By Brooke Le Poer Trench

updated 8:47 a.m. ET, Tues., June 1, 2010

Women with great bodies have a dirty little secret. Sure, they work out and eat well — but they also sneakily burn hundreds more calories than everyone else. From the outside, they don’t seem to be doing anything particularly strenuous. “You wouldn’t believe how many straightforward ways there are to burn calories,” says Lauren Slayton, director of foodtrainers.net. “But it’s easy to miss the opportunities if you’re not looking for them.”

Research has shown that swapping sedentary habits, such as watching television, for pretty much anything that doesn’t involve sitting down can make a world of difference. “Most people don’t realize that a little extra effort can yield great results,” says Steven Wheelock, a trainer at Canyon Ranch in Lenox, Massachusetts.

The experts we consulted explain how to take every opportunity to flex your muscles, boost your heart rate, and eat foods that yield maximum fullness for minimal calories. Just don’t tell anyone.

1. Take vitamin D
Women who were deficient in it lost weight more slowly in a study in the British Journal of Nutrition. Stephen Gullo, a weight-loss expert in New York City and author of “The Thin Commandments” (Rodale), recommends 2,000 milligrams daily.

2. Drink coffee
Studies have found that caffeine increases the rate at which you burn calories, according to Susan B. Roberts, author of “The ‘I’ Diet” (Workman) and a professor of nutrition and psychiatry at Tufts University in Boston.

3. Sleep more
Getting fewer than four hours of sleep over an extended period of time slows the metabolism. Experts recommend aiming for between seven and nine.

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4. Do things by hand
Wash your dishes, vacuum, or cook dinner. “We consider it a luxury to have tasks done for us, but doing some of these for yourself takes considerable energy,” says Slayton.

5. Wear a basic pedometer
“Every week, aim to take a few more steps than you did the last week,” says Wheelock.

6. Eat lightly and often
“For most people, the body uses up more energy digesting smaller meals every few hours than by eating the same number of calories in two or three sittings,” says Chrissy Wellington, a nutritionist at Canyon Ranch in Lenox, Massachusetts.

7. Move briskly
“Walk like you’re late for a meeting,” says Gunnar Peterson, who trains Jennifer Lopez in Los Angeles.

8. Laugh
“It burns up to 50 calories if you laugh for 10 to 15 minutes per day,” says Adelino Da Costa, owner of Punch Fitness Center in New York City.

9. Eat breakfast
“You send your body a signal that you’re not starving, so it starts burning fat — even when you’re just doing normal activities,” says Peterson. He suggests eating scrambled egg whites or oatmeal with fruit.

10. Time yourself
Spend the last five minutes of each hour (set your computer timer) up and moving around, says Kristin McGee, a New York City yoga and Pilates instructor.

11. Fill up on fiber
Low-carb, high-fiber foods take more time to digest than other foods, leaving you feeling fuller longer and less likely to snack, says Gullo. He suggests spinach, broccoli, asparagus, and cauliflower.

12. Go out of your way
At work, take the long way to the restroom — or even go up one flight of stairs.

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13. Fidget
You can burn up to 350 more calories a day than someone who remains stationary, according to a study at the Mayo Clinic. The impulse to fidget may be hardwired, but nonfidgeters can imitate it: Tap your feet, pace, or move restlessly in your seat.

14. Stash flats in your bag
“My clients aren’t going to slip on sneakers to go home, but there is a happy medium,” says Slayton. “You might not run a marathon in ballet slippers, but at least you can move quickly.”

15. Don’t eat late at night
It can interrupt sleep, according to Wellington, and may induce you to skip breakfast — bad for your metabolism.

16. Straighten up
“Good posture not only makes you look taller and leaner, but it strengthens your abdominal muscles,” says Brooklyn Decker, the model on the cover of this year’s Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue.

17. Drink more
Dehydrated people experience a drop in their metabolic rate. Drinking water throughout the day caused metabolic rates to increase by about 30 percent in a German study. The goal: eight cups a day.

