SWM_29_P56-57.qxp:20100307_BOY056_e1_NWSNorth 26/02/2010 16:30 Page 57 Bite size Snapped beauty by Emma Jane Power FOOD FOR THOUGHT Nutritionist Aveen Bannon picks the best option for a slimmer, healthier you. This week: Breakfast bars These bars are a nice small 30g portion size, are low in fat and calories and Best contain 42.8% cerebuy al grains. A great treat option that offers health benefits of healthy grains. Each bar provides 109 calories, 2g of fat and 6.8g of sugar (1 tsp). These are a good biscuit alternative or lunchbox option for kids. Another great option, each 34g bar provides 119 calories, 2.9g of fat and 5.4g of sugar. They have a good fibre content too, with 3g per bar, and contain 42 % malted oats and crisped cereals. A good low sugar, high fibre option. A great mid-morning biscuit alternative. Nestle strawberry oats & more Avonmore cereal bar with oats and cranberry exclusively for March). We'll raise our posh china to that... Spa gifts can be costly: many mums may prefer you not to splash out on a spa gift (and let's be honest ­ many of them are seriously expensive). However, you can still treat her to a special pampering evening. Star Treats: Look out for themed and inexpensive bath treats, such as lime or cherry products (these start at 1.50, try Lush or The Body Shop). Run a bubble bath next Saturday, fill the room with candles and dot seveal bath treats around the room. A new fluffly towel and a glass of The `spas are a waste of money' mum relaxation. bubbly will surely make her day. If you have a bit extra to spend the MUM hatbox (Lush, 34.95) has everything she needs for the ultimate evening of sheer She runs around, forever looking after everyone else, never stopping to relax her own feet. This mother deserves the ultimate get-away-from-it-all treatment at your local spa. Star Present: Perhaps you could break the bank and whisk her away to a Mummy Long Legs lavish spa. The Ice House Hotel (Co. Mayo) have a wonderful `Girl Friday' package on offer. Start your weekend with a glass of pink bubbles, before mum uncovers spa goodies in her room (from Yonka and Lu'Lur). Over the weekend she can use the Chill Spa thermal areas (including Steam Room, Laconium and two Outdoor Hot Tubs) to her heart's content and dine at their Pier Restaurant one of the evenings. This package costs from 125 per person sharing, for more details visit www.icehousehotel.ie. Mother's Day is still a week away - you have lots of time to get your pampering presents at the ready. Phew. Odlums vita grain raspberries These have a good cereal content with 50% oat blend added. Each 35g bar contains 126 calories, 2.6g of fat and 9.9g (2 tsp) of sugar. They are higher in sugar than the above options but do have a good fibre content with 2.7g of fibre per bar. These bars contain wholegrain cereals, fruit, nuts and seeds so are full of goodness. They are one of the higher calorie options but that can be attributed to the high per centage of dried fruit added. Each bar contains 171 calories, 14.9g (almost 3tsp) of sugar and 4.9g of fat. These could be considered a treat food. These are the highest in calories, fat and sugar. Each 50g bar provides 205 calories, 17g of sugar and 8g of fat. They have a good amount of oats added (33%) and are fortified with B vitamins and iron, so could be considered a good treat option for kids. Jordans superfoods bars ­ cranberries, blueberries MOST WANTED... PASTELS Topshop 24 Kellogg's Nutri-grain oat baked bars cherry flavour New Look 18 Dorothy Perkins 55 Miss Selfridge 33 The mag 57