A delicious and healthy alternative

I’m not one of those. You know, one of those women whose bodies snap back into pre-baby shape… and you wonder whether they actually had a baby. I am one of the OTHER those, the other those who continue to have the telltale muffin top a year after the baby is born, the other those who people tend to ask if they are still pregnant… yes, one of THOSE those. I am the one who, post baby, took up running and am now training for a half marathon- running over 25km a week- and, after 3 months, have yet to drop a single pound or a dress size. Can you feel the frustration oozing?

So, it is not normal to do that amount of fitness without any results. At least, I don’t think it is. So I have decided to have an observation period about my food intake. I am noticing several things – I don’t drink enough water, I eat the untouched food from the kids’ plates (I hate seeing it go to waste), I have a killer sweet tooth AND my weak times of day are 2pm and 8pm. When the kids are asleep, and I feel trapped at home and bored- I eat unconsciously. So I have been in search of a snack that is healthy and also satisfying.

I was sent a package of Back to Nature Raisins, Almonds, Pumpkin Seeds, Pecans and Apricots Nut Mix to sample. They were delicious and I felt very earthy and healthy munching away on them. Back to Nature is part of the Kraft family of products. Their nut mixes have no artificial additives, preservatives, sweeteners, chemicals, hydrogenated oils or high fructose corn syrup. It’s 100% natural. They use premium ingredients and the best available nuts and harvested fruits.

This particular flavour is not for the salty craving person. The added dried fruit brings quite a sweet flavour to the mix. Some of the dried fruit is tough as nails chewy – but I liked that as it occupied my mouth for longer and I felt like I was chewing on a candy. The nuts are definitely filling and a great power packed snack.  A good alternative to try- if only it would lipo the muffin top at the same time!!

About Shelagh Cummins

Shelagh Cummins is the founder, editor and Mum-in-chief at Practicalmum.com – an online community parenting resource & blog. She is also the Principal at BizTrainHer.com, a boutique firm specializing in desiging, developing and facilitating training for women in business.

Web | Twitter | Facebook | LinkedIn | More Posts (439)