Fit Fare

I’ll admit it, I’m a yogurt snob. I’m picky about my yogurt. There I said it. Not just any yogurt will do. When I made a decision to live a more healthful life, yogurt started playing a big part in my new nutrition plan. I tried many kinds of yogurts to make sure I got […]

To be honest, I had quite the pessimistic attitude when I first came upon these little pouches of fruit by Peeled Snacks. Packaged dried fruit, so what is new? It is just dried fruit, so simple, no wow factor … but to my complete surprise so [counter] revolutionary.
I used to be an avid dried […]

 I never liked milk. My parents made me drink it when I was a kid, but it was always a struggle. Even though I’ve learned to like a lot of foods I hated as a child, milk is just not one of them. So when I need milk for cereal, lattes, or just as a […]

When I was younger, my mother would occasionally make me oatmeal in the morning. She would cook up the oats and sprinkle them with a light dusting of sugar - and I do mean a light dusting. My younger self would often stand nearby hoping some fortuitous accident would lead to a whole heaping spoonful […]

When the opportunity arose to sample a selection of Southern Alps Slow Fruit, I jumped at the chance. In the past, I have tended to shy away from dried fruit because it is so often loaded with additives, preservatives, and sugar, which not only decrease the healthfulness of the snack but, in my experience, have […]

Sitting right up in the number one spot of Dr. Perricone’s top 10 superfoods is a relative newcomer to the U.S. market, the açaí berry. Harvested in Brazil, açaí pulp is rich in Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs), antioxidants, and fiber … and (I quote) “studies have shown that this little berry is one of the […]

As reported last week, Natural Products Expo West 2008 was abuzz with new-to-market superfoods. Yet one in particular has garnered a great deal of curiosity for its nutritional merit, incredible versatility, and unique modern history. Decades ago, I recall sitting in front of the TV, listening to Ch-Ch-Ch-Chia Pet jingle that still rings clearly in […]

Several months ago I had the opportunity to sample a selection of snacks called Chunks of Energy™. Basically an energy bar broken down into an easily pop-able form, I was more than pleasantly surprised with their unique ingredients and taste. Needless to say, I was excited when a little gift package from Dancing […]

I prefer, whenever possible, to limit my consumption of artificial ingredients. I’m not militant about it, but I do check ingredient labels at the store. I’ve been amazed at some of the places you find high fructose corn syrup for example. My favorite type of thin wheat crackers for example has high fructose corn syrup! […]

I have a two-year-old who loves pasta. And when I say loves it, I mean devours it. Whether it’s laced with marinara, teased with pesto or coated with just a simple oglio olio, he is all about it. But pasta for a toddler can be elusive. Getting it on the fork is no simple feat. […]