Enjoy the Holidays - No holding back!

Title of Product: Silk Soymilk Nog

Description: Soymilk Egg Nog

Why do you like it?
Just in time for the holidays! Egg Nog that doesn't have corn syrup or other junk in it. It is very smooth and not near as thick as regular egg nog. No more waiting for days for the liquid to come out of the glass. The taste is great and it makes for a nice holiday treat.

Where did you buy it? Super Target

About how much was it? $1.99

All American - All Natural - All Good!

Title of Product: Oscar Mayer Natural Beef Franks

Description: Hot Dogs

Why do you like it?
Who doesn't like a good hot dog? These taste great and surprisingly don't have any junk in them! No descriptors like mechanically separated meat on this label. Just beef and spices. Add a little whole grain bread with organic ketchup and you actually have a good meal. Just be sure to squeeze in a green vegetable and fruit to make it well rounded. They are a little pricey but when you are craving a grilled hot dog these will do the job.

Where did you buy it? Super Target

About how much was it? $3.69

Can Sausage Be Considered A Dessert?

Title of Product: Niman Ranch Apple Gouda Sausage

Description:
All Natural Apple Gouda Sausage

Why do you like it?
Oh my goodness these are good! Read the label and you can understand every ingredient plus they taste so good. I am a fan of sausage but the combination in flavors in these are over-the-top. It is the perfect mix of sweet and salt without junk ingredients. Sausage is still sausage so there is grease involved. Pop these babies on the grill for about 5-7 minutes and you won't be sorry. They are great with a side of some kind of starch like rice or bread and don't forget your green vegetable!

Where did you buy it? Super Target - I haven't been able to find them anywhere else.

About how much was it? $4.50

Limited Edition Pudding!

Title of Product:  Jello Pumpkin Spice Pudding

Description:  It's pudding, it's pumpkin, it rules!!!

Why do you like it?  OMG - it's delicious!  And I don't even really like pudding.  It's SUPER spicey.

Where did you buy it?  Wal-mart - but good luck finding it.  It wasn't in the pudding section, it was just a random wall hanging/end display thing.  I bought 1 last week to try it.  I went back to Walmart today and bought 6 more.  That should last me about a week.  (ha!)

About how much was it?  70 cents.

Tienes Hambre? How about this beauty!

Title of Product: Mission Multi-grain Wraps

Description: Tortilla wrap

Why do you like it?
I am always looking for ways to insert more fiber and whole grain into my meals. These are great because the are big and not to grainy or have a lot of seeds. I don't like a lot of crunchy or bumpy stuff in my smooth food--it is a texture thing! These taste good and add more nutrition to your burrito meals.

Where did you buy it? Publix

About how much was it? $3?

In Honor of Paul Newman and Pasta

Title of Product: Newman's Own - Marinara

Description: Tomato Sauce

Why do you like it?
It is really simple... it tastes good and doesn't have any junk ingredients in it. There are a variety of flavors available including organics. I like the marinara variety the best because it has the right amount of smooth and chunky. I am not a big fan of really chunky sauces. Tastes great on any pasta and it is easy to prepare.

Where did you buy it? Publix, Super Target

About how much was it? about $3.79

Finally something Sweet that is good for you!

Title of Product: Sweet Potato

Description: Sweet Potato

Why do you like it?
Well to start, anything that starts with "sweet" should be good. I never liked these when I was a kid--even with marshmellows melted on top! Now I love to eat them as baked fries. After washing it off I slice it up in long slivers or long tiny rectangles cubes. I brush them with extra virgin olive oil, place them on a baking sheet, then sprinkle them with garlic salt and any other seasoning you like. Bake until they are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. They make a great side dish to any meat meal. Sweet potatoes are super-healthy for you and qualify as a vegetable, which I can always eat more of on a daily basis. It is a complex carbohydrate, and rich in beta carotene, and have more fiber than oatmeal.

Where did you buy it? Publix, Target

About how much was it? $.99/lb.

Don't knock it 'til you try it!

Title of Product: Beech Nut Apple Delight

Description: Baby Food dessert

Why do you like it?
It packs great in your lunch and tastes gourmet! Yes, I know it is baby food but for about 50 cents you can treat yourself to the best applesauce there is. Baby food is a great way to insert healthy ingredients into your diet. It is basically pureed food that can be used as a clinging agent or sweetener in foods or just eat it out of the jar! I can't recommend the dinners but the fruity desserts are top notch! Still seems weird... well, it isn't for everyone but it is healthy and convenient.

Where did you buy it? Publix, Target, Walmart

About how much was it? $.50-$1.00

Save Calories by having a drink.

Title of Product: Water

Description: Spring or filtered water

Why do you like it?
Clean, refreshing, and no calories! This is the best way to quench your thirst and the easiest way to reduce calories in your diet. If you substitute 2 glasses of water for 2 glasses of regular soda you can save nearly 600 calories a day. Since most people are suppose to eat around 2000-2400 calories a day, saving 600 is a lot! Not to mention you won't be putting nutrition-less ingredients, caffeine, corn syrup, and sugar from the soda in your body.

Where did you buy it? Publix, Target, Walmart

About how much was it? $2 or free from the tap!

Move over Bisquick!

Title of Product: Hodgson Mill Insta-Bake

Description: Baking Mix

Why do you like it?
This is just like Bisquick but it is made with whole grain/whole wheat. I usually mix it 50-50 with bisquick to get a better flavor and texture for my preference. Using 100% Insta-bake will work just fine but the texture of the food is different. This is great for making pancakes or waffles. I usually add in a little flaxseed to get even more nutritional value into it.

