ARROWHEAD MILLS MAPLE BUCKWHEAT FLAKES: At last, the answer to Kellogg's Frosted Flakes(TM)! (all they need is a rival to Tony Tiger(TM) on the box!) These unfrosted, yet sweet flakes stay very crunchy in milk and taste wonderful. My three year old gobbles them down. One gram of fat and 9 grams of sugars per cup. Contains organic buckwheat, organic brown rice flour, unbleached cane juice crystals, organic buckwheat flour, organic barley flour, sea salt, honey, ascorbic acid [vitamin C] and natural Vitamin E to preserve freshness.
BARBARA'S HONEY CRUNCH STARS CEREAL: Only 6.5 grams of sweetener (honey and molasses) in 1 cup of this sweet, star-shaped cereal. Also available in a cocoa flavor. Reminiscent of my childhood favorite Captain Crunch (TM), but a whole lot better for the bod. Short ingredient list: corn flour, 100% whole wheat flour, unsulphured molasses and honey, oat flour, sea salt, natural flavors (excluding MSG and HVP), and annato.
BARBARA'S MULTIGRAIN SHREDDED SPOONFULS CEREAL: Wholesome cereal that suits both children and adults with no added fat and no table sugar. Many of the children's cereals sold in Natural Foods stores, though sweetened naturally, nevertheless are overdone, containing 11 grams of sugars or more per serving. Shredded
Spoonfuls only contains 5 grams per serving. Ingredients include oat bran, unsulphured molasses, whole wheat flour, yellow corn flour, salt, baking soda, natural vitamin E, and Vitamin C. One half cup contains 1.5 grams of unsaturated fat. Shredded Oats is also wonderful, but contains 12 grams of sugars per 1.25 cups.
BARBARA'S PUFFINS CEREAL: Another great cereal by Barbara's Bakery. Also contains only 5 grams of sugars per serving. This cereal is vegan and kosher. Contains yellow corn flour, corn bran flour, unsulphured molasses, oat flour, expeller pressed high-oleic sunflower oil, salt, baking soda, natural vitamin E, and vitamin C. One gram of unsaturated fat per 1/2-cup serving.
EREWHON CRISPY BROWN RICE: Simple, whole grain cereal with that "snap, crackle, pop" that titilates children. Not overly sweet as some natural cereals tend to be--only 1 gram of sugars per 1 cup serving. Ingredients: organic brown rice, barley malt, and sea salt. Good stuff!
U.S. Mills, Inc. Omaha, Nebraska 8111 USA.
MOTHER'S PEANUT BUTTER BUMPERS CEREAL: This is my kids all-time favorite cereal, and I like it too. Ten grams of sugars per 1 cup serving. Ingredients: corn flour, unsulphured molasses, natural peanut butter (ground peanuts, salt), oat flour, rice flour, honey, natural mixed tocopherols (vitamin E). Quaker Oats Company: P.O. Box 049003, Chicago, IL 60604-9003.
RISING SUN FARM OIL FREE SALAD VINAIGRETTE & MARINADE: These fantastic dressings have anihilated any remaining regret over having given up the fatty, sugary cream variety dressings of my past. The two I have tried are Italian Lovers and Raspberry and Balsamic--both are absolutely wonderful. Worth every penny, and I paid $3.19 for a 12.5-oz. bottle. Ingredients of the Raspberry Balsamic are filtered water, Balsamic vinegar (imported from Italy), mustard, raspberry juice concentrate, honey, keltrol (a natural emulsifier), and sea salt. Per tablespoon: no fat, no cholesterol, 35 mg. of sodium. Rising Sun Farms, Inc. 5126 S. Pacific Highway, Phoenix, OR 97535 1-800-888-0795
SAN-J TAMARI MUSTARD DRESSING: Awesome, fat-free, and natural! I paid $2.79 for a 12-oz. (355 ml) bottle. Contains water, honey, carrot puree, certified organic tamari (water, soybeans, salt, alcohol), apple cider vinegar, onion puree, mustard seed, onion powder, xanthan gum, and white pepper. San-J International, Inc. (a subsidiary of San-Jirushi, Kuwana, Japan), 2880 Sprouse Dr., Richmond, VA 23231 USA. 1-800-446-5500.
img src="NNTheme/tinygrapes.gif">SOYCO RICE BUTTER: Soy, lactose, and cholesterol free cow butter alternative. Does contain casein, a dried skim milk protein. One tablespoon has 3 grams unsaturated fat and 40 calories. Ingredients: filtered water, organic brown rice maltodextrin, organic brown rice protein, unhydrogenated canola oil, casein, maltodextrins, organic lactic & citric acids, tricalcium and potassium phosphates, sea salt, carageenan, natural vegetable locust bean gum, natural flavors, vitamin E and vitamin A palmitate. Soyco Foods: 2441 Viscount Row, Orland, FL 32809.
