Past Bites
July 9th, 2008

General Mills Rice Chex, Now Gluten Free

Posted in Fabulous Food | A healthy twist | Past Bites
What it is: A cereal that is now gluten free
How it comes: A 12.8-ounce box
Where it is: In the cereal aisle
Who it's for: Anyone who likes Chex, but especially for those who can't eat products containing gluten
Suggested retail price: $2.99
Nutrition notes: A serving has 100 calories, 2 grams sugar, 0.5 grams total fat and is a good source of whole grain, with at least 8 grams per serving; and it's gluten free
Category: Fabulous Food: A healthy twist

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July 2nd, 2008

Body Buddy

Posted in Just for Fun | Past Bites
What it is: A non-absorbent, soft vinyl band with two handles to apply cream to your back
How it comes: Various colors
Where it is: At www.bodybuddy.com or amazon.com
Who it's for: Anyone who has difficulty putting lotion or sunscreen on their back
Suggested retail price: $24.95
Nutrition notes: N/A
Category: Just for Fun

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June 25th, 2008

Snake River Farms Kurobuta Pork

Posted in Fabulous Food | Extravagant Extras | Past Bites
What it is: Well-marbled American version of Kurobuta pork
How it comes: A 6 to 7-pound rack of pork; a 5-pound pork collar (petite Boston butt)
Where it is: snakeriverfarms.com
Who it's for: Those looking for full-flavored marbleized pork
Suggested retail price: $89, $39
Nutrition notes: Like all pork, an excellent source of thiamine, B6, niacin, phosphorus and protein; a good source of zinc, riboflavin and potassium
Category: Fabulous Food: Extravagant Extras

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June 18th, 2008

Melissa's Mangosteen

Posted in Fabulous Food | Past Bites | Produce
What it is: An exotic tropical fruit
How it comes: Fresh, individually or a 4-pack in a clamshell
Where it is: In the produce aisle
Who it's for: Anyone eager to try exotic tropical fruits
Suggested retail price: $3.49, $12.99
Nutrition notes: Been called a "super-fruit" as it's packed with antioxidants
Category: Fabulous food: Produce

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June 11th, 2008

Dr. Kracker Klassic 3 Seed Flatbread

Posted in Fabulous Food | Oldies but worth touting | Past Bites
What it is: A cracker made with whole grains and seeds in the tradition of German flatbreads
How it comes: 8-, 7- and 1-ounce packages
Where it is: In supermarket cracker or organic/natural aisle or at Amazon.com
Who it's for: Anyone looking for a nutritious cracker
Suggested retail price: $5.99; $4.59, $0.99
Nutrition notes: About an ounce contains 120 calories, 4 grams fiber, 5 grams protein and is an excellent source of whole grains and omega-3 fatty acids
Category: Fabulous Food: Oldies but worth touting

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