31. Posted by eye_am_the_way on Tue, May 08, 2007, 12:27 pm PDT

shame on yahoo for posting these adverts as news.

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32. Posted by Gin on Tue, May 08, 2007, 12:28 pm PDT

agreed... too complicated. try: moderation and natural fruits/veggies

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33. Posted by ceilingrays on Tue, May 08, 2007, 12:28 pm PDT

Getting here and reading that you are promoting processed snacks with destructive ingredients in them, after your lead line offered 'secret healthy snacks' is... just appalling. Mass marketers have been selling the public on junk food for decades. Low-cal, low-fat junk food is still poison! The fact that you do not even try to include any real food proves to me that you are just a marketer for a food corp.

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34. Posted by bigangryguy on Tue, May 08, 2007, 12:28 pm PDT

What about celery and peanut butter? Anyone know how many calories are in that?

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35. Posted by kimberly p on Tue, May 08, 2007, 12:28 pm PDT

yeah i don't think i will be able to find these anywhere. i love to excersice, but when it comes to eating... i chow down. help i wanna loose weight so bad

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36. Posted by neatnik_gutefrau_thrifty on Tue, May 08, 2007, 12:28 pm PDT

Thank you so much for helping me with my new computor. It certainly saved my day!

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37. Posted by taquito_smuggler on Tue, May 08, 2007, 12:28 pm PDT

eat taquitos! They filling and they go right through you! Aye Carumba!

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38. Posted by feisalgado on Tue, May 08, 2007, 12:29 pm PDT

ummm....you should be happy with who you are!!!! eat whatever you want...as long as your healthy!!!

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39. Posted by matthucker on Tue, May 08, 2007, 12:30 pm PDT

Thats it, GREAT, tell the world to eat them unhealthy foods and make america even fatty that they already are!

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40. Posted by wildtiger00717 on Tue, May 08, 2007, 12:30 pm PDT

i like to eat snickers

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41. Posted by Amber on Tue, May 08, 2007, 12:30 pm PDT

I agree with alenacat4.... I do not do my grocery shopping online so if the majority of these snack ideas are not in my local grocery stores I am not going to bother. After shipping they will become pretty pricey afternoon hunger busters.

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42. Posted by megan on Tue, May 08, 2007, 12:30 pm PDT

ever hear of a piece of fruit? a vegetable? beans? All of this (with the exception of the peanut butter) is processed crap. No one will lose weight and keep it off eating this kind of (expensive) junk.

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43. Posted by larasutherland@sbcglobal.net on Tue, May 08, 2007, 12:30 pm PDT

I am always thankful to have healthier alternatives available to offer my kids (and myself). Thanks!

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44. Posted by MilitaryBrat76 on Tue, May 08, 2007, 12:31 pm PDT

all of the items listed are delicious! I order them online, just because our local stores do not carry any of these products.

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45. Posted by Catherine on Tue, May 08, 2007, 12:31 pm PDT

What is "Better than Peanutbutter" made out of? Soy?

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46. Posted by sa_made2000 on Tue, May 08, 2007, 12:31 pm PDT

you americans really are strange. In Italy for example people eat junky food, but they don't live on it. Instead you Americans eat junk food, you feel guilty, you get fat and then you eat even more junky food that's been labelled "low fat" while it's horribly unhealthy. Wake up! What about eating some vegetables and fish instead of all that junk food that's killing you? Why not trying some moderation? Besides, in America I found all kinds of healthy vegetables and fruit, and they were good. Then why do you stick with that horrible trash instead of trying those?

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47. Posted by Lee F on Tue, May 08, 2007, 12:31 pm PDT

I totally agree with one of the previous posters. This forum seems like it's a promotional tool for these products. The concept of these "healthy snacks" is the same as "near beer".Beer without the alcohol is the same as junk food without the calories. Why not promote real, natural snacks like raisins and apples rather than these products that contain processed additives. Yes I know, even natural foods like fruit, vegetables, have whole grain breads have carbs and calories, but they are the good kind. Besides, if you're excercising you'll just burn it off anyway.

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48. Posted by Cheezy on Tue, May 08, 2007, 12:32 pm PDT

Has anyone just tried eating healthy? Low calories are meaningless if you aren't eating healthy in the first place. Who wants to have to order food online? Why not suggest foods that aren't processed to death and available in the local stores?

