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[Vivi73]

I live in Seattle, and I went to Bartells (like a Walgreens but local) and found they were selling Nutrisystem popcorn snack packs. They are really yummy! They were on sale for $.99 . They are 100 cals, 2.5 g fat, 1 g fiber 8 g protein and 160mg sodium. They taste like Kettle corn, and have been a life saver for me when I need to crunch on something that is not carrot sticks! Not that I am pushing that brand at all, but I figured I could share. Also, their bars are pretty tasty.
I am always on the lookout for JC substitutes that are cost effective.

[Nikki209]

i LOVE the JC granola, so if anyone knows of anything similar...i'd love you forever..

[Sandy0469]

Hmmmmmmmmm - I just looked at the eggbeaters.com website and they have some pretty tasting choices under their breakfast section of the recipes....Cajun Egg Sandwich, Eggs Ottawa - pretty lo cal - I'll have to try those out!
Sandy

[linda de Albuquerque]

Great site! I started a week prior to joining JC and comparing nutritional values etc. and lost 7 lbs on my own before my first paid sign up so I know this can work. I'll be starting my 3rd week on Fri- Dec.8th and will Not be able to take money from my tight food budget for my family. Yes, I already got the talk about "isn't my health worth it" but my husband and four kids also need meals. We stopped buying all the junk food months ago, so I found out these tidbits:
Cheerios muti grain 1 cup! (JC oats) plus nf milk=140 cal.
Aunt jamima french toast 1 1/2 slices =180 cal.
Amys' vegi lasagna=310 cal.
plus I really miss eggs so I bought those omega eggs and I spray pan w, Pam and cook 2 eggs over med w . I piece of toast sprayed with I can't believe its not butter spray =210 cal.
I also use those 100 cal. packs , they are great! and
try the Skinny cow sugar free ,97% FF ice cream sandwiches 7 for @ $4,= 140 cal and 5 grams of FIBER!
Great going guys! keep going!
Woman On The Move
5'3 36yrs mom of 4
Started 190lbs.
GW 130lbs
current 181lbs.

[Dark Angel]

Breakfast Stuffed Sandwich
Calories 200
Calories from Fat 45
Total Fat 5g
Saturated Fat 2g
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 5mg
Sodium 450mg
Total Carbohydrate 30g
Dietary Fiber 1g
Sugars 5g
Protein 9g
Vitamin A 8%
Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 2%
Iron 8%
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Lean Pockets Bacon, Egg, & Cheese
Calories 150
Calories from Fat 40
Total Fat 4.5g
Saturated Fat 2g
Cholesterol 40mg
Sodium 280mg
Total Carbohydrate 21g
Dietary Fiber 2g
Sugars 2g
Protein 7g
Vitamin A 2%
Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 8%
Iron 10%

In fact, many of the lean pockets could probably be substituted for either Jenny's breakfast stuffed sandwich or the chicken stuffed sandwich. Here's a link to Lean Pockets nutritional info: http://www.hotpockets.com/lean/products/products.asp?ID=368

[noodles 02]

For all those who lauded the Powerbar Pria, I'm going to have disagree and give it a definite two thumbs down... :P
To each our own, yadda yadda, but for me, it was like all other powerbars (which I dislike in general, so maybe that's the problem) - somewhat chalky and grainy and weird. I'm going back to my yogurt + vitamin tomorrow. (Oh- and I substitute my own vitamins).

[artpoem]

Quaker Oats has just come out with a new low calorie, low sugar option.
this is a great thread - thanks everybody

[Lv2Sun]

I love this--I've been doing some comparison shopping as well:
JC Tuna Salad Kit-JC 270.0
Bumble Bee non-fat Tuna Lunch--w/fruit cup 175.0
JC Chicken Stuffed Sandwich-JC 270.0
chicken, broccoli & Cheddar Hot Pockets-lite 260.0
Trader Joe's French Toast-2 slices 220
JC French toast-JC 220

[COSMICORDER]

What a brilliant thred.
I can't wait to try some of these out.
Thanks every body

[fabfour]

any thoughts for cooking veggies? I am so sick of zucchini and onion and tomoato I could die!!!

