Bite of the Best

Jolly Llama’s Sorbet Squeezups are packaged in easy-to-use individual “squeezups” of sorbet from sun ripened whole fruit that is then pureed and processed into whole fruit sorbet. Each Jolly Llama’s Sorbet Squeezups are a good source of fiber and contain 50% RDI of vitamins A and C.

They’re all dairy-free, fat free, gluten-free, and have 70 or 80 calories with the exception of the Coconut Banana at 100 calories and 3 grams of fat)

Green Giant added pasta to their Valley Fresh Steamers, with two new varieties: Macaroni and Cheese Sauce with Broccoli and Pasta and Vegetables with Alfredo Sauce.

They are made with natural ingredients and are prepared in less than seven minutes, helping to make serving dinner a whole lot easier.

Laura’s Lean Beef, a natural beef company, is introducing Fully Cooked Italian-­‐Style Meatballs to its line of lean and healthy ready-­to-­eat foods.

Laura’s is the first convenience-­style meatball product made from 92% lean and natural ground beef and ready in 2 to 3 minutes from the microwave. The meatballs contain less fat, saturated fat and sodium than other frozen meatball products without sacrificing the  homemade flavor or moisture that meatball lover’s demand.

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Jimmy D’s™ breakfasts combine wholesome turkey sausage with a mini croissant.  One serving of consists of two mini croissant sandwiches with Jimmy Dean turkey sausage and contain 230 calories,  10 grams of fat, 4 grams of saturated fat, 11 grams protein and 440mg of sodium per serving.

Additional information:
• Two mini croissant sandwiches
• Microwavable and ready-to-eat in under two minutes

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Bertolli introduced frozen Hearty Soup for 2  in Roasted Chicken & Rotini Pasta, Tomato Florentine & Tortellini with Chicken, Tuscan-Style Beef & Vegetables, and Chicken Minestrone varieties. A portion serves up 280 to 410 calories, 3 to 11 grams saturated fat, 4 to 8 grams fiber and 18 to 22 grams of protein.

P.F. Chang’s Home Menu Noodle Meals for 2 are Chinese frozen at-home meals prepared in a skillet.

Freschetta Simply…Inspired Pizzas cook in about 12 minutes and have 300 – 390 calories, 15 – 22 grams fat and 670 – 900 milligrams sodium per serving.

Lean Cuisine Chicken Spring Rolls — a frozen microwaveable product —  come packaged two three-roll servings to a box, contain 200 calories, 7 to 8 grams total fat and 590 milligrams sodium per serving.

Ben & Jerry’s tradition of celebrity tribute flavors continues with its newest flavor Late Night Snack, inspired by a skit by Jimmy Fallon and his house band. The flavor is a mixture of vanilla ice cream, a salty caramel swirl and fudge-covered potato chip clusters.

Blue Bunny All Natural Frozen Yogurt contains live and active probiotic cultures with 100 to 120 calories and 2 to 4 grams of fat per serving and is available in Bordeaux Cherry Chocolate Chunk, Caramel Praline Crunch, Double Raspberry, White Chocolate Raspberry, Strawberry Banana, Chocolate Vanilla Swirl, and Vanilla Bean.

Morningstar Farms New Breakfast Biscuits are frozen breakfast biscuits for vegetarians that come in 2 varieties: Bacon, Egg & Cheese and Sausage, Egg & Cheese; although, they do not contain any type of meat. The Breakfast Biscuits come out of the microwave in 45 seconds or cook in a 400-degree oven for 20 minutes. Each Morningstar Farms Stuffed Breakfast Biscuit contains 270 calories, 8 grams total fat and 600 to 630 milligrams sodium.

Nestle Drumstick Sundae Cones would like to “sprinkle” some fun and sun on your day with the newest flavor offering. New Drumstick Sprinkled! sundae cones are available in three flavors – Vanilla, Chocolate and Vanilla Cherry. Bite into a creamy vanilla or chocolate dipped in a rich chocolatey coating, topped with chocolate and vanilla sprinkles – all in a crispy, chocolatey-lined sugar cone. Nestle Drumstick Sprinkled! sundae cones are available on store shelves in April, with a SRP of $6.99 (box of 8 cones).

Freschetta’s new California-Style offers very thin-crusted pizza in four varieties; Mediterranean Garlic Veggie,  Spicy Chicken & Feta, Bacon, Spinach & Artichoke and Sundried Tomato & Cheese. A quarter serving of any of the four provides 300 calories, 15 grams fat (of which eight are saturated), 550 to 700 milligrams sodium and 3 grams fiber. Freschetta California-Style Thin Crust Pizza is available in the freezer aisle of supermarkets nationwide and retails for $6.79 per 16.1- to 17.38-ounce box.

Amy’s has broadened its definition of healthy beyond organic and all-natural to introduce organic vegetarian meals that are light and lean. Available in four varieties, Amy’s new Light & Lean meals have a recommendable less than 300 calories, 5 grams fat and 590 or fewer milligrams sodium. Amy’s Light & Lean meals are available nationwide, in the freezer aisle of your local supermarket.