18. Beware of sugar
It triggers the body to release insulin, which then either transplants sugar to the cells to be used as energy — or stored as fat, according to Jorge Cruise, author of “The Belly Fat Cure” (Hay House).

19. Squat
When you pick up something from the floor, keep your back straight and bend at the knees, not the waist. “This protects your back and tones your legs,” says Peterson.

20. Chew gum
It burns a few calories — and it keeps you from mindlessly grazing, especially when you’re cooking, says McGee.

21. Sleep better
A poor night’s sleep causes people to chose less-nutritious foods, according to a study at the University of Pennsylvania. Another study showed that sleep-deprived people simply move less.

22. Walk and talk
Don’t sit still when you take a phone call. At work, wear a headset.

23. Switch sides
Whether you’re carrying a heavy bag on your shoulder or a child on your hip, “swapping sides every five minutes works more muscles,” says Peterson.

24. Pick up the pace
Listen to fast songs, such as “Closer” by Ne-Yo, says Ruth Zukerman, co-owner of Flywheel Sports, a cycling studio in New York City. “The beat forces you to keep a calorie-burning pace, especially when walking or taking stairs.”

25. Cook your own food
“It’s often healthier, and by the time you’ve made a meal and cleaned up, you’ve been on your feet a half-hour more than you would have waiting for takeout,” says Slayton.

20 superfoods for weight loss

I found this on Self magazine’s website… thought i would share

Steak
Beef has a rep as a diet buster, but eating it may help you peel off pounds. In a study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, women on a diet that included red meat lost more weight than those eating equal calories but little beef. “The protein in steak helps you retain muscle mass during weight loss,” says study author Manny Noakes, Ph.D. Try to consume local organic beef; it’s healthier for you and the environment.
*Grill or broil a 4-ounce serving of top round or sirloin; slice thinly to top a salad, or mix with veggies for fajitas.

Eggs
Dig in to eggs, yolks and all: They won’t harm your heart, but they can help you trim inches. Women on a low-calorie diet who ate an egg with toast and jelly each morning lost twice as many pounds as those who had a bagel breakfast with the same number of calories but no eggs, a study from Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge reports. “Egg protein is filling, so you eat less later in the day,” says David Grotto, R.D., author of 101 Foods That Could Save Your Life (Bantam).
* Omelets and scrambles are obvious choices, but if you can’t cook before work, bake a frittata on Sunday; chill it and nuke slices for up to a week. An easy recipe: Vegetable Frittata.

Kale
Long sidelined as a lowly garnish, this green belongs center stage on your plate. One raw chopped cup contains 34 calories and about 1.3 grams of fiber, as well as a hearty helping of iron and calcium. But kale’s earthy flavor might take some getting used to. Spinach, another nutrient powerhouse, is a milder-tasting option.
*Mix chopped raw kale into cooked black beans, says Jennifer Iserloh, founder of Skinny Chef Culinary Ventures, in New York City. Or slice kale into thin strips, sauté it with vegetable broth and top with orange slices. Make it a meal by tossing the mix with quinoa.

Oats
“Oatmeal has the highest satiety ranking of any food,” Grotto says. “Unlike many other carbohydrates, oats—even the instant kind—digest slowly, so they have little impact on your blood sugar.” All oats are healthful, but the steel-cut and rolled varieties (which are minimally processed) have up to 5 grams of fiber per serving, making them the most filling choice. Instant oats contain 3 to 4 grams per serving.
*Instead of using breadcrumbs, add oats to meat loaf—about 1 cup for a recipe that serves eight,” Iserloh recommends. Or try her recipe for turkey and oatmeal meatballs.

Lentils
Lentils are a bona fide belly flattener. “They’re high in protein and soluble fiber, two nutrients that stabilize blood sugar levels,” says Tanya Zuckerbrot, R.D., author of The F-Factor Diet (Putnam Adult). “Eating them helps prevent insulin spikes that cause your body to create excess fat, especially in the abdominal area.”
*There are many varieties of lentils, but red and yellow cook fastest (in about 15 to 20 minutes). Add cooked lentils to pasta sauce for a heartier dish, Zuckerbrot suggests. “Their mild flavor blends right in, and because they’re high in protein, you can skip meat altogether.”

