The Houston Rockets started the season off slow but return home to host the Chicago Bulls with a two game winning streak. Diamond Sportsbook International (DSI) has the latest NBA betting odds and has posted the Rockets as slim 1.5 point favorites for this game.
The Rockets got back on the winning track by spreading the ball around and playing sound defense. In the last win against the Knicks, they passed well throughout the game, finishing with a season-high 28 assists on their 36 field goals. That play was contagious and the Rockets played well on both sides of the floor. Against the Knicks, they allowed just nine offensive rebounds and just six second-chance points. If they want to continue winning they will have to play just as tough against the Chicago Bulls.
The Bulls enter this game riding a three game winning streak. Point guard Derrick Rose is the explosive leader of this team and was recently names Eastern Conference player of the week. Rose averaged 21.3 points in leading the Bulls to a 3-0 record last week and will look to keep the Bulls on the winning path during the upcoming six game road trip that spans over the next two weeks.
The Bulls are 12-3-1 against the spread (ATS) in their last 16 games against the NBA Southwest, and thrive in the role of a road underdog. The Bulls are 7-2 ATS in their last nine games as a road underdog and 15-6 ATS in their last 21 games as an underdog of 0.5-4.5. The Bulls dominate teams with a losing record as they are 13-6 ATS in their last 19 games against a team with a losing record and 3-1-1 ATS in the last five meetings in Houston.
Meanwhile the Rockets are 5-17 ATS in their last 22 games as a home favorite and 8-21 ATS in their last 29 home games. They are 9-19 ATS in their last 28 against the Eastern Conference and 8-20 ATS in their last 28 games following a win.
The Rockets are playing much better basketball but are not ready to run with the Bulls.
50 best low-calorie snacks.(Clip & Save)(List)
Good Housekeeping August 1, 2010 | Cassetty, Samantha B.
We satisfy the munchies up to five times a day-580 calories’ worth. For most women, that’s about a third of the day’s needs. But you can slash that megacalorie tally and stay on friendly terms with your scale: Just limit yourself to two of these 115- to 125-calorie, taste-tested, nutritionist-approved snacks.
[SWEET] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 11 M&M’S Pretzel Chocolate Candies “Why didn’t they think of this before?” sums up the response from our testers, who say the “crunchy balls” are the “perfect combo of salty and sweet.” [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 1 pkg. Q.bel Dark Chocolate Wafer Rolls With a dark chocolate center nestled in a crispy cookie and wrapped in more dark chocolate, these bars “would be perfect to have around for a chocolate fix.” [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 1 Van’s Natural Foods Lite Totally Natural waffle + 1 1/2 tsp. Nutella High in chocolatey flavor, but low on unhealthy fat. Plus, the waffle is made with a blend of good-for-you whole grains.
[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 1 Deep Chocolate VitaTop VitaMuffin + 1.4 cup raspberries A muffin that won’t contribute to your muffin top. With a side of fruit, it packs 8 grams of fiber and more than half your daily vitamin C needs. in our site low calorie snacks
[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 1 pack Kellogg’s Special K Fruit Crisps + iced chai tea + 1/4 cup fat-free milk Volunteers raved that these crisps “taste like Pop Tarts”–but with half the calories of one toaster pastry. Wash one down with a cool chai tea.
[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 1 Breyers Smooth & Dreamy Chocolate Covered Strawberry Bar With more than 200 fewer calories than a competing bar, this ice cream novelty scored points for its “creamy” texture, “homemade flavor,” and “rich chocolate dip.” [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 14 Quaker True Delights Multigrain Fiber Crisps, Wild Blueberry Crunchy and sweet, with 18 grams of whole grains thanks to oats, whole wheat flour, whole-grain corn, and brown rice.
[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 2 scoops Ciao Bella Blood Orange Sorbet Because this “excellent treat” is both low-cal and fat-free, you get twice the 1/2 cup serving size (and your daily dose of vitamin C).
[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 1/2 cup Edy’s/Dreyer’s Slow Churned Yogurt Blends in Tart Mango + 1/4 cup blackberries Tangy frozen-yogurt-shop taste without the parlor price tag. Summery fruit adds fiber and antioxidants to the fro-yo’s calcium.
[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 4 oz. light yogurt + cup Nature’s Path Crunchy Vanilla Sunrise cereal Gluten-free, whole-grain organic cereal adds a satisfying crackle to yogurt. The pairing is a good source of calcium.
