Whether it’s a meal for one, family of four or you’re feeding a whole brood, we’ve got some great tips to help you save money and stay healthy. 1. Try dry beans & legumes Ounce per ounce, beans are one … Continue reading
A Blueberry, Banana, and Acai Berry Walk into a Bar …
Ok, not a bar, a “granola bites” snack-pack for young children. This is not a joke, it’s a new product – MySuperSnack - that promises a lot on the nutrition front. But does it also deliver? Background: The grab-and-go toddler … Continue reading
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Whole Grains Demystified [Bread miniseries part 2/4]
Welcome to part 2 of our miniseries. In part 1, we provided ground rules for choosing healthy bread. When discussing bread, there tends to be a confusion around the terms whole grain and whole wheat. We’ll try to clear that … Continue reading
Today: Go Irish with Your Oatmeal
Happy St. Patrick’s Day!! If you’re not familiar with Irish Oatmeal, treat yourself to some steel cut goodness this morning. Unlike regular oatmeal, steel cut oats are not rolled or flattened. They maintain a very high amount of the nutrients … Continue reading
In Praise of Oats
Oats have been dubbed a “superfood” because of their vast nutrition benefits. They are superior to the standard extruded cereals. Oats are high in fiber, low in sodium and sugar, help lower cholesterol and blood pressure, regulate blood sugar levels, … Continue reading
Special-K Multigrain Oats & Honey: Promises vs Reality
Special-K has long been identified as the go to cereal for dieters. In a continuous quest to grow and expand, the brand is introducing a new flavor “Multigrain Oats & Honey”: After one taste of new Special K® Multigrain Oats & … Continue reading
PowerBar Energy Bites – Mostly Marketing Sound Bites
Powerbar is a high end brand owned by Nestle Nutrition and sold mostly in sports shops. It positions itself as an athlete’s friend. What started as bars has expanded to gels, protein supplements, and now “Energy Bites”. From PowerBar, here … Continue reading
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Flat Out’s Whole Wheat Flatbread [Inside the Label]
Paul asked for a breakdown of Flat Out’s Flatbreads. More specifically, their 100% Stone Ground Whole Wheat. We’ll gladly oblige. First, a few words about flatbreads. They are not a new invention, and have been used in various cultures for … Continue reading
Choosing an Energy Bar: Are you a Warrior or a Defender?
We’ve recently written some posts about energy bars, including Clif, Larabar, and Fiber Plus. As a result, we got emails from additional manufacturers who are working to create the perfect bar. Social Entrepreneur Corey Rennell contacted us regarding his CORE … Continue reading
On Fiber
This is a guest post by Melissa Marek, RD LD Fiber is an extremely important part of your daily diet. Its best known benefit is its ability to help keep our bowels moving. Eating enough fiber will help prevent constipation. … Continue reading