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Showing posts with label breakfast foods for weight loss. Show all posts

Purely elizabeth Ancient Grain Granola Cereal Original, 12-Ounce (Pack of 3)

Purely elizabeth Ancient Grain Granola Cereal Original, 12-OunceThe granola itself is very good... but, it could be much better if the company used less cinnamon (at least half the amount}.

Too much cinnamon tends to leave a bitter taste and cling to the tongue.

This is by far the best tasting granola I have tried. It offers a unique mix of ingredients that complement a healthy diet. I purchased my first bag from Whole Foods. Now that I know how good it is, I will be ordering in bulk to save money. The only negative is the portion size listed is not a realistic portion unless you are just sprinkling it on another cereal or yogurt. I eat it by itself and eat at least a double portion. I wish it had a little less agave. It would taste just as good and have fewer calories.

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... And that is saying a lot. I have been making my own granola for years and was content to never buy it in a store again. My toddler had different plans, however, when she slipped this into our shopping cart at a health-food store while on vacation. My husband paid and figured I'd put it in the cart; he never suspected this was a stowaway. We were both surprised that we'd made this accidental purchase when we arrived at home I mean, an $8 bag of granola?! Later that night I had a bowl with milk as a snack and oh. my. goodness. I grabbed that bag and read through the ingredients, wondering how the heck this Elizabeth person got that perfect crunch. It's not break-your-teeth crunch here, it's subtle, almost a soft crunch. Amazing texture. Wonderful flavor. Healthy ingredients. I am completely hooked on this stuff. I won't dare try the other flavors because granola perfection is in the original. As soon as I find puffed amaranth, I'm going to try and make this at home.

ETA: the subscribe and save price is too high. You're not saving much money when this cereal sells for $6.99 at whole Foods (and is on sale frequently enough). I think ordering in bulk warrents a savings of more than a few measly cents.

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I just tried this for the first time today. I've been gluten-free for three years, and while there are certainly fairly good gluten-free granolas out there this is by far the best. Not only does it taste great, it's not overly chewy like others, it doesn't contain rice flour flakes, the dried fruit in it is not like chewing on old tar pieces, and the ingredients are so much better, which more than justifies the small price increase above other g-free granolas of the same size. I could do with a little less sweetness I think (plus, I eat it with coconut milk beverage, so that adds some already), but the stuff tastes like a delicious healthy dessert to me. I already don't like much sugar to begin with, so I imagine most people won't feel as if it's overly sweet. It's also made with coconut oil awesome, and coconut sugar awesome. I was surprised by how much I liked this stuff. Thanks, Purely Elizabeth, for the terrific food. I look forward to trying more from you, and I'll definitely recommend you to readers of my food and health blog.

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This is the most delicious granola I have ever eaten. It is sweet, salty, crunchy, oaty, everything I want my granola to be. I am aware that it is very healthy as well, but I am hooked on the taste.

Living Intentions Superfood Cereal, Cacao Crunch, 9 Ounce

Living Intentions Superfood Cereal, Cacao Crunch, 9 Ouncei've been singing the praises of this product which is my favorite new snack... sweet crunchy goodness with maca-endocrine adaptogen, mesquite-blood sugar, astragalus and reishi-immune boosters...

i love any snack that i can eat and feel good about it. i always have it in the car on trips now.

maca has that nutty malty flavor and i can taste the coconut, i just love it.

i was just adding it to my christmas wish list and saw someone gave it only one star... so undeservedly!! super yum

I absolutely love it! But I noticed it's pricier here... It sells for $7.49 at Whole Foods... Hmm. If they'd sell as subscribe n save with discount, I'd go for it.

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Incredible taste and crunch and sooo good for you! Can't stop eating it! :) Not cheap, but well worth the treat!

Can buy it in bulk at Whole Foods Austin! :)

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The item is okay but if you are an avid superfood eater and want to purchase them for a lower price, go to nuts.com.

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My 5 star rating is for the cereal only. I don't like that Amazon hikes up the price of things.... but alas, this review is for the delicious and healthy snack I found. I actually bought it at Whole Foods and decided to see if I could get a better deal online. Honestly, WF has a better price usually they are pretty pricey. The chocolate flavor is divine, plus the coconut really comes out. I love this stuff... I think I am partial to the Hemp & Greens one but this one is a close second.

