Here’s what I’ve been eating (and drinking) this month!

Breakstone’s Cottage Cheese & Fruit

Cottage cheese is very versatile and can be used to make anything from lasagna to tuna salad. It’s also a really convenient snack and even serve as a light breakfast or lunch with some extra fruit.

What I love: I often eat the Breakstone’s cottage cheese & fruit for breakfast because it keeps me full for a while, plus it’s low in fat and calories and give you 15% of your daily dose of Calcium. My favorite flavors? Pineapple and strawberry!

What I don’t like: The taste of cottage cheese takes some getting used to. It also has its share of sodium so it’s a bit on the salty side, which is why I think the fruit goes well with it. If you eat this for a few weeks in a row, you might get a bit tired of it.

The Verdict: Grab some in the dairy isle and try having this for breakfast with some extra fruit, juice, or tea on the side. It’s a great way to start your day.

Horizon organic milk

Organic milk is something that’s fairly new to me, as I previously purchased regular 1% milk. However, it’s becoming more common and the variety of brands is slowly increasing, so I hope that this also means that the number of organic farms are increasing, which will increase supply and hopefully lower prices as well.

What I love: The taste!! Organic milk just tastes much better than regular milk to me. In addition, it has a longer shelf (refrigerator shelf, that is) life since it is pasteurized. I drink a small glass every night to get an extra dose of Calcium in. The great thing about this milk is that it also comes in very convenient on-the-go packages, which are great for you or the kids when you’re on the road.

What I don’t like: Organic milk is still a bit pricey…as much as $1.20 more for half a gallon. However, I think this is a small price to pay for helping out organic farmers, your health, and the environment.

The Verdict: You don’t completely have to move over to the “green” side, but try switching out your regular milk for organic one week and see what you think!

Bigelow Organic Pomegranate Acai Berry Tea

This is one of my favorite new teas! Bigelow is a brand that you can find at almost any grocery store, so this shouldn’t be too hard to find.

What I love: The tea itself provides a good amount of mellow sweetness, so you might not even need sugar in this. Plus, it provides a good amount of antioxidants.

What I don’t like: Not much, really! Don’t try drinking this tea if you need a hefty dose of caffeine, though, it won’t provide it.

The Verdict: Try this as a nice, fruity, and refreshing substitute for green tea. You’ll love it!