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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. The 2010 Dietary Guidelines are encouraging Americans to eat more nuts and seeds rich in fiber, antioxidants, protein and heart healthy fats. Somersault Snacks is truly a new and unique snack that fits this recommendation. Somersault Snacks are based in sunflower seeds, which is the first ingredient in all flavors … 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. Kozy Shack, long known for producing quality, ready-to-eat, refrigerated puddings has, again, expanded its product line. In early summer we highlighted Kozy Shack’s new lactose free flavors. The newest additions include: Butterscotch pudding which is a new flavor.  … 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. Crunch Pak is a leading producer of cleaned, sliced, fresh apples. We highlighted this brand last summer. … 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. All Fiber One products provide an excellent source of fiber, a nutrient sadly lacking in most diets. The brand has extended its product line to offer even more high fiber options. … 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. These are two snacks worth trying. Charles Cretor invented the popcorn machine in 1885 and took his invention to the Chicago Columbian Exposition in 1893. From then to now the Cretor family has been making popcorn. Currently, five flavors are available. All varieties have no artificial flavors, colors, preservatives. They are nonGMO, kosher certified (KOF-K) and popcorn is naturally gluten free. … 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. Vitalicious has introduced VitaPizza, a single-serving (5.4 ounce), frozen pizza, with 190 calorie, available in two flavors –Cheese & Tomato and Meatless Pepperoni Supreme. Both pizzas have a whole grain thin crust, are high in protein and fiber, and fortified with 15 vitamins and minerals. … 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. 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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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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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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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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