Amazing Grass Berry Flavor Drink Powder, Green SuperFood, 15-Count Packets

Amazing Grass Berry Flavor Drink Powder, Green SuperFood, 15-Count PacketsThis Berry Super food is very very good for you. It gives you extra energy and immunity in my opinion. It is great if you are on the go and in need of greens like spinach and kale and wheat grass. I prefer the chocolate flavor even though this berry is good, so I gave it 4 of 5 stars. But it really is good, especially in a smoothie or as I prefer it in cold cereal or in oatmeal (just don't heat it up with this product in it, add it last/cold for best use).

This vibrant green-colored powder is chock full of delicious fruity taste. Don't let the color put you off at all! If you like the idea of increasing your (organic) fruit and vegetable intake, this is a product for you. Amazing Grass is a great, responsive company and their chocolate-flavored powder -like a better-tasting version of cocoa powder -is delicious, too. Though most use them in smoothies and drinks, I use these powders to flavor oatmeal and sprinkle on cereal, salads, grains, or anything else, when the mood strikes.

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I bought this as a healthy alternative to the powdered drinks we've been purchasing. We've all already given up soda, and currently purchase a lot of 'Crystal Lite' type of products. I'm still concerned with the chemicals and artificial sweetners, though, so still searching for even healthier options. I love the ingredients and nutrients this provdes, but I have to say the taste is not the best. To quote my teenage son, "It tastes like I wrapped my lips around the discharge of the lawn mower." Definately has a grassy flavor with a hint of berry. We're still experimenting with ways to improve the taste my son likes mixing it with tea & lemon. We will probably try other flavors from Amazing Grass because we like the concept. Maybe it will grow on us ;-)

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Great Product. I've tried a bunch of different green drink products from a lot of different manufacturers, and most taste either like pond water or supper sweet pond water (they all look like pond water). This one has a slight berry flavor that is subtle and not overpowering. I've bought this product several times and will continue to buy it.

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I purchased this product after a recommendation from a friend and after reading the reviews here on Amazon. I mix the powder with a 12 oz bottle of Tropicana Pomegrante Blueberry juice. I shook the bottle before drinking and it tasted very good. If you shake the drink very well after adding the powder it seems to minimize the grit. I barely notice the grass taste. I have also mixed it with Gatorade Fruit Punch and aside from it turning the GatorAde to an almost muddy color it didn't taste bad. I will continue to mix with other fruit drinks since it makes it more palatable and it added another fruit to my daily intake.

Twinings K-Cup Tea Sampler

Twinings K-Cup Tea Sampler, 10-CountOur recent purchase of a Keurig has given me the task of finding k-cups that I enjoy. I originally ordered a sampler that had some celestial seasoning and bigelow teas and enjoyed them both; more than I expected. I thought I would try this sampler to see how I liked this brand and was not impressed. Both the Earl Grey and Breakfast Blend I tried were very weak. I checked the expiration dates and they are all still new and fresh. I had my husband taste them to make sure it wasn't just me, and he agreed they were weak.

So I went out and purchased the bigelow Breakfast Blend to try next as I liked their Earl Grey and could tell right away it had a much stronger and more pleasant flavor, especially when sweetened with quality honey.

I don't foresee ordering this brand again and can't recommend it either.

I am never disappointed by Twinings tea. It really is the best. The sampler packs make great gifts along with a teacup:)

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This is a great way to sample a few teas without committing to large quantities. I am very pleased with my purchase and highly recommend to others.

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I bought this to share with another family that likes teas. Wasn't sure how I would like the Kcup teas, but have really enjoyed them. This sampler has a good selection of various teas.

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Received on time. Tea in k-cups does not taste as good as bags that can be steeped. Will not order this product again.

Village Mixes, Nancy's Good Morning Pancakes, Pumpkin Chocolate Chip, 20-Ounce Boxes (Pack of 4)

Village Mixes, Nancy's Good Morning Pancakes, Pumpkin Chocolate Chip, 20-Ounce BoxesI was excited to find pumpkin pancake mix online, and promptly ordered this four pack from Village Mixes. For pancakes, they're fine, not too different than your standard Bisquik pancakes. The chocolate chips are present in the perfect quantity, not too few, not too many, and they taste good. However, the mix is really lacking in the pumpkin flavor its advertised as. In fact, if the box didn't have a sticker on it that said pumpkin, I would have figured it was just plain. Also, there is no nutritional information for the pumpkin blend on the box (just for other types, like plain, blueberry, etc.). In all honesty, I will stick with Trader Joe's pumpkin pancake mix from now on. Its cheaper, and actually has pumpkin flavor. If you're looking for just regular pancakes (not pumpkin flavor), go ahead and order this.

