*Grown in Idaho Thick-Cut Hash Browns:
Fat: 0 grams per serving
Calories: 70
Sodium: 30 mg
Carbohydrates: 15 g (2 g fiber)
Protein: 2 g
These hash browns are more like fries and are baked, not fried, making them a heart-healthy choice.
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*Trader Joe’s Root Vegetable Fries:
Fat: 0 grams per serving
Calories: 50
Sodium: 70 mg
Carbohydrates: 13 g (3 g fiber)
Protein: 1 g
A blend of beets, carrots, parsnips, and sweet potatoes, these fries are oil-free and baked, offering a colorful and nutritious alternative.
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*Cascadian Farm Organic Crinkle Cut Fries:
Fat: 2.5 grams per serving
Calories: 80
Sodium: 15 mg
Carbohydrates: 13 g
Protein: 1 g
Made with organic potatoes and canola oil, these fries are baked and contain minimal fat and sodium.
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*Smart Classics Air-Popped Fries:
Fat: 0 grams per serving
Calories: 100
Sodium: Varies
Carbohydrates: Varies
Protein: Varies
These fries are air-popped, resulting in a crispy texture without added fat.
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*Gourmet Basics Smart Fries:
Fat: 0 grams per serving
Calories: Varies
Sodium: Varies
Carbohydrates: Varies
Protein: Varies
These fries are air-popped and come in convenient 1 oz bags, making them a great on-the-go option.
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You can find these healthier frozen fry options at major grocery stores in California, such as:
Albertsons
Walmart
Vons
Sprouts Farmers Market
Additionally, Trader Joe’s offers their Root Vegetable Fries, and Whole Foods Market carries Cascadian Farm products.
For the lowest fat content, Grown in Idaho Thick-Cut Hash Browns and Trader Joe’s Root Vegetable Fries are excellent choices.
If you prefer traditional potato fries, Cascadian Farm Organic Crinkle Cut Fries are a healthy option.
Smart & Final offers several frozen French fry options with relatively low fat content. Here are some choices you might consider:
Top Selections at Smart & Final:
Cascadian Farm Organic Crinkle Cut French Fries: These fries are made with organic potatoes and canola oil, offering a healthier alternative with minimal fat content.
Gourmet Basics Smart Fries Classic Sea Salt Air Popped Low Fat: These fries are air-popped, resulting in a crispy texture without added fat.
Lamb Weston Thick Cut Hash Browns: While not traditional fries, these hash browns are thick-cut and can be a satisfying low-fat option when baked.
You can find these products at your local Smart & Final store or order them online for delivery or pickup.
Category: Recipes I Have Tried
Inked Sourdough Bread – organic, 0g fat & 2g fiber


Jeff Nelson (VegSource) Dressings
Mice Lost 30% Body Fat in 1 Week – While Eating Fat??
Video is below, but first let me share the sauces, glazes & dressings Jeff Nelson shares on youtube:
1. Zesty Mustard Dressing
Great for salads or drizzling on steamed greens
1–2 tsp Dijon mustard
2–3 tbsp lemon juice or vinegar
1–2 tsp maple syrup or date syrup (optional)
Dash of garlic powder or fresh minced garlic
Water to thin as needed
Bright, tangy, and just a hint sweet
2. Simple Balsamic Glaze
For potatoes, squash, or grilled veggies
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 tsp maple syrup or date paste
Optional: pinch of smoked paprika or Italian herbs
Sweet and tangy — like a cheat version of store-bought glaze
3. Lemon-Herb Sauce
Great with steamed potatoes, broccoli, or salad
Juice of 1 lemon
2 tbsp water
1 tsp stone-ground mustard
Sprinkle of dried oregano, basil, or dill
Optional: pinch of nutritional yeast
Clean, bright, herby — a staple
4. Salsa-Lime Veggie Sauce
Perfect for adding flavor to steamed or microwaved frozen veggie
½ cup salsa (no-oil, no-sugar variety)
Juice of ½ a lime
Optional: chopped cilantro, splash of vinegar, or dash of cumin
Mexican-style punch of flavor without cooking
5. Miso-Ginger Sauce (light version)
A little bolder — best over hot veggies or squash
1 tsp white or yellow miso
2 tbsp rice vinegar or lemon juice
1 tsp grated ginger or ginger powder
2 tbsp water
Umami kick without being too salty if diluted well
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Organic Fig Balsamic Dressing

Dressing is sold refrigerated at SPROUTS markets.
Ingredients:
Organic Balsamic Vinegar (Organic Wine Vinegar, Organic Concentrated Grape Must), Filtered Water, Organic Pear Juice Concentrate, Organic Spicy Brown Mustard (Water, Organic Vinegar, Organic Mustard Seed, Organic Turmeric), Organic Fig Paste, Organic Corn Starch, Organic Tara Gum, Organic Black Pepper.
CONTAINS NATURALLY OCCURRING SULFITES.
Mango Coconut & Pepper Dressing

Cindy’s Kitchen Spicy Mango Coconut Dressing is sold refrigerated at SPROUTS markets. It contains filtered water, sugar (including organic sugar in some variations), mango puree, apple cider vinegar, dried coconut, orange juice concentrate, corn starch, lemon juice concentrate, citric acid, dried habanero peppers, xanthan gum, and paprika. Some variations also include organic white vinegar and cultured dextrose. The dressing is refrigerated and contains coconut.
Sweet Potato & Black Bean Burger Vegan, Gluten, Oil-Free, Refined-Sugar-…
INGREDIENTS
1 ½ pounds sweet potatoes (2 medium or 3 small)
1-1.5 cups cooked millet or quinoa
1 can black beans (drained and rinsed)
½ cup chopped red onion
⅓ cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 clove garlic, pressed or minced
2.5 tsp smoked paprika
2.5 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp garlic granules
Cayenne
2 tsp oregano
1 cup oats (organic and glyphosate free)
Optional:
½ tsp salt or to taste
Riceberry rice: Thailand’s antioxidant-packed super food

Poke Bowl w/ Jasberry Purple Rice!

Jasberry Purple Rice (cooked & cooled from previous day)
Raw Add-Ins:
Jicama
Avocado
Broccoli Micro Greens
Carrot
Pickled Ginger
Sweet Pepper
Scallion
Radish
Mushrooms (blanched)
Pineapple
Season w/ sprinkles of:
Hoisin Sauce
Liquid Aminos
Pineapple Juice
Rice Vinegar (no added sugar)
Cooking Wild Rice in a Rice Cooker • The Incredible Bulks
Ingredients
1 cup wild rice
2 cups water
https://www.theincrediblebulks.com/cooking-wild-rice-in-a-rice-cooker/#recipe
Low-Fat Spicy Peanut Dressing – (hoisin sauce)
Ingredients:
1/4 cup Naked PB Peanut Powder* (no salt, oil, or sugar added — Non-GMO) or other peanut powder
1 T tamari or low-sodium soy sauce
1/2-1 T Sriracha sauce
1/2-1 T date syrup, maple syrup, or agave
1/4 t ground ginger
1/4 t garlic powder or 1 small clove of crushed garlic
[juice of 1 lime]
cold water to thin out
Instructions:
Stir all ingredients together well and chill before serving.
https://mrsplantintexas.com/2021/02/28/low-fat-spicy-peanut-dressing/#wprm-recipe-container-735
* 2 tablespoons serving of peanut powder typically contains around 1.5 to 2 grams of fat. This is significantly less than traditional peanut butter, which contains around 16 grams of fat per 2 tablespoons. For example, PB2 Powdered Peanut Butter has 1.5g of fat per 2 tablespoons