Restrict a food and it becomes more desirable. Teach a child to enjoy a reasonable serving of a sweet treat, knowing that it will be available again in the future, is part of learning the principles of healthy eating. Though we all know what candy is, there is no legal definition or standard of identity for candy. It loosely … 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. What could be bad about dark chocolate combined with macadamia nuts – very little? Roasted macadamia nuts, grown in Hawaii, with fruit-infused dark chocolate are the latest addition to the Royal Hawaiian Orchards brand. Dark Chocolate Macadamias are NonGMO Project … 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. Ips has just relaunched its pressure-puffed, light, crunchy chips with 6 grams of protein in 1 serving. Research has shown that protein promotes satiety and aids in weight loss because if you feel fuller longer … Read More
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Few people realize that popcorn is 100% whole grain and a good source of fiber. Air-popped, microwaved and traditionally popped versions are the best. Go easy, adding salt and melted butter. Movie theater popcorn can turn a healthy choice into a calorie, sodium and fat tsunami. An extra-large bucket, topped with salt and butter can … 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. Pure was founded in 2006 to provide healthy snacks for the founder’s vegetarian daughter. All Pure snacks are USDA Organic, Certified Gluten Free, NonGMO Project Verified, kosher (OU) and soy and dairy free. New to the Pure … 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. New York Style Pita Chips are baked from pita bread and have a texture halfway between a chip and a cracker. They are excellent for dipping and our tasters enjoyed them with spreadable cheese. The … 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 Munchy Fruit Crispies are freeze-dried fruit snacks, packed in individual bags with Nickelodeon characters Spongebob Squarepants or Dora the Explorer. The only ingredient is fruit. One bag of Banana Crispies (0.89 ounce) has 90 calories, 3 … 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. Alouette has recently added Le Petite Fromage to their brand. These are small packages of cheese spread that would go well on crackers, pears or apples wedges. Each has only 40 calories and 3 grams … 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. Both of these brands offer a frozen treat with a more good-for-you approach. Arctic Zero is known for making low fat, lactose free, gluten free and non-GMO frozen desserts. We have highlighted the brand in the … 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. Cello Whisps are a unique and interesting new snack. They are made of 100% parmesan cheese, nothing else, which has been turned into a light and airy crisp. The cheese is sourced from the US. … Read More
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