TIP OF THE DAY: Fat Separator

Remember Jack Sprat, who could eat no fat; and his wife could eat no lean? We bet that Mrs. Sprat is long gone to her reward from heart disease, diabetes, and/or stroke: a result of her high-cholesterol, high-saturated-fat diet.* Jack? He’s a sprightly senior, still eating lean. *Our bodies make too much cholesterol when we…
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FOOD VIDEO: How To Choose Healthy Snacks

  If you’re one of the millions of people who have just made a New Year’s resolution to pursue better food choices, here’s an “inspirational” video. It shows some simple, portion-controlled snack ideas that let you treat yourself without going overboard. Whether you have a sweet tooth or prefer savory flavors—and there’s no reason you…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Strawberries For The Holidays

Holiday season is high-calorie season. But you can help your calorie-stressed guests. In addition to serving crudités as an option to the seductive Brie Torte, provide fresh fruit for guests who are watching calories or carbs, don’t eat refined sugar or are doing their best to avoid plunging into your brownies and butter cookies. Fresh…
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PRODUCT: Angie’s Kettle Corn

Kettle corn: a bit salty, a bit sweet. Photo by River Soma | THE NIBBLE. Some people like their popcorn extra-crunchy. Others like a softer chew. If you’re in the latter camp and like sweet popcorn, Angie’s Kettle Corn may be the treat you’re looking for. Made in Minnesota, it’s the official kettle corn of…
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PRODUCT: Chocolate Yogurt & Caramel Yogurt From Oikos

Dessert yogurt with zero fat? Sure, we’ll try that! Oikos, one of our favorite brands of yogurt (made by Stonyfield), has another winner. Its Pure Pleasure yogurts in Caramel and Chocolate will change your perception of yogurt. Both are absolutely delicious, 0% fat, certified organic, gluten free, and even OU kosher! The chocolate and caramel…
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