TIP OF THE DAY: “Skinny” Cheese Course

Cheese courses have become very popular as the end to a good dinner. But cheese is high-caloric and high-fat: It has more fat than protein (except for reduced fat and fat-free varieties—see the ratios of fat to protein in your favorite cheeses). So, serve a “skinny” cheese course. If you present self-serve selections—large wedges or…
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PRODUCT: Polaner Sugar-Free Preserves With Fiber

Apricot and Raspberry, two of the six flavors of Polaner’s Sugar-Free Preserves with Fiber. Photo by Hannah Kaminsky | THE NIBBLE. Why add fiber to sugar-free preserves? According to the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, most of us don’t get enough fiber in our diet. On average, American women get 12 grams per day; American…
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PRODUCT: Caring Candies’ Sugar-Free, Kosher & Tasty Treats

All-natural, sugar-free lollipops from Caring Candies taste as good as they look. Photo courtesy Caring Candies. Love candy but can’t have sugar? On a diet but need sweet treats? Caring Candies is the new sugar-free line in town (it’s imported from South Africa). It’s sweet stuff for people who can’t have regular sugar. The sugar-free…
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SUPER BOWL: Calorie-Saving Menu

We’re two weeks away from Super Bowl Sunday, a day where the snack planning is as important as the guest list. Those snacks can add 1,000 calories or more to your day; and each beer is 150-170 calories per 8-ounce portion (porter and stout have higher calories). Here are some tips to save calories on…
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PRODUCTS: 10 Appliances To Jump-Start Your Diet

If you haven’t yet begun to make good on that New Year’s resolution to eat healthier and/or lose weight (and we’re guilty of that!), read our recommendations of 10 appliances that help you cook enjoyable, lower-calorie foods. Take a look at how you can benefit from: An electric food steamer A food dehydrator Countertop grills…
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