Where did you buy it? Target

About how much was it? over $3

I am a Pizza Addict!

Title of Product: Amy's Pizza

Description: Margherita Pizza

Why do you like it?
I have had Amy's other pizzas and liked them a lot. They are a little more expensive than a regular frozen pizza but of course they are made with organic ingredients. This is my favorite kind. The sauce is tasty and it has chunks of real mozzarella cheese. The crust is made with wheat flour and it is about 12 inches in diameter. The crust is thicker and bread-ier than other organic pizzas that seem like flat bread. I usually can eat all but 1 or 2 pieces in one setting. So much for the calories but it sure is good.

Where did you buy it? Publix, Target

About how much was it? over $6

Sprinkle a little Omega-3 in everything!

Title of Product: Bob's Red Mill Whole Ground Flaxseed Meal

Description: Ground flaxseed

Why do you like it?
Dr. Oz recommended this little gem. This is a bag of flaxseed flakes that you sprinkle in just about anything. It is loaded with omega-3 and fiber and can be added to lots of things without affecting the flavor. It says it has a mild nutty flavor but I can't taste it at all. I have used it in baking, milkshakes, fruit smoothies, on top of applesauce and cereal, and in my PBJ sandwich.

Where did you buy it? Publix, Target

About how much was it? over $3.50

I am Screaming for Ice Cream!

Title of Product: Breyers All Natural Ice Cream

Description: Vanilla Ice Cream with Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough

Why do you like it?
While Ice Cream itself isn't the healthiest thing you can eat this one is the most natural one I can find. The ice cream is made of all natural ingredients such as milk, cream, and sugar and it comes in many different flavors. The flavors are where you will find the not-s0-healthy ingredients like caramel, cookie dough, chocolate chips, chocolate swirls, brownies, etc. I just have to have a little sweet treat every once in a while and this brand seems to have the most natural ingredients and no corn syrup. Breyers makes other ice cream so be sure to look for the green banner that says, "all natural."

Where did you buy it? Publix, Target

About how much was it? $5.77

Juice Made From Fruit!

Title of Product: Juicy Juice

Description: Grape Juice

Why do you like it?
It has apple juice, grape juice, and pear juice along with Absorbic Acid and natural flavors. No corn syrup and no added sugar. You always have to watch the amount of sugar in juices and this is no exception. It tastes very sweet and delicious and grape is a great alternative to the juices that are more acidic. It makes for a nice sweet treat for breakfast or after dinner.

Where did you buy it? Publix, Target

About how much was it? over $3.00

Yes, It was Bought from an Infomercial!

Title of Product: Magic Bullet

Description: A single serving blender

Why do you like it?
I'll admit I was a skeptic about this one. It was a gift from my funny Dad who claimed it was great. Well... he was right! This is a great kitchen tool that everyone should get. I use it for milkshakes and smoothies all the time. It makes single servings and the chopping part, the glasses, and the rims are all dishwasher safe. This is wonderful for breakfast smoothies.

Where did you buy it? TV, Cost-Co, Target, Amazon

About how much was it? About $50

My Childhood Flashback Snack!

Title of Product: Mott's Natural Applesauce

Description: Applesauce

Why do you like it?
It just has apples in it! The list is: apples, water and Absorbic Acid(Vitamin C). There is no corn syrup, no chemicals, just natural ingredients. There are several kinds of Mott's Applesauce available so be sure to look for the one called "Natural." I use it in cooking and by itself as a snack with a little sprinkle of cinnamon. There are a few other brands that make natural applesauce but this one is usually priced better.

Where did you buy it? Publix & Super Target

About how much was it? Over $2.79

Real Jelly from real Fruit! For real!

Title of Product: Polaner All Fruit Spread

Description: Jelly

Why do you like it?
I was looking for a Grape Jelly with natural ingredients. This proved to be very difficult because most jelly have corn syrup. Polaner makes several different flavors and they are all fruit based. This one tastes great but it is a little more expensive for the amount you get than the big brands.

Where did you buy it? Publix

About how much was it? Over $3.50

No Chunky Stuff Please!

Title of Product: Homemade Peanut Butter

Description: Fresh ground peanut butter

Why do you like it?
I was trying to find a brand of peanut butter that didn't have corn syrup or bad oils in it. I couldn't find one from a big brand so I visited the deli at my grocery store. They make their own peanut butter and the only ingredients are peanuts-that is it! I don't like chunky peanut butter so I was hesitant to try it but the peanut are ground up so small that it doesn't bother me at all.

Where did you buy it? Publix

About how much was it? $3.13

Yummy Granola Bars!

Title of Product: Quaker - Simple Harvest Granola Bars

Description: Mulit-grain Granola Bars

Why do you like it?
I needed a snack to keep at work that was nutritious and didn't have nuts and wasn't too hard to chew (I have currently braces). These are the cinnamon-brown sugar variety and they are tasty. They are full of oatmeal, wheat, barley, apples, cranberries, cinnamon, and brown sugar. All natural ingredients and they are soft and chewy. These taste great without all the junk!

Where did you buy it? Publix & Super Target

About how much was it? $3.59 (each box has a $1 coupon inside right now)

Love Bread - Hate things in my bread!

Title of Product: Nature's Own Organic - Honey Wheat

Description: Loaf of bread

Why do you like it?
I have switched to whole grain bread in an attempt to eat healthier. One thing I keep finding is that most whole grain breads have things in them. I am a wonder-bread girl. The smoother and softer the better! This one is great. All the benefits of whole grain bread and natural ingredients along with a smooth texture. Bring on the PBJ's!

Where did you buy it? Publix

About how much was it? $3.49