AC LaRocco Pizza Company out of Spokane Washington offers 8 varieties of frozen pizzas. Five varieties are offered on organic whole wheat crust and tomato sauce, which are the cornerstone for every thin crust pizza. The other three pizzas (2 of which are certified organic) are offered on ultra thin, organic sprouted grain crust. All of the pizzas are high in fiber and whole grains, a good source of protein while being light in sodium, fat and calories. Each pizza uses fresh frozen vegetables, frozen within 4 to 6 hours of harvest to lock in the highest level of nutrients.

All of AC LaRocco pizzas are diabetic and weight watchers friendly and were selected best pizza by the diabetic educators and top pick for weight watchers magazine and the center for science and public interest. AC LaRocco pizzas are $5.99-$7.99 per pizza depending on variety.

Edy’s Limited Edition Touchdown Sundae Scores with Football Fans with caramel filled chocolately footballs and rich fudge swirled with creamy vanilla.

Edy’s Touchdown Sundae is available in 1.5 quart cartons and retails for $5.99. Catch a carton in grocery stores nationwide now through February.

Red’s All Natural burritos can be found in the freezer aisle of participating supermarkets in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic areas. The “Big & Natural” burritos, available in four flavors, contain an average of 28 grams of protein and a low-sodium index. Red’s All Natural burritos weigh-in at 11-oz and average between $3.50 – $4.50 per serving.

Award-winning chef Jet Tila, master of Asian-fusion cuisine, introduces a new line of frozen meals that are ready to serve in 30 minutes or less. Chef Jet’s restaurant-quality Asian meals are “flash frozen” and include: Cantonese Steamed Cod with Ginger and Soy, Thai Chicken, Coconut Soup, Salmon Teriyaki, Chicken Lo Mein and Drunken Noodles. The product is available nationwide and online through the company website.

Turtle Island Foods introduces the first frozen 100% Vegan Cheese Pizza. Made with Tofurky’s meat alternatives and Daiya tapioca-based cheese that melts like traditional cheese, Tofurky’s new pizzas are available in three varieties: Vegan Cheese; Italian Sausage & Fire-Roasted Veggies; and Pepperoni – the first meatless frozen pepperoni pizza on the market.

Each variety is:
• Made with up to 50% less sodium and 67% less fat than dairy and meat pizzas
• Cholesterol and trans fat-free
• Made without any artificial ingredients
• Free of common allergens such as casein, lactose, egg, dairy, whey, corn, rice, and nuts

gardein (garden + protein) is a line of healthy plant-based foods slow cooked to have the authentic taste and texture of premium lean meat. gardein offers all the health benefits of eating less animal-based protein without sacrificing the meaty texture and taste that many people crave. gardein is high in protein, low in fat and free of cholesterol and trans fats with a similar taste and texture to chicken and beef but free of animal and dairy ingredients. Made from a blend of vegetables, grains and soy, wheat and pea proteins, gardein is a complete protein source in that it contains all the essential amino acids. Retail prices range from $3.99 to $9.99 depending on style and size.

Philly-Gourmet Meat Company introduced ready-to-cook quarter-pound Philly-Gourmet Turkey Homestyle Patties that come in two- and three-pound packages carrying retail prices of $8.99 and $10.99. The burgers are made with 100% turkey and seasonings and are 160 calories each. Cooking times range from 10 to 18 minutes, depending whether the patties are skillet-fried, oven-broiled or charcoal-grilled. The turkey homestyle patties are are available in supermarkets throughout select regions nationwide.

Whether a stand-alone side dish or part of a favorite family comfort food recipe, Ore-Ida Steam n’ Mash makes homemade mashed potatoes easy enough for everyday. Steam n’ Mash products offer 100 percent real potatoes that are already scrubbed, peeled, chopped and ready to steam and mash. Steam technology makes preparing homemade mashed potatoes a snap: steam the specially-designed bag in a microwave for 10-12 minutes; pour the steamed potatoes into a bowl; add milk and butter; mash them your way!

Edy’s, also know as Dreyer’s in certain parts of the country, Slow Churned Hot Cocoa Light Ice Cream contains mini marshmallows mixed into light chocolate ice cream. The Hot Cocoa light ice cream contains half the fat and a third fewer calories than regular ice cream. This newest Hot Cocoa flavor is available for $5.99 per 1.5 quart carton in the freezer aisle of supermarkets nationwide.

Ben & Jerry’s Flipped Out! are the newest line of single-serve sundaes from Ben & Jerry’s. The sundaes are available in three flavors and retail for $3.29 per package of two, 4-oz containers. Ben & Jerry’s Flipped Out! sundaes are available in the freezer aisle of supermarkets nationwide.

TRUwhip is the only frozen all-natural whipped topping without transfats, hydrogenated oils, high fructose corn syrup or GMOs. TRUwhip is sold in a 10-oz package and is available in supermarkets and natural food stores nationwide.