Category: Low Calorie

PRODUCT: Ayala’s Herbal Water Adds Lemon Verbena Geranium

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There’s a new flower in the garden of Ayala’s Herbal Water. Lemon Verbena Germanium smells and tastes just like geraniums accented with lemon verbena (which some will recall as Ellen O’Hara’s—mother of Scarlett—favorite scent). Like the rest of the flavors, it’s refreshing, delightful and wonderfully different. Ayala’s infuses organic garden herbs, blended with spices and…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Simple, Elegant, Healthy!

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For a special, flavorful yet low-calorie and healthy appetizer, slice blocks of soft Japanese tofu and sprinkle them with toasted black sesame seeds, soy sauce and nori flakes. For even more flavor, add bonito flakes. Arrange on a large platter and let guests help themselves, or serve individual plates with two slices (the tofu looks…
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PRODUCT: Mezzetta Tamed Jalapeño Peppers

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Don’t come near our jar of Mezzetta Deli-Sliced Tamed Jalapeño Peppers—we’re saving them all for ourselves. Our favorite new condiment, these pickled jalapeño slices solve a problem as they add exciting new flavor to franks, burgers, sandwiches (any, but don’t forget grilled cheese!), salads, omelets, dips, relish trays and as long a list of savory…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Diet Fruit Soup

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Make a delicious, low-calorie fruit soup by puréeing 2 pounds of cantaloupe (two melons—reserve some melon balls for garnish). Then add 3/4 cup of herbal fruit tea and 1 to 2 tablespoons of lime juice. Garnish with chopped mint and melon balls or berries. Enjoy it at any meal as a first course or dessert,…
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PRODUCT: Light Ice Cream ~ How Light Is It?

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Half the fat doesn’t mean you can eat twice as much! Be sure to check the calories, too— some brands of “light” ice creams have more calories and sugar than other brands of “regular.” Our friends at Consumer Reports have been dipping into the light ice cream to give you the scoop on light ice…
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