Goji berries
These chewy, tart berries have a hunger-curbing edge over other fruit: 18 amino acids, which make them a surprising source of protein, says chef Sarah Krieger, R.D., spokeswoman in St. Petersburg, Florida, for the American Dietetic Association. (They also have more beta-carotene than carrots.) Snack on them midafternoon to stay satisfied until dinner. The calorie cost? Only 35 per tablespoon.
*Mix 1/4 cup of the dried berries (from health food stores) with 1/4 cup raisins and 1/4 cup walnuts for a nourishing trail mix. Or for dessert, pour 1/4 cup boiling water into a bowl with 2 tbsp dried berries; let sit 10 minutes. Drain, then spoon over 1/2 cup lowfat vanilla frozen yogurt.

Wild salmon
Not only do fish fats keep your heart healthy, but they shrink your waist, too. “Omega-3 fatty acids improve insulin sensitivity—which helps build muscle and decrease belly fat,” Grotto explains. And the more muscle you have, the more calories your body burns. Opt for wild salmon; it may contain fewer pollutants.
*You don’t need to do much to enhance salmon’s taste, says Sidra Forman, a chef and writer in Washington, D.C. “Simple is best. Season a fillet with salt and pepper, then cook it in a hot pan with 2 tsp oil for 1 to 3 minutes on each side.”

Apples
An apple a day can keep weight gain at bay, finds a study from Penn State University at University Park. People who chomped an apple before a pasta meal ate fewer calories overall than those who had a different snack. “Apples are high in fiber—4 to 5 grams each—which makes them filling,” says Susan Kraus, R.D., a clinical dietitian at Hackensack University Medical Center in New Jersey. Plus, the antioxidants in apples may help prevent metabolic syndrome, a condition marked by excess belly fat or an “apple shape.”
*Apples are the ideal on-the-go low-calorie snack. For a pielike treat, chop up a medium apple and sprinkle with 1/2 tsp allspice and 1/2 tsp cinnamon. Pop in the microwave for 1 1/2 minutes.

Buckwheat pasta
Swap plain noodles for this hearty variety; you’ll slip into your skinny jeans in no time. “Buckwheat is high in fiber and, unlike most carbs, contains protein,” Zuckerbrot says. “Those two nutrients make it very satiating, so it’s harder to overeat buckwheat pasta than the regular stuff.”
*Cook this pasta as you do rice: Simmer it, covered, over low heat. For a light meal, toss cooked buckwheat pasta with broccoli, carrots, mushrooms and onions.

Blueberries
All berries are good for you, but those with a blue hue are among the best of the bunch. They have the highest antioxidant level of all commonly consumed fruit, according to research from the USDA Agriculture Research Service in Little Rock, Arkansas. They also deliver 3.6 grams of fiber per cup. “Fiber may actually prevent some of the fat you eat from being absorbed because fiber pulls fat through the digestive tract,” Zuckerbrot says.
*Instead of topping your cereal with fruit, fill your bowl with blueberries, then sprinkle cereal on top and add milk or yogurt, Iserloh recommends.

Almond butter
Adding this spread may lower bread’s glycemic index (a measure of a food’s effect on blood sugar). A study from the University of Toronto found that people who ate almonds with white bread didn’t experience the same blood sugar surges as those who ate only the slice. “The higher blood sugar levels rise, the lower they fall; that dip leads to hunger, causing people to overeat,” says study author Cyril Kendall, Ph.D. “Furthermore, blood sugar changes cause the body to make insulin, which can increase abdominal fat.”
*Try it for a change from peanut butter in sandwiches, or make a veggie dip: Mix 1 tbsp almond butter with 2 tbsp fat-free plain yogurt, Iserloh suggests. Or add a dollop to oatmeal for flavor and protein.

