Healthy Alternatives to Sensible Portions
While the label says they contain vegetable-based ingredients, the Sensible Portions snack is anything but. Instead of spinach or tomato paste, the snack contains potato starch, flour, and canola oil. Only very small amounts of real vegetables are used. As a result, the snack is high in fat and sodium, and lacks fiber and protein. Here are some healthier snack options to keep you satisfied and healthy.
Baked chips are healthier than vegetable powders
While baked chips are generally more nutritious than powders or flavored snacks, there are certain things you need to keep in mind. While olive oil has many health benefits, it can also be too strong for vegetable chips. To avoid that, use unflavored oil instead. Toss the vegetables into the oil using a pastry brush. Add some spices, if desired, and bake the chips. They will be crunchy and delicious.
Vegetable chips are healthier than flavored powders because they don't contain the vegetable flavorings found in some vegetable powders. To make your own vegetable chips, slice your vegetables thinly and season with salt and chili powder. Once baked, be sure to rotate them midway through cooking to prevent burning. Then, enjoy! There's no need to go back to the store for more flavored vegetable powders.
Before baking your vegetable chips, make sure they are dried and not too wet. If the vegetables are too wet, they won't cook evenly. To prevent burnt edges, use a mandoline to slice the vegetables evenly and quickly. You may also want to use a sharp knife to cut paper-thin slices, which will help to ensure that the chips turn out crisp and not soggy.
In addition to being healthier than vegetable powders, baked potato chips contain less fat and sodium than fried chips. However, they still contain large amounts of sodium. The higher amount of sodium makes them a less-than-healthy snack alternative. A serving of baked chips contains two tablespoons. You can eat a handful for snacking or serve several pieces as a meal. But be sure to limit the serving size. If you want to stay healthy, you should make the right choice.
Veggie chips have more salt than vegetable powders and contain more dried potato than other ingredients. Additionally, vegetable powders have more calories than potato chips, and lack fiber. So the healthier option is to make them yourself! You can control the process, get a crispier chip, and avoid the unnecessary use of oil. Even if vegetable powders are less healthy, they should still contain the antioxidants and other healthy compounds of vegetables.
Vegetable chips are not as nutritious as they used to be. They lack vitamins and minerals, and a majority of veggie chip products do not contain iron. In fact, most products contain no vitamins or minerals at all. A few varieties contain trace amounts of iron. However, that small amount is not enough to make veggie powders healthier. In contrast, baked chips contain more protein and less fat than vegetable powders.
A common misconception about veggie chips is that they are healthier than potato chips. In reality, they're no more nutritious than potato chips. If you're craving salt and crunch, try fresh vegetables with hummus or homemade veggie chips instead. Alternatively, you could try lightly salted nuts. However, whatever you do, make sure you consume a moderate portion of chips, or at least one ounce.
Roasted chickpeas are healthier than canned chickpeas
One key difference between canned and roasted chickpeas is the sodium content. Canned chickpeas contain more sodium than fresh, but rinse them before consuming. Fresh chickpeas contain less sodium, but canned ones still have too much salt. One can contains between 550 and 1,000 milligrams of sodium, and that's still too much. Too much sodium can increase your risk of high blood pressure, heart disease, and stroke.
Canned chickpeas have a higher sodium content than roasted chickpeas, despite being lower in calories. However, canned chickpeas contain nearly half the amount of sodium as their roasted counterparts. So, while they may be lower in sodium, they still have plenty of other health benefits, which make them a great addition to your diet.
One cup of roasted chickpeas provides over 80% of your recommended daily manganese intake. This mineral is essential for the maintenance of strong bones and teeth. It also contains 26% of your daily value of iron. Iron helps your body to produce hemoglobin, a substance that carries oxygen throughout your body. Another important mineral is zinc, which is needed for healthy heart function, healthy nerves, and a strong immune system.
For this recipe, you need a baking sheet that's lined with parchment paper, silpat lining, or a cooking spray. After drained and dried, place the chickpeas on the lined cookie sheet. Toss them with olive oil and paprika powder to coat them evenly. Roasting chickpeas will take about twenty five minutes, but they're ready to eat afterward. You can store them in an airtight container.
If you're looking for a delicious recipe for a low-calorie side dish, you should try roasting chickpeas instead of using canned ones. You can use them to make a sandwich or fill a pita with them. You can also save leftover chickpeas to add to salads and stews. They're also great to snack on in a pinch.
The main difference between canned and roasted chickpeas comes in the amount of dietary fiber they contain. A cup of canned chickpeas contains nearly five grams of dietary fiber and twenty-eight grams of carbohydrate. They help keep your blood sugar and insulin levels stable. Plus, their high fiber content makes bowel movements easier and more regular.
