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VALENTINE GIFT: Sugar-Free Chocolate Hearts

February 1, 2012 at 9:36 am · Filed under Chocolate, Sugar-Free, Valentine's Day

If your Valentine loves chocolate but is on a sugar-restricted diet, the Choclatique artisans have the solution: Their Sweet Deceit 100% Sugar-Free Chocolate in heart shapes are certain to make someone happy.

The assortment includes solids and truffles (chocolate ganache centers). The chocolates are also gluten- and nut-free and al-natural (no preservatives or artificial flavors).

The chocolate and fillings, which are made with maltitol, taste as close as can be to the “real thing.”

Eight pieces are $20.00, 15 pieces are $35.00 and 30 pieces are $65.00

Buy them at Choclatique.com.
Find more of our favorite sugar-free candy.

  
You won’t find better sugar-free chocolate than this. Photo courtesy Choclatique.
 
  

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PRODUCT: Food Should Taste Good Sweet Potato Chips

February 1, 2012 at 8:46 am · Filed under Snacks


So delicious! Sweet potato chips in four
flavors. Photo by Elvira Kalviste |
THE NIBBLE.

   Just in time for the Super Bowl, our favorite tortilla chip maker, Food Should Taste Good, has launched a line of superb sweet potato chips.

Thick, super-crunchy and addictive, the line includes four popular chip flavors:

  • Barbeque
  • Original
  • Salt & Pepper
  • Salt & Vinegar

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    The kettle-cooked sweet potato chips are 100% natural, gluten-free and made with the finest sweet potatoes and other ingredients. One serving—15 chips (Original flavor), at 150 calories—provides 175% of your daily value of vitamin A and three grams of fiber!

    A bonus: The sweet potato chips have 25% reduced fat compared to other sweet potato chips on the market, thanks to Food Should Taste Good’s innovative centrifuge equipment, which spins out unwanted fat.

    Chip, chip, hooray!

     
    We’ve loaded up on all four flavors. They’re so flavorful, no dip is needed. The Original flavor is terrific with our favorite tuna tartare recipe from chef Daniel Boulud.

    The chips are available in grocery stores nationwide with a suggested retail price of $1.29 for the 1-ounce bags and $3.49 for 4.5-ounce bags.

      

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    TIP OF THE DAY: Unscrambling The Myth Of Cholesterol In Eggs

    February 1, 2012 at 8:09 am · Filed under Breakfast & Brunch, Eggs, Tip Of The Day

    Common misconceptions about dietary cholesterol and its impact on heart disease keep many people from eating eggs, despite their nutritional benefits and “comfort food” taste. However, almost 40 years of research* shows that healthy adults can enjoy an egg every day without significantly impacting their risk of heart disease.

    Since February is American Heart Month, if you’ve been limiting your egg consumption, it may be time to revisit it with your healthcare provider.
     
     
    *The research was analyzed by the Egg Nutrition Center (ENC), the health education and research center of the American Egg Board that provides science-based information to health promotion agencies, physicians, dietitians, nutritional scientists, media and consumers on issues related to egg nutrition and the role of eggs in the American diet.

    		  
    Is it time to add eggs back into your diet? Photo courtesy AEB.org.

    Cracking the Cholesterol Myth

    According to information provided by the American Egg Board and the Egg Nutrition Center, USDA data shows that:

  • Eggs now have less cholesterol. As a result of changing the feed, one large egg is now 14% lower in cholesterol, down from 212 mg to 185 mg, and is 64% higher in vitamin D, with 41 IU per egg.
  • Eggs can be part of a heart-healthy diet. One large egg contains six grams of high–quality protein, 13 essential nutrients and 70 calories. The 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans support the role of eggs in a healthy diet, stating that consumption of one egg per day is not associated with risk of coronary heart disease or stroke in healthy adults. Enjoying an egg a day, especially as part of a heart–healthy diet balanced with fruits, whole grains and low-fat dairy, falls well within current cholesterol guidelines.
  • Eggs are high-quality, inexpensive protein. Eggs provide high–quality protein that helps build muscles and increases satiety for all–day energy, which can help maintain a healthy weight, an important factor in promoting overall health. And all this for about fifteen cents per egg!
  • Eggs are better than doughnuts. Research shows that the saturated fat found in other breakfast foods may be more likely to raise a person’s blood cholesterol than dietary cholesterol. Eating a balanced breakfast with high–quality protein foods like eggs, along with other nutrient–rich foods like fruit and whole grains, is the best way to start the day. Unlike sugary foods, eggs have no simple sugars and contain no carbs, providing steady and sustained energy.

