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Nonni’s THINaddictives

Nonni's THINaddictives are available in two flavors — Banana Dark Chocolate and Blueberry Oat Almond Thins. They are made with California almonds, blueberries, banana chips and semi-sweet chocolate chips. Banana Dark Chocolate Almond Thins are made with banana chips layered with semi-sweet chocolate chips baked into an almond thin. Blueberry Oat Almond Thins are made with blueberries and oats rolled into an almond thin. Each 0.7-ounce serving (1 package) has 100 calories, 0-1.5 grams saturated fat (of 2.5-4 grams total), 60-65 milligrams sodium, 6 grams sugar and 3 grams protein.   Kelly Sloan, Bite of the Best intern: I liked both THINaddictive snacks made with almonds and real fruit. They packaged individually [...]

By |2017-08-31T14:00:16-04:00April 21st, 2014|Food & Drinks, xyz misc|0 Comments
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Grace Hightower and Coffees of Rwanda

Grace Hightower & Coffees of Rwanda are inspired by Rwanda coffee farmers.  Philanthropist Grace Hightower partnered with the local coffee growers of Rwanda to create a line of products featuring their coffee and promoting direct sourcing, fair trade and environmentally friendly practices. The coffees include medium, dark and espresso roasts combined with flavors such as chocolate, caramel, raisin, cherry and citrus. They also offer eight gift boxes containing monogrammed mugs and spoons, a hand grinder and the option to mix-and-match coffee blends. Purchase the coffees of Rwanda at Whole Foods, Brooklyn Fare, Union Market and several other stores nationwide. For additional information about the company, click here.

By |2017-08-31T16:19:13-04:00April 20th, 2014|Food & Drinks, xyz misc|1 Comment
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Walkers Mini Scottie Dog Shortbread Cookies

Walkers Mini Scottie Dog Shortbread Cookies are in the shape of Scottie dogs and are made with butter, flour, sugar and salt. Each 1.1-ounce serving (about 10 cookies) has about 160 calories, 5 grams saturated fat (of 8 grams total), 70 milligrams sodium and 6 grams sugar. Kelly Sloan, Bite of the Best Intern: These shortbread cookies are delicious and made from just butter, flour, sugar and salt.

By |2017-08-31T14:00:16-04:00April 14th, 2014|Food & Drinks, xyz misc|0 Comments
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Lobster Reef Sauvignon Blanc

Lobster Reef — a boutique label is named after the brightly colored rock lobsters along the rugged Marlborough coast — offers an aromatic 100% Sauvignon Blanc wine with the traditional minerality and citrus of Marlborough, New Zealand.  Affordable at $10 to $15 a bottle. Enjoy on a warm spring or summer eve, or with lobster, cheese or green vegetables.  

By |2017-08-31T16:19:13-04:00April 12th, 2014|Food & Drinks, xyz misc|0 Comments
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Perugina Baci Chocolate Easter Eggs

Perugina Baci Chocolate Easter Eggs are hollow eggs made with a dark, white or milk chocolate, with a surprise plastic egg filled with smaller chocolate treats. The Easter eggs are available in three varieties—Baci Dark Chocolate Easter Egg, Baci White Chocolate Easter Egg and Perugina Milk Chocolate-style Easter Egg. Each 1.5-ounce serving has about 210-240 calories, 8-9 grams saturated fat (of 12-14 grams total) and 21-25 grams sugar.   - bonnie: I'm generally a Perugina fan. But the looks of the Baci Chocolate Easter Eggs are deceiving. Lots of wrapping to make them look indulgent. Not!  Each is an 8-inch hollow chocolate egg, filled with a plastic container with ~6 to 8 [...]

By |2017-08-31T14:00:16-04:00April 8th, 2014|Food & Drinks, xyz misc|0 Comments
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KettlePop Popcorn

KettlePop popcorn is available in two new varieties — Sea Salt and Kettle Korn. The popcorn is non-GMO and has no artificial preservatives.  Each 1.1-ounce serving has about 150-160 calories, 1-1.5 grams saturated fat (of 8-9 grams total), 90-135 milligrams sodium, 3 grams fiber, 0-8 grams sugar and 1-2 grams protein.

By |2017-08-31T14:00:16-04:00April 4th, 2014|Food & Drinks, xyz misc|0 Comments
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Seven Spoons

Seven Spoons complete frozen entrees are available in three varieties — two Indian (Chicken Biryani, Quinoa Vegetable Biryani) and one Thai (Vegetable Thai Green Curry), all made without additives, preservatives or artificial colors or flavors. Each serves two, is  gluten-free and can be ready in 15-minutes. Each 12.6-ounce serving has between 410 - 460 calories, 3 to 7.5 grams saturated fat (of 13 to 15 grams total), 580-820 milligrams sodium, 3 to 10 grams fiber, 14 to 18 grams protein and 5-9 grams sugar.

By |2017-08-31T14:00:16-04:00March 30th, 2014|Food & Drinks, xyz misc|0 Comments
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Opal Apple

Opal apples are non-GMO and available organic and conventional. Opal apples are naturally slow to oxidize preventing them from browning after slicing. Great to slice and pack in kids' lunches. Each apple contains about 130 calories, 260 milligrams potassium, 5 grams fiber and 25 grams sugar. A portion of Opal’s proceeds goes towards the nonprofit  Youth Make a Difference Initiative, funding youth who learn about leadership, nutrition, food and agriculture. These apples are available from November to April at selected grocery stores nationwide.

