Showing posts with label healthy foods. Show all posts
Showing posts with label healthy foods. Show all posts

ExtendBar, Mixed Berry Delight, 1.41-Ounce Bars (Pack of 15)

ExtendBar, Mixed Berry Delight, 1.41-Ounce BarsSince becoming a diabetic, I have studied foods in an attempt to better control my blood sugar. Some foods (like ones with lots of sugar) spike my blood sugar. If a meal is not carefully balanced my blood sugar and my energy drops too much. So, I am always looking for healthy foods, especially snack foods. What I usually find are great tasting snacks that are too high in sugar, low in protein, and low in fiber. They are good for normal people, camping or taking long hikes, but not for my daily health snacks.

ExtendBar Mixed Berry Delight meets my requirements. This snack has 12 g of protein, 0 sugar (4 g of "sugar alcohol"), and 0 cholesterol. "ExtendBar's" 20 g of carbohydrates is uncooked cornstarch, which is designed to be slowly processed in digestion.

Reviews written in 2007 and 2008 mentioned that the taste was unpleasant and the color of the bar was pink. They must have improved the product because, to me, the taste is pleasant, one of the best snack bars I have ever eaten, and the color is now an off white. It is not sweet, nor tart. It reminds me of a mix of strawberries and blueberries. The bar's taste is almost as good as the actual strawberries and blueberries I eat regularly. As with all snacks, I always consume it with a fluid which helps avoid any dryness.

The Extendbar Mixed Berry Delight is valuable. This is one of the best items for overall health that I have seen on the market. It is low in sodium and sugar (no high fructose corn syrup), and gluten free. On the other hand, high in protein (12g), good fiber (6 g), and sustained energy level. All this good nutrition and only 150 calories. .

The advertised sustained energy level is real. I have tried this for awhile without blood sugar spikes and without low blood sugar (amazing how they do it, but they do). I highly recommend this product.

If you're looking to control digestible carbs -not just sugar -then it'd be nice to know that these bars have a ton of slow-release carbs, and may not suit you.

Which is why, Amazon, it is REALLY frustrating when you don't include nutritional information for food. That's like trying to buy a book without knowing the author, or a computer without knowing how much RAM, hard disk space, or video memory it has.

Yes, sometimes that nutritional information is wrong. WE GET IT. So put on your warning, and move on. Pulling the information because some twits out there are, apparently, outfitting their Himalayan mountain expeditions based solely on the nutritional data you list, and then, I suppose, eating some of their porters when your calorie counts are off, isn't fair to the everyday Joes who just want something to munch on.

For the rest of us, we'd just like to have some small inkling of what food is in the food we're about to buy. Pretty please. Because shopping from Amazon shouldn't mean I have to spend half my time Googling each product to find out what the heck it actually is.

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I am just beginning to lift weights on a regular basis & also watching my calorie intake.When I need a filling "pick me up" this bar is the best yet for me. I do not get hungry after eating one. The mixed berry is my favorite but chocolate is good too. I have no health issues regarding sugar, just food intake. This curbs the appetite.

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I love the peanut butter chocolate, and the plain peanut butter is also good. This tastes artificial and has a disconcerting Pepto Bismol pink color. I would suggest other kinds.

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These bars are great for night time snacks for my husband's

diabetes. He eats them before bed and his night time

crashes have almost been eliminated. He likes the berry

and apple cinimon the best. We are trying another flavor

to see if we can add an additional flavor to his night

time snacks. I love the chocolate peanut, just for

a snack. Give these bars a try especially if you are wanting

long acting carbs.

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Boyds Coffee 100% Organic Rip City, Ground Medium Roast Coffee, 3-Ounce Portion Packs (Pack of 40)

Boyds Coffee 100% Organic Rip City, Ground Medium Roast Coffee, 3-Ounce Portion PacksThe price paid was fair for the quality. I would prefer a finer grind to get more flavor from the grounds. It is a mild roast but has a good flavor. For being organic the price can't be beat.

Enjoy Life Foods Cinnamon Crunch Granola Cereal Gluten Free

Cereal, Cinnamon Crunch Granola Case of 6, 12.8oz Each 6 FoodsMy wife and I love this cereal. It is outstanding as a cereal, but also as a topping for almost anything. Be creative! Quality Product! Great Taste! We keep it on hand all the time. Even great to sprinkle a little over ice cream for a nice dessert.

