Lisa Lillien is the author of the popular Hungry Girl website andemail newsletter, featuring smart, funny advice on guilt-free eating. She is also the author of nine books, six of which debuted at number one on theNew York TimesBest Sellers list. Read herPEOPLE.comblog every Monday for slimmed-down celebrity recipes and more.
Forget about bacon and Nutella. When it comes to what the cool kids are eating these days, these food trends are all over the place!
SrirachaSriracha is THE flavor du jour. Therooster-emblazoned bottleshave spawned many imitations. But better than that, they’ve inspired a ton of other foods to pick up on the spicy, sweet, garlicky flavor:mustard,jerky, evenpopcorn! I love adding heat to my food. It not only tastes good, but the spicy zip also helps keep me from eating too quickly and makes me drink more water — both of which are great for weight management.
QuinoaYou may have thought that quinoa was a passing fad, but it’s not going anywhere. Mostly because it’s GREAT for you; the grain is packed with protein. If you want a super-simple fix, grab a box ofMorningStar Farms Roasted Garlic and Quinoa Burgers. Quinoa is also really easy to cook — just try these recipes: Molly Sims’s Carrot Quinoa Salad,Veggie-Quinoa Mega Bowland [premium title=” Diane von Furstenberg’s Green Apple & Macadamia Quinoa” url=”https://www.people.com/people/premium/celebfood/recipe/0,,20712189,00.html”]
SteviaFinally, I love to cut calories anywhere I can — it helps me to maximize my serving sizes, which is crucial since I’m, you know, HUNGRY GIRL. No-calorie sweeteners are a staple for me, and natural versions made with stevia are getting more and more popular. In terms of what you can buy plain,Truvia,Pure Via, andStevia In The Raware pretty easy to find. A lot of drinks are being sweetened with stevia these days too— I’m a fan ofBlue Sky Zero sodaandVitaminwater Zero. Truvia
‘Til next time… Chew the right thing!
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