As a result, roasted chickpeas are a great source of fiber. Just a half cup of roasted chickpeas has 2.2 grams of total fat and contains only 0.9 grams of saturated fat. They also contain about six grams of dietary fiber, which promotes regular bowel movements and lowers the risk of heart disease. Roasted chickpeas are also great finger foods.
Veggie straws are a packaged snack
Veggie straws are a popular snack, but they're actually deceptively unhealthy. They contain little nutritional value and are high in fat, sugar, and salt. Unlike fresh vegetables, these straws aren't filled with nutrients, so they're actually low in fiber. While the name suggests that they're healthier than regular chips, they don't have any added nutrients, and their only benefit is color.
Veggie straws contain less sodium and less fat than potato chips, but they're not the healthiest snack. You'll still need to compare nutritional labels to make sure you're getting the most nutritious snack. But these packaged snacks are a great substitute for traditional potato chips, and are a tasty way to satisfy your cravings while eating healthy. Veggie straws are available in most grocery stores. You can even eat them straight from the bag.
While the name of the product suggests that it's a healthy snack, there are a number of reasons for this misrepresentation. Not only does the name sound good on the label, but it's also misleading. Veggie Straws contain milk and a significant amount of bone char, making them non-vegan. In addition, they may not be labeled as a health food.
Veggie straws may sound too obvious to be true. After all, they're made from vegetables, right? However, they're highly processed. The average vegetable content of veggie straws is as little as two grams. Furthermore, they're high in carbs. One serving of veggie straws contains 17 grams of carbs, making them a terrible snack for diabetics.
Veggie straws can be a great snack for kids. These can be used as a dip for fruit, or you can dip them in hummus for a savory snack. You can also dip them in peanut butter or hummus to make them a more filling snack. This is a great way to get the benefits of hummus while reducing the negative effects on blood sugar.
However, many veg-based snacks are not healthy. For instance, Sensible Portions' Garden Veggie Straws contain only potato flour, canola oil, and tomato paste. In addition, these straws are also gluten-free and contain no genetically modified ingredients or additives. They have a total of 68 pieces, which isn't a very healthy snack.
Despite the fact that Veggie straws are high in sodium, they are not a healthy option for satisfying your daily vegetable requirement. Moreover, they're not good for you either. The high-calorie, processed potato chips contain a lot of sodium, which can increase the risk of heart disease, stroke, and fluid retention. Therefore, the best option is to find a snack that contains less sodium and more fiber.
The first step is to know what the product contains. Many of these products are actually junk food. Some are simply ground-up potato or spinach and may not even contain vegetables at all. If you're concerned about the ingredients in these snack products, you should contact a registered dietitian for a more accurate analysis. In addition to providing the nutrition facts, your customer relationship team can also make sure that your product is an effective way to stand out in a crowded market.
Kori Gorman
September 2019 to Present
Eatertainment Events & Catering - Director of Catering & Events
January 2011 to July 2019
Presidential Gourmet – Account Manager
January 2009 to January 2011
Elements Event Management and Polson Pier
April 2005 to January 2009
Catering by Davids and Rose Reisman Catering - Director, Corporate, Social and Event Catering
November 2003 to April 2005
Sen5es Catering – Director of Catering
November 2000 to September 2003
Vision Group of Companies – Senior Account Manager
May 1998 to November 2000
Skydome Food Services (Great Moments in Catering) – Catering and Special Event Manager
September 1993 to May 1998
Design Exchange Catering Organization and McNabb Roick and Associates – Event Coordinator
Event Resume
The Black and White Polo Ball, CANFAR Fundraising Gala, The Globe and Mail’s 125th Anniversary, The National Post Launch, The Molson Indy Toronto, The Toronto International Film Festival (Opening and Closing Galas), Traveling Incentive Programs (Molson Breweries – Maui, Imperial Tobacco – Australia, Teleglobe, RBC Canada –Greenbrier Resort, FedEx – Niagara Falls) The Toronto Olympic Bid closing dinner gala for the IOC, Festival Schmooze for CHUM Television, The Much Music Video Awards, The Opening of the Vaughan Mills Shopping Center, Catering and event design for CBC’s 2011 Upfront, Shaw Media 2011 Upfront and CTV Upfront.
Memberships and Skills
May 2002 International Society of Meeting Planners Toronto, ON
Achieved Certified Event Planner Status
July 2002 Convention Industry Association International
Achieved Certified Meeting Professional Status
January 2001 to 2004 Meeting Planners International Toronto Chapter
Maintained Personal Membership
Computer Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, ACT, Microsoft Excel and Power Point
