And the winner of 2 cases of Ronzoni Smart Taste Pasta is...
Sarah, 28, from Palo Alto, CA. She will receive two cases (12 boxes per case!) for her sneaky cooking pleasure.
My husband is a picky eater. He used to only eat processed foods out of a box like his mom used to make. (Hamburger Helper!) I'm trying to ween him off of those foods by making the same dishes with fresh ingredients. His favorite is my mac n' cheese. I've secretly been making it healthier by using cottage cheese and skim milk and just a little of the good full fat cheddar on the top. I've even gotten him to accept some peas or tomatoes in it as well. He caught me though, when I tried to substitute whole grain pasta for the regular macaroni. More bang for the calorie pasta is just what my former box-fed beefcake needs!
This prize should improve the nutrient value of that macaroni and cheese for months to come. Enjoy!
Skinny Contest: Win a case of Funky Monkey
Tell us your best trick for beating boredom eating! Whether it’s an activity or a no-fail healthy snack that keeps you on track, email us at contests@skinnyandthecity.com by Tuesday, June 2, 2009 at 5 p.m. EST. Our favorite answer will win a case of Funky Monkey freeze-dried fruit snacks. And our favorite runners-up may appear in a future Skinny article. Good luck!
Click here to read why we are obsessed with Funky Monkey!
Research Opportunity - Updated 06/10/09
We need women between the ages of 25 and 50 in the NY metropolitan area to participate in a research study on appetite. The study will take place over a period of five weeks, starting very shortly and finishing at the end of July. During the first week you will have one (1 hour) initial consult with the Dietitian and then complete daily food and physical activity logs online. For the following four weeks, you will be asked to consume a specific snack each weekday and report your intake and satiation levels. The snacks will be low in calories and fat and will not have any impact on current weight.
Participants will need to come into the office once a week to pick up the snack. The office is open Monday through Friday, 9:00 am – 6:30 pm, so participants can pick the times and days that work best. Upon completion of the study, you will be compensated with four complimentary private nutrition sessions at Tanya Zuckerbrot Nutrition, LLC. in midtown Manhattan ($1000 value)
Inclusion criteria:• Daily access to computer and internet connection
• The ability to consume test snacks and complete online surveys according to the prescribed time frame.
• The ability to submit daily online food and physical activity logs for a period of 5 weeks.
• The ability to commit attending at least one session with a dietitian to complete study paperwork and to obtain test snacks for the study.
Exclusion criteria:
• Any pre-existing condition that requires dietary restrictions including, but not limited to: diabetes, celiac disease, lactose intolerance, food allergies.
• Current pregnancy or lactation
If you are eligible and interested, please e-mail Rebecca@ffactordiet.com for study enrollment!
Skinny Contest: Win Gnu Fiber and Flavor Bar Prizes!
We’ve got three prizes to give away. How to win? Tell us why you need ‘em! Email your answer to contests@skinnyandthecity.com by 5 p.m. EST Thursday May 28. Good luck!
First prize: Two 16-bar boxes of Gnu bars, in your favorite flavor, plus a Gnu Foods tote bag
Second prize: One 16-bar box of Gnu bars, in your favorite flavor plus a Gnu Foods baseball cap
Third prize: One 5-pack box of Gnu bars, in your flavor, plus a Gnu Foods apron
Read why Gnu Fiber and Flavor Bars are one of our favorite snack bars out there!
And the winner of our GG Sprinkles Contest is...
Ali, 23, from New York City who came up with a fun, practical way to use GG Sprinkles and add fiber to a delicious treat:
Here is a healthy dessert using GG Sprinkles:
(1) Banana
Melted Dark Chocolate
GG Sprinkles
Dip half of the banana in the melted dark chocolate. Roll the chocolate dipped banana in the GG Sprinkles. Freeze for a delicious frozen, chocolatey treat
And the winner of the Eat Smart Nutrition Scale Contest is...
Allison, 22, from Howell, NJ. Here was her response which won us over:
The reason I feel I desperately need a tool like the food scale is because I have the biggest problem eyeing my food portion sizes! I make the huge effort to spend so much time grocery shopping every week, buying fresh organic produce and trying to make healthy recipes, but then feel completely defeated by the end of the week when the scale has again gone up, because my chicken breast was probably enough for 2 people, or that little low fat mini muffin I spent hours making was probaly more fat than I should eat all day! I could greatly benefit from this amazing weight loss tool and maybe finally be rewarded for all my efforts in the battle against the scale.
Thank you so much for considering me!
We hope the scale helps you win that battle, Allison! Also, for all who entered this contest, look for an e-mail with directions to receive 20% off when you purchase a scale from eatsmartproducts.com. Everyone is a winner!
Skinny Contest: Win 2 cases of Ronzoni Smart Taste Pasta
Skinny Contest: How would you sneak the extra calcium and fiber into your friends’ or family’s diet? Let us know what creations you would make with Ronzoni Smart Taste Pasta. Email contests@skinnyandthecity.com by Tuesday, May 19, 2009 at 5 p.m. EST, and you could win two cases for your sneaky cooking pleasure!
Why are we obsessed with Smart Taste Pasta? See for yourself.
And the winners of our [me] and goji personal cereal mix contest are...
- CaSaundra, Mountain Iron, MN with her Berry Spice 'n Everything Nice containing artisanal cereal cinnamon, nutmeg, Multigrain O's, blueberries and cranberries
- Morgan, North Fort Myers, FL with her Princess MoMo blend of Golden granola, choco Goji, Goldenberry, coconut, macadamia (sounds like a yummy dessert to us!)
- Karen, Wilmington, NC who created Berry Nutty Heart Warrior containing Samurai wheat, Goji berries, blueberries, raspberries, almonds, walnuts, cinnamon
Very creative mixes and names ladies! Enjoy your creations. And for everyone else, check in every week, the next contest could be yours for the taking...
Skinny Contest: Win a case of GG Sprinkles!
Skinny Contest: Have a creative idea for using GG Bran Crispbread Sprinkles in your everyday food? We want to hear it! Send an email to contests@skinnyandthecity.com by Tuesday, May 12 at 5 p.m. EST, and our favorite response will win a case.
Read why we are obsessed with Sprinkles as our favorite all-natural fiber enhancing product!
Skinny Contest: Win an Eat Smart Nutrition Scale
Skinny Contest: One lucky Skinny reader will win an Eat Smart Nutrition Scale! To win, tell us your biggest portion downfall. Is there something you know you eat too much of? Something you suspect you might? Let us know in five sentences or less by emailing us at contests@skinnyandthecity.com by 5 p.m. EST, Monday May 11, 2009. Good luck!
Don't forget to check out our Skinny Kitchen article on the Eat Smart Nutrition Scale and what makes it different from other products on the market!