I sent this in a "care package" to my daughters overseas. They LOVED it! Nice being able to send a little bit of home to loved ones far away.

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Nancy sure makes a good pancake mix. They are a great way to start the day and they make a perfect hostess gift as well.

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I was introduced to the village mixes brand a few years ago. A friend brought some brownies to a party and everyone went crazy over them. The Pancakes and Apple Crisp mixes are great too.

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I've been buying Village Mixes for years. They are the best ....easy and delicious. It's great we can now buy them on Amazon.

Gerber Graduates Apple Cinnamon Fruit & Cereal Bars, 8-Count Bars (Pack of 6)

Gerber Graduates Apple Cinnamon Fruit & Cereal Bars, 8-Count BarsThe convenience of having this product arrive by mail is great. Plus the price per unit is better than at most stores (at least when I purchased it).

My wife bought a variety of munchies for our son who is going through teething. These items are not a main part of his diet, but rather occasional snacks that he might chew on. One item was Gerber Graduates Fruit and Cereal bars. She first bought the strawberry and banana variety. These bars somewhat resemble a fig bar or other fruit bar where the fruit is on the inside and a coating of cereal on the outside. I found them to be dry and bland tasting. Our boy ate the bars, but somewhat reluctantly. I suspect we got a box that was somewhat stale from residing on the shelf too long.

Our next box was of the Apple and Cinnamon variety. He seemed to like these somewhat better, but they still are not one of his favorite chewy items. In any case, he seemed to enjoy biting and chewing on them but acts as if he could really use a drink to go along with them. That does not surprise me as they are rather dry and granular, as if sawdust might be a hidden ingredient. However, we give him a bar from time to time and get a kick out of him eating it bite by bite. It's worth a try at this stage of his development.

Gary Peterson

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Save your money!!! Individually these boxes sell for $3.49. For six individual boxes, you would pay around $21. This case of 6 boxes is $46!!! Why pay more than double for a product that costs so much less? This is completely absurd.

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Check out the ingredients in this product! Aside from being mostly sugar, it has Partially Hydrogenated Soybean Oil(which is trans fats)and ingredients that contain msg.

I never buy Gerber.

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Country Choice Organic Oven Toasted Steel Cut Oats, 30-Ounce Canisters (Pack of 6)

Country Choice Organic Oven Toasted Steel Cut Oats, 30-Ounce CanistersRecently I've substituted steel cut oats for our cereal of choice after years of eating rolled oats (both regular and quick cook). I've tried McCanns and Country Choice, and since there are many reviews already posted, I'll slant mine based on Taste (mouth), Flavor (nose), Preparation, and Value.

I rate Taste (nutty and chewy) and Flavor (pleasant aroma) a dead heat (5*). I also looked at the Nutrition Labels of McCanns, Country Choice, and Quaker's rolled oats, both regular and instant. List included calories, total fats, carbs, fiber, and protein and all were virtually identical from a nutritional standpoint

Preparation. I've cooked all types of oatmeal via stove top but have not used the microwave. However, for the steel cut oats I also used a rice cooker, a Zojirushi model that had the capability for making porridge (this is the setting you want to use for steel cut oats), and this model had a timer that could be set in advance to finish cooking at a predetermined time. Although use of the rice cooker still requires a passage of time, actual cooking is automatic, whereas using the stovetop required at least 25-30 minutes of simmering and close supervision to prevent scorching. (Of course, rolled oats takes less time.)

Value: McCann's oats comes in a very attractive and elegant metal container (28 oz) and stresses the fact that it's Irish in origin whereas Country Choice comes in a cardboard container(30 oz) similar to the rolled oats type and boasts the fact that it is home grown (Minnesota) and is certified "organic." It should be noted that McCann also packages its steel cut oats in a cardboard box (16 oz). If you make your purchase via Amazon (current prices) and disregard the shipping expense, the per ounce cost is: McCann's 28 oz container cost 20.6 cents, McCann's 16 oz container cost 19.13 cents, and Country Choice cost 11.27 cents.

Since my personal evaluation finds both products even in Taste and Flavor, and both have similar cooking methodologies, my FIVE STAR choice is for the home grown, organic certified Country Choice which is also a big budget saver.

