Jo-Ann Heslin, MA, RD, CDN

We love to try new foods. Some are great. Some don’t measure up and some become staples in our kitchen. See what you think. Fruit Bliss is a Brooklyn-based company that offers soft dried fruits for healthy snacking. The flavors – figs, apricots, plums, fruit medley and mini apricots – are preservative free, all natural and slightly rehydrated to give them a soft, moist mouth feel. It is recommended that the package be refrigerated after opening. The higher moisture content could allow mold to form if stored in the kitchen cabinet. … Read More

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Bet you didn’t know this disadvantage that comes with being overweight: Weighing too much put you at risk for cavities, tooth loss and bad breath. … Read More

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We love to try new foods. Some are great. Some don’t measure up and some become staples in our kitchen. See what you think. Kraft Foods has developed belVita Breakfast Biscuits, a less sweet, crunchy cookie that mimics the breakfast biscuits often served in Europe. The company packages them in packs of 4 biscuits and suggests them as portable breakfast with a serving of dairy plus a fruit. … Read More

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The concept of risk factors related to disease is relatively new in medicine. We didn’t even consider lifestyle as part of your risk for heart disease until the 1960s. But now we know that many things you do can increase your risks, which tend to cluster and build on each other creating an even more … Read More

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We love to try new foods. Some are great. Some don’t measure up and some become staples in our kitchen. See what you think. Quaker is always reinventing a new way for us to eat and enjoy oatmeal. Real Medleys, with a suggested retail price of $1.79, are 4 new flavors of quickly prepared, single-serve, grab-and-go oatmeal that rival the flavored, nut-berry oatmeal dishes being offered by many restaurant chains. The benefit of the Quaker options is that can be made at home and eaten right from the container on the way to work or school.  … Read More

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Did you know that People who keep track of what they eat are less likely to overeat and more likely to make healthy lifestyle changes? Write it down–food journals work! … Read More

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We love to try new foods. Some are great. Some don’t measure up and some become staples in our kitchen. See what you think. SeaFarePacific is a product of Oregon Seafoods which launched its wild caught albacore tuna pouches in the summer 2012. They are available in 6-ounce pouches: Sea Salt, Salt-Free, Jalapeno and Smoked. Every flavor is delicious and can be used right from the pouch without draining.  … Read More

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Don’t smoke. Eat well. Be physically active. Drink alcohol in moderation. Following these healthy practices reduces your risk for cancer and heart disease, increasing your lifespan by slightly over 11 years. Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention … Read More

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We love to try new foods. Some are great. Some don’t measure up and some become staples in our kitchen. See what you think. In January 2012 we highlighted Jenkins Hell Fire Pepper Jelly. The company has since added three new flavors – Fiery Figs, Passion Fire, and Guava Brava.  … Read More

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Sweet and healthy – As fruit ripens and changes color, powerful, health promoting antioxidants are formed. Eating sweet, ripe fruit supports your immune system and protects your health. … Read More

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