[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 1 Breyers Inspirations Natural Vanilla Bean Lowfat Yogurt + 1 Mini Nilla Wafer “Just the right amount of sweetness,” a hint of vanilla, and probiotics that may boost your immune system. Plus: a cookie to munch on.
[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 1 Jell-O Caramel Creme Mousse Temptations + 1/2 large apple, sliced for dipping This duo has about one-fifth the calories of a caramel apple, and mousse that was “amazing” and “fabulous” to boot.
[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 1 pkg. Nabisco 100 Cal Fudge Petites, Mint Fudge + 1 cup iced coffee with 1/4 cup fat-free milk “Thin Mints reincarnated.” Wash them down with an iced coffee–a grown-up way to get some calcium.
[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 1 Kashi TLC Fruit & Grain Bar in Dark Chocolate Coconut “Yummy,” with a “nice crunch” and rich, chocolatey flavor, and with less sugar than other bars. Plus it’s filling, thanks to 4 grams of fiber and 4 of protein.
[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 1 pkg. Peeled Snacks Much-Ado-About-Mango A handy way to get a full serving of organic produce, plus plenty of vitamins A and C.
[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 1/2 cup Yogi Granola Crisps (Fresh Strawberry Crunch or Baked Cinnamon Raisin) Perfect for munching straight up (no yogurt needed) and packed with whole grains–20 grams, almost half your daily goal.
[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 1 Kozy Shack Chocolate Hazelnut pudding cup + 3 raspberries and 3 strawberries “Divine, rich, creamy chocolate heaven” served with fresh berries for dipping. Bonus: You get 30 percent of the day’s vitamin C, plus the pudding has 10 percent of your daily bone-building calcium.
[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 10 Barbara’s Snackimals Chocolate Chip Animal Cookies “Crunchy and delicious” with a “hint of chocolate,” these all-natural treats are made with organic grains.
[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 15 Sahale Snacks Cranberry Pecan Biscotti Crisps Real cranberry chunks in crunchy whole wheat cookies. With ingredients like brown sugar, eggs, and honey, they’re just like homemade.
[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] One 100 Calorie Pack Emerald Cocoa Roast Almonds + 1 Tbsp. Ocean Spray Craisins A heart-healthy trail mix that’s loaded with vitamin E.
[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 7 Nabisco Nilla Wafers An oldie but goodie for the cookie monster in all of us.
[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 1/2 cup Blue Bunny Caramel Praline Crunch All-Natural Frozen Yogurt “Creamy and delicious,” said a tester; some mistook this fro-yo for more fattening ice cream. It’s a sweet way to get calcium.
[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] One 1-oz. pkg. Smartfood Cranberry Almond Popcorn Clusters “Super-crunchy” clusters enhanced with more calcium than a cup of cottage cheese.
[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 42 Pepperidge Farm Vanilla Grahams Goldfish With a mere 6 grams of sugar, this treat is “just sweet enough.” Plus, testers thought the “toasty” bites would be great for kids.
[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 1 Starbucks Grande Iced Caffe Latte with Soy Milk A lactose-free thirst quencher that has as much protein as a hardboiled egg.
NOTE Nutrition figures based on manufacturers’ information.
[SAVORY] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 22 Original Popchips Light as air, but still satisfyingly crunchy. Don’t stress about their being “addictive”: They have 61 percent less fat than most chips.
[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 20 Kettle Brand Baked Potato Chips in Salt & Fresh Ground Pepper These “taste like a french fry,” one tester proclaimed, while others liked the salt/ pepper balance. More to love: They have 20 percent less salt than regular chips.
[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 6 oz. Low Sodium V8 Juice + 1 large hardboiled egg It’s simple, sure, but this team boasts one and a half servings of veggies and 6 grams of hunger-satisfying protein.
[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 1 cup Campbell’s V8 Garden Vegetable Blend Soup There’s a full helping of veggies in every bowl of this creamy, chunky soup. Plus, it has no artificial flavors, MSG, or preservatives.
[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 2 Blue Horizon Organic Indian-Style Vegetable Spring Roils + 1/4 cup edamame A vegetarian’s delight, with almost 3 grams of fiber and more protein (6 grams) than a 6-ounce container of light yogurt.
[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 3 Daelia’s Biscuits for Cheese, Hazelnut With Figs + 1 Tbsp. Chavrie Original Fresh Goat Cheese This sophisticated low-salt snack pairs slightly-sweet biscotti-style biscuits with tangy goat cheese.
