It can be tricky to determine the actual calorie content of foods. Most calculations are done using the Atwater system which showed that carbs and protein have 4 calories in 1 gram and fat has 9 calories in 1 gram. You can think of a gram as about the weight of an average paper clip. … Read More
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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.
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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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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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.
Jerky is traditionally made from lean meat, trimmed of fat, cut into strips and dried to prevent spoilage. Most varieties are dry and chewy. Perky Jerky is much more moist.
Company legend has it that the founders of the company, after a hard night of partying on energy drink-cocktails, headed out to go skiing the next morning. They grabbed some leftover jerky that had been drenched in spilled energy drink. To their amazement the jerky tasted the same but was less chewy and had taken on some of the boost from the energy drink. And, so Perky Jerky was born… … Read More
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