PRODUCT: Chocolate Pudding, Lactose Free & Cholesterol Free

People who are diagnosed with a food allergy have to give up some favorite foods or turn to less-than-tasty substitutes. But enough Americans are diagnosed with allergies that businesses are rising to the occasion to make good-tasting alternatives. Often, allergen-free products are made because a family member develops the condition. In one of the more…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Homemade Ice Pops, Regular Or Diet

Cool off with minimal calories. Photo courtesy Sparkling Ice.   With record heat in many parts of the country, including ours, our thoughts ran to the different ways to cool off—without packing on the calories. So we kept making bottles of seltzer with our Soda Stream, and mixed lots of our favorite new 5-calorie Lipton…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Lipton Iced Tea & Honey, Whenever, Wherever

As the weather warms up and we get thirstier and thirstier, we plan how to hydrate on-the-go. That’s why we’re delighted that Lipton has launched its Tea & Honey To Go packets. This new line of iced tea mixes contains natural honey, real tea leaves and real fruit flavors. Wherever you can find a glass…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Try Flavored Kefir Instead Of A Smoothie

You can blend your own smoothie or pour it ready-to-drink from a bottle of flavored kefir. Photo courtesy RevivalSoy.com.   Many people think that kefir is the same as drinkable yogurt. That’s close, but not exact. Kefir is even healthier than yogurt. In fact, kefir is often called a “super yogurt,” since it is up…
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PRODUCT: Gluten-Free Pizza From Bold Organics & Mozzarelli’s

With the increased consumer interest in gluten-free products, we find ourselves tasting more of them. Our rule of thumb with any special-diet product is: It’s got to be so good that anyone would enjoy it, and not notice that it’s meant for people on a restricted diet. Last week our Top Pick was My Dad’s…
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