Kay's Natural Mini Meals!

I had the chance to try some truly amazing products in the past few months. Recently, Kay's Mini meals sent me a box of their products to try!  Healthy and filling mini meals which were low in calories and surprisingly tasty as well.  Made with a great mix of soy protein, fiber, carbohydrates, and good fats these products help curb the appetite.

Kay’s Naturals has chosen to focus on a healthier balance of ingredients:

• 100% gluten-free
• 30 - 35% natural soy protein
• 10 - 18% healthy fats

• 10g - 12g fiber
• 20 - 40% carbohydrates

Every 1-ounce (28g) serving has:

• 9 -10g natural soy protein
• 100 - 110 calories
• 9g -13g carbohydrates

• 1g - 3g fiber
• Low saturated fats/no trans fats

Kay's Meal Plan is

1. Flexibility —add your favorite shakes & protein bars pre or post workout.
2. Easy to follow plan
3. Convenient
4.. Filling and satisfing
Special thanks to Kay's for sending me these special treats! These mini meals are not only low in calories, but really do taste great and provide a good source of protein for energy. These are individual snacks baggies (1 oz.) that have a little over 100 calories, high in lean soy protein, are gluten-free, and as mentioned above include fiber! 


I tried their 7 day meal plan which included the following:


Apple Cinnamon Cereal (2) *favorite*
Honey Almond Cereal (3)
French Vanilla Cereal (2)
Chili Nacho Protein Chips (5) 
Crispy Parmesan Protein Chips (3)
Lemon Herb Protein Chips (5)
Cinnamon Toast Pretzels (2) *favorite*
Sweet BBQ Mix (1) (favorite)
White Cheddar Kruncheeze (1)  *favorite*
Jalapeno Honey Mustard Pretzels (3) *favorite*
Honey Almond Cookie Bites (3) *favorite*
Cinnamon Almond Cookie Bites (4) *favorite*

Kay’s Naturals foods are always free of artificial sweeteners, flavors, colors and preservatives.  I am not too big on breakfast because I'm never hungry in the morning so my daily breakfast routine consists of mostly Starbucks coffees but I decided to give their products a chance for something to nibble on with my am coffee and I found their Cinnamon Cookie with Almond bites to be my personal favorite (my husband as well). Each bite is filled with almond and coated with a yummy cinnamon  sweet flavor. If you like nibbling on something small and sweet with coffee, this is perfect. No guilt, low calories and you can't go wrong with cinnamon!! This also goes well with milk if you want to be creative and make it into a cereal too. That is what is great about these snacks, they are versatile. You can mix and match. My hubby loved their Apple Cinnamon cereal as well and found it could also be used as a yogurt topping.

The Jalapeno Honey Pretzel sticks were very tasty, one of my favorites too. These are great with absolutely any beverage, water, wine, anything! I've never tried this flavor on pretzels before and the calories per bag are incredibly low. I plan to buy this flavor because it was so incredibly tasty. I love cinnamon flavored pretzels as well so these were also highly favored by me. I am a big pretzel fan and since these are high in protein, gluten free and made with all natural ingredients, they are ultimately the tastiest, healthiest pretzels I have ever tried! I try to make an effort to only put healthy foods in my body and Kay's natural products really helps lock in a great taste and protein benefits in one package. So if you are looking for something healthy, low in calories and packed with protein and good healthy stuff, try Kay's natural mini meals, you will not be disappointed!

Chobani Yogurt- Thank you Chobani for the special delivery! ;)

By far, one of the best yogurts I've have tried next to Pinkberry-which is a frozen yogurt. Chobani Greek yogurt is really delicious. It's smooth, thick and creamy. Chobani comes in all sorts of flavors, like strawberry, peach, vanilla, blueberry, and other flavors too. There were real pieces of fruit in the yogurt and no artificial sweeteners or corn syrup, unlike most supermarket yogurts.  The fruit in the yogurt is fresh and tasty. If you want to try a new yogurt, I say give this one a try! Strawberry and lemon were my personal favorites!

Chobani Greek yogurt (plain, fat-free)
100 calories
0 g fat
18 g protein
20% Daily Value calcium

Wai Lana Yogi™ fruit & nut bars

These bars are so yummy. My favorite flavor is Strawberry shake. I actually paired this up with my Drink Chai drink and it was great.Yummy and good for you, this bar are packed with vitamin C and other potent antioxidants, plus fiber, minerals, and folic acid. Almonds provide protein, calcium, and other important nutrients.

Ingredients: Dates, Almonds, Skim Milk Powder, Strawberries, Strawberry Juice Concentrate, Vitamin E Allergens: Almonds, Milk, Soy (minute amount from vit. E)
2 oz(58 g)

• Zero Trans Fat
• Zero Hydrogenated Fats
• Zero Cholesterol
• Naturally Sweetened
• Gluten Free

The Tropical Macadamia is also very good. It's made with macadamia nuts, sweet, antioxidant-rich mango and pineapple, and noni fruit, Hawaii's ancient health and beauty tonic.

