Only 10 grams of Sugar Per Serving…

Dannon yogurt has reduced the sugar content in its Danimals Smoothies Yogurts for children; now it ‘only’ has 10 grams per serving. That, in addition to the other ingredients (Cultured Low Fat Milk, Water,Calcium Citrate, Modified Corn Starch, Whey Protein Concentrate, Kosher Gelatin, Natural Flavor, Fruit Juice and Vegetable Juice (for color), Malic Acid, Potassium […]

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Can Chips and Dips Be Healthy?

Maybe so, but not in the way Consumer Reports recently presented them.    Rather unfortunate, as many rely on this publication to get into the nitty-gritty of what any given product really has to offer, it’s pros and cons, whether or not something is fairly priced and if it’s a must-have or a must-skip. True, […]

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Frappy Hour at Starbucks

I thought I’d overheard incorrectly but no, I was right. The barista at Starbucks today did, in fact, suggest to the woman in line behind me that she should ‘go for a Frappuccino because it’s Frappy Hour’.    A play on happy hour, obviously, but it’s apparently a May Promo offering half off their signature […]

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The Verdict on Kombucha

“It cures cancer”.  “It helps to create an alkaline pH in the body”. “It helps to detox the liver”. Whether one drinks the effervescent drinks because of the health claims or the taste, the questions often arise: 1) Is it Paleo? 2) Is it actually a good idea for all to consume with reckless abandon […]

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