Baby steps...Grocery Shopping!

Shopping for groceries is a drag...I'm a germaphobe so I'm looking at everything like EWWW! I can't indulge in everything on the shelves like I used to. Every since I started "watching what I eat" grocery shopping is no fun. I spend so much time reading Nutrition Facts only to find it has too much sodium or carbs for me to eat. Oh, don't get me wrong...if I want to eat something I will eat it! It's the guilt that comes afterwards that I'm trying to avoid...its so depressing to over eat and sit like a fat blob on the couch. I hate that feeling!! Soooooooooooo, I'm taking baby steps towards smarter choices...I caught a sale on Tropicana 100% orange juice!! It was only 99 cents plus I had a coupon! YAY! I also bought some cashews, craisins, smoked gouda cheese, peanut butter, grits, salmon, and frozen spinach after taking this pic...Eating before going grocery shopping helps me from throwing stuff loaded with saturated fat and empty carbs into the basket. If I am hungry in the grocery store I buy stuff like chips, cookies and soda everytime. I'm not saying I'm am totally reformed because I've been wanting some Popeyes Chicken with red beans and rice all day! LOL! Maybe I can get some grilled chicken from KFC?!!! hahaha! For now, I'm taking baby steps towards a healthier life....Happy eating! Eat to live! :)

No fuss low carb dinner!

This little packet is a life saver!!

McCormick® Bag 'n Season® Chicken is the easy way to make chicken that is tender, savory and juicy. Bag 'n Season® Chicken contains a blend of herbs and spices, as well as a cooking bag to eliminate messy cleanup. With Bag 'n Season®, preparation and cleanup are a snap!

USAGE

Prep Time: 15 minutesCook Time: 1 hourStand Time: 5 minutes

You Will Need

1 package McCormick® Bag 'n Season®

Chicken2 1/2 pounds chicken parts

4 cups cut-up fresh vegetables, such as potatoes, green beans, onions and carrots*

PREHEAT oven to 350°F.

Arrange opened Cooking Bag in 13x9-inch baking pan or dish.

Sprinkle Seasoning Mix evenly over chicken.
PLACE chicken in single layer in Bag.

Add vegetables.* Sprinkle any remaining seasoning over chicken and vegetables.

Close Bag loosely with nylon tie.

Cut 4 small holes in top of Bag to allow steam to escape.
BAKE in lower half of oven 1 hour.

* Remove from oven. Let stand 5 minutes.

Cut open Bag.

Serve chicken and vegetables with pan juices. If desired, serve with McCormick Chicken Gravy.
*Vegetables can be omitted.

Bake chicken 45 minutes.
Makes 8 Servings

IMPORTANT: Allow 8 inches for Bag to expand while cooking. Cooking Bag should not touch oven walls or racks.

For Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts: With Vegetables: Use 2 lbs. boneless skinless chicken breasts halves AND 4 cups sliced fresh vegetables. Place vegetables in Bag FIRST; then add seasoned chicken breasts on top of vegetables. Bake 45 minutes. Without Vegetables: Bake for 30 minutes.

Steamed brocolli and cauliflower.. I served it with Uncle Ben's Brown Rice and drizzled the drippings over the riice.