12 Healthy Snacks Under 100 Calories!

Before I try to eat anything unhealthy, I will look at this picture from now on!

In this picture, it shows 12 snacks that are healthy for you. The good news is, they all are under 100 calories! Isn't this amazing?! When I'm browsing on Pinterest, I usually never come across anything like this. I had to pin it ASAP!

On this list, my favorite under 100 calorie snacks are: apple slices and peanut butter, fruit and yogurt parfait, reverse wrap and rice cake and peanut butter!

I plan to try the banana berry smoothie and fruit popsicle really soon!

What under 100 calorie snack is your favorite that is not on this list?
I would love to find out more under 100 calorie snacks!

I found this picture on 100 Pounds 100 Days Tumblr Page. Thank you, I love it!

Such an awesome blog, one of the best ones I have come across!

But it hasn't been updated in over a year. :'(

Peach Pie Popsicles

Since warmer weather is near, this is the perfect, refreshing snack! Most importantly, there's only a few ingredients, it's easy to make, and it's healthy! I'm on Pinterest a lot and when I saw this recipe, I was so excited! My boyfriend loves peaches, so he will enjoy these, too! I would love to try these popsicles with other fruits too, like pineapple and mango! I am going to make these within the next few days. :)

Photo credit from thejoyofcleaneating.com

Peach Pie Popsicles

Ingredients:

- 1 cup of almond/coconut milk

- 1 frozen banana, peeled or chopped

- 2 large peaches, seeded diced

- 1 tablespoon of agave

- Pinch of cinnamon 

- Popsicle tray

Directions:

Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth or desired consistency.

Pour into popsicle tray and freeze for about 3-6 hours.

I found the recipe for these delicious popsicles here.

A Normal Day For Jessica Every Tuesday

Hands down, Tuesday is the busiest day of the entire week for me. Today is Tuesday so it's a perfect time to write this blog post. Unfortunately, I got unlucky and a lot of classes I needed to take at Penn State Greater Allegheny this semester were only offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Every Tuesday, there is always so much going on!

Here are how my normal Tuesdays are every week:

9:00 AM - I love to sleep in, so 9:00 AM is kind of early for me. I wake up, eat breakfast and get ready for school. During this time, I also try to relax. A big stress reliever for me is laying in my bed and searching the web on my laptop or iPhone. But if I have a test that day or homework I was unable to finish the night before, I try to get that done during this time.

10:30 AM - I get in my car and drive to school. I'm lucky because I live about 5 minutes from campus, but I prefer to arrive a few minutes before all of my classes. I don't like being late.

10:50 AM to 12:05 PM - I'm at my first class of the day, Marketing 301.

12:10 PM to 1:25 PM - My first gap of the day. There's really no point of going home, since I have a little over an hour break, so I go to Dunkin' Donuts. It's only a few minutes away from campus. My sister or boyfriend usually meet me there to keep me company. (I'm addicted to Dunkin' Donuts, especially with their Caramel Swirl Iced Latte Lites!)

1:35 PM to 2:50 PM - I'm at my second class of the day, History 20.

3:00 PM to 4:20 - My second gap of the day. During this gap, I usually do go home. I get something to eat and try to rest for a little bit. If my mom is home, an early dinner will be ready for me.

4:30 PM to 5:45 PM - I'm at my third class of the day, Comm 471.

5:45 PM to 6:00 PM - I only have a 15 minute break before my fourth class. If I need to, I hurry up and go to the cafeteria to get a snack and go to the bathroom.

6:00 PM to 8:30 PM - My fourth and final class of the day, English 202D.

8:45 PM to 11:00 PM - I'm finally home! By this time, I am really tired! I try to study and finish up on some homework, if needed. My boyfriend also comes over my house to visit me. He always puts me in a good mood and I love spending time with him. I get ready for bed around 10:30 PM and I'm usually in bed by 11:00 PM.

What's your busiest day of the week?

A Great Motivational Quote

Such a great quote I found on Pinterest today. This one is definitely one of my favorites! It's so inspirational and motivating!

Thinking positive, exercising on a daily basis, nourishing your body with healthy foods, working hard, staying strong, worrying less, dancing more, loving often and always be happy! 

