I discovered a new snack I am enjoying the hell out of, smoked clams in olive oil. Of course, I must share my pleasure with you and encourage you to partake. There is no logical reason why tuna in a can is mainstream while other tin-enclosed seafood remains relegated to a niche market. Now that we have brands devoted to sustainable fishing practices, we can feel better about … [Read more...]
Sweet Thursday – Ground Almonds and Dates
“I’m a movement by myself, but I’m a force when we’re together,” said the date to the almond. These two nutritional warriors are fabulous on their own, but combined, they satisfy any craving you may have. Yes, I just quoted Ne-yo, and yes I’m humiliated. My splendid ex-wife, Lisa, laughs when I tell her it’s time for my afternoon snack. So what if I’m a giant toddler? If my … [Read more...]
Sweet Thursday – Break the Cravings (Epic Bar Review)
We have trained ourselves to reach for a sweet snack between meals. Break this behavior chain and you will find yourself with a world of convenient options for that 3pm craving. You know I rarely review products, but I do enjoy the tasting process. When I discover a new commodity that captures my attention, I dive in, teeth first. In this case, the Epic Bar positions itself … [Read more...]
Sunflower Seeds
Sunflower seeds are the gift of the beautiful sunflower that has rays of petals emanating from its bright yellow, seed-studded center. Thanks, whfoods.com. I don’t think I would have gotten away with that definition in the dugout, though. Most of us know them better as those salty jobs stuffed into the cheeks of baseball players and fans across the nation. Yadier Molina … [Read more...]
Radishes
Don’t go on the radish only diet; you’ll wither away and die. You should definitely eat radishes, however. They are supremely healthy and will help control your appetite. From organicfacts.net: Radishes are very filling, which mean that they satisfy your hunger without running up your calorie count. They are also low in digestible carbohydrates, high in roughage and contain a … [Read more...]