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LightFull is Filling

Last week I wrote about being approached to review a new product -- a smoothie -- from LightFull Foods. I received the sample products this week and I'm happy to report they are good!

I've had both the Chocolate Fudge and the Strawberries & Cream.  Not only are they only 1 point, they taste good too.  True to their claim, I didn't feel hungry for several hours after consuming them. 

LightFull is running a challenge and donating to charity.  You also get a chance to win a spa day. One day you eat your regular snack and note how you feel; the next day you have a LightFull smoothie and see if you are any more sated.

Since I work at home, I tend to graze and nibble on a lot of snacks.  That's why it's important for me to have a lot of one point treats around.  However, after the smoothie, I didn't have the urge to continue eating.  And that's a good thing!

Being a chocolate fiend, I preferred the Chocolate Fudge smoothie.  It satisfied my desire for something sweet and chocolate.  The bottom line is...give the smoothies a try and see how they work for you.  Now if they only sold the smoothies at my local Ralphs...

You can find a store and download coupons on LightFull's site.

Fair Trade Chocolate

You know all that talk about how chocolate is good for you?  Well, if you add it to your diet, why not do some good and support fair trade organizations as well?  Read all about fair trade chocolate at BuzzFlash.

Light String Cheese

This may seem trivial, but if you're a cheese lover, finding the right low fat cheese can mean a lot.  I do enjoy cheese so I've been trying the various brands of light string cheese.  They are portion controlled which makes it easier to just eat one (though it does create more waste).  I've tried Precious, Frigo and Trader Joe's. 

Stay away from the Precious brand -- one portion is 2 points; not worth it in my opinion for a little piece of cheese.  Both Frigo and Trader Joe's are 1 point.  I just made a run to TJ's since I was out of a lot of stuff.  I bought a package of string cheese and realized I like it much better than the Frigo brand.  Actually tastes more like mozzarella than the others.  Plus the milk they use is from cows not treated with rBST.  That makes TJ's brand light string cheese the winner for me.

BTW, Trader Joes' fat free half and half also tastes better than Land 'o Lakes, in my humble opinion.

Trader Joes' Chicken Fajitas

Another winner from Trader Joe's is their low fat Chicken Fajitas.  A 1 3/4 cup serving is only 1 point.  There are about 2 oz of chicken and the rest is all veggies:  red and green peppers and onions.  Also comes with a spicy seasoning.  Saute, throw it in a La Tortilla 1 point wrap, add a tablespoon of fat free sour cream and you've got a delicious, filling meal for 2.5 points. 

The Chicken Fajitas can be found in the frozen food cases.