SOYCO RICE LOW FAT CREAM CHEESE: Soy, lactose, and cholesterol free dairy cream cheese alternative. Does contain casein, a dried skim milk protein. A one ounce serving contains 50 calories and 3 grams of unsaturated fat. Ingredients: filtered water, organic brown rice maltodextrin, organic brown rice protein, unhydrogenated canola oil, casein, maltodextrins, organic lactic & citric acids, tricalcium and potassium phosphates, sea salt, carageenan, natural vegetable locust bean gum, natural flavors, vitamin E and vitamin A palmitate.
SOYCO RICE LOW FAT SOUR CREAM: Soy, dairy, and cholesterol free dairy sour cream alternative. There is a soy version, but this is so much better tasting, in my opinion. Three grams of fat per ounce, none of it saturated. Ingredients: filtered water, organic brown rice maltodextrin, organic brown rice protein, unhydrogenated canola oil, corn starch, calcium and sodium phosphates, carageenan, natural vegetable guar and locust bean gums, organic lactic and citric acids, sea salt, natural flavor, vitamin E, and vitamin A palmitate.
SPECTRUM NATURALS LITE CANOLA MAYO: Eggless and cholesterol-free, this mayonnaise sports 75% less fat than full-fat varieties (3 grams per tablespoon as opposed to 12). My whole family enjoys the taste, even my finicky SAD husband (SAD stands for "Standard American Diet"). Ingredients include water, pure-pressed canola oil, modified food starch (corn), grain vinegar, cultured skim milk, whey protein concentrate, sea salt, cider vinegar, natural spices, citric acid, dehydrated onion, oil of mustard, tumeric, and paprika. Spectrum Naturals, Inc., 133 Copeland St., Petaluma, CA 94952 USA.
SPECTRUM NATURALS SOUTHWESTERN CAESAR: Low-fat dressing made with organic oil and vinegar. Makes a good vegetable dip alternative to ranch dips containing loads of fat, sugar, and MSG! Ingredients include: water, organic white wine
vinegar, organic canola oil, cultured buttermilk powder, parmesan cheese (pasteurized milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes, and citric acid), concentrated cane juice, egg yolk, sea salt, worcestershire sauce (water, soybeans, tamarind, shallots, natural herbs and spices), natural flavors, organic garlic powder, organic mustard powder, natural spices, xanthan (natural
thickener), lactic acid, and organic guar (vegetable gum).
TREE OF LIFE FAT-FREE ITALIAN GARLIC DRESSING: Finally an Italian dressing that is zesty, healthy, and fat-free! Tree of Life, Inc.: St. Augustine, Florida 32085-0410.
WESTBRAE FAT FREE BARBEQUE SAUCE: Fantastic, tangy BBQ sauce, whether you buy the Original or Spicy recipe. Contains water, tomato paste, honey, grain vinegar, unsulphured molasses, natural smoke flavor, mustard flour, salt, arrowroot, spices, chili pepper, onion powder, xanthan gum, and natural flavoring. Westbrae Natural Foods, Carson, CA 90746.
ZORBA NATURAL PEPPERONCINI: Sulfite-free! Ingredients include peppers, water, vinegar, and salt. New Morning: Acton, MA 01720.
ALVARADO ST. BAKERY SPROUTED WHEAT BAGELS: We like the Sesame Seed bagels, and they are fabulous! Organic and no added oil! Ingredients: organic high protein wheat berries, organic unbleached wheat flour, filtered water, 100% pure barley malt, sesame seed, yeast, sea salt, and cultured wheat. Alvarado St. Bakery: Rohnert Park, CA 94928.
ANNIE'S WHOLE WHEAT SHELLS & CHEDDAR: If your kids have to have macaroni and cheese like mine do, this brand is a much better choice than your typical grocery store variety. My children started eating this long before they ever sampled the other, so they're used to the color and flavor and actually prefer it. Ingredients include: organically grown whole wheat macaroni shells, original white Vermont cheddar (milk, salt, cheese cultures, enzymes), whey, and sweetcream buttermilk. Annie's does make white-wheat macaroni and cheese, which I keep on hand for company. Annie's: http://www.annies.com.
BRAGG LIQUID AMINOS: All purpose seasoning commonly used in place of soy sauce. I use a small spray bottle to spray on air-popped popcorn. NO SALT. Contains only vegetable protein and purified water. Nothing else added. Cool stuff! Live Food Products: Box 7, Santa Barbara, CA 93102.
I.M. HEALTHY SOY NUT BUTTER: Organic soybeans, no sugar added. If you like variety in nut butters, this one is great; naturally 15% lower in fat than peanut butter. Many other brands are hydrogenated (you can tell because the oil doesn't naturally collect at the top)--this one is not hydrogenated. Contains roasted organic soy beans, naturally pressed soy bean oil, soy concentrate, soy lecithin, and salt. The Soynut Butter Co.,: Barrington, IL 60010. 1-800-288-1012.
