Saturday, June 12, 2010

Frito Lay Father's Day Giveaway!



Most of us are familiar with Frito Lay company and their products. Here are a couple of tips about these products that we all love and have known as part of the party for years:

Pair your favorite chips with nutrient-rich dips such as veggie-packed salsa or guacamole. Try serving a simple and better-for-you dip below at your Father's Day grill out! This recipe is from the Registered Dietitians of Teaspoon Communications.

There are a now a few companies that produce and sell compostable and biodegradable plates, utensils, cups and serving ware! Just Google “biodegradable utensils” and you’ll get a variety of companies to choose from – all for around the same price as the disposable tableware you find in your local grocery store!!

Mediterranean Dip: A European twist on a Mexican favorite! Pair with Tostitos Scoops tortilla chips for less than 170 calories, 9% of your daily fiber needs and a yummy way to sneak in 5 veggies!

Enjoy the magic:

Ingredients:
· 1 cup canned corn, drained and rinsed

· ½ cup roasted red peppers, chopped

· 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

· Salt to taste


Directions:
Mix corn, chopped peppers and balsamic vinegar together in a small bowl. Refrigerate
for 30 minutes (or longer). Serve with Tostitos Scoops tortilla chips. Makes 8 appetizer servings

Nutrition analysis: 27 calories per 2 oz. serving, 0.3g fat per 2 oz. serving, 123 mg sodium per 2 oz. serving, 5.5 g carbohydrate per 2 oz. serving, 0.7 g fiber per 2 oz. serving, 0.8 g protein per 2 oz. serving.

Here's hoping you learned something new today, and here's 2 ways to enter!
Tweet it out on Twitter or leave a comment below! The contest closes Friday at 10 PM, EST.

5 comments:

  1. This is a great Giveaway!!! Everyone should be joining in! I love ours and folks can win it too: http://carolinamama1.blogspot.com Go Frito-Lays! Thanks for great American party picnic and healthy dips!

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  2. Chips for a snack...a weakness of mine.

    Deborah
    homemakerhoney @ gmail . com

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  3. Link your giveaway on my linky
    http://www.homemakerhoney.com/2010/06/i-heart-giveaways-thursday.html

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  4. Loving the Mediterranean Dip Recipe. Thanks for sharing and hosting such a great giveaway

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  5. nachos...enough said....awesome!

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