This week I’m a very excited chaperone for our son and his eighth-grade class as they travel across the country for a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Washington, D.C. My new travel essential is Eat This, Not That: Thousands of Simple Food Swaps that Can Save You 10, 20, 30 Pounds--or More!

This book is perfect for families on the run. It gives you the inside scoop on nutritional choices we make every day… like should the kids grab cinnamon rolls from Au Bon Pain or Cinnabon… Au Bon Pain’s will save you 463 calories and 20 grams of fat! As we travel in D.C., I can help us make better meal choices with this book at my side.

It’s impossible to monitor the eating habits of our kids all the time, and I like sharing this book with my family to help them understand the choices they’re making. I’m also a fan of Eat This Not That! for Kids!: Be the Leanest, Fittest Family on the Block! and hope to pick up the newest title soon: Eat This Not That! Supermarket Survival Guide: The No-Diet Weight Loss Solution.

Eat This, Not That! Thousands of Simple Food Swaps that Can Save You 10, 20, 30 Pounds--or More! is available online at Amazon.com

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