Kashi, one of my favorite brands, is giving away free samples — yay! And this time it's cookies! Its new TLC Tasty Little Cookie combines the seven whole grain blend Kashi is famous for with ingredients such as peanuts, raisins, sunflower seeds, cranberries, walnuts, shredded coconut, flax seeds, and dark chocolate. Get your free sample of a chewy cookie at Kashi.com, and when you do let me know what you think below. Testers beware: at 130 calories per cookie, these cookies are not low calorie. But if you're looking for a sweet fix, they do make for a healthier option than most cookies on the market.
Actress and mama Amanda Peet published an apology in Cookie for calling parents who don’t vaccinate their kids “parasites” during an interview. The mother of 18-month-old Frances said:
I believe in my heart that my use of the word "parasites" was mean and divisive; I completely understand why it offended some parents, and in particular, parents of children with autism who feel that vaccines caused their illness. For this I am truly sorry.
What are your thoughts on her apology?
Amanda Peet's comments advocating vaccinations in Cookie magazine sparked debate among lilsugar readers. And that heated conversation wasn't limited to our website. Cookie's forum was also full of comments from passionate parents. In this behind-the-interview clip, the actress and mother of 18-month-old, Frances, discusses the misconception that she believes parents have when it comes to autism and vaccinations.
Do you think it's appropriate for a parent whose child does not have autism to address this issue?
Recently challenged with playing a pregnant woman on–screen for Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip, actress Amanda Peet has been enjoying the real life role of motherhood with daughter Frances, better known as Frankie. As many new moms ponder the possible side effects of vaccinations, Amanda did her own research and decided regularly scheduled vaccinations were just what the doctor ordered.
When asked about the controversial subject, the Manhattan raised thespian told Cookie that upon her pregnancy discovery, she called her brother–in–law, who happens to be a pediatrician, every five minutes to inquire about vaccinations and their benefits. After much investigating, Amanda decided to keep Frankie on a regular shot schedule. She said:
I buy 99 percent organic food for Frankie, and I don't like to give her medicine or put sunscreen on her. . . But now that I've done my research, vaccines do not concern me.
Like many parents keeping with the regular vaccination schedule, Frankie's mom is concerned about the non–vaccinated children surrounding her. The blunt mother said:
Frankly, I feel that parents who don't vaccinate their children are parasites.
Being open and honest about her thoughts probably won't win her brownie points or fans, but it seems to me that this mother of one is doing what she thinks is best for her sweet daughter. One thing's for sure, this isn't the last you'll hear from Amanda on the subject. She will soon be making appearances in public service announcements for Every Child by Two, a pro-vaccine organization.
Healthy sweets can be healthy in different ways. In the case of Protein Bakery, it's not because the treats are low fat or low cal. Rather, they shun the artificial additives and are designed to satisfy your hunger more than the typical junk food. These handmade, gluten-free goodies use all-natural ingredients, including rolled oats instead of wheat, whey protein, brown sugar, eggs, and butter.
For this taste test, I sampled three of Protein Bakery's baked goods, including the brownie with chocolate chips, the blondie with chocolate chips, and the coconut-chocolate chip cookies. To find out what I thought, read more
I definitely have a sweet tooth and crave cookies, cakes smeared with frosting, and anything else you'd find at a bakery. I satiate my cravings by having a piece of dark chocolate each day. I'm also a big fan of sharing a little dessert if I'm out to eat. Of course now that's it's warmer out, I love to take my girls out for ice cream or frozen yogurt on the weekends. So what about you?
Watch this little devil snatch the loot, take a bite, and then laugh in the face of his parental co-conspirator. He knows how to get what he wants, even when it's out of reach. Is it just me, or does this cookie monster have an eerie, almost evil, undertone to his giggle? Bwahahaha!
Are you a cookie lover? Then have I got a cookie for you. If you haven't yet, you've got to try the cookies made by Alternative Baking Company, Inc.
All their cookies are vegan, which means they are made without eggs, honey, milk, or butter - but I tell you, you wouldn't know it unless I told you. Since the cookies contain no animal products, they are also cholesterol free. Even though it is a vegan cookie, it is still a cookie with fat and a considerable amount of calories.
Alternative Baking Company uses no artificial ingredients, refined sugars, hydrogenated oils, or preservatives. The cookies are made with organic wheat flour, but they also make wheat free cookies using organic barley flour.
Check out the multitude of flavors: Explosive Espresso Chip, Peanut Butter Persuasion, Phenomenal Pumpkin Spike, and Outrageous Oatmeal Raisin. My two favorites happen to be wheat free - Mac the Chip (made with chocolate chips and whole macadamia nuts) and Snickerdoodle (delightfully cinnamon flavored).
Want to see the nutritional breakdown for one of these cookies? Then read more
