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Ziploc 100-Calorie Snack Bags: Cool or Not?
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Ziploc 100-Calorie Snack Bags: Cool or Not?

I was over at my friend's house and saw a case of Ziploc snack bags in her kitchen.
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I was over at my friend's house and saw a case of Ziploc snack bags in her kitchen. They're sort of like regular plastic sandwich bags, except about half the size. I asked her what the deal was with her bulk buy and she said that she couldn't resist after seeing "Perfect For 100 Calorie Snacks" scrawled across the box. Prior to this my friend had never touched a snack bag in her life.

100 calorie snack packs of chips and cookies are big sellers in stores, but a lot of these offerings are empty carbs. My friend says these bags are a great way for her to pack her own healthy snacks while adhering to portion control. I'm not sure I buy it, though. She could opt for reusable containers that are way less wasteful than these bags, and many 100-calorie snacks wouldn't even fit in these hacked versions of sandwich bags.

Ziploc got it right though, and has positioned itself nicely within the 100-calorie snack market. What do you think of the Ziploc snack bags — a waste of money, or a successful tool for portion control?

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Cool Healthy Gadget: Ziploc Zip'n Steam Bags
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Cool Healthy Gadget: Ziploc Zip'n Steam Bags

I am always looking for new ways to cook healthfully and so when a new product comes along to make it that much easier, I love to share it with you guys.
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I am always looking for new ways to cook healthfully and so when a new product comes along to make it that much easier, I love to share it with you guys.

I've been hearing a lot about these new Ziploc Zip'n Steam Bags and while I have not yet been able to get my hands on them, I am liking the idea especially since it puts your microwave to use in a healthy way. Here is how it works: Each bag has patented vents that allow food to be steamed under pressure so that it is cooked thoroughly and evenly for healthy meals in minutes. You can steam anything from fresh veggies to fish, just throw on some seasoning and pop the bag full of goodies in the microwave. No need for oils or fats - healthy cooking doesn't really get any easier than that.

I do believe that getting a reusable steamer would be much better for the long run and for the environment, but if you have yet to purchase one, these are a good way to meet your steaming needs temporarily. If anyone has tried them, let me know what you think. If not, you should be able to find them at supermarkets nationwide.

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