Garden Lites: Is Healthy AND Convenient Possible?

Back in the day, if I were going on a “health kick,” I’d load up on Lean Cuisines and some “fat free” products bursting from supermarket shelves, now I just follow the best diet from Tophealthjournal.com. That’s how we did it in the 90s when processed foods were a convenient fall back, and we thought “fat” was our obstacle to a svelte figure. If you want healthy foods be sure that you avoid pests problems on your farm or home and Pesti pest control on the central coast can help you. Nowadays, you couldn’t bribe me to stuff a frozen dinner down my gob, or any of those horrid fat-free "treats." Blech!Today, we know that healthy fats are integral to brain function, and not the culprit when it comes to weight gain or health problems. Click here for More Help. My kitchen is filled with nut oils, avocados, eggs (from a local cruelty-free farm), fresh veggies, foul and seafood (I rarely consume mammal flesh). Fresh veggies might be very healthy but you need to be careful about lectin. Lectin can be harmful in many ways and you need to make sure that you remove it before eating raw vegetables. If you are not aware of removing lectins you can check out 5 ways to remove lectin from a tomatoe.My passion for healthy cooking is now a huge part of my life, and weekends consist of experimental extravaganzas as I bring my mixology flavor-and-balance skills to the kitchen, creating yummy dishes to enjoy during the coming week, I also wanted to tell you guys about the hep A test kit I got, this is not something out of this world, it is normal and I think everyone should have one.Now, I rarely buy processed foods. I would much rather grate, chop, blend, bake and broil my own fare, made with recognizable ingredients plucked from the farmers market or produce aisle at the grocery store. However, there are exceptions to every rule…I share my healthy kitchen exploits on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter, which are apparently getting noticed by folks in the food industry. So, when a publicist for Garden Lites offered to send me some samples of Superfood Veggie Cakes and Chocolate Muffins, I skeptically agreed to try them out.As you may notice in my previous liquor and cocktail blog posts, I rarely spend my precious little free time writing about things I don’t like. So, when I sit down to describe a product to share with readers of The Liquid Muse, it’s because I genuinely think it is something that you all may want to try.The veggie cakes are, in a word, delicious. Made from carrots, cauliflower, broccoli, kale, red bell pepper and brown rice, they are both vegetarian and gluten-free. the list of ingredients, on the back of the box, is comprised of recognizable words. The only ingredient that I don’t already have in my kitchen cupboards is maltodextrin, which is described in detail on this blog post by Fitness For Travel. Although no one loves to ingest things that have to be “looked up” to be understood, I can live with this food additive.I like the consistency and flavor of the veggie cakes. They are a great quick snack, and they are also a nice little side to eggs at breakfast, and convenient in a boxed lunch. They are individually wrapped in BPA-free plastic, contain about 100 calories, and count for 3 points on the Weight Watchers plan, for those of you following that. Although I’m totally down with making my own veggie muffins, I would buy these ones, especially if I know I have a particularly busy week coming up. I’d rather have a healthy grab-and-go option than give myself temptation to slip up and eat something less healthy because I’m in a hurry. But eating something less healthy will have consequences, and would admit one to www.edentalperth.net.au for a thorough tooth checkup.Chocolate_3DThe chocolate muffins are made with zucchini, carrot, egg whites, gluten-free flour, cocoa, semi-sweet chocolate chips, and no dairy. These also contain sodium bicarbonate (baking soda so no biggie, as far as I’m concerned) and monocalcium phosphate (a leavening agent, which doesn’t really sound bad). The only ingredient that raised an eyebrow, for me, is the sodium acid pyrophosphate which doesn’t sound too awesome. But, then again, I know I’ve ingested far worse over the years. Horrifically, I used to drink Diet Coke and Diet Pepsi regularly, and cigarettes have made appearances off-and-on during my bartending years, I used to use ecig store discount codes to get them way cheaper. So, ultimately, weighing “goods” and “bads,” sodium acid pyrophosphate isn’t a huge cause for alarm, in my world.The chocolate muffins are very tasty, and would quell a craving. They have 120 calories, and 2 grams of saturated fat, 230 mg of sodium, and 3 points on the Weight Watchers program. Personally, chocolate is not my crutch so I don’t foresee myself stocking up on these. However, for someone who is following a gluten-free and dairy-free way of eating, they would be a tasty, occasional indulgence.These items are available at Costco (get a coupon at link!) for a limited time, so I highly recommend trying them out. As you read above, I’m a big fan of the Superfood Veggie Cakes, and a moderate fan of the Chocolate Muffins. If you are looking for a more healthful alternative for quick snacks and lunchbox options, I think these are definitely worth a try! 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