Pomegranates
The juice gets all the hype for being healthy, but pomegranate seeds deserve their own spotlight. In addition to being loaded with folate and disease-fighting antioxidants, they’re low in calories and high in fiber, so they satisfy your sweet tooth without blowing your diet, Krieger says.
*Pop the raw seeds on their own (many grocery stores sell them preshucked) as a snack at your desk. “Use them in salads instead of nuts,” Iserloh says. “They’re especially delicious on raw baby spinach with lemon–poppy seed dressing.”

Chiles
One reason to spice up your meals: You’ll crank up your metabolism. “A compound in chiles called capsaicin has a thermogenic effect, meaning it causes the body to burn extra calories for 20 minutes after you eat the chiles,” Zuckerbrot explains. Plus, “you can’t gulp down spicy food,” she adds. “Eating slowly gives your brain time to register that your stomach is full, so you won’t overeat.”
*Stuff chiles with cooked quinoa and marinara sauce, then roast them. To mellow a chile’s heat, grill it until it’s almost black, peel off charred skin and puree the flesh, Krieger says. Add the puree to pasta sauces for a one-alarm kick. Or stir red pepper flakes into any dish you enjoy.

Yogurt
Dietitians often refer to plain yogurt as the perfect food, and for good reason: With its trifecta of carbs, protein and fat, it can stave off hunger by keeping blood sugar levels steady. In a study from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville, people on a low-calorie diet that included yogurt lost 61 percent more fat overall and 81 percent more belly fat than those on a similar plan but without yogurt.
*Use lowfat plain yogurt instead of mayonnaise in chicken or potato salad, or top a baked potato with a bit of yogurt and a squeeze of lemon juice,” Krieger says. You’ll save 4.7 grams of fat per tablespoon. Look for Greek yogurt, which has more protein than other versions.

Quinoa
Curbing hunger is as easy as piling your plate with this whole grain. It packs both fiber (2.6 grams per 1/2 cup) and protein, a stellar nutrient combo that can keep you satisfied for hours, Krieger says.
*Serve quinoa instead of rice with stir-fries, or try Krieger’s take on a scrumptious hot breakfast: Cook 1/2 cup quinoa in 2/3 cup water and 1/3 cup orange juice for 15 minutes. Top with 1 tbsp each of raisins and chopped walnuts.

Sardines
These tiny fish are the unsung stars of the sea. They are high in protein and loaded with omega-3s, which also help the body maintain muscle. And they’re low in mercury and high in calcium, making them a smart fish pick for pregnant women. If the flavor doesn’t appeal to you, “soak them in milk for an hour; it will remove any trace of fishiness,” Iserloh says.
*”Use sardines in recipes you like that call for anchovies, including Caesar salad and stuffing,” Iserloh says. Or make a sardine melt: Toss whole sardines with chopped onions, fresh herbs and diced bell peppers. Put the mixture on top of a slice of pumpernickel or rye bread, cover with a slice of cheddar and broil.

Tarragon
You can use this herb, a staple in French cooking, in place of salt in marinades and salad dressings. Excess sodium causes your body to retain water, so using less salt can keep bloating at bay. Plus, tarragon lends a sweet, licoricelike flavor to bland foods. (Use the French version of the herb when possible; it’s sweeter than other varieties.)
*Rub 2 tbsp dried tarragon on chicken before baking or grilling. Or make a tasty dip by mixing 1 tsp chopped fresh tarragon into 4 oz lowfat plain yogurt and 1 tsp Dijon mustard, recommends Jacquelyn Buchanan, director of culinary development at Laura Chenel’s Chèvre, a fromagerie in Sonoma, California.

Parmesan
Drop that rubbery lowfat cheese and pick up the real stuff. Women who had one serving of whole milk or cheese daily were less likely to gain weight over time, a study in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition finds. Lowfat-dairy fans didn’t experience the same benefit. Whole dairy may have more conjugated linoleic acid, which might help your body burn fat. “Parmesan is so flavorful, it’s easy to stick to one serving,” Buchanan says.
*”Grate Parmesan over roasted vegetables,” Buchanan offers. Or snack on a 1-ounce portion with an apple or a pear.

