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<br><br>Hungry Girl Today: 1.21.09 
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<br><br>Dear HG, 
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<br><br>LOVE your site! Can you give me some low-cost AND low-cal ideas for eating 
<br><br>guilt-free foods? Sometimes opting to eat right can be costly. Thanks. 
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<br><br>Cheap but Hungry  
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<br><br>Dear CBH,
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<br><br>Glad you're a fan of the website! I get MANY emails with complaints about 
<br><br>the price of guilt-free foods. Here are some less expensive ways to go:
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<br><br>For Fruits & Veggies - Hit the freezer aisle. You'll be amazed at the wide 
<br><br>variety and low prices of frozen produce. Stock up on them. BTW, you don't 
<br><br>even have to defrost those chilly berries -- I eat frozen fruit straight from the 
<br><br>bag and use it in smoothies, too! Also, look for local farmers markets -- you 
<br><br>can often find inexpensive produce that's even fresher than what you'll find 
<br><br>at the supermarket. (Yes, I know it's January and outdoor markets in cold-
<br><br>weather locations are closed. But it's a good tip to keep in mind!) One more 
<br><br>thing -- buy foods that are in season. You'll save a lot that way... 
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<br><br>For Specialty Items - No doubt about it, low-calorie, low-fat treats are often 
<br><br>expensive. Try this little tip to save cash. Avoid the single-serving, portion-
<br><br>controlled craze -- those products are always more expensive than the 
<br><br>originals. Just break down a giant bag of popcorn or chips into single 
<br><br>servings as soon as you get home. Need an added bonus? There are usually 
<br><br>more flavor options in the original sizes than there are in the smaller single-
<br><br>serving packs. Another idea is to look for generic versions of those treats -- 
<br><br>Target has its own version of Fiber One Chewy Bars and many supermarket 
<br><br>chains have their own 100-calorie packs. And finally, go for bulk! Once you 
<br><br>know you like a product, you can save by purchasing it in bulk, either online 
<br><br>or at stores like Costco and Sam's Club.
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<br><br>Clip Coupons! - This may sound clich&eacute;, but paying attention to specials and 
<br><br>cutting out coupons is an excellent way to save a bunch of money on food. 
<br><br>Look for deals on items nearing their expiration dates. (Just be sure to 
<br><br>consume the stuff before it goes bad!) Do it!
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<br><br>Hope this helps! Happy snacking...
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<br><br>Hey HG! 
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<br><br>I'm a college student living on campus, and I want to get rid of the freshman 
<br><br>(and sophomore, and junior) fifteen. What are some good low-cal substitutes 
<br><br>for things like ramen noodles and grilled cheese? I want to eat like my 
<br><br>friends but still lose a little weight. Is this possible? 
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<br><br>Chew U  
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<br><br>Dear Chew U,
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<br><br>Yes, it's possible. There are lots of college staples that don't have to cause 
<br><br>weight gain. For a great ramen swap, add House Foods Tofu Shirataki 
<br><br>noodles to fat-free chicken broth. You'll have a giant bowl of noodle soup for 
<br><br>around 60 calories, a gram of fat, and 4g fiber (POINTS&reg; value 0*). 
<br><br>AMAZING. (FYI, Shirataki newbies should click here and check out the 2nd Q 
<br><br>for more info.) There's also a product out there called Nissin Choice Ramen 
<br><br>with fewer calories and way less fat than regular ramen -- a serving of that 
<br><br>has 140 calories, less than a gram of fat, and 1g fiber (POINTS&reg; value 3*). 
<br><br>If you find that stuff, stock up -- rumor is it'll be discontinued after this 
<br><br>summer. As for grilled cheese, I make a version that uses either a high-
<br><br>fiber/low-calorie tortilla or two slices of light bread, a wedge of Laughing Cow 
<br><br>Light cheese, and a slice of fat-free American cheese. You can pop it in the 
<br><br>toaster oven or "fry" it up in a pan with nonstick cooking spray (and a little 
<br><br>Brummel & Brown or some zero-calorie butter spray). That cheesy treat will 
<br><br>only have about 200 calories or so and a few grams of fat. Other great foods 
<br><br>for college life? Popchips, VitaTops, fresh fruits and veggies, canned soups, 
<br><br>and fat-free yogurt (Yoplait Light and Fage Total 0%). For some more college-
<br><br>friendly chews, check out this dorm room survival guide and these cafeteria 
<br><br>tips. Have fun!!!
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