Ingredients: Dates, Macadamia Nuts, Mango, Pineapple, Noni Fruit, Vitamin E
Allergens: Macadamia Nuts, Soy (minute amount from vit. E)
2 oz(58 g)

• Zero Trans Fat
• Zero Hydrogenated Fats
• Zero Cholesterol
• Naturally Sweetened
• Gluten Free

Ingredients: Dates, Raisins Almonds, Cranberries, Apple Juice Concentrate, Sunflower Oil, Carob, Vitamin E
Allergens: Almonds, Soy (minute amount from vitamin E)
2 oz(58 g)

• Zero Trans Fat
• Zero Hydrogenated Fats
• Zero Cholesterol
• Naturally Sweetened
• Gluten Free

Beanitos Chips

I love Beanitos chips! My favorite flavor is Cheddar Cheese-(Pinto Bean and Flax). These chips are made from whole beans. Per 1 ounce serving, Beanitos have:

• 4 grams complete protein
• 5 grams fiber
• 14 grams complex carbohydrates               (+/- 1 depending on item)
• 7 grams fat (+/- 1 depending on item)
• 140 calories (+/- 10 depending on item)

These chips are also low in sodium and gluten free! Beanitos are low-glycemic because they’re made from beans. And beans – unlike corn or potatoes – take longer to break down into glucose. This translates into a low glycemic value and more stable blood-glucose levels!

Beanitos are verified Non-GMO through the Non-GMO Project (www.nongmoproject.com).  Non-GMO is quickly becoming a requirement for the natural foods industry. This means Beanitos is taking the steps to minimize the possible introduction of any ingredients that have been bioengineered (genetically modified) so they are natural and good for you. Aside from all this healthy stuff, these chips taste great.  I love beans and try to eat them as often as I can. Beans are filled with health benefits – they are high in fiber, protein and complex carbohydrates.  

Beanitos has taken every possible precaution to make their chips good for you in every way. For some a side effect of beans is gas. Beanitos uses a natural proprietary process that eliminates the common side effects some people associate with eating beans. So try these chips, if you are looking for a healthy, yummy snack!

Clif Energy Bars

This past month, I tried Cliff energy bars and Mojo bars. My favorite flavor Cliff bar is white chocolate Macadamia Nut. Vegan. Natural. Kosher. Made with 70% Organic Ingredients. I am a big fan of vegan (white) chocolate and macadamia nuts. This packs in 240 calories BUT it's filled with lots of healthy stuff and it's nothing that can't be burned off in a work out. They have 5 grams or so of fiber and 10 grams or so of protein.

• Mix of carbohydrates, protein, and fiber makes this a moderate glycemic index food that gives you sustained energy
• Made with 70-percent organic ingredients
• Free of trans fats, hydrogenated oils, and high fructose corn syrup

Clif Bars are high-density energy bars, they are made to replace the fuel your body needs during demanding workouts. I use them during long distance running, cardio and weight training. Clif Bars don't break apart or melt easily and fall apart, they taste good, and you can find them in many stores so they are easily accessible. I highly recommend them! Clif Mojo bars are filled with whole nuts, pretzel pieces and other tasty bits. They are the perfect combination of salty and sweet.

 

Mishima All Natural Miso Soup!!!

I love Miso soup and now I can enjoy the great taste of Japanese Edamame soup quickly and easily with Mishima's instant soups. Mishima uses only the highest quality ingredients in their soups. They have a tasty blend of soybean and potato which is added with real pieces of edamame to make it truly authentic and yummy. Low in sodium and high in protein and calcium. All vegetarian. No MSG added! Non-GMO soybeans. There is no cholesterol or saturated fat. These soups contain real tofu and taste just like your favorite miso soups found in your favorite Japanese restaurants! They also use green onions and wakame to make the taste really pop. I love the soybean and potato as well as the hot & sour miso soups. Each flavor is delicious.

Drink Chia!

 

 

So, I have been wanting to try this out for a while after reading about it online and checking out a few blogs. I love trying out new healthy beverages and Chia is now one of my favorites. It's like fruit in a bottle. I actually feel healthy just drinking it. My favorite flavor is Strawberry Chia but orange is pretty yummy too. Each bottle contains these tiny particles called Chia. The “stuff” you see inside is the incredible superfood known as Chia.

Chia seeds despite its new popularity, is in fact an ancient food revered by the Mayan, Aztecs and Native Americans. Chia was prized for its properties that enhanced strength, energy and endurance they needed in extreme desert conditions. Each bottle has only 40 calories and is rich in Omega 3's. There is no sodium or artificial ingredients.