Nuts (blest)

Just because this is a weight-loss blog, doesn’t mean we can’t hang with Works For Me Wednesdays, right?!

I’m currently in week two of the South Beach diet and I’m really liking it! One of my favorite snacks are these nuts from Planters.

Nuts are quite good for you! They’re packed with all sorts of nutrients. South Beach recommends, however, no more than ¼ cup of nuts a day due to their high fat content. I’m loving the nuts, but I’ve grown a little tired of counting out my serving and/or dirtying up my measuring cups. So I tried this!

A proper serving of nuts is a little less than half the muffin cup. It’s quick, it’s cute, and it’s easy to hold in your hand while you munch your nuts and browse blogs! (don’t ask me how I know that)

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1. Cute idea! I use the muffin cups to dress up and divide (the corn must not touch the chicken!) my son’s plate.

   Comment by Trisha — August 2, 2006 @ 12:12 am

2. I love nuts, too, and have been glad to learn how good they are for you, but oh, that portion control is tough. I may have to take this to heart.

   Comment by Jennifer — August 2, 2006 @ 7:08 am

3. Much better than just reaching into the can and grabbing a handful (and then rationalizing that a few more won’t matter, since the original handful probably wasn’t a full serving).

   Comment by Jan — August 2, 2006 @ 7:59 am

4. Ooo. Great idea, Blest!

   Comment by lady laura — August 2, 2006 @ 8:09 am

5. Love nuts. Have to put the can right away after I take out the portions, though!

   Comment by Susanne — August 2, 2006 @ 8:11 am

6. Great idea, love it. I always eat too much for thoes.

   Comment by Laurel Wreath — August 2, 2006 @ 8:59 am

7. ROTFL while you browse. I love nuts…. sadly the little man can’t have them yet, which means I can’t have them .

   Comment by Lil Duck Duck — August 2, 2006 @ 9:09 am

8. I must find that can!! Those are my three favorite nuts! Thanks for the great portion idea.

   Comment by SalGal — August 2, 2006 @ 9:21 am

9. What a lovely way to serve your nuts lol.

   I love nuts, they’re on my snack menu for today - woohoo!

   Comment by Blair — August 2, 2006 @ 9:57 am

10. Really good idea!

    Comment by Tracy — August 2, 2006 @ 10:32 am

11. What a great idea! I love nuts, too. I hear almonds are especially good for you.

    Comment by Mom2fur — August 2, 2006 @ 12:14 pm

12. I always have trouble with portion control. This is a great idea. I have 30 pounds to lose. Can I jump on board with you girls?

    Comment by Joanne Casale Viskup — August 2, 2006 @ 1:34 pm

13. Hi Joanne! Glad you stopped by! Right now our roster for team members is closed. We had to limit it to twenty to keep the blog from being to hopping to handle! But you are very welcome to hang with us in the comment threads. We are a friendly bunch!!

    Comment by blestwithsons — August 2, 2006 @ 2:03 pm

14. GREAT idea! I’m going to go buy a bunch of muffin cups =)

    Comment by L. Smithy — August 2, 2006 @ 2:39 pm