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<br>Hungry Girl Today: 12.19.07 
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<br>Dear Hungry Girl, 
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<br>I can't completely switch to the fat-free or sugar-free versions of certain 
<br>foods, because I don't think they taste good at all! What do you think about 
<br>mixing half the amount of the regular version with half of the sugar-free or 
<br>fat-free version? For example, I can’t stand the taste of sugar-free jelly, so I 
<br>mix a jar of regular and a jar of sugar-free together (so it has fewer calories 
<br>than the original but tastes better than the sugar-free). I do this with lots of 
<br>things. What do you think of this? And do you have any mixing suggestions 
<br>for those of us who can’t seem to make the switch to the sugar-free/fat-free 
<br>versions of some foods? Thanks! 
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<br>Miss Mix 'n Match   
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<br>Dear Miss Mix 'n Match, 
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<br>What do I think of it? I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE what you're doing! People are 
<br>often so "black and white" in terms of their diet and making changes. And, in 
<br>my opinion, when it comes to eating, doing that "all or nothing" thing is a big 
<br>mistake. I believe you're SO much better off saving where you can, while 
<br>still enjoying the foods you love -- every little bit helps. Mixing sugar-free or 
<br>fat-free stuff with the real thing is a great idea. And if that helps you, then I 
<br>support it! HOWEVER, I do want to point out that sometimes there are middle-
<br>of-the-road options that you might like, and those could save you some 
<br>effort. For example, low-sugar jelly (like the Smucker's Low Sugar line) has 
<br>around 25 calories per tablespoon. Mixing the regular and sugar-free ones 
<br>would give you a concoction with about 30 calories per tablespoon. So you 
<br>may want to try that low-sugar stuff and see if you like it. Same goes for 
<br>reduced fat products -- look for ones labeled "light" or "low-fat", if the fat-
<br>free ones don't do it for you. In general, I think it's ALL about balance -- 
<br>even when it comes to meals. If I want to eat a few french fries, I'll have 
<br>water with 'em instead of a drink with calories. If I want to indulge and enjoy 
<br>the cheese my salad comes topped with, I'll skip the dressing and squirt 
<br>some lemon juice on top instead. So if you cave and order a burger, don't 
<br>think you should go all out and get cheese and special sauce on that thing, 
<br>and then wash it down with a shake. Do what you can to save here and 
<br>there. It'll help you make smarter eating choices and lifestyle changes you 
<br>can stick to in the long run.
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<br>Link: http://www.smuckers.com/fg/pds/default.asp?groupid=1&catid=7
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<br>Dear HG,
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<br>Healthy eating is so important, but at the same time, it's leaving such a hole 
<br>in my wallet! Those portion-controlled snacks are way more expensive than 
<br>the regular kinds, and buying fresh fruit and veggies all the time is costing 
<br>me a ton! Hungry Girl, do you have any ideas? 
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<br>Frugal Franny  
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<br>Dear Franny, 
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<br>You're right. Fresh produce and guilt-free packaged foods are often higher in 
<br>price than other foods. Those 100-calorie portion-controlled snacks are 
<br>typically WAY more expensive than large bags of the same (or similar) 
<br>products. If you're disciplined and have the time to do this, get the larger 
<br>bags of these foods, and then break them into individual servings and store 
<br>them in Ziploc bags or plastic containers. Another trick is to always be on the 
<br>lookout for sales! Mygrocerydeals.com is a great resource for local bargains. 
<br>And there are some HG staples that can be found extra cheap -- things like 
<br>Progresso canned soups (sometimes as low as a dollar a can!) and Lean 
<br>Cuisine frozen meals (I've seen them as low as 5 for $10). Dreyer's/Edy's 
<br>Slow Churned Light Ice Cream goes on sale a lot, too (yum!). When you see 
<br>these things on sale, STOCK UP! As for fresh fruit and veggies, always buy 
<br>them whole and hack 'em at home (WAY cheaper than buying the precut 
<br>ones!). Or visit the frozen food aisle for fruits and veggies -- you can save a 
<br>lot. Take a look at HG's "Guilt-Free on a Budget!!!" article on Yahoo! for some 
<br>more money-saving ideas. Thanks for checking in... 
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