Book, “The Skinny”; Crunchy Barney Butter

It’s 5:30 and I can’t think of a more clever title than that — sorry guys!  That aside, I do have some book and product news for you!

The Wall Street Journal published an article yesterday (here) on the new book, The Skinny, by Louis J. Aronne, “longtime director of the Comprehensive Weight Loss Program at NewYork Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center.”

The book essentially deals with Aronne’s study on carb intake and satiation (how full you feel).  His studies reveal that refined carbs and foods with high sugar and fat content may interfere with the hormone signals that tell the brain the body is full.  I have paid attention to my body and have found that if I do eat refined carbs (such as those little, seemingly innocent 100-calories packs, I often feel my hunger is triggered instead of appeased). I’d have to read the book to tell you how useful the information is from a practical standpoint, but – so far – his recommendation that people eat veggies, fruits and whole grains (as written in the article), seems like something we’ve all heard before.  I guess the best tidbit of info. to take from this is: listen to and monitor your body.  If you notice that your hunger is not quite quenched when you eat certain meals ask yourself what could be the culprit (was it the food itself, the portion, the fact that you just ran 8 miles, etc.) and see if this is a recurring theme.  If you pay attention to what foods work for you, you’re golden.

(Thanks for forwarding along the article, dad!)

Buy The Skinny online:

• Amazon.com – $14.97
• Barnes & Noble.com - $16.21
• Target.com – $16.47

Now on to Barney Butter news:  Just found out this morning that the crunchy version of Barney Butter has now joined his brother, the smooth version, on Amazon.com in the form of a 3-pack, also for $23.08.  This price, that’s $7.69/each, is the cheapest price you’ll find around.  Shipping is free, which is great b/c if you buy online directly from Barney Butter it’ll cost you $7.99/jar plus $6.92 for UPS ground shipping – the cheapest shipping option they have available. Note other prices for one 16-oz jar: $8.99 at Whole Foods & $7.99 from yummy.com.

Nutritional info. on Barney Butter crunchy, two tablespoons: 180 calories, 16 g fat, 1.5 g saturated fat, 3 g fiber, 6 g protein; 8% iron, 20% vitamin E, 25% magnesium

See my previous blog, “Battle of the Butters,” for my favorite nut butters!

That’s it, folks!  Tomorrow I will be writing you from the Utah-based home of my best friend and soon-to-be-marathoner, Tamara!

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