Avocado
Don’t let the fat content of an avocado (29 grams) scare you—that’s what makes it a top weight loss food, Kraus says. “The heart-healthy monounsaturated fat it contains increases satiety,” she says. And it’s terrific summer party food.
*Add avocado to your sandwich instead of mayo for a creamy texture and a shot of flavor. Avocados do contain a lot of calories, so it’s best to watch your portions. One easy way to do it: Try Wholly Guacamole’s 100-calorie fresh guacamole packs ($3; grocery stores or WhollyGuac.com). They’re easy to pack in your lunch and pair with chopped vegetables.

Olive oil
Like avocados, olive oil has healthy fat that increases satiety, taming your appetite. But that’s hardly its only slimming feature. “Research shows it has anti-inflammatory properties,” Kraus says. Chronic inflammation in the body is linked to metabolic syndrome.
*Drizzle your salad with olive oil and you’ll increase the antioxidant power of your veggies, a study published in the British Journal of Nutrition notes. Or toss pasta with a few teaspoons of olive oil, fresh basil and sautéed garlic, Kraus suggests. Add this oil to your summer menus for a flatter tummy by fall.

Top GG with your favorite foods; it creates a no-bake, fast meal that is both delicious and satisfying.

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Tell the GG Team how you top your crackers.  The most unique/interesting shall get a copy of Tanya Zuckerbrot’s book, “The F-Factor Diet”.

Email your submissions to Rebecca@brancrispbread.com

At first glance the GG Scandinavian Bran Crispbreads don’t look like much. They are brown, flat and resemble the chipboard my dad used to pick up at the lumber yard when I was a kid. They seriously look like they should taste like cardboard.  Thankfully they don’t. They actually remind me of the All Bran cereal I used to love, minus any sweetness. They have that cereal texture too.  While pretty dry by themselves, these little babies are a tasty way to transfer some of your favorite toppings.

If you like crackers and cheese, these will do nicely. Add some sliced meat and you have a nice little snack. (Keep in mind these are not going to be like your average saltine or buttered cracker. ) When I was a carb addict, I used to love peanut butter and jelly on toast.  I tried the same mixture (sugar-free of course) atop one of these little crackers and was pleasantly surprised at how close it was to my old favorite.  Right now my favorite way to enjoy these is with a little Nature’s Hollow Sugar Free Strawberry Preserves.

Other uses for these crackers could include serving them with soups, homemade cheese spreads, hot dips, sour cream or cream cheese based dips, and salsa – pretty much anything you would use a regular cracker or chip for. Granted the texture is a bit different and might take some getting used to, but if you really are jonesing for a cracker substitute, I think this will work just fine.

One whole, somewhat large, cracker gives you seven carbs, with five of those being fiber. That’s two net carbs per slice since fiber isn’t digested by the body.  These servings are filling too. With all that fiber it won’t take much to tame the snack monster. And fiber works as a natural laxative, so if constipation is an issue for you, this is another option for handling that.

Each slice contains 12 calories, 0 fat, 0 cholesterol, 30 mg of sodium, 7 carbs, 2 fiber, and 1 gram of protein. Each package will give you 10 slices. The ingredients in these crispbreads are pretty simple: unprocessed wheat bran, rye flour and salt. It nice to see a product without lots of crazy chemicals added that we can’t even pronounce, let alone understand without looking them up on Google. Do keep in mind this is not the kind of product you’d eat on induction, or most other low-carb beginning phases. These should most likely be saved for pre-maintenance and up, depending on what is allowed on your chosen plan. Since some people are less tolerant than others with grains, this is certainly an item you want to gage your personal reaction to. The saying your-mileage-may-vary definitely applies here, so be smart about it.

Over all I give this product a thumbs up. With your favorite additions or condiments, it makes a nice treat. If you are missing that crunch in your snacks, these should fit the bill.

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She also mentioned how adding GG Bran crispbread to your diet can give great results!

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If you are interested in trying GG in your diet, please give us a call at 1-800-437-5334 opt 5 or visit our Order Page.

Read the blog post from ‘The View’ about Tanya’s tips on choosing High Fiber Food while eating out.

