a Kashi review

Okay, I'm actually (finally) right in the middle of doing some work (how did CHA sneak up so quickly??) but I wanted to take a minute to talk about Kashi. More specifically, Kashi cereal:

I've always *heard* about Kashi but I am not a brave eater. When it comes to food, I stick with what I know. When I watch shows like Iron Chef, I always think there is no way I could judge because there's sooo much they put in their food that I could never put in my mouth. I've been that way about Kashi. I'm not sure why. I know how good it's supposed to be for you. HOWEVER... I am not a squirrel. I do not want to eat like one.

So. At the recommendation of my beloved sister, who is really ridiculous in her weight loss considering that she is at her GOAL WEIGHT (Why is she still losing??), I decided to pick up a box of this cereal. I knew flax seed was good for you, though seriously - would you ever think to eat it if no one told you it was good for you??

A couple of days ago, three, actually, I tried my first bowl of Kashi. You get 1 cup for 4 points. Usually with cereal, that's not enough. I ate a bite and my first thought was "This tastes like puffed cardboard." I mean, really. It does. I told Adam I might as well go gnaw on a tree branch. So, I called Skinny Sister and told her so. She instructed me in the proper consumption of Kashi cereal. "No, you have to put a banana and honey on it." Well, I packed my honey. It was straight from the hive (a gift from some people at church who raise bees) and I've yet to find it, so instead, I added one half of a thinly sliced banana (I stress thinly because it makes the taste travel further...) and about half a teaspoon of Splenda. (Please don't tell me how bad for you Splenda is. I promise when I find the honey, I'll use the honey!)

Anyway... the first time I ate the puffed cardboard, I looked at the bowl and thought, "Seriously... I have to eat ALL of that??" This time, I realized Kashi is really good. I mean, with a tiny bit of doctoring I now have a cereal that totally fills me up for the whole morning (and I eat at 7:30, so it's a long time!) and I actually think I would eat it as a snack in the afternoon.

The difference between the way I'm doing it this time is that I'm really stressing more fresh foods and good for you foods instead of just 'low in points' foods. My fridge is packed. I eat tons of fruit and veggies. I cook now! (I seriously do. I'm so proud of myself!) :) So, Kashi is added to the list of good for you easy breakfasts! I definitely recommend it (with the banana of course!)

Tonight I've got a date! I have no idea what we're going to do, but I'm saving some points for the Olive Garden (points for restaurants are happily located at: www.dwlz.com) and I'm thinking the CHicken Giordino is perfect for 8 points. :)

Have a wonderful Friday night! Do something fun! Play board games with the kids! Go out on a date! Eat Kashi!

:)

Comments

[sarah vrolyk]

Kashi, hmmm? Well, I just might have to add that to my grocery list for the week. Oh and I won't forget the bananas and the honey.

I've been reading your blog for quite awhile now and finally decided to post. I live in Rockford ... so fun to read a creative blog from someone in my area. If you have time, pop on over to my blog and have a look. I'm a rubberstamper turned digital scrapbooker. :)

Have a great date night! My husband and I went to Olive Garden last month for our 12th anniversary and then went to see I Am Legend. Fun times!

[Janna]

Yep, good ole' Kashi.
I had the same experience--the cardboard thing...so glad to find the honey banana reccomendation. I'll definitely try that.

I tell you what, I really like the Kashi cookies. YUM. Two of those (and they're pretty dense) for four points as well.

[jenn]

Kashi...i've had it too and hated it! But thanks! Now I know how to eat it! lol

xo

[stampernancy]

I like it with yogurt - put half a cup of Kashi in the bowl, dump in a little thing of your fav yogurt and then the other half cup of Kashi - it's good!