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49. Posted by Eva T on Tue, May 08, 2007, 12:32 pm PDT

A lot of you are right...we should eat more fruits and veggies. Although, sometimes one has a craving for something sweet, or just plain ol' junk food. I think what HG is saying is that if you are craving junk, then try this healthier version...she's not saying eat it every day, and ONLY eat those things. If you don't like her suggestions, simply just don't use them...don't waste our time, not to mention yours, badmouthing HG.

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50. Posted by Sastilin on Tue, May 08, 2007, 12:32 pm PDT

Um if you don't like it don't read it or use it!!! I love HG since I started getting emails and trying some of the swap foods I've lost 10 pounds and don't spend my time craving foods. If your a woman you know there are times of the month when you could kill for chocolate so Its nice to have a friend thats lets you in on some better options. What works for some may not work for all pick and choose what works for you.

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51. Posted by Kara R on Tue, May 08, 2007, 12:32 pm PDT

Just read the article and take from it what you will.....a healthy diet of course is better than substituting packaged "health junk food" but it may help those just starting out and taking baby steps.

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52. Posted by howroy on Tue, May 08, 2007, 12:33 pm PDT

HG is completely right about Gnu bars which are ALL NATURAL and fabulously yummy -- There are plenty of packaged foods that are all natural and healthy --I like Cabots 50% light cheddar in singel servings with Ak-Mak crackers right here at my desk!

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53. Posted by Mike on Tue, May 08, 2007, 12:33 pm PDT

Did not like the products listed. You can find many cheaper alternatives at most grocery stores. I looked up the Better 'N Peanut Butter - 6 bucks per jar. If you want to be able to pay your mortgage, this is not for me. I would rather scour the grocery store and find more creative things myself. Not an impressive list at all. Bob Green's products (Best Life Now) are better tasting and I have found things myself that work better.

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54. Posted by valZ on Tue, May 08, 2007, 12:33 pm PDT

well, personal oppinion, but it really seams like some woman have nothing better to do then diet. Maybe do yoga or something?

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55. Posted by mtnlooper on Tue, May 08, 2007, 12:34 pm PDT

So how much did those brands pay to be in this "article"? This isn't about healthy eating, it's about selling products. You don't have to buy processed snacks to eat healthy. This is typical "advice" from a consumer whore American: it requires trendy new products to eat healthy. Also, telling people to buy snacks online is just messed up and in NO WAY can be construed as a healthy eating habit. Why not tell these people to plant a vegetable garden? That way they get a fridge full of healthy food plus tons of exercise. If they live in an apt., send them for a walk at a farmer's market. Then again, its hard for the corporate thieves who run this country to profit on that, or you. This is a joke and an insult to ethical journalists everywhere. BTW- anyone who takes nutritional advice from someone without RD after their name is a straight up fool.

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56. Posted by dyckman50 on Tue, May 08, 2007, 12:34 pm PDT

Fruits, veggies, exercise, everything in moderation, it's not rocket science.

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57. Posted by Marty N on Tue, May 08, 2007, 12:34 pm PDT

I STILL THINK WE ALL NEED TO INCREASE OUR INTAKE OF FRESH FRUITS & VEGGIES. THEY ARE THE BEST AND YOU'LL BE GLAD YOU DID. SOME OF THE STUFF IS OK ONLY IF YOU'RE ON THE RUN.

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58. Posted by Clouseau on Tue, May 08, 2007, 12:34 pm PDT

Just gimmie something slathered in BBQ sauce!

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59. Posted by Shelby on Tue, May 08, 2007, 12:34 pm PDT

My thought....I know I am going to use sweetener in my coffee, so I use Splenda instead...If I know I am going to eat a muffin - how about a healthier muffin top? Ofcourse I eat healthy things...but if you don't want to be "healthy" all the time be healthier. Everything in moderation, even moderation!

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60. Posted by on Tue, May 08, 2007, 12:35 pm PDT

The people who leave negative comments most likely live very lonely lives. If they'd get out in the real world and meet real people and try having a positive attitude, they'd probably stop doing it. Nuff said. Time to go meet some real people ; )

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