Twinings English Breakfast Tea, K-Cups for Keurig Brewers

Twinings English Breakfast Tea, K-Cup Portion Pack for Keurig K-Cup Brewers, 24-CountExcellent K-Cup for tea whether for warming up or tea time. Taste is not watered down. Actually tastes like black tea and comparable to brewed loose leaf tea! Fantastic!

I had tried this tea from sample and knew I liked it so I bought a box of K-Cups. I can make two acceptable cups per K-Cup, however the first is notably stronger. The flavor is good and full typical of a quality black tea. If you drink a lot of tea, it is much more economical to make a pot in the traditional way. I have tea I got on my trips to Taiwan that I brew in the traditional fashion. However, for a couple of cups for breakfast or lunch, this is a very convenient way to go and the flavor is quite good.

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I bought this K-Cup since my favorite tea isn't available in a K-Cup. I've grown to love the taste, and the convenience is great! I use the machine for hot water when I want to make my favorite tea from a tea bag, as well. The subscription service is extra convenient!

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Fans of 50 shades are most likely making this twinings' best selling tea. This was my favorite tea BEFORE the "craze".

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This is a great deal for the price. I have paid just as much for only 12 pods. Twinings tastes great.

Stonewall Kitchens, Traditional Crepe Mix, 16-Ounce Canisters (Pack of 4)

Stonewall Kitchens, Traditional Crepe Mix, 16-Ounce CanistersThis is my first time purchasing this product. I've tried to make crepes before and they turned out so-so. These were insanely perfect. My ONLY complaint is that the directions are not for the whole box and it took a little math to do. Know that 16 tbsp equals 1 cup. That will help.

I'm actually back to buy more and plan on having a crepe party in a few weeks.

We're not crepe connoisseurs, but these were easy to make and tasted great! Not too thick or runny if you follow the directions. One thing we do insist on: puree your mixture in a blender or food processor as Alton Brown recommends for very smooth batter.

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Purchased this along with the villaware crepe maker. Have made two batches of crepes so far per the recipe (using 1 cup of mix) attached. I'd estimate each box would make 4 batches, and each batch makes ~12 crepes (will vary depending on size of course), which's enough to feed two adults. As I paid $24 for 4 boxes, that comes out to ~12.5 cents of mix/crepe, pretty good value :)

In terms of taste, they were very very good. My gf said she thought they were delicious, and she's a french girl who grew up on crepes :) The recipe attached was easy--two eggs, a little butter, 1 cup water + 1 cup mix. Main thing to make sure is you mix the batter thoroughly so there're no clumps, but that was easy enough to do even with just a plastic fork--no mixing appliances needed.

Definitely recommend, along with the villaware crepe maker :)

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These crepes are delicious and come out very good but unfortunately they contain 4 g sugar per serving, which a bit more than I would prefer. I prefer my crepes not quite as sweet. But still would recommend, just not if you're watching your sugar.

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Tried these, from our local grocer. Followed the directions carefully, but the mix was a poor consistency and very difficult to work with. Will stick w/the Canterbury Farms mix -easy to prepare, easy to cook, and tastes great!

Sheffa Savory Bar, Spicy, 1.27-Ounce (Pack of 12)

Sheffa Savory Bar, Spicy, 1.27-OunceI do not like or crave sweets very often. I always gravitate towards savory foods. I like the idea of bars for snacks and meal replacements, but I could not stomach the always sweet bars. I found these advertised in a magazine and ordered a case from amazon immediatley. I was sort of nervous that these would taste bland. These bars are actually delicious! They have just the right amount of spice and are savory, not sweet. Loaded with fiber and great taste. I love these bars for snacks when I am on the go and unable to stop for food. The best part? They are gluten free.

Barry's Irish Breakfast Tea, 80-Count Tea Bags (Pack of 3)

Barry's Irish Breakfast Tea, 80-Count Tea BagsMakes a good strong cup o tea I like it with a splash of milk.cheaper than the Tea shops here in Seattle.

Love this tea. Never bitter, good strength. I look forward to it every morning, & on a cold winter evening.

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Duchy Originals Lemon All Butter Shortbread, 5.3-Ounce

Duchy Originals Lemon All Butter Shortbread, 5.3-OunceTo be fair the cookies don't taste bad, however this is a very small pkg. of cookies for the price. The cookies are thin and do not ship well even though Amazon's packaging is not deficient. The cookies could not make it intact to a plate to be served. Would recommend just going to the grocery store and buying shortbread cookies for less money.