All of these points are very important, but my favorite part of this quote is thinking positive. Positive thinking will let you do everything than negative thinking will. I will admit, I used to be a very negative person, but I realized I made everyone around me negative. 

Working hard is also another part I like from this quote. One of my favorite quotes from Oprah Winfrey is, "The big secret in life is that there is no big secret. Whatever your goal is, you can get there if you're willing to work."

Whenever I am down or sad, I always read at this quote and I know that everything will be okay.

Thanks to Social Cafe Magazine!

Healthy Frozen Banana Treat

When I'm browsing on Pinterest, I'm usually always on the Food and Drink category board. I usually always see the  same recipes over and over again... But earlier today, I came across a quick, easy, and healthy recipe that looks delicious! I'm going to buy the ingredients for it tomorrow and try it out!

Healthy Frozen Banana Treat
- 2 bananas
- Fage Total 0% Greek Yogurt (any Greek Yogurt should be fine)
- Crushed Almonds
- Cinnamon
- Popsicle Sticks

Directions:
1. Line a tray with parchment paper.
2. Mix the Greek Yogurt, almonds and cinnamon together.
3. Peel the bananas.
4. Cut off an end from each banana and insert the Popsicle sticks.
5. Coat the bananas in Greek Yogurt and almonds.
6. Lay the bananas on parchment paper and freeze for 45 minutes to an hour. The bananas will be creamy and firm, but not frozen.

If you like bananas, you should definitely try out this recipe! I'm excited to try something new!

I found the recipe here. Thanks for the recipe, eattonguyen on Tumblr!

Health Tips For Busy People

It is very difficult to stay healthy when you have a busy lifestyle. Like myself, I am a full-time college student and I work about 4 days a week. This gives me absolutely no free time on how to stay as healthy as I would like to be. I try to follow all of these tips all year round to live the healthiest lifestyle I can:

1. Drink lots of water! I drink 8 glasses a day and I have been for years. It's very essential to your health.

2. Add some physical activity to your life! I exercise at home because I don't have time to go to a gym. I try to exercise 30-60 minutes 3-4 times a week. Even if you exercise for only 10 minutes a day, it's better than nothing. Also, try taking the stairs instead of the elevator or parking your car farther away so you can do a little bit more walking than usual. Every little bit helps!

3. Make smart fast food choices! Since I am always so busy and don't have time to prepare a meal at home, I have to sometimes eat at fast food restaurants. But I make smart decisions! Here are some examples:

- Order a side salad instead of french fries.
- Choose grilled chicken instead of fried chicken.
- If available, order your sandwich on a wheat or whole grain bun instead of a white bun.
- Get all of your condiments on the side. Especially mayonnaise or ranch dressing. Both of them are loaded with fat.
- Substitute water instead of soft drinks.If the fast food restaurant you're going to has a low calorie menu, order something off of there.

4. Always try to relax when you are stressed out! Do whatever makes you happy.

5. Get enough sleep. It's recommended that everyone should get at least 8 hours of sleep a night. I will admit, I don't get 8 hours of sleep every night, but I try to a few times a week.

What do you do to stay healthy?

Healthy Peanut Butter Dip

One of my favorite foods in the entire world has to be peanut butter. It's so delicious! I will seriously eat peanut butter with anything. But the bad thing about peanut butter is that it's high in fat. Since I've been trying to live a more healthier lifestyle, I've had to cut down on the peanut butter and I have been so upset because of it. But I found a great recipe on Pinterest that tastes amazing and it's actually healthy for you, too! It's also quick and easy to make; it only takes a few minutes! I always bring it with me to school or work in a little container. The perfect on-the-go snack! I eat this yummy peanut butter dip with apples, graham crackers and pretzels! (I always lick the container when I'm done.. it's that good!)

Healthy Peanut Butter Dip 
- 1/2 cup vanilla yogurt (I used vanilla Greek yogurt)
- 1/2 cup of peanut butter (I used natural honey peanut butter)
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
- 1/4 cup of miniature semisweet chocolate chips (optional)

Directions: In a small bowl, combine the yogurt, peanut butter, cinnamon and chocolate chips. Stir all of the ingredients together and that's it!

The full recipe & nutrition facts regarding the dip can be found here.