Posts Tagged ‘high fructose corn syrup’

Foody Friday: Cheaper, Healthier Movie Snacks

Jul
15th
2011
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I brought my own snacks to the Harry Potter premiere last night, and I think it was a smart move.

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I've managed to cut out the high fructose corn syrup completely and reduce my calorie intake by at least 150. As an added bonus, this super fruit tea provides 100% DV of both B12 and Vitamin C.

 

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I've successfully cut the fat in half  and added 12g of whole grain per serving!

 

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Homemade Maple Cream Soda

Mar
31st
2011
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I love IBC Cream Soda just as much as the next girl, but you know what I don't love? These ingredients: Carbonated Water, High Fructose Corn Syrup And/Or Sugar, Natural And Artificial Flavors, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid, Caramel Color, Potassium Sorbate, Calcium Disodium EDTA. Preservatives and high fructose corn syrup? No thanks. Oh, and caramel color? Why is that even necessary?!? Needless to say, I was pretty excited when I found a recipe for Homemade Maple Cream Soda on Care2 that called for three simple ingredients: Sparkling...

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Snacking Smart:Homemade Snow Cones

Mar
17th
2011
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After taking Clementine for a walk in the park yesterday, I wanted nothing more than a large and delicious snow cone. I briefly considered picking one up on the way home, but a Styrofoam cup filled with high fructose corn syrup didn't sound entirely appetizing. I decided to make my own using ingredients we had around our kitchen, and it was probably the best snacky decision I've made since my recent smoothie-related one. I stuck to a...

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It’s like Raisin Bran Crunch, only better for you.

May
18th
2010
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I love Raisin Bran Crunch, but I do not love high fructose corn syrup (and I don't even know what the hell modified corn starch is).  I recently finished a box of Flax Plus Pumpkin Raisin Crunch, and it's comparable in taste but has much better ingredients.  The ingredients are organic organic organic, and who doesn't love flax?! It keeps you regular, man.  I suggest trying it with rice milk.  It's a...

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