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Survey Results: Nutrition Labels, Part Deux
The latest Small Bites survey asked readers what values they paid most attention to when reading food labels. The most important figure on a label relates to calories per serving — at least that’s how...
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Say What?: You Say "Wholesome," I Say "Really?"
The Slim-Fast Foods Company describes itself as being “committed to the development of wholesome and balanced nutritional products to aid in weight management and improved health.” An interesting...
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The Numbers Speak for Themselves
Kraft’s latest snack product is Mac ‘n Cheese baked crackers available in three varieties: cheddar, mild cheedar, and white cheddar. “Made with real cheddar cheese!” the boxes proudly display. Let’s...
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You Ask, I Answer: Alpha Tocopherols
I have seen alpha tocopherols on a lot of ingredient lists, especially for packaged products. What are they, and what purpose do they serve? – Andrea Chalen (city withheld), SC Alpha Tocopherols are a...
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You Ask, I Answer/Perfect Pickings: Cereal
I love cereal and eat it almost every morning but I often feel like the ones I eat are probably too sugary or not very substantial. Can you recommend a cereal or two that you consider healthy and...
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Made with Real Fruit. Really!
Avid readers of Small Bites know how much I despise the “made with real fruit” scam so many processed foods love to advertise. In case you are not familiar with it, I am referring to items like fruit...
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Let’s Play “Find The Grape”!
Pop-Tarts® newest flavor? Frosted wild grape. Let’s take a look at the ingredient list and see how quickly we can find a smidge of grapes. Ready? First three ingredients: enriched (white) flour corn...
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You Ask, I Answer: “Greek-Style” Yogurt
I’m a little afraid to ask you this, but here it goes. I have noticed that some Greek yogurts actually say “Greek style” on their packaging (with the word “style” in tiny letters). I’ve been reading...
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And, For My Next Magic Trick… Guacamole With No Avocados!
As a nutritionist and journalist, ingredient list hunting is one activity that is right up my alley. Oh, yes, I do mean “activity”. It is not at all odd for me to walk the aisles of a supermarket for...
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The Longest Ingredient Lists In The World?
Behold the ingredient list for Kentucky Fried Chicken’s chicken pot pie. And consider your eyeballs scarred. “Chicken Stock, Carrots, Potatoes (With Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate To Protect Color), Peas,...
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