What would you like with your bowl of ice cream? How about some fiber, antioxidants, or probiotics? Scientists are trying to turn ice cream into a functional food with these ingredients. While functional foods are very popular right now, personally, I’d rather just have a little bit of the plain stuff – ice cream or [...]

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It may be a no-brainer that most kids’ cereals have more sugar than adults’, but wow – 85 percent more?! That’s what a new study from Yale University finds. It also shows kids’ cereals have 65 percent less fiber and 60 percent more sodium than those made for adults. Last year, Consumer Reports found some [...]

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Hi there! I am on vacation in the beautiful Pacific Northwest this week, but I wanted to leave you with some Food for Thought:

For creative ways to add fiber to your diet, watch this video!

Tags: fiber, Food & Nutrition

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By the end of 2010, about 80 percent of Kellogg cereals, including kid favorites like Froot Loops and Apple Jacks, will have at least three grams of fiber per serving, according to an article in USA Today. Of course, fiber is good for us and many Americans don’t get nearly enough. But critics say adding [...]

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Have you tried Starbucks’ new Vivanno Nourishing Blends yet? I just tasted one this weekend and I will definitely be going back for more. They’re basically smoothies packed with protein and fiber… without any artificial colors, artificial sweeteners or high fructose corn syrup – yay!

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Seriously, I love saving money and I’m always on the lookout for Kashi coupons. But an even better find – free Kashi granola. Yep, Kashi is giving away free samples of its new Mountain Medley blend.

Tags: fiber, Food & Nutrition, free sample, granola, Kashi

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Do you know the difference between whole wheat vs. whole grain foods? With so many of both on store shelves, it can be confusing to choose. Which is better?

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I’m always looking for ways to get more fiber in my diet. So when I saw the new Fiber One Yogurt at the grocery store, it seemed like just the right combo for me.

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As I continue to detox from all the calories I had over the holidays, I am getting back to my healthy eating routine which includes lots of fiber. It takes some effort to get enough, but it’s definitely worth it.

Tags: brown rice, fiber, Food & Nutrition, fruits and veggies, health, legumes, oatmeal, whole [...]

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