Not Carrot & Celery Sticks Again!

“I’m so sick of carrots and celery sticks! Give me something else I can snack on!” If you’re snacking on carrots and celery sticks, you are probably doing so because you want a very low calorie, high fiber snack. Bearing that in mind, here are a few suggestions: Try mixing things up with fresh broccoli, cauliflower and grape tomatoes. These are all high in fiber, satisfy the need to chew and have distinct flavors. Try snacking on nuts or seeds. These contain healthy oils, lots of fiber and protein to satisfy and/or stave off hunger. Just remember to be mindful … Continue reading

Disney is a Great Investment and a Great Gift

If you really want to give a special child in your life a piece of the magic of Disney, why not buy them a share of Disney stock? According to Barron’s business weekly, “Walt Disney Company stands out for its management stability and financial discipline, and long-term investors should be happy.” Also according to Barron’s, the low for Disney stock is about $28 and $40 is the expected high. Take a look around your home. How much Disney merchandise do you have just taking up space? How much money did you spend on it? You can purchase a single share … Continue reading

Tesco and Disney Partner for Healthy Kids

Remember when you could get a Happy Meal at McDonald’s and get the latest Disney movie figures, toys and glasses? Well, the Disney Company got a little nervous when it saw so many American kids getting fatter and less fit on the fast food fare so they begged off the 10-year agreement they had with McDonald’s. Mind you, it cost the Disney Company over $100 million a year in royalties to end that relationship but they felt it was the right thing to do. (They also saw the market for junk food dropping while the market for healthy foods began … Continue reading