannon® that contains Bifidus Regularis, a natural probiotic culture that can help regulate your digestive system by helping reduce long intestinal transit time. It is a live "friendly" bacteria that's beneficial when eaten daily.
Kashi Cereal (and other similar products) have foods that are not highly refined with artificial additives or preservatives. Some cereals are packed with 13 grams of fiber and 8 grams of protein. Kashi also makes whole grain waffles, oatmeal, and crackers. These products can be found in all grocery store chains. (See label below.)
Fage 0% Yogurt is a Greek-style fat-free yogurt found in most supermarkets. It is very low in sugar only 6 grams per serving and it has 13 grams of protein. Compared to other yogurts, it has more than double the protein without all the sugar and fat.
Trader Joes Multigrain crackers are trans-fat free packed with fiber. In addition, a serving size is 17 crackers for only 140 calories!
Snack Bags of Popcorn – a variety of popcorn companies have started to make it easier on those of us who get the munchies. We can now be in more control with a 100 calorie snack bag of popcorn. These snacks are low in calories, high in fiber and they satisfy the crunch and salt cravings you get.
Promise Active Drink is a fruit drink that offers 2 grams of the natural plant sterols that help lower cholesterol. They are found in the yogurt/dairy section of the grocery store.
Smart Balance Butter Substitute is a butter substitute that is trans fat free and can be used in baking (very uncommon in most brands of butter substitutes). So throw out your margarine and butter today and replace it with a healthier, lower calorie option that tastes great.
Barilla Plus Whole Grain Pasta is a whole grain that is high in protein and fiber. It does not have that dark whole grain look or taste (so you can get this one past the whole family with no complaints). It can be found in all grocery stores.
Quaker Weight Control Oatmeal is convenient microwaveable oatmeal that contains more fiber and protein than other leading brands to make a person feel fuller and longer.
GNU bar is a high fiber snack bar with 140 calories but packed with 12 of the 25-30 grams of fiber you need per day.
Rebecca
