If you read my blog last week on Laughing Cow Light Blue Cheese, then you know that I mentioned trying all the new flavors, one each week. The flavor of the week: Sun Dried Tomato and Basil...
Frankly, I thought it was okay. I found it a little more bland than I had anticipated. I tried it on its own and didn't find it bursting with flavor the way I found the blue cheese. Not to say that it was bad though. If I were working with it, I think it would be great spread on bread as a substitute for mayo, offering a healthier alternative and a new twist on sandwiches. Might I suggest a Mediterranean-style sandwich??? How about you? If you've tried it, jump in with some suggestions!
In any case, it's definitely worth a taste! If you have a serious cheese craving and you're looking for a healthier alternative, they still satisfy as a tasty little treat! Stay tuned for next week's update on the cheese series!
Showing posts with label Food. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Food. Show all posts
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Friday, January 28, 2011
Food Diary
I heard recently that more people than ever are finding that they have food allergies that they were never aware of. Isn't it funny that we pay attention to medicinal allergies, or allergic reactions to bee stings, etc., but we never really pay attention to whether the foods we eat are making us sick? I'm not just talking about over-indulging in some cake and feeling bad...which, I'm not proud to say, I've done myself!
Food allergies can come in obvious forms such as rashes, but they can also come in more subtle forms, such as stomach aches, gas, and bloating. Most people might blow this off, but it might be a sign of an allergy. Maybe you don't realize how badly certain foods make you feel, but you keep on eating them because you don't know that your body is responding to something is considers a toxin.
A food diary is a great way to find out if you might have a sensitivity to certain types of food. Just jot down the foods you eat and take note about how your body feels afterward. It's a small investment of time to find out if the reason you don't feel well is because of an allergy. After a month, review your food diary and see if you notice any patterns, then of course, you may want to consult your doctor. Maybe you find that you don't feel well after eating eggs, which is a common food allergy. But what else did you eat that contains eggs that made you feel bad? Cake? Bread? I know that eggs don't come to mind when I think of those foods!
This is just a thought to remind us to pay attention to how we're feeling. I invite you to join me in doing this. I'm going to try keeping a food diary for a month and see if I come up with anything.
Food allergies can come in obvious forms such as rashes, but they can also come in more subtle forms, such as stomach aches, gas, and bloating. Most people might blow this off, but it might be a sign of an allergy. Maybe you don't realize how badly certain foods make you feel, but you keep on eating them because you don't know that your body is responding to something is considers a toxin.
A food diary is a great way to find out if you might have a sensitivity to certain types of food. Just jot down the foods you eat and take note about how your body feels afterward. It's a small investment of time to find out if the reason you don't feel well is because of an allergy. After a month, review your food diary and see if you notice any patterns, then of course, you may want to consult your doctor. Maybe you find that you don't feel well after eating eggs, which is a common food allergy. But what else did you eat that contains eggs that made you feel bad? Cake? Bread? I know that eggs don't come to mind when I think of those foods!
This is just a thought to remind us to pay attention to how we're feeling. I invite you to join me in doing this. I'm going to try keeping a food diary for a month and see if I come up with anything.
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Say Cheese!
I'll be the first to admit that I have a love/hate relationship with food. I love it, but sometimes it does NOT love me. So like most people, I try to eat a little healthier, make smarter choices, and watch fat intake and calories. I have to say, there are a few things I just can't go low fat on...mayo and sour cream!
The plus side is that I recently tried Laughing Cow Blue Cheese, which is one of their new flavors. I loved it! I could eat a cheese wedge all on its own, spread on crackers, or broken up into a salad. If you like blue cheese, this definitely is a must-try! It really captures the sharpness of real blue cheese, but at only 35 calories a wedge, you can't beat it for flavor!
I haven't tried the other new flavors yet, but I plan to try a new one each week until I've tried them all. Man, what a tough assignment I've given myself! Stay tuned for next week's evaluation on Laughing Cow Sun Dried Tomato and Basil! If you've tried it, I'd love to hear from you!
The plus side is that I recently tried Laughing Cow Blue Cheese, which is one of their new flavors. I loved it! I could eat a cheese wedge all on its own, spread on crackers, or broken up into a salad. If you like blue cheese, this definitely is a must-try! It really captures the sharpness of real blue cheese, but at only 35 calories a wedge, you can't beat it for flavor!
I haven't tried the other new flavors yet, but I plan to try a new one each week until I've tried them all. Man, what a tough assignment I've given myself! Stay tuned for next week's evaluation on Laughing Cow Sun Dried Tomato and Basil! If you've tried it, I'd love to hear from you!
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