snack Archive
Food Fraud: Microwave Popcorn
Healthy Alternatives
Aug 21, 2012
The word “snack” can be a little misleading on microwave popcorn. One popular brand packs 9 grams of bad fat, including 6 grams of trans fat, into each “snack size” bag. Some “snack bags” are labeled as more than one serving as well. It is easy to assume that one bag is
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Berries
Healthy Information, Recipes
Aug 02, 2012
Berries Like other fruits, berries are high in water and fiber, which can keep you full longer. But they have another benefit — they’re very sweet. This means berries can satisfy your sweet tooth for a fraction of the calories you would take in gobbling cookies or brownies. Blueberries stand out because
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Bobo’s Oat Bars
Product Reviews
Jul 02, 2012
In the constant search for healthy snacks, I got a chance to try out Bobo’s Oat Bars. The one I tried is gluten-free, vegan and made with organic ingredients. Don’t let all that frighten you off. It was delicious! I’m not vegan or gluten-unfriendly, but I do like healthier snacks when I
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Food Fraud: Low-Fat Granola
Healthy Alternatives
Jun 26, 2012
The low-fat version of this crunchy cereal has only 10% fewer calories and is still full of sugar. Plus, the low-fat label can easily lead you to overeat. A study at Cornell University found that people ate 49% more granola when they thought it was low fat — easily blowing past the
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