Showing posts with label healthy weight loss. Show all posts
Showing posts with label healthy weight loss. Show all posts

Klein's Naturals Cranberries, Organic, 10-Ounce Tubs (Pack of 6)

Klein's Naturals Cranberries, Organic, 10-Ounce TubsI bought these because the only ingredient listed was organic cranberries. They are however very very sweet and I question the accuracy of the product label. These are just as sweet (if not sweeter) than Newman's or conventional Ocean Spray dried cranberries. The taste is fine, but I did not want to buy sugared cranberries. Perhaps they really are naturally sweet, but I've never had fresh cranberries that were even slightly close to being this sweet. Klein's website did not open for me and they do not offer a phone number so I cannot call to verify if sugar has been added or not. I suppose I could write them! They are labeled as USDA Organic. A one ounce serving has 90 calories and 18 grams of sugars. The other odd thing is that most dried cranberries have a little oil added. There is a slight oily residue inside the container, but again, oil is not listed as an ingredient. Does anyone know the facts on the ingredients for this product?

Klein's Natural's Dried Cranberries as described do not mention sugar as an ingredient. For this reason I purchased a six-pack box only to discover upon reading the list of ingredients on the bottom of a container that sugar was listed second. As one who needs to watch my sugar intake I find this disappointing.

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Quaker Oats Quick 1 Minute Oatmeal 42 oz

Quaker Oats Quick 1 Minute Oatmeal 42 ozOatmeal can be classified as a perfect food. Really. Quaker Oats offers the best oats, in my opinion. Oatmeal has many health benefits. It lowers LDL "bad" cholesterol while not lowering HDL "good" cholesterol levels, is a good source of soluble fiber (which helps suppress appetite), lowers blood pressure, is a good source of vitamins and minerals (especially magnesium, which is good for blood pressure) and contains the amino acid L-arginine (good for lowering blood pressure and cholesterol).

With benefits like these, make yourself a nice big bowl right now.

I have eaten this 1 minutes oatmeal for at least 2 years.

Something changed.

It smelled and tasted horrible 6 months ago, and I first suspected pesticides from my home.

My wife sprays them in the area we stored this package, and I suspected the paper packaging allows

the pesticides to be permeated into the food.

I started to put the package in a bag, and sometimes the fridge to avoid this.

Okay, the smell went away, and came back.

So, is it the pesticide from the supermarket?

In the past 6 months, even my mother found the "shells", non edible pieces. That's not acceptable.

And now there are news or rumors of this being GMO.

I am switching to organic oatmeal.

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Woodstock Baby Kosher Dill Pickles

Woodstock Baby Kosher Dill PicklesThis is my first jar of Woodstock Farms organic pickles but it will not be my last!! This is the perfect pickle!! Bite sized goodness with a great crunch and excellent flavor ..... Oh my! If you want a great pickle, Get these pickles! ( BTW... Unlike other pickles I got NO REPEAT TASTE after eating these. ) once you try these pickles you will go back for more...it's too easy to eat the entire jar, so pace yourself..... And order MORE! ;)

These pickles are good, and fairly crisp. Although another brand (McClure's) I reviewed recently has even a stronger vinegar taste, this brand has a tiny bit of one at all. Which at least for me somewhat kills the garlic and dill taste. I have to admit what I'm looking for is something closer to how a Claussen tastes but without some of the additives that they add. (A Claussen to me has little or no vinegar taste, and a fairly strong garlic and dill taste). I'm glad I got to try these though, I'm not disappointed and for those that like a small but notable vinegar taste this is probably closer to a "five star" product.

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Organic Food Bar, Active Greens, 2.4 Ounce (Pack of 12)

Organic Food Bar, Active Greens, 2.4 OunceThis is one of the very few "snack" bars that provides many nutrients including protein. It is not a candy bar, doesn't taste like one, and does not create stomach upset. It is reminiscent of homemade blocks of healthy condensed fruits and nuts that my parents used to get from a friend. I'm not thrilled with the taste; I use them in spite of that aspect because it enables me to function without having to have a meal when I'm on the run. Even better is the bar by Organic Food Bar called simply Protein. It has double the protein of this one.

Village Mixes, Nancy's Good Morning Pancakes, Classic Buttermilk, 20-Ounce Boxes (Pack of 6)

Village Mixes, Nancy's Good Morning Pancakes, Classic Buttermilk, 20-Ounce BoxesI have been using these pancakes for some years now, but not always easy to find... I love that Amazon is carrying this product and other Village Mix products. I have been extremely satisfied with using for my family... but now everyone I know wants to get there hands on them, too.

These pancakes are delicious and easy to make! They are great gift ideas, too. I have seen them used as teacher gifts, stocking stuffers, holiday gifts for the boss/in-laws and much more. So much more original than the tired candle or gift certificate and you can pair them with other items too (a cute bottle of syrup, etc). Highly recommend.

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Soup Mix Tuscan Bean (Pack of 6)

Soup Mix Tuscan BeanWhen we made this as per the directions, the beans still seemed a little bit crunchy. We tried another package in the pressure cooker in high pressure for 10 minutes and it was amazing!

