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. For years people avoided nuts because they were high in fat. They ate nuts as a guilty pleasure. All that has changed. Nuts are now considered a heart healthy food … 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. Americans will never stop snacking, but people are looking for healthier versions of old standbys, like potato chips. I Heart Keenwah is just that, snack clusters based in whole grain quinoa … Read More
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Tiny temptations that add on calories. You eat part of three broken cookies that you are making for the kid’s class party. They are only tiny bites and you deserve them because you got up extra early to bake the cookies before work. Three broken cookie pieces = 50 calories. … 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.
It is only natural as the Greek yogurt craze continues to spread that we will see Greek yogurt used as an ingredient in other food categories. Rickland Orchards has developed Greek Yogurt Bars in 8 flavors – Blueberry Acai, Cherry Almond, Toasted Coconut, Cranberry Almond, Apple & Honey, Orchard Peach, Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter (our favorite) and Strawberry. Each bar is made of granola, fruit, and nuts dipped in Greek yogurt. The fruit flavors are all very pleasant, natural to the fruit taste, and not overly sweet… … Read More
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Get equal performance, more nutrients and pay far less. Yes, energy drinks hydrate but with added caffeine and other stimulating compounds they may also create a diuretic effect. Couple bananas with zero calorie plain water and you still come out ahead. In a recent study trained cyclists were fed bananas or a sports drink during a … 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.
popchips spelled with a lower case “p” has extended the product line to include stone-ground, corn masa-based, popped tortilla chips. We reviewed the original popchips and noted that our taste-testers enjoyed them. The same can be said for the tortilla chips… … Read More
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Nuts have undergone a total transformation in the last few years. Once shunned as high in fat we now know that nuts are loaded with healthy fats which can add flavor and satisfaction to meals and snacks. Some promising research also suggests that not all the fat from nuts is completely absorbed, which could be … Read More
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Every so often you run across a truly unique product – red walnuts are one. They are just beautiful with a smoother, creamier taste than English walnuts. Tasted side by side, English walnuts are slightly more astringent, whereas red walnuts are milder but deliver a full walnut taste. It is hard to believe they are naturally red. … 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.
As an alternative to more calorie-dense potato chips, Special K has introduced Popcorn Chips in 2 flavors – Butter and Sweet & Salty. … 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.
Healthy Choice has just introduced a line of frozen Greek yogurt in 4 flavors – Vanilla Bean, Strawberry, Blueberry and Raspberry. They are sold in a 3-pack carton of 4-ounce individual servings. This is an excellent serving size to promote healthy eating. … Read More
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