I am so happy to be able to purchase these products. They are rganic and delicious and from one of the best sources in UK

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Here lately I have had cravings for anything lemon. I encountered these cookies on a flight coming home from Amsterdam and they were phenomenal!!! If you like shortbread cookies and like lemon in the very least, these are for you. Not too strong of lemon flavor, but just enough to be very pleasant. I now keep these in stock regularly at home.

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These cookies are totally tasteless and arrived in about 200 pieces. Only two of the cookies were intact. I threw them all away. Would never buy them again.

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Post Shredded Wheat Original Cereal, No Sugar or Salt Added, 15-Ounce Boxes (Pack of 4)

Post Shredded Wheat Original Cereal, No Sugar or Salt Added, 15-Ounce BoxesHave had more and more difficulty finding the large biscuits at the supermarket. Have been able to find them on Amazon.com. Now I'm able to have my favorite cereal again!

This is a very economical way to buy Shredded wheat. It retails in local stores for about $4.50 a box. By purchasing on the plan, I can take delivery when I need it at the price that's very reasonable. Thank you Amazon. Shredded Whear bisquits are my favorite cereal.

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Very healthy. I add a little cinnamon sugar sometimes to make it more tasty, as it's slightly bland on its own. Usually I eat it with almond milk.

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Most stores no longer carry this product. I buy in packages of (4) boxes from Amazon because the price is great. They get delivered in 2 days. With most cereals carrying high processed sugars with little nutritional value, I am thankful that these are still made. I eat this on a regular basis, mostly with fruit rather than plain.

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With no added sugar or salt or flavorings, this must be the healthiest breakfast cereal you can buy. It's also the kind of thing people tend to either love or hate and tend to hate as a kid and learn to love as an adult. I've always loved it and still do. I have two biscuits each time, and leave them to soak in the milk before eating them. You can of course sprinkle sugar on them if you must, and add fruit if you wish, but I prefer them with just milk.

Buying it on Amazon's Subscribe & Save makes it very convenient and economical.

GoodCarb Lizis Original Granola, 12.3 Ounce Bags (Pack of 6)

GoodCarb Lizis Original Granola, 12.3 Ounce BagsI really thought this was a great product until I saw that I was eating granola that was practically a year old by the time it got to me.

The Best Before label says 07/24/12. That is date of manufacture. The product is considered OK to eat until 01/31/14. Then follows a time: 07:59.

I loved this product because it is low in sugar and gluten free with a low glycemic index. But to me "healthy" includes "fresh" and I prefer "fresh" to be more, well, "recent" in a word .

This product comes from the UK. That's where I discovered it. Will probably order again to see if this experience is an anomaly. Otherwise it will become duck food, and I will switch brands or bake my own granola.

Only other caveats are that product contains nuts so you may get the occasional shell piece, and the facility that makes it handles wheat and soy. And it does have 15 grams of fat in a half cup serving.

There is also a high protein version: I prefer it but haven't seen it in US.

Erin Baker's Breakfast Cookies, Chocolate Chunk Raisin, 3-Ounce Individually Wrapped Cookies (Pack

Erin Baker's Breakfast Cookies, Chocolate Chunk Raisin, 3-Ounce Individually Wrapped CookiesThese cookies are just wonderful! I've eaten them for years and have lost tons of weight, even though they're not a diet cookie. I just substitute one for my breakfast. They are loaded with fiber and satisfy you for hours. They're great to have in an emergency when you can't or don't have time to eat. I haven't had any flavor that I don't like, but the chocolate chunk raisin is my favorite. At Christmas time, there's a wonderful version with cherries in it. They're even great warmed in the microwave for a few seconds. Just love these cookies!

Amazon needs to start checking expiration dates on food products. On my last order of Erin Baker's cookies, both kinds of cookies I ordered were past the pull dates. And being the kind of person that doesn't check these kind of things, I didn't notice until my wife pointed it out after I had ate half of them.

I'll be looking from now on, though!

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A good and filling midday snack. It is just a pity that they go so quickly!!

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These breakfast cookies (which I eat for a fast-carry lunch) are the best of a good product. There is enough chocolate to please the chocoholic in me along with raisins to keep it moist. This is a great lunch.

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My family loves these as a frozen dessert snack. They are chilly, chewy, chunky and a good balance of flavors. Chunks and raisins abundant.