Purely elizabeth Ancient Grain Granola Cereal Pumpkin Fig, 12 Ounce (Pack of 3)

Purely elizabeth Ancient Grain Granola Cereal Pumpkin Fig, 12 OunceQuantity: The first thing you will notice after opening Purely elizabeth Granola box is that its only half full (it is smaller then Kashi Granola cereal box), It holds 12.5 OZ of cereal.

Taste: Better then any of the Kashi's Granola product line.

Nutrition: 100% Organic gluten-free product made of ancient whole grains

Downside: Don't get fooled by the nutrition facts! One serving of this product is about 30g (1/3 Cup!!!) gives you 6grams of sugar and 15% DV of saturated fat. If you fill your bowl half full (100 grams) you will end up eating 20 grams of sugar and 50% of you daily value of saturated fat.

The quantity of cereal in the box is so less that an average male would finish one box in four days (if you eat this once a day) that will cost you 50 dollars per month.

I compensate the sweetness by mixing one part of this granola with two parts of quick oats. or-else its to sweet for me, seriously its like eating dessert for breakfast.

Verdict: Good product which can compete with Kashi's product line, but unit price and sweetness is twice as much as any of kashi's granola. I will stick with Kashi for now

Best gluten free granola in the market I usually pick mine up at Whole Foods b/c ordering can be inconsistent at times.

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My favorite granola! Super yummy! Tastes great as a cereal with milk too. My fave of the purely Elizabeth line but their others are excellent too.

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A lot of granola has honey in it, which makes it technically not vegan (some people debate this). This stuff is undeniably vegan, and incredibly delicious! Still sweet but not TOO sweet, filled with good for you ingredients, but super tasty (not cardboard like a lot of "healthy" cereals). It's not light so if you're worried about calories you've got to watch your portions, but it is pretty filling anyway. My husband, who is far pickier about cereal than I am, also loves this one. I will definitely be ordering more and trying other flavors!

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Purely Elizabeth granolas are by far my favorite granola. It is not too sweet, stays crunchie even in milk and I think it is the healthiest granola out there.

Nature's Path Organic - Cereal Smart Bran with Psyllium & Oatbran - 10.6 oz.

Nature's Path Organic - Cereal Smart Bran with Psyllium & Oatbran - 10.6 oz.I bought this to increase fibre in my diet and thought it to be a very good choice. However, I find it has been sweetened and I don't like that. I now just add a spoon full to my muesli (all natural no sugar added) and the sugar still comes through. A shame. But if you like sweet, you should enjoy it.

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Eden Kamut Spirals, Organic, 100% Whole Grain, 12-Ounce (Pack of 6)

Eden Kamut Spirals, Organic, 100% Whole Grain, 12-OunceIt's hard to find this pasta locally and we're fortunate to purchase it on Amazon at a very competitive price. Although the taste doesn't measure up to traditional pasta for purists, that can be overlooked because of the health benefits.

Really like this pasta. Trying to get back to natural wheat, minimally processed foods. Love that the Kamut has protein and fiber, naturally. Some whole wheat pasta blends have a funny texture that my family doesn't really like... this one meets everyone's approval.

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I have had Kamut pasta before so I know how good it is. I was able to get several boxes for a really good price from Amazon.

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GREAT TASTE!!! PUT A LITTLE LIGHT OLIVE OIL AND SEA SALT ON IT, YUMMY!!! GREAT PRICE TOO! WOULD TOTALLY AND DEFINITELY RECOMMEND!!!

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Bob's Red Mill Gluten Free Steel Cut Oats -- 24 oz

Bob's Red Mill Gluten Free Steel Cut Oats -- 24 ozI had never eaten steel cut oats before and didn't realize that they took 10-20 minutes to cook. We usually eat them on weekends when we have more time in the morning. They are very tasty!

My family ate oatmeal everyday for breakfast as long as I could remember. But it made me sick and I eventually stopped eating it, although I loved it. After 25 years of not eating it and missing it everyday I finally discovered that if it was Gluten Free I could eat it and a new world opened up for me. Once I tried Bob's Red Mill Gluten Free I have never bought another brand. I use the regular oats for mostly cooking, although I do sneak a bowl now and then, and the steel cut oats for breakfast.

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Arrowhead Mills Maple Buckwheat Flakes

Arrowhead Mills Organic Maple Buckwheat Flakes, 10 Ounce BoxArrowhead Mills products are outstanding, and their buckwheat flour is one of our kids all time favorites especially in buckwheat pancakes where we do little more than add water, a little vanilla, water, and stir... so we figured 'what could be better than our favorite buckwheat pressed into flakes'? Well... almost.

These flakes have a great texture and are very crispy, and they do not lose their crispiness quickly when in the bowl with milk. There is also a hint of maple glaze about them that might add to keeping them from getting soggy.

They are really great with ripe, sweet peaches cut up and added to them, and they are excellent with strawberries and raspberries. However, by when served alone, with no fruit to sweeten the offering, they just do not get an A+ grade from us. Again, the texture and crispness is excellent, but the taste just falls flat -they do not scream "Buckwheat" at all... instead, they are kinda like a better frosted flakes product without the added sugar.

In our humble opinion, buy these instead of buying store bought frosted flakes but make sure that you have a nice, sweet, natural accompaniment to go with them. If you don't expect the earthy buckwheat flavor to really show itself, then you will not be disappointed. Glad we tried them and would do it again if another free shipping deal comes along.