Jerky Snack Ideas

If you want a different snack, try some Jack Links beef jerky. You can buy it in a box of 10 snacks per box. In many cases you can have 3 sticks for a snack! In addition, there is plenty of protein in each snack.
Here is a list of other Jack Link beef steaks that will work as a snack
Beef Steaks:

• Jack Link’s Original Beef Steak (3 servings/snack)
• Jack Link’s Teriyaki Beef Steak (2 servings/snack)
• Jack Link’s Peppered Beef Steak (2 servings/snack)
• Jack Link’s Sweet and Hot Beef Steak (2 servings/snack)
• Jack Link’s Hickory Smoked Beef Steak (2 servings/snack)
• Jack Link’s KC Masterpiece Barbeque Beef Steak (2 servings/snack)
• Jack Link’s Carne Seca Beef Steak (2 servings/snack)
• Jack Link’s Original Hickory Smokehouse Beef Steak (2 servings/snack)
• Jack Link’s Steakhouse Beef Steak (2 servings/snack)
• Jack Link’s A1 Steak Sauce Beef Steak (2 servings/snack)
• Jack Link’s Sweat and Spice Thai Beef Steak (2 servings/snack)
• Jack Link’s Kickin' Cajun Beef Steak (2 servings/snack)
• Jack Link’s Oven Roasted Turkey Steak (1 serving/snack)
• Jack Link’s Steakhouse Beef Steak (1 serving/snack)
• Jack Link’s Bacon Blitz Beef Steak (1 serving/snack)

In a future blog, we will look at other Jack Link Products.

Skinny Jim

Pudding

It has always seemed unfair that you could eat sugar free Jello-O but not sugar free pudding. The problem is that sugar free pudding has flour in the mix and flour converts to sugar which can lead to a sugar spike. It may be low calorie, but it will cause the fat truck to run.

Fear not, you can eat pudding. So far, I have found two options:

Option 1: MHP Pudding.
This pudding is not available locally (as far as I know). You can buy it at a GNC or a Vitamin Shoppe type store.

Option 2: Homemade Pudding (admittedly, this does not have as much protein)

I have been experimenting with a homemade pudding. Granted this is NOT exactly like regular homemade pudding, but it is close. My wife said it is "good." In fact, she and I both prefer it over the MHP pudding because it doesn't have an aftertaste. It does, however, act more like a jello (due to the gelatin) than regular pudding. Here is the recipe:

1/4 C Dark Chocolate Cocoa
1/4 C Splenda
1 TBSP Imitation Vanilla
1 pkg unflavored gelatin
1 egg
1 1/2 C Skim Milk
1/2 C Fat free Half and Half

Wisk the cocoa, splenda, gelatin, and vanilla. Wisk in the milk and blend well. Heat over medium heat until almost boiling. Do not boil as it may hinder the thickening of the gelatin. Remove from heat. Beat egg in a heat resistant bowl. Pour hot mixture into bowl and mix with egg. Pour pudding into serving ramikins or cups. Chill for 3-4 hours or until set. Serve with a dolop of fat free or sugar free cool whip.

Serving size: 1 1/4 C
185 calories (w/dolop of SF or FF cool whip)
11.5 g Impact Carbs
10.5 g Protein

Balanced Food

A balanced food (BF) is a food which is 200-400 calories and contains the right ratio of fat, carbs and protein. If you want to eat a litle more, you can have a fibrous carb (FC) with the balanced food (BF/FC). Here are some BF ideas from MorningStar Farms:

MorningStar Farms Lasangna with Sausage Style Crumbles

• Can serve with 2 slices of DFWB sprayed with "I Can't Believe It's Not Butter" and topped with garlic powder. Place bread under broiler until lightly toasted.

MorningStar Farms Sesame Chik'n

• Can serve with 1 slice of DFWB

MorningStar Farms Three-Bean Chili with Griller's Crumblers

Can have entire package (270 cal)

Can serve with 2 slices of DFWB

Avoid the following MorningStar Farms entrees:

• MorningStar Farms Chik'n Enchiladas
• MorningStar Farms Sweet & Sour Chik'n

Enjoy!

Skinny Jim