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    Visit EggNutritionCenter.org or NutritionScrambled.com for more information. For delicious recipes, visit IncredibleEgg.org.

    HOW MANY DIFFERENT TYPES OF EGGS HAVE YOU HAD?

    You’ll be surprised at the different types of eggs that are available. Check ‘em out in our most eggcellent Egg Glossary.

      

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    RECIPE: For Valentine’s Day, A Cherry Pomegranate Mojito

    February 1, 2012 at 5:57 am · Filed under Cocktails & Spirits, Recipes, Valentine's Day


    A ruby red Mojito for Valentine’s Day. Photo
    courtesy Benihana.

    		   We’re starting our Valentine’s Day countdown with a twist on the classic Mojito, in ruby red.

    The recipe was developed by Benihana as part of its February “romantic cocktail” menu.

    CHERRY POMEGRANATE MOJITO RECIPE

    Ingredients For One Drink

  • 4 lime wedges
  • 8 mint leaves
  • 2 ounces Bacardi Torched Cherry Rum*
  • 1/2 ounce PAMA Pomegranate Liqueur
  • 2 ounces pomegranate juice (our favorite brands)
  • 1/4 ounce grenadine syrup
  • Garnish: mint sprig and lime wedge or wheel
  • Ice cubes (make heart-shaped ice cubes)

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    *You can substitute cherry vodka, but it won’t be a “Mojito.”
     
    Preparation

    1. Muddle lime and mint in a cocktail shaker.

    2. Add other ingredients, shake, pour into your favorite glass, and garnish with lime and mint sprig.

      

    VALENTINE ICE

    Our favorite Orka ice cube trays are now made in a heart-shaped design. Just press, and out pops Valentine ice.

    We love these trays because the cover keeps the ice fresher and the design is stackable.

    Get some for yourself, and as Valentine gifts for friends.

    		  
    Ice hearts add fun to any drink. Photo courtesy Orka Mastrad.

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    SUPER BOWL & BEYOND: Lentil Chips & Hummus Chips

    January 31, 2012 at 8:49 am · Filed under Snacks, Super Bowl


    Hummus chips and lentil chips are each
    available in three flavors. Photo by Elvira
    Kalviste | THE NIBBLE.

    		   How many different ways do you enjoy hummus? As a dip, of course; but also as a bread spread, on sandwiches, on a mezze plate, as a dip, as a canapé (as filled cherry tomatoes or on crostini with ham or turkey, for example), as low-cholesterol deviled eggs (replace the mashed yolk filling with hummus) and [add your own favorite use here].

    And then, there are hummus chips. While hummus chips have been around for a few years, there’s a new hummus chip in town. And it’s brought its lentil-based brother.

    Simply7* bakes chickpeas into all-natural, bite sized hummus chips, and does the the same with lentils. The result: two flavorful, nutritious chip alternatives for the Super Bowl and beyond.

    Each variety is made in three flavors:

  • Hummus Chips: Hummus Sea Salt, Hummus Tomato Basil, Hummus Spicy Chili Pepper
  • Lentil Chips: Lentil Sea Salt, Lentil Creamy Dill, Lentil Bruschetta
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    *The name does not stand for seven ingredients, but for the seven core standards that the chips must live up to: (1) simple ingredients containing (2) no trans fat or cholesterol, (3) no artificial flavors or colors, (4) no additives or preservatives, (5) gluten-free ingredients, (6) all-natural recipes and (7) simply delicious.

    Both chickpeas and lentils have long been appreciated for their nutritional value. Chickpeas are packed with protein, fiber and other important minerals, as are lentils. Both are low in sodium and are cholesterol-free.

    If your Super Bowl crowd likes things on the healthier side—or simply likes to try new and different foods—introduce them to Simply7.

    Simply7 Hummus Chips and Lentil Chips are available nationally in select stores and on Amazon.com.

    We also enjoyed baked lentil chips in six flavors from Mediterranean Snack Foods: Cracked Pepper, Cucumber Dill, Parmesan Garlic, Roasted Pepper, Rosemary and Sea Salt. Is this the beginning of a new chip trend?

    Learn more at Simply7Snacks.com and Mediterranean Snack Foods.com.
    Find more of our favorite snacks.

      

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