By Claudienne Peterson
~ Quash those cravings happily ~
It’s not easy getting on the healthy eating track if you’ve fallen off, or even if you’ve never started. I’m slowly getting back on after delivering my beautiful bundle of joy – and let me tell you, a lot of my “bad” foods, that are unfriendly to the upper thighs, upper arms and face, still made it over to the other side AFTER pregnancy. I still crave lots of sugar, salt and fat. I need that satisfaction, I want to give myself a partial excuse that some of it comes from the fact that I’m breastfeeding.
What’s important is not dropping weight too quickly (Hello, saggy skin!) but it’s about feeling good even with sleepless nights; and keeping nutrition high for baby’s milk. That also means forgoing junk as much as I can. Sure I can allow myself a treat once in a while, but the “satisfaction” has been hard to come by when it comes to eating. I’m also going to put some blame on my hormones for that; yeh, you pesky hormones, chill out!
So when I come across a satisfying snack or meal – something that quiets my food quests, satisfies hunger, and entertains my taste buds – which is good for me and my waistline, well, of course I want to share that with you.
This week’s find is delicious (think Ferrero Rocher delicious) AND satisfying, as it’s got the right balance of protein, carbs and fat! I’m talking about Arena Base Caramel Bites! It’s the size of a Ferrero Rocher and has a pretty similar taste, but definitely more bang for your buck as it’s chewy, gooey, yummy, rich, heavy and healthy. Just one can shut down snack needs, but sometimes you need three. You can use one to hold you over between meals, or have a few as your meal, or accompanying a healthy light snack, or even as an after-meal dessert so you don’t go for the bad desserts!
These are ultra-low in sugar, but they taste so good that you don’t realize it – that’s why I love them. They are also made by hand, with love by fitness expert Katsiaryna Ozkan!
You can get your hands on these and taste heaven; plus they are well-balanced, healthy pro-workout snacks. Please call 588-8888 or you can order via email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
