That's Fit

Grocery prices are getting out of hand -- I bypassed a $2.49 box of frozen, multigrain waffles today to buy two boxes of the less healthy/not whole-grain variety because they were a buck a box. I'll sprinkle some flax on top of them before sliding the plates over to the kids, but I'm still having waffle-purchase regret. My kids eat a lot of waffles -- we're missing out on a golden whole-grain opportunity here.

If you're into frozen waffles, a group of five San Francisco-area food aficionados from Taster's Choice have analyzed the whole-grain variety. Here are the Top Three:

• 1st Place: Scoring a 75 out of 100, Van's multi-grain waffles are eggless, dairy-free and the tasters reported a "good crunch." Unfortunately, they are outrageously expensive at $3.29 for six waffles at Whole Foods. How come the good stuff is out of reach for the average middle-class family? Maybe we need to re-prioritize our waffle budget.
• 2nd Place: Scoring a 59 (much lower than Van's), Safeway's Eating Right had a nice texture and a nutty taste. Cost: $2.75 for 10 waffles -- now we're talkin'!
• 3rd Place: Eggo whole-wheat waffles garnered 57 points. Tasters commented it was crispy and even looked homemade. 10 L'Eggo-My-Whole-Wheat-Eggos cost $3.49, a bit pricey.

Lifestream and Kashi also make multi-grain frozen waffles, but they didn't make the Top Three.

After you start your day with a whole-grain frozen waffle, head on over to AOL Body's America Takes It Off!: Summer Quick Fix weight loss program and accept the challenge to drop a few pounds. You'll find a bunch of tips to help you get started, even how to stock your fridge! Focusing on whole-grains is a good start.