BOOKS: Good Junk Food & Comfort Food

A great read and a permanent reference book for everyone who wants to make better food choices and teach kids how to do the same. Get your copy now.   Junk food is a pejorative term attributed to Michael Jacobson, director of the Center for Science in the Public Interest. He first used it in…
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Tofu Chocolate Mousse Recipe For National Chocolate Mousse Day

[1] A chocolate mousse alternative that can be vegan (photos #1 amd #3 © House Foods). [2] Garnish the mousse with fresh berries, such as blackberries (above) or raspberries (photo © American Heritage Chocolate). [3] House Foods Soft Tofu (photo © Calorie Friend). [4] A package of organic Soft Tofu.   Allergic to eggs? Lactose…
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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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PRODUCT: GH Cretors, A Better Popcorn Treat

Three of the five flavors of GH Cretors elegant popcorn. Photo courtesy GH Cretors.   Flash back to Super Bowl Sunday: We consumed five bags of GH Cretors popcorn, one of each flavor. The empty bags were flattened and brought to the office, where they were added to the “to be written up” box. Alas,…
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PRODUCT: Good Karma Non-Dairy Creamers Are Most Welcome

The makers of Good Karma Lactose-Free Creamers deserve good karma. The new, all-natural line of dairy-free, lactose-free, soy-free, kosher-certified creamers is delicious. And most people won’t be able to tell the difference from conventional creamers. Vegans and the ever-increasing community of lactose-intolerant people can rejoice. If you’re cutting down on sugar, you can rejoice, too:…
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