[erika3536]

In my supermarket they sell great frozen veggies in steam bags - you just put the entire bag in the microwave for 6 minutes and it's all done! then season as you like -
There are a lot of varieties - mixed veggies, a stir fry mix with seasoning, etc.

[psychodog6]

Here are a few good substitutes I have found:
Smart Ones Thai Style Chicken and Rice Noodles (260 cal, 4g fat, 570 sodium, 43 CHO, 14g protein)
Lean cuisine Chicken Mediterranean ((220 cal, 4g fat, 590 sodium, 30g CHO, 16g protein)
Amy's spinach feta pocket sandwich, roasted vegetable pocket sandwich and spinach pizza pocket sandwich (calories range from230-280, fat is 8-9g, sodium 480-590, CHO 34-37 and protein 6-13g)
Also Trader Joe's has a 99% fat free bean and rice burrito that is 260 Cal, 1g fat,490 sodium, 48g CHO and 13 g protein.
Also, some great comparable cereals:
Trader Joe's organic morning lite, Trader Joe's Soy and Flax clusters, Nature's Path Organic Optimum Power Breakfast, and Barbara's Cinnamon Puffins. You can get them all at Trader Joe's. The Optimum Power Breakfast I've also seen at Costco and Safeway, and the Puffin's are in Safeway too. All the calories and fat, etc are pretty close to the JC cereals for a 1 cup serving, and the Organic Morning Delite you can have more than one cup.

[nycbabe]

Nikki209 -
I love the granola too, though I think we're in the minority because I have never seen anyone else mention that they love it or say it is a favorite food. But with yogurt it is my favorite breakfast.
Unfortunately I've tried MANY other types of granola in search of a substitute and have not found anything as good. I hope this will help you as I've already wasted a lot of money looking for a substitute so if you keep buying the expensive stuff at JC you will probably come out ahead!!

[Alshim]

Nikki209 & Nycbabe- I love the granola too, I have looked around at the grocery store a bit but have not tried any. Once a week I mix mine with yogurt and berries - once in awhile I throw in a banana. Yumm!

[RoslynF]

This is how I do my veggies
Asparagus, peppers and whatever else veggies you like-put on baking sheet-spray with olive oil spray put salt and pepper and bake for 15 minutes 375.
Also, i cook my green beans or pole beans in 1/2 chicken broth and 1/2 water. it tastes like a ham hock was in there. YUM
Roslyn

[losin_n_lovin_it]

quote:

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Originally posted by noodles in NM:
... I'm going back to my yogurt + vitamin tomorrow. ....

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From day one, I did the yogurt and vitamin. I like the Dannon Activia Light Fat Free Raspberry, but it's a 4oz container instead of 6oz.

[Dark Angel]

Here's a good substitute for either the brownie or the cheesecake...
Skinny Cow Chocolate Peanut Butter Low Fat Ice Cream Sandwich
Calories 150
Total Fat 2g
Saturated fat 0.5g
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol <5mg
Sodium 95mg
Total Carbohydrate 30g
Dietary Fiber 3g
Sugars 15g
Protein 4g
And they're soooooooooo yummy!!!

[Teecy]

I make my own granola, but it is NOT low calorie. I add 1-2 tbsp to my yogurt or on top of a fruit serving like fruit cup. I like to add a tbsp of real parmesan to lots of the meals for pizazz, or on spinach salad with balsamic dressing. Heat the dressing and add some bacon bits and you have hot bacon salad!
I use the 100 cal snack packs for snacks as well.

[kaci9867]

I like Healthy Choice Country Vegetable soup. One can is comparable to the JC vegetable soup. Sodium is higher though.

[Dark Angel]

These are new 100 cal packs from Hershey. They are wonderful. A great substitution for the Jenny candy bars (tastes much better!!)
Hershey's Pretzel Bar
Serving Size 1 package (20g)
Servings Per Container 1
Amount Per Serving
Calories 100
Calories from Fat 40
% Daily Value
Total Fat 4g 8%
Saturated Fat 2g 15%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 110mg 5%
Total Carbohydrate 14g 5%
Dietary Fiber 0g 2%
Sugars 10g
Protein 1g
Vitamin A 0%
Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 2%
Iron 0%