Posted in Food Reviews, General Nutrition on Apr 16th, 2013
Tweet Let’s settle this question once and for all. Someone is always asking me about the latest and greatest “cure-all” products. From oils, to pills, to vinegar, to drinks, to herbs…there is always something new and miraculous and there always will be. Sensational stories and testimonials—that’s what sells! I frequently have people ask me about [...]
Posted in Food Reviews on Apr 6th, 2013
Tweet If you’re in a hurry at breakfast time, you may enjoy “breakfast sandwiches.” Typically they contain eggs or meat, sometimes cheese, on a biscuit, roll, or bun. Choosing a prepared sandwich can be a convenient way to start your day. I got a coupon from Special K to try their flatbread breakfast sandwich. Here’s [...]
Posted in Food Reviews on Mar 26th, 2013
Tweet The other day I was hungry for a snack and didn’t have my usual “Plan B” in my bag. So, I drove through Taco Bell, eager for the challenge of finding a healthy snack. I wondered if I’d be able to find one. Before I tell you what I chose, what comes to your [...]
Posted in Food Reviews on Mar 9th, 2013
Tweet Several weeks ago I got a big package of Special K products delivered to my doorstop (I love getting free samples!). It included cereal, bars, and drinks. Personally, I’ve never been a big fan of Special K products. Their cereal has traditionally been a refined grain, so eating a bowl of Special K [...]
Posted in Food Reviews on Feb 26th, 2013
Tweet I usually pay careful attention to food commercials because I’m always on the lookout for misleading advertising. So when I saw a Nutella commercial, I started my analysis. Have you seen the most recent one? It shows a mom happily feeding her children Nutella on toast for breakfast. Do you wonder, “Is Nutella really [...]
Posted in Food Reviews on Feb 23rd, 2013
Tweet A participant of my last Grocery Store Tour grabbed a box of Ronzoni Garden Delight Pasta and asked for my opinion. At first glance this is what I noticed: the pasta is white, orange, and green and contains “a full serving of vegetables per 4 oz. portion.” I bought them and tried them out [...]
Posted in Food Reviews on Feb 9th, 2013
Tweet Nature’s Own typically makes high quality products, and their new Oatmeal Toasters are not an exception. Each square is high in fiber (4g) and whole grains (20g) and have no trans fats or saturated fat. They are 160 calories, which is roughly the equivalent of 2 pieces of bread or 1-1.5 cups of cereal. [...]
Posted in Food Reviews on Jan 26th, 2013
Tweet A few weeks ago in the mail I got a big box of fiber, disguised as snack foods. The company that sent me the food samples is Fiber Gourmet. In an effort to decrease calories and increase fiber, Fiber Gourmet replaced traditional flours with resistant starches. Resistant starch cannot be digested and therefore does [...]
Posted in Food Reviews, Product Review on Sep 29th, 2012
Tweet My clients are frequently requesting recommendations for bars, snacks, pre-/post-workout food, etc. And so I like to try the newest bars and snacks. Recently I tried the Nice & Natural Nut Bar. “Natural” caught my eye and the fact that it contains nuts and fruit were bonuses as well. Here’s my opinion: Pros: Contains [...]
Posted in Food Reviews, Product Review on Aug 28th, 2012
Tweet I first heard about “cacao nibs” in a recipe for Brownie Bites from Cooking Light’s cookbook, “Fresh Food Fast”. Being a chocolate lover, I was intrigued by this unfamiliar form of chocolate. I took a trip to my local health food store to find some. The box touts many health benefits of this pure [...]
