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Lean Cuisine Salad Additions

Lean Cuisine introduced a new Salad Additions concept to the frozen food aisle. Just heat the white meat chicken and vegetables, then combine with fresh lettuce and add their toppings and dressing. Salad Additions are available in four varieties: Southwest-Style Chicken Salad with Chipotle Ranch Dressing, Asian-Style Chicken Salad with Sesame Ginger Vinaigrette, Cranberry & Chicken Salad with Raspberry Cabernet Vinaigrette, Bistro Chicken Salad with Sweet & Tangy Vinaigrette with Bacon. Each package, 7.2-ounces, contains 240-280 calories, 1-1.5 grams saturated fat (of 8-9 grams total), 430-590 milligrams sodium, 5-20 grams sugar and 15 -18 grams protein. - bonnie: Interesting new concept... heat the frozen ingredients, warm the dressing in warm water and [...]

By |2017-08-31T14:00:37-04:00April 27th, 2013|Food & Drinks, xyz misc|0 Comments

Stonyfield Blends

Stonyfield Blends unveiled their thick and creamy blended yogurt with real fruit pieces. The yogurt is made with certified organic milk and fruit and without the use of toxic persistent pesticides, antibiotics, growth hormones, genetically engineered ingredients (GMOs), or artificial flavors, colors or sweeteners. Each 6-ounce container of the Fat Free flavors contains 150 calories, 120-130 milligrams sodium, 28 grams sugar and 8 grams protein. Each 6-ounce container of the Low Fat flavors contains 160-170 calories, 1.5 grams saturated fat (of 3 grams total), 110-120 milligrams sodium, 26-27 grams sugar and 8 grams protein.

By |2017-08-31T14:00:37-04:00April 26th, 2013|Food & Drinks, xyz misc|0 Comments

Thrive Premium Healthy Ice Cream

Thrive has introduced four flavors of their Premium Ice Cream: Milk Chocolate, Strawberry, Chocolate Fudge and Homemade Vanilla. Thrive was originally formulated for Alzheimers patients unable to receive the proper nutrition through lack of eating, but is now available for everyone. Made with four different strains of probiotics that help us digest food easier, Thrive also contains as much protein as an egg, as much calcium as a cup of milk and as much potassium as a banana. Each 6-fluid ounce container contains 250 calories, 5-6 grams saturated fat (of 8-9 grams total), 80-115 milligrams sodium, 22-30 grams sugar and 9 grams protein.  

By |2017-08-31T14:00:37-04:00April 24th, 2013|Food & Drinks, xyz misc|0 Comments

Snikiddy All Natural Snacks

Snikiddy introduced a line of All Natural Snacks that include Baked Fries and Eat Your Vegetable chips. The snacks are made with non-GMO ingredients, certified gluten and wheat free. In addition they do not contain any artificial colors, preservatives, high fructose corn syrup, trans fats, hydrogenated oils or  monosodium glutamate (MSG). Each 1-ounce serving of the Baked Fries contains 130 calories, 0 grams saturated fat (of 4.5 grams total), 180-210 milligrams sodium and 2 grams sugar. Each 1-ounce serving on Eat Your Vegetable chips, made with real vegetables, contains 30 calories, 0.5 grams saturated fat (of 7 grams total), 110-150 milligrams sodium and 2 grams sugar.    - Alyssa Tucker, Bite [...]

By |2017-08-31T14:00:38-04:00April 19th, 2013|Food & Drinks, xyz misc|0 Comments

Doug’s Nuts Original Blend

Doug's Nuts introduced it's original blend of almonds, cashews, hazelnuts, pecans, peanuts, pumpkin seeds, and walnuts, sweetened with organic sugarcane, blackberry honey and oatmeal stout, then finished with organic vanilla extract, maple extract and sea salt. Each 1-ounce serving contains 170 calories, 1.5 grams saturated fat (of 14 grams total), 85 milligrams sodium, 3 grams sugar and 5 grams protein.

By |2017-08-31T14:00:38-04:00April 18th, 2013|Food & Drinks, xyz misc|0 Comments

Dobel Tequila

Dobel Tequila — sourced, distilled and bottled in Jalisco, Mexico — is the world’s first multiaged tequila. It is blended and filtered to produce a clear liquid that is crisp and complex. Dobel is a blend of Reposado, Anejo and Extra Anejo, aged 12, 24, and 36 months, respectively,  each with a different taste.   - bonnie:  This is a tequila that you should enjoy neat, just poured into a glass sans ice. Yes it's that smooth. If — though — you want to use in a cocktail, here are two recipes that Dobel sent me that you might appreciate as they are simple to make. Each makes one drink! Pica [...]