[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 2 Tbsp. Wholly Guacamole Classic + 5 Food Should Taste Good Cheddar Chips “Cheesy,” like “an upscale Dorito,” and the ideal companion for all-natural, fresh-tasting guac (with its hit of healthy fat). this web site low calorie snacks
[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 2 John Wm Macy’s WheatSticks in Garlic Romano + 1 wedge The Laughing Cow Light Swiss Cheese A double hit of cheese with as much protein as a slice of deli turkey and great garlicky flavor (the sticks).
[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 5 Multigrain Food Should Taste Good Chips + 1 low-fat cheese stick Delicious, all-natural, kid-tested and -approved. The cheese provides 150 mg of calcium, a much-needed mineral for growing (and adult) bodies.
[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 13 Terra Sweet Potato Chips With just sweet potatoes and oil (and no added salt!), these were declared “the most delicious chips ever.” [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 11 McCain Sweet Potato Crinkle Cut Fries These fries are a cut above the rest: crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and yummy. Plus, one portion provides your daily dose of vitamin A.
[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 1 cup Dr. McDougall’s Right Foods Black Bean Soup Hearty and flavorful, with a taste “like homemade.” Each fiber-rich cup has respectable amounts of vitamins A and C, as well as calcium and iron.
[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 7 Beanitos Pinto Bean & Flax Chips + 3 Tbsp. salsa Yes, bean-based chips! They’re crunchy, gluten-free, low on the glycemic index, and higher in both protein and fiber than other chips.
[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 3 Kitchen Table Bakers Sesame Parmesan Crisps + 1.5 oz. deli ham Excellent, all-natural, low-carb crackers. With ham, they pack a protein punch.
[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 7 Snyder’s of Hanover Multi Grain Sticks Kill a carb craving with good-for-you whole grains, and get 3 times more fiber than from regular twists.
[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 1 Mini Babybel Light + 3 Ak-Mak Whole Wheat Stone Ground Sesame Crackers Lunch-box fixings: A kid-friendly stellar source of calcium served with 100-percent whole wheat crackers.
[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 3 Tbsp. Alouette Light Garlic & Herbs Cheese + 6 endive leaves and 2 tsp. pine nuts Hors d’oeuvres, anyone? This “super creamy” cheese tastes “very rich,” but has 65 percent less fat than regular cream cheese.
[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 1/2 Thomas’ 100% Whole Wheat Bagel Thins + 2 tsp. peanut butter No need to “scoop out” your bagel, and no fear of a carb coma, with these thins. With the PB smear, you’ll get a touch of healthy fat plus 5 grams of protein.
[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Jolly Time Healthy Pop Butter 100 Calorie Mini Bag + 1 Tbsp. grated parmesan Surprise: The movie-theater munchie is a 100-percent-whole-grain snack that dishes up a surprising 5 grams of fiber.
[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 1 small pear + 1 wedge The Laughing Cow Light Blue Cheese Tasters raved about the cheese’s creamy texture, spreadability, and “authentic flavor” We like the pear’s healthy dose of fiber (4-plus grams).
[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 14 SunChips Original Flavored Multigrain Snacks “Salty, crunchy, chippy happiness,” declared one tester. Whole corn, wheat, and oat flour pump up the healthy whole grains to 16 grams–about a third of your daily needs.
[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 1 Cabot 50% Light Cheddar Snack Pack + 20 red grapes Forget the wine: Pair a perfectly portioned bar of Cheddar with antioxidant-rich red grapes instead.
[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 19 Garden of Eatin’ Baked Yellow Chips Lots of organic chips studded with omega-3-rich flaxseeds.
[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 16 Quaker Rice Snacks Cheddar Cheese Quakes Perfect for conquering a cheesy-cracker craving.
[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 3 Tbsp. Sabra Peppadew Hummus + 10 baby carrots A match made in heaven, the duo provides 4V2 grams of fiber and about a day’s worth of skin-nourishing vitamin A.
By Samantha B. Cassetty, M.S., R.D., GHRI nutrition director HOW WE TESTED The GHRI Nutrition Department checked out 253 products–tossing anything with trans fats or too much saturated fats or sodium. Our focus: nutritious nibbles with filling protein and fiber. (We also green-lighted treats like chips and chocolate.) Then, dozens of hungry volunteers sampled them and commented.
Cassetty, Samantha B.