We would like to first start off by thanking GG BranCrisp for not only making such a great product but also for their outstanding customer service.  If we ever need extra support (such as shipping, expedited order…etc) Abe is always there to help assist us immediately and he will not only get the request done but will go the extra mile.  So first we want to thank you Abe and Bran Crisp.

This combination is why we have been loyal customers of these crispbreads for over 4 years and they are a part of our daily diet routine that we couldn’t live without.  Also we can’t forget Only 12 calories per slice!  They are just perfect for the health conscious and dieters (especially people who are following a low carbohydrate and low calorie diets).

All of the reasons above are why we decided to highlight GG Brancrisps as our first ‘Food Finder‘ in our blog which we launched this week.  We have decided to share our research / thoughts with others who are interested in living a long healthy life like us.  Also we hope to introduce Brancrisps to our viewers so they can enjoy the benefits of them too!  If you are interested in viewing please visit our blog at:  bodyhacker.com

We also wanted to quickly share our favorite ways to eat the crispbreads.  Here are some of our suggestions:

• Snack - we just add our own mixture of Cinnamon and Truvia and enjoy as a snack throughout the day
• Breakfast - use as toast with your eggs (you can add jam, some fruit..etc)
• Lunch - as a bread substitute for a sandwich (any type of sandwich such as Peanut Butter and Jelly, Turkey with your favorite vegetables)
• Dinner - as small pizzas which you can bake in your oven (add your favorite toppings such as tomatoes and basil…etc )

These are only a few of the ways we enjoy our brancrisps although there’s tons of variations that you can make with these crispbreads.  We will continue to share our recipes and hopefully will discover others through other Brancrisp followers!

Thanks again GG and we look forward to a long relationship with you!

Regards,

bodyhacker.com

The F-Factor Diet author Tanya Zuckerbrot was recently featured in the New York Post! The article entitled “These women want to make you skinny:Meet Tanya Zuckerbrot and the ‘fab fibers’ that are taking Manhattan society by storm — one dry cracker at a time.”

The article focused on GG Bran Crispbread and other products that are high in fiber and provide a great way to curb your appetite and help you lose weight or stay slim.

“People ask me all the time, ‘You’re so skinny, do you eat those crackers?’ ” she says with a smile. “We’re skinny because we eat those crackers.”

You can read more about Tanya Zuckerbrot on her website www.ffactordiet.com or by visiting www.skinnyandthecity.com. She has been featured in many publications and numerous television and radio health features.

Try these recipes this Thanksgiving. All of these recipes contain our GG Bran Sprinkles or Crispbread product and just could be a new tradition for your Thanksgiving celebration or for your day to day meal plan.

Turkey Day Salad

Root Vegetable Gratin with Sprinkles

High Fiber Stuffing

Apple-Cranberry Crisp

We plan to send you more fun high fiber and low carb recipes in time for December and January holidays, so stay tuned.

Enjoy the season!

Have a Happy and Healthy Thanksgiving,
The GG Team

Preparation

Preheat oven to 325°F.

Spread all bread crumbs in 2 shallow baking pans and bake in upper and lower thirds of oven until dry, about 15 minutes total. Cool crumbs in pans on racks, then transfer to a large bowl and stir in GG Sprinkles, parsley, sage, salt, and pepper.

Melt butter substitute in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat, then add onions and liver and cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are softened, 8 to 10 minutes. Add celery and cook, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes. Transfer to bowl with crumbs and toss well. Add eggs, stock, and milk and toss well.

Transfer stuffing to a buttered 2 1/2- to 3-quart shallow baking dish. Bake, covered, in middle of oven 30 minutes, then uncover and bake until browned, about 30 minutes more.

Cooks’ note: Stuffing can be assembled (but not baked) 2 days ahead and chilled, covered. Bring to room temperature before baking.

You will need a 3-quart gratin or other shallow flameproof baking dish (not glass; 13 by 9 inches)
Preparation:

Preheat oven to 400°F.

