Fabulous Food
April 30th, 2008

Steamfresh Long Grain Rice

What it is: Rice ready to be steamed in the microwave
How it comes: 10-ounce steamable bag; long grain white and long grain brown rice
Where it is: In the supermarket freezer aisle
Who it's for: Anyone who is time-starved who wants to serve rice in just a couple minutes
Suggested retail price: $1.69
Nutrition notes: A 1-cup 150-calorie serving of brown rice provides all three recommended whole grains servings, 2 grams fiber and some iron and calcium
Category: Fabulous Food: Tasteful tidbits

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April 23rd, 2008

Thai Kitchens Red Curry Simmer Sauces

What it is: A simmer sauce
How it comes: 11-ounce jar
Where it is: In the international foods aisle of your supermarket
Who it's for: Anyone who'd like a good-tasting meal ready in about 10 minutes
Suggested retail price: $3.39
Nutrition notes: 90 calories, 6 grams total fat, with a tad too much sodium (900 milligrams) per 1/2 cup
Category: Fabulous Food: Cultural chic

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April 16th, 2008

Brothers-All-Natural Fuji Apple Crisps

What it is: Freeze-dried Fuji apples
How it comes: Single serve 0.35-ounce bag (each bag contains approximately 1 1/2 Fuji apples
Where it is: Costco, Whole Foods and brothersallnatural.com
Who it's for: Anyone looking for a portable tasty low-calorie sweet snack
Suggested retail price: $0.89 to 1.19
Nutrition notes: One bag provides 2 serving of fruit with 39 calories and 2 grams fiber
Category: Fabulous Food: A healthy twist

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April 9th, 2008

Bruce's Sweet Potato Pancake Mix

What it is: A-just-add-water pancake mix containing beta-carotene rich sweet potatoes
How it comes: 6-ounce and 1.5-pound bag
Where it is: At brucesyamsbrand.com/pancake-mix.html and Amazon.com
Who it's for: Anyone wanting a tasty vegetable in their pancakes
Suggested retail price: $1.39 to $1.89; $4.49 to $4.99
Nutrition notes: A good source of vitamin A, thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, folate and iron
Category: Fabulous Food: Oldies but worth touting

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April 2nd, 2008

Tropicana Pure Valencia

What it is: 100 percent pure, pasteurized valencia orange juice, with or without pulp
How it comes: 12-, 54-ounce bottle with or without pulp
Where it is: In refrigerated juice case
Who it's for: Anyone who loves the taste of pure orange juice
Suggested retail price: $2.49, $4.49
Nutrition notes: Like most orange juice an 8-ounce glassful provides 120 calories, an excellent source of vitamin C, and a good source of thiamine and folic acid
Category: Fabulous Food: Beverages bests

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