By |2017-08-31T14:00:38-04:00April 17th, 2013|Food & Drinks, Recipes, Starters, xyz misc|0 Comments

Sartori Limited Edition Extra-Aged Goat Cheese

Sartori has introduced a Limited Edition Extra-Aged Goat cheese, which is a mild, balanced goat cheese crafted by Sartori cheese makers. Aging has enhanced caramel notes. Each 1-ounce serving contains 100 calories, 5 grams saturated fat (of 8 grams total) and 200 milligrams sodium.

By |2017-08-31T14:00:38-04:00April 16th, 2013|Food & Drinks, xyz misc|0 Comments

Kraft Fresh Take Cheese Breadcrumb Mix

Now with two new flavors, Kraft Fresh Take can spice up chicken, fish, pork or beef in minutes. Each refrigerated bag has real Kraft Cheese and seasoned breadcrumbs to help make meals. Each 1-ounce serving size contains 100 calories, 3-3.5 grams saturated fat (of 6 grams total), 310-360 milligrams sodium and 5 grams protein.    

By |2017-08-31T14:00:38-04:00April 15th, 2013|Food & Drinks, xyz misc|0 Comments

Kickstart Mountain Dew

Kickstart is a new sparkling juice beverage from Mountain Dew, available in Orange Citrus and Fruit Punch flavors. Each 16-ounce can contains 5% juice, 80 calories, zero fat, 180 milligrams sodium, 92 milligrams caffeine and 20 grams sugar.   - Alyssa Tucker, Bite of the Best Intern: I tried the Fruit Punch variety one morning and enjoyed the sweet, tangy flavor. It did not have a sour aftertaste of most energizing beverages.    

By |2017-08-31T14:00:38-04:00April 14th, 2013|Food & Drinks, xyz misc|0 Comments

California Sun Dried Tomato Ketchup

With four pounds of Roma tomatoes in every bottle, Traina Foods' has introduced their California Sun Dried Tomato Ketchup. This ketchup contains higher concentrations of lycopene, a natural occurring antioxidant found in tomatoes, with less sugar and salt than other varieties. Each 1 tablespoon serving contains 20 calories, no fat, 110 milligrams sodium and 3 grams sugar.  

By |2017-08-31T14:00:38-04:00April 9th, 2013|Food & Drinks, xyz misc|2 Comments

Honey Bunches of Oats Greek Honey Crunch

Real Greek yogurt combined with whole grain flakes makes up Honey Bunches of Oats newest cereal, Greek Honey Crunch. Each 1-cup serving contains 230 calories, 1 gram saturated fat (of 3.5 grams total), 160 milligrams sodium, 13 grams sugar and 5 grams protein.

By |2017-08-31T14:00:39-04:00April 4th, 2013|Food & Drinks, xyz misc|0 Comments

Kraft Foods Miracle Whip Dressing with Olive Oil

Kraft Foods introduces a new version Miracle Whip Dressing with Olive Oil. It has 1/2 the fat and calories of regular mayonnaise.   The list of ingredients and Nutrition Facts panel were not available at time of posting.  

By |2017-08-31T14:00:39-04:00April 2nd, 2013|Food & Drinks, xyz misc|0 Comments

thinkThin Divine Bars

ThinkThin has introduced a new line of chocolate and coconut bars that are gluten free. Compared to the Mound Bars, thinkThin has 60 fewer calories, 30 less calories from fat, 5 grams more fiber and 11 grams less sugar. Each 1.5-ounce bar contains 170 calories, 7 grams saturated fat (of 9 grams total), 105 milligrams sodium, 10 grams sugar and 6 grams protein.

By |2017-08-31T14:00:39-04:00March 30th, 2013|Food & Drinks, xyz misc|0 Comments

Häagen-Dazs Gelato

Häagen-Dazs has introduced a new line of Gelato - an Italian-style ice cream that's lower in fat and calories than traditional Häagen-Dazs offerings. The flavors include Vanilla Bean, Cappuccino, Black Cherry Amaretto, Limoncello, Dark Chocolate Chip, Sea Salt Caramel and Stracciatella. Each 1/2 cup serving size contains 230-270 calories, 5-7 grams saturated fat (of 9-13 grams total), 40-150 milligrams sodium and 23-29 grams sugar. - bonnie: OMG! These are oh, so delicious with my favorites being the Black Cherry Amaretto, Dark Chocolate Chip and Stracciatella. You can't go wrong — as an occasional treat — with any of them ... and you'll be saving lots of fat calories over Häagen-Dazs' [...]

By |2017-08-31T14:00:39-04:00March 30th, 2013|Food & Drinks, xyz misc|0 Comments

La Tortilla Factory Smart & Delicious Light Flour Tortillas

La Tortilla Factory has added Light Flour Tortillas to their already existing line. Each ~1.3-ounce tortilla contains 80 calories, 1 gram saturated fat (of 2 grams total), 250 milligrams sodium, 6 grams fiber and 4 grams protein.    

By |2017-08-31T14:00:39-04:00March 28th, 2013|Food & Drinks, xyz misc|0 Comments
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