Power Breakfast...

This morning I woke up FAMISHED! I knew I needed to refuel with something healthy, that will keep me full till lunch. I was really craving a power cereal and that's exactly what I had.

In a bowl I sliced up a banana, added a few grapes, almonds(13), tablespoon of pumpkin seeds, 1/4c of some muesli that I bought and drowned it all in a cup of almond milk.

This breakfast definitely hit the spot! What did you have?

Fall Fruits...

Fall is in full swing and there is no better time to take advantage of the wonderful fall fruits then now! We all know that most fruits are low in calories, filling and fiber packed. Luckily, fruit is also very convenient to take along in your bag. Here's a guide to some of the best fall fruits that you need to enjoy now!

• Apples: Gala, honey crisp, red delicious, macintosh, with such a variety you can't go wrong. Apples are packed with fiber and vitamin C. They also store great in cool, dry places. Calories: 70
• Banana's: Loaded with B6, potassium and fiber. Banana's are great even frozen! Calories: 105
• Clementines: How can you go wrong with such a cute, sweet citrus fruit? Celementine's are loaded with vitamin C and folate. Calories: 35
• Cranberries: A chock full of antioxidants. These make a super tart snack. Calories: 44, one cup serving
• Grapes: Whether you go red, green or black, you can't go wrong with a cup full of of grapes. Grapes are also loaded with vitamin C. Calories: 105, one cup serving
• Persimmons: One of my most favorite fall fruits! If you are going to eat this, make sure you eat it ripe. Strong flavored with tannins that give a unique flavor. Calories: 118
• Pears: Pears are full of flavor and variety. Whether you go Bosc, Bartlett or Sickle, pears are a sweet snack to have and fiber filled! Calories: 96
• Pomegranates: Lovely jewels of red rubies encased in a shell. The only hard thing about pomegranates is prying them open without staining your shirt! It's so worth the effort though. Pomegranates are packed with iron! Calories: 75, half cup of seeds

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Snack Attack!!

So, I try to eat a lot of fruit and veggies. I also try to incorporate these suckers in my snacks. Todays snack of the day: Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese cubes and Grapes. All I can say is YUM! If you've never tried the fruit and cheese combo, then you're missing out. This snack had a points value of 3. I a took Sargento reduced fat cheddar stick, cubed this, and paired it up with a half cup of grapes. A perfect carb protein combo!!!