I love irish oats. This style of oats is simply the best bowl of cereal period. I eat at least one bowl everyday. That said, all steel cut oats are NOT the same. As many people know, there is no comparison to the taste of Mccann's Irish oats. Why are they better? Honestly, I don't know. Maybe because they're Irish. Anyway, I have previously tried other types of steel cut oats and quite honestly, they were no comparison. Well one day recently, when I was shopping and realized that I was out of Mccann's, I found that my grocery store was out. Right next to the spot was this brand of oats. I had tried the Country Choice Rolled Oat and Multigrain cereals, and they are both great. So I figured I'd give it a try. They are very, very good. These are as close to Mccann's as you can get. Since they are about half the price of Mccann's, I figure i will switch between these two. In summary, these are a great choice if you can't get Mccann's or if you prefer a cheaper breakfast.

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These oats are a staple for breakfast at my house. I completely agree with the other reviews and wanted to add one small detail regarding cooking the oats. These are not instant oats. They take some time to prepare so don't expect a quick breakfast with this product. The benefit to cooking the oats for 30 minutes is that the long cooking time actually expands the oats to approximately four times their volume. One cup of oats expands to four servings of hot delicious ready-for-brown sugar and cinnamon goodness!! Also, these oats are by far the best deal when you take a look at the serving size and cost per ounce.

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Thanks to a tip from a friend we recently bought a Zojirushi rice cooker which also has a "Porridge" setting. Wow, are these oats ever delicious when cooked that way. We will never go back to rolled oats and it is terrific to have such an easy way to make them perfectly. As much as I love this product, I don't love Amazon's price. I just bought two 30 oz containers of this exact product at our local Trader Joe's for only $2.29 each.

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The Country Choice brand is domestically produced and certified organic by Oregon Tilth and is significantly less expensive than the imported brands as a bonus.

These oats are of such high quality that I admit to sometimes eating them uncooked with milk and a few raisins or dried tart cherries. (Yes, it gives the old jaws a bit of a workout.)

I also eat these steel cut oats for dessert by preparing them just like rice pudding: oats, water, raisins, milk, brown sugar, butter, and cinnamon in that order of quantity, cooked slowly according to the directions on the label but not overcooked, to retain chewiness. To make it even better, I top it with sour cream or whipped cream when serving. Delicious and absolutely outrageously rich in healthy fiber: 4g per 1/4 cup of dry oats.

The quality is superb; always very fresh, fairly uniform, free of foreign objects with a very pure oat taste.

I also like that the paper container takes less toll on the environment to manufacture and ship than a metal container and is also easily recycled.

Highly recommended.

Aleia's Gluten Free Plain Stuffing - 6 Pack

Aleia's Gluten Free Plain Stuffing - 6 PackMakes excellent stuffing in the bird & in a baking dish. Recipe on bag. I snack on the bread cubes and use as salad coutons. Aleia's makes great gluten free products. I've purchased about 24 bags in past 2 years.

Bobo's Oat Bar All Natural Bar (12x3 OZ.) - 12 Pack

Bobo's Oat Bars All Natural, Cinnamon Raisin, 3-Ounce PackagesBeware of the fact that each bar has 2 servings. Seems misleading to me. Disappointed that a product that is geared towards people trying to be healthy would resort to such labeling tactics.

I don't know where they got their name, but when you take a bite you will not be able to believe that they are actually a "health food". They taste so good! Five stars!

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These Bars are great for hiking, packing, and general use.

They are a good breakfast substitute or something to fill the belly that is healthy during a busy day.

I love these Oat Bars!

I've tried most all of them and they are all good.

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Nothing aggravates me more when you pick up a quick snack at a health food store assuming it's healthy due to the nutrition facts, only to find out later this little bar is actually 2 servings Hugely misleading packaging! Are they good? yes so is an ice-cream sundae.

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I like this flavor the best!, they keep you full too so you don't crash with hunger mid morning. The next best flavor was the cranberry orange.

Van's Gluten Free Cereal, 11 Ounce

Van's Gluten Free Cereal, Honey Nut Crunch, 11 OunceI could not believe my eyes when I happened across this cereal. I finally found a corn-free, gluten-free cereal that wasn't boring. This is crunchy and yummy without being overly sweet. We eat it as a snack, too. Van's Cinnamon Heaven has rapidly become a favorite of everyone in the house, from kids to adults.