By |2017-08-31T14:00:17-04:00March 23rd, 2014|Food & Drinks, xyz misc|0 Comments
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Fiber One Protein Granola Cereal

Fiber One Protein Granola Cereal is available in two flavors--Maple Brown Sugar and Cranberry Almond. The Maple Brown Sugar cereal is made with maple brown sugar, granola and pecans; the Cranberry Almond cereal  with almonds, cranberries and granola.  Each 1 cup serving has about 220 calories, 0.5 grams saturated fat (of 5-6 grams total), 140-150 milligrams sodium, 16 grams sugar and 6 grams protein.         Kelly Sloan, Bite of the Best Intern: This cereal is a good source of protein and fiber, proving  20% daily value.  I liked both flavors and the texture the granola added to the cereal.

By |2017-08-31T14:00:17-04:00March 18th, 2014|Food & Drinks, xyz misc|0 Comments
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belVita Soft Baked Breakfast Biscuits

The two new belVita  Breakfast Biscuits are soft, not crisp like the originals. They come in two varieties — Banana Bread and Cinnamon. They are made with whole grains and are high in fiber. Each 1.8-ounce serving has 190 calories, 0.5-1 gram saturated fat (of 7 grams total), 5 grams fiber, 3 grams protein, 150-160 milligrams sodium and 9 grams sugar.

By |2017-08-31T14:00:17-04:00March 11th, 2014|Food & Drinks, xyz misc|0 Comments
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Weight Watchers Smart Ones Soups

Weight Watchers Smart Ones new soups are available in four varieties —  Spicy Black Bean, Loaded Potato, Fire Roasted Vegetable and Southwest Style Vegetable. Each 8-ounce serving has about 60-170 calories, 0-2.5 grams saturated fat (of 0.5-6 grams total), 420-550 milligrams sodium, 3-5 grams sugar and 2-8 grams protein.  You'll find them in the freezer section of your supermarket.

By |2017-08-31T14:00:17-04:00March 9th, 2014|Food & Drinks, xyz misc|0 Comments
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Weight Watchers Smart Ones Fish & Chips and Chicken Strips & Fries

Weight Watchers introduced two new Smart Ones frozen entrees. Fish & Chips is made with Alaskan white pollock fillets with salt and pepper crinkle cut french fried potatoes. Each 5.1-ounce serving has 310 calories, 2.5 grams saturated fat (of 14 grams total), 660 milligrams sodium and 11 grams protein. Chicken Strips & Fries is made with white chicken meat patty strips with ranch seasoned french fried potatoes.  Each 4.7-ounce serving has 310 calories, 3 grams saturated fat (of 15 grams total), 510 milligrams sodium and 14 grams protein.

By |2017-08-31T14:00:17-04:00March 7th, 2014|Food & Drinks, xyz misc|0 Comments
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Dole Salad Kits and Blends with Kale

Dole Chopped Salads are available in four flavors, each chopped Kale. Three are kits, containing dressing (Chipotle & Cheddar Chopped Salad Kit, Bacon & Bleu Chopped Salad Kit, BBQ Ranch Chopped Salad Kit); two are blends (Asian Chopped Salad Blend and Summer Garden Chopped Salad Blend).  Each 3-ounce serving of the salad blends has 20-25 calories, 0 grams saturated fat (of 0 grams total), 20 milligrams sodium and 1 gram protein. Each 3.5-ounce serving of the salad kits has 120-150 calories, 2-2.5 grams saturated fat (of 0-13 grams total), 310-390 milligrams sodium and 2-4 grams protein.

By |2017-08-31T14:00:17-04:00March 2nd, 2014|Food & Drinks, xyz misc|1 Comment
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Avua Cachaça

Avuá Cachaça, a single-estate, limited-production spirit comes in two flavors: one unaged (Prata), one aged in Brazilian wood (Amburana). Cachaça, Brazil's national spirit is used for famous classic peasant cocktail, the Caipirinha. It is distilled from fresh sugarcane. Avuá Cachaça Prata rests in steel tanks for six months before bottling; Amburana is matured for up to two years in casks made from wood indigenous to South America.

By |2017-08-31T14:00:17-04:00February 28th, 2014|Food & Drinks, xyz misc|0 Comments
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Honey Bunches of Oats Morning Energy Cereal

Honey Bunches of Oats Morning Energy Cereal introduced two varieties — Chocolatey Almond Crunch, Cinnamon Crunch — with  contains whole grains, protein and fiber. Each 1 cup serving has about 220 calories, 0-1 gram saturated fat (of 3.5-4 total), 150 milligrams sodium, 33-35 grams whole grains, 12 grams sugar,  6 grams protein and 5 grams of fiber. Plus each is an excellent source of many vitamins and minerals.

By |2017-08-31T14:00:17-04:00February 22nd, 2014|Food & Drinks, xyz misc|0 Comments
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Lindt Coconut Truffles; Classic Recipe Caramel with Sea Salt

Lindt has two new products — Lindor Coconut Truffles and Classic Recipe Caramel with Sea Salt bar.  The Classic Recipe Caramel with Sea Salt bar is made with milk chocolate, caramel pieces and sea salt crystals. Each 1.5-ounce serving (10 squares) has 230 calories, 8 grams saturated fat (of 13 grams total), 105 milligrams sodium and 22 grams sugar. The Lindt Lindor Coconut Truffles has a milk chocolate shell with a white chocolate center and a coconut flavor. Each 1.2-ounce serving (3 balls) has 230 calories, 13 grams saturated fat (of 18 grams total), 35 milligrams sodium and 14 grams sugar.

By |2017-08-31T14:00:17-04:00February 17th, 2014|Food & Drinks, xyz misc|0 Comments
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