• Nuts
• Glenny's Low-fat, High fiber 
  

                                                            

Eating Healthy Snacks is a big concern of mine for our youth, and adults today. During my time as a health teacher, and even when I researched healthy-eating issues for my personal knowledge, I gained much knowledge about some really powerful, yet often over-looked foods: NUTS (and SEEDS).

Well, nut lovers, take heart. The bad rap nuts have gotten is more than just unfair, it's downright slanderous. Eating plenty of nuts, it turns out, may actually lower heart disease risk. And far from adding pounds, a diet with nuts may be a good way to maintain a healthy weight.

Women who ate more than five ounces of nuts a day, the scientists found, had a 32% lower risk of having a nonfatal heart attack compared to women who avoided nuts. Their risk of a fatal heart attack was 39% lower than that of women who rarely munched a pecan or cashew.

                                                                
Nuts pack plenty of other nutritional benefits. They're high in fiber, which has been shown to help keep cholesterol levels down. And they're loaded with the antioxidant vitamin E, which is linked in some studies to a lower risk of heart disease.

Nutritionists also have long known that nuts are a great source of protein. That, in turn, may reduce the danger of blood clots that can lead to heart attacks.

The latest findings offer one last surprise, and perhaps the best news of all for nut lovers. Despite being high in fat, cashews, almonds, pecans, and other nuts don't seem to make people fat. When volunteers in the Loma Linda study added a snack of almonds totaling 320 calories a day to their normal diets, for example, their body weight remained the same. Furthermore, in the Nurses' Health Study, it was found that women who ate nuts frequently actually tended to weigh less than those who didn't.

If you're watching your weight, in other words, a handful of nuts is a terrific substitute for less nutritious and less satisfying snacks. And thanks to the latest research findings, you can enjoy them with hardly a pang of regret.

                                    ***** My Own Remarks ****

Before I could agree to affiliate myself with the following company, I personally made a recent purchase of some gourmet nuts online to see if they were as good as they advertised.  I'm pleased to tell you that the nuts I purchased (Mammoth Pecans, Mixed Nuts, Virginia Peanuts, and the Turkish Pistaccios) were the freshest-tasting nuts I've tried.  There was no old greasy flavor sometimes associated with "not-so-fresh" nuts, and I have to say that even my four kids enjoyed the pistaccios more than the store-bought ones.   They came lightly salted, and were packaged in these well-designed gold foiled bags which stayed sealed so the freshness lasted....even after 3 months!   A great buy!!

Here are some GREAT, crispy, organic snacks that my highschool kids love to eat.....especially during their sport's practices.  Their favorite was the Soy Crisps; they said they were tons better than rice cakes, and they liked the flavor and crispiness.  They claimed they gave them more energy than your average snack.

Lose Weight with glenny's

Experts agree that eating several small healthy snacks between meals helps with weight loss by keeping cravings down and preventing excessive hunger that may lead to overeating. In addition, if your meals are not perfectly balanced (and whose are?) snacks can help you meet healthful guidelines for calcium and protein intake. In fact, studies in recent years have shown that eating several small meals a day instead of three large ones is better for your health and helps your weight loss by keeping your metabolism revved up!

glenny's low-fat, low-calorie, and high-fiber snacks are the perfect choice for any diet. They are specially formulated to provide you with energy and nutrition you need between meals. Simply put, their nutritious and delcious snacks will keep you satisfied, so you can eat less between meals, and stick to your diet plan!  They offer a variety of snacks each with your enjoyment and nutrition needs in mind!  If you like Rice Krispie treats, you'll have to try their brown rice Krispie treats.....great taste, and you can feel good about your family snacking on them!

• Here are some testimonials:
• " I have been on a weight loss program for 7 weeks now. I have lost 13 pounds with the help of your chocolate and peanut butter brownies! I can't believe something that tastes this good is good for me. It has helped to make my program painless and successful and has helped to keep me motivated. I can't thank you enough for your wonderful product. "
  Sandy R. - New York, NY
• "My kids loved your brownies and blondies and because of the nice nutritional balance of fiber and protein while being low in sugar makes me feel "guilt free" when I put it in their lunches.

  Not to mention it is a fabulous "1" point treat because I a on Weight Watchers. I have lost 70 lbs and kept it off for 2 years. Having treats that I like are what helps make me be successful in maintaining a healthy weight without feeling like I have to sacrifice. I was on the go yesterday and hadn't eaten. I grabbed the blondie and a glass of water and I have to tell you because the protein and fiber it kept me satisfied until I could eat a meal. It was a much better alternative then those power or energy bars which usually have a ton of fat and calories in them!Kari K. - Naperville, IL Thanks-!"