Newsflash: Sept 5th, 2007 - Extra TV shows just aired a story on “Britney’s New Diet Secret: Lollipops?“. This is being view by 22 million people across the nation. Yes, Power Pops are the secret hoodia lollipops that Britney Spears has been seen eating around Hollywood.

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     Who doesn’t like lollipops??  Now you can curb your appetite and satisfy your sweet tooth at the same time!  So what’s the difference between eating a hoodia pop and taking a pill???  As the video above describes; the bush men in Africa used to suck the stem of the Hoodia plant to lessen their hunger.  This company claims that sucking the “Power Pops” is the quickest way to absorb the hoodia plant.  Drying out the plant, then grinding it and pressing it into pill form is less effective. 

    If I had the choice between taking another dreaded pill or sucking on a lollipop I would surely chose the pop.  The Pop only has 28 calories (4 carbs) per pop and retails for $ 23.50 (for 30).  The pops come in Cherry, Green Apple, Root Beer Float, Pina Colada, Butter Pecan, White Chocolate, Candy Cane, Chocolate Mousse, Mountain Berry, Cinnamon, Watermelon, Pink Lemonade, and Cappuccino (credit).  It’s great that companies are coming up with inventive ideas to keep people healthy! 

Adria Ali

      You don’t buy the exact same food as someone standing next to you at the gym so why should you be “forced” to eat the same kinds of protein bars???  Everyone has different preferences on foods they like and foods they hate.  Protein bars can be a love/ hate relationship…. you find one you like… eat it for a long while, then end up hating it.  So why not chose what goes into your protein bars, so that you are guaranteed to love them!?  A new company called “You Bar,” is your solution! 

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You can choose the base, protein powder, nuts, seeds, dried fruit, berries, sweeteners, chocolate, seasonings, grains, cereals, and vitamin infusions. The bars will be made to your specifications, and you’ll get them within 10 to 15 days. You even get to name your creations whatever you want. This means no more guessing what’s in it — pretty cool if you ask me. Check it out at YouBars.com (credit).”

     For people who have food allergies (like me) this is new bar could be a life saver!  Why didn’t anyone think of this sooner???  The bar sells for $40 per box (12 bars).  However, if you keep trying bars (only to throw them out) then you have been wasting a lot more money trying to find a bar that you love enough to eat daily.  Why not make your own and skip all the preservatives and excess sweeteners.

Adria Ali