JAJA STEVIOSIDE
: Not only is stevioside a natural, healthy alternative to refined sugar and artificial sweeteners like NutraSweet (aspartame), but it has NO calories, NO fat, NO maltodextrin, NO artificial ingredients...there is NO affect on blood sugar levels, unlike with other sweeteners. Stevioside is great in coffee, tea, hot cocoa, and anywhere else you might ordinarily be tempted to sprinkle sugar. I use it frequently (almost daily) in conjunction with flavor extracts to flavor my espresso. It also can be used in baking and general cooking. Check the Natural Nutrition Bookstore for cookbooks using stevia and stevioside.
BARBARA'S WHEATINES: Saltine™-style crackers made with wholesome whole wheat instead of refined white flour. We like the Sesame, but they are also available in Original and Cracked Pepper. Ingredients: organic whole wheat flour, unsulphured molasses, honey, expeller pressed safflower oil, oat bran, vital wheat gluten, sea salt, baking soda, yeast, barley malt, calcium phosphate, and sesame seeds. Four crackers yield 1.5 grams of fat, none of it saturated.
GUILTLESS GOURMET BAKED TORTILLA CHIPS: These are substantial corn chips bursting with good flavor and they contain no added fats. My kids sometimes turn their noses up at some of my healthy snack foods, but not these. Available in several flavors now--we like the salted Original, the Blue Corn, and the Ranch flavor. Ingredients on the label for the Original are yellow corn, salt, and lime. One gram of unsaturated fat per ounce (about 20 chips). There is an unsalted variety, too! Guiltless Gourmet, Inc.: 3709 Promontory Pt. Dr. #131, Austin, TX 78744-1139 USA 1-800-723-9541, M-F 9-5 Central Time.
NEW MORNING CINNAMON GRAHAMS: The only organic whole wheat graham crackers I have found that taste good--and these ones are yummers! Ingredients: organic whole wheat flour, graham flour, organic dehydrated cane juice, honey, safflower oil, unsulfured molasses, sea salt, baking soda. Plain and Chocolate Grahams too! One gram of fat per cracker, none of it saturated. New Morning: Acton, MA 10720 USA.
RAPHAEL'S Y MARIA'S BAKED YELLOW CORN CHIPS: Made from whole kernel corn, not corn flour. These are great and very "corny." Kind of delicate, so can be difficult to use with heavy dips. Comes in blue corn style, too. Ingredients: yellow whole kernel corn, water, sea salt, and a trace of lime. Raphael's y Maria's: Orange, CA 92688.
ROCKY MOUNTAIN 100% WHOLE WHEAT PRETZELS: Whole grain pretzels are hard to find, but now I have two to choose from. These certified organic snacks are stick-shaped, crunchy, and lightly salted with sea salt. Ingredients: whole wheat flour, canola oil, sea salt, malt, yeast, and sodium bicarbonate. Rocky Mountain Snacks: 1077 Road 161, Pine Bluffs, WY 82082 307-245-9287
VITASPELT SPELT PRETZELS: These puppies are hard to find, but they are very tasty. So far, I've only seen salted. I don't have the ingredient list right now, but will update next time I buy some.
IMAGINE BUTTERSCOTCH PUDDING: Low-fat and non-dairy, comes in chocolate and lemon too. My children love this stuff. Great for sending in lunches, does not have to be refrigerated. Ingredients for the butterscotch flavor: filtered water, partially polished brown rice syrup, rice starch, expeller expressed oleic safflower oil, natural butterscotch flavor, carrageenan, sea salt, locust bean gum, colored with annato. Imagine Foods, Inc.: 350 Palo Alto, CA 94306.
ODWALLA BAR: These fruit & grain bars are wheat and dairy free and contain no refined sugars. Yummy, too! My favorite flavor is Fruity C Monster, but it also comes in Cranberry Citrus, Organic Carrot, Peanut Crunch, and Chocolate Raspberry. Chocolate Raspberry ingredient list: raisins, rice syrup, grape juice concentrate, organic rolled oats, semi-sweet chocolate chips (crystallized cane juice, chocolate liquor, cocoa butter, soy lecithin, vanilla), brown crisp rice (rice flour, rice bran, rosemary extract), rice protein, date puree, natural cocoa, corn meal, fig puree, soy nuts, oat bran, raspberry puree, freeze dried raspberry pieces, vegetable glycerine,
carob powder, calcium carbonate, vanilla extract, soy lecithin, vitamin C (ascorbic acid), vitamin E, aluminum-free baking soda, folic acid. Odwalla, Inc.: Half Moon Bay, CA 94019. www.odwalla.com 1-800-odwalla
STRETCH ISLAND FRUIT LEATHER: 100% fruit snack without added sweeteners. Comes in many flavors, some organic and some not. Ingredients for Rare Raspberry: apples, pears, raspberries, lemon juice. Stretch Island Fruit, Inc.: Grapeview, WA 98546.
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