Salsa Meatballs

Looking for something to take to the Superbowl party? Want to make sure you have a protein to eat? I got your back! Salsa meatballs! They are so yummy and so filling! Are you ready for some football (and meatballs)?!!!

While we're on the subject of Superbowl parties, here's a couple of hints for you.

   1. Look at all the food available before you put even one thing on your plate. Then decide what you really want and take a small amount of just a few things.
   2. Remember to eat mindfully. Have a great time, but remember that you are consuming food and that the calories, fats, and carbs will still count even though you are watching THE GAME.
   3. Remember to have fun; don't let the fear of dealing with all that food throw you. It's a buffet...choose what you want to eat and enjoy yourself! Then leave the food alone!

Salsa Meatballs

1 package frozen meatballs (about 64)
1  12-16 ounce jar salsa
1 jar sugar free peach preserves (I use Smucker's)

Put preserves in a small saucepan and turn fire to medium low. When preserves start to melt, add the salsa. Cook for a couple of minutes until preserves are melted and mixed well with the salsa.

Add the meatballs to the crockpot and pour the sauce on top. Stir to mix. Cook on low 8-10 hours or on high about 5 hours.

Keep warm in the crockpot during the party and be sure to root for the winning team!!!

Cinnamon Vanilla Shake

Do you remember how I told you to get creative with your vanilla shakes? Well I did this afternoon and was pleasantly surprised. I like the Cinnamon Vanilla Creme coffee creamer in my coffee at night sometimes. So I decided to try it in a vanilla shake. Oh.my.gosh! Yummy! Here's what you do...make a vanilla shake and add about 2 teaspoons or so of the coffee creamer. That's it! It's not too cinnamony (that can't possibly be a real word!), just really good. Try it out!

It Really Is Important

Yep! It really is important to check the ingredient and nutritional listing on items before you buy them. Hot chocolate, for instance. Now who doesn't love hot chocolate? I know Bob and I do! And we love Swiss Miss hot chocolate. Which do you think would be better for wls patients, diet or no sugar added? I automatically reached for the no sugar added. Wouldn't you? Now click on the link and take a look at the nutritional information. Wow! 7 grams of sugar and 60 calories! So I picked up the box of diet hot chocolate. Well now, that's much better...2 grams of sugar and 25 calories.

So here's the lesson. Check the labels! Don't just assume a product is okay because of the wording on the front of the box.

Hmmm...I think I'll have a nice hot chocolate tonight! LOL!