Peel parsnips and cut crosswise into 3-inch lengths with a knife, then cut lengthwise around core into 1/8-inch-thick slices. Transfer to a large bowl.

Peel celery root and all potatoes (prepare russet potatoes last to avoid discoloration) and halve lengthwise, then cut crosswise into 1/8-inch-thick slices. Add to parsnips along with salt, garlic, pepper, nutmeg, broth, Sprinkles, Parmesian,mustard and the yogurt, tossing to combine. Transfer to gratin dish, spreading evenly.

Cut out a piece of parchment or wax paper to fit just inside gratin dish, then very lightly butter 1 side of parchment. Cover vegetables directly with parchment, buttered side down, then put dish in a shallow baking pan (to catch any drips). Bake until gratin is bubbling all over and vegetables are tender when pierced with a knife, about 50 minutes. Discard parchment.

Just before serving, preheat broiler. Drizzle top of gratin with remaining 2 tablespoons cream and broil 4 to 6 inches from heat until browned, 2 to 3 minutes.

With a wire whisk, blend the yogurt and dijon mustard and set aside in a large bowl. Add the apples, celery, cranberries and pepper to the bowl and toss. Add the lettuce and gently toss the salad once more. Just before serving, add the GG Sprinkles as a welcome crunch to your salad.

Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees. Spread your favorite applesauce on the bottom of a 9 by 11 baking dish. Sprinkle the cranberries evenly over the sauce.

In a small mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of your favorite granola and ½ a cup of GG Sprinkles. Spread the mixture evenly over the apple sauce. Sprinkle cinnamon and nutmeg over the top. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes.

Tanya is a noted dietition, best-selling author of the F-Factor Diet, the founder of the wildly successful lifestyle website, SkinnyandtheCity.com,  and a GG Bran Crispbread fanatic. She heartily recommends GG as the best way to easily add high fiber to any diet.

Below is her spin on Long John Silver’s Baja Fish Tacos.  To read the full article, visit:

www.thatsfit.com/2009/08/13/baja-fish-tacos/

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Tanya Zuckerbrot’s Baja Fish Tacos 

Taco

• 1/2 cup GG Sprinkles
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 pound cod
• 2 egg whites, beaten
• 8 Romaine leaves, chopped in strips
• 4 single-sized La Tortilla factory wraps (low-fat, low-carb)

• “Light Baja Sauce”
  • 1/4 cup Light Mayo
  • 1/4 cup Greek Yogurt
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 tablespoon ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

  Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350 F.
  2. In a shallow dish, combine GG Sprinkles, salt, black pepper and garlic powder. Place egg whites in a separate dish.
  3. Cut cod into four equal pieces. Dip each piece into beaten egg whites and then coat with GG Sprinkles seasoning mix evenly.
  4. Spray Pyrex dish with non-stick cooking spray.
  5. Place seasoned fish into Pyrex dish and put in oven for 12-15 minutes, until lightly browned.
  6. In a separate bowl, mix all ingredients for Baja Sauce.
  7. Lay out 4 tortillas and layer lettuce strips, one piece of fish, and 2 tablespoons of Baja Sauce on each.
  8. Wrap it up and enjoy!

  
  Serves 4

  Nutrition Facts:Per serving (1 taco): 184 calories, 5.5 g fat, 0.5 g saturated fat, 0 g trans fat, 393 mg sodium, 22 g carb, 12 g fiber, 20 g protein

http://www.juliegolean.com/

The lovely 22-year-old college grad, Julie has a very informative (and often funny) blog about losing weight, her exercise regimine, and gives very thorough and honest reviews about a barrage of products, complete with action shots!  She just reviewed GG crackers as well as Sprinkle, and we wanted to give her a shout-out for all of her hard work.

Thanks Julie!!!!

Rebecca

GG Team Member

One of the most interesting aspects of GG’s unique composition is that there is no need to defrost once frozen.  If you care for a crisper cracker, simply pop it in the toaster or oven for just a few minutes. 

In the freezer, GG stays fresh and delicious for up to six months. So, enjoy the highest dietary fiber year round, at your convenience!

Sincerely,

The GG Team

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