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Drinks to avoid at the supermarket

December 19, 2011 By: bozobouffe Category: Uncategorized

One lemonade packs 78 grams of sugar, which is nearly as much as two cans of Cherry Coke.

For any good, diet-abiding citizen, a simple trip to the supermarket or convenience store can easily feel like a tap dance across a minefield of temptations – having to narrowly skirt well-concealed calorie-bombs at nearly every turn.

Areas like the frozen foods aisle and the chips and cookies shelves are obvious danger zones for the health-conscious shopper, but be careful not to overlook the potential diet pitfalls sitting in those beverage-stocked cold cases. From juices and iced teas to flavored milks and protein shakes, drinks can often be like the evil ninja warriors of dieting.


Read more: 5 Unhealthy Drinks to Avoid at the Supermarket

Sensational supermarket smoothies

May 11, 2011 By: bozobouffe Category: Uncategorized

One of these fruity favorites is worth running a marathon for, according to one taster.

Satisfying Post-Workout Snack: Bolthouse Farms Berry Boost
This velvety drink got us in the mood—for exercise. “I’d run a marathon if I knew this would be waiting,” vowed one taster. (at most grocery stores)

Tasty “Veggie”: Naked Green Machine
Yes, it’s green (thanks to super-nutritious algae, broccoli and ginger), but the fruity taste of apple, mango and pineapple prevails. (at most grocery stores)

Convincing Cocktail Stand-In: Sunkist Naturals Piña Colada Protein Smoothie
“Drink umbrella, please!” requested one blissed-out taster. That’s because the tropical sweetness of coconut and pineapple makes this drink’s flavor a dead ringer for a piña colada. (at most grocery stores)


Read more: Taste Test: The best smoothies from the supermarket

Seven of the worst supermarket rip-offs

March 08, 2011 By: bozobouffe Category: Uncategorized

Swordfish can cost more than $20 a pound — and may include something you don’t want.

Walking into your average supermarket is a lot like being a contestant on “Jeopardy!” If you think hard, choose wisely, and give all the right answers, you can go home with a carload of cash and prizes. But make a few mistakes and you’ll leave with an empty wallet—not to mention a lot of empty calories.

In fact, even the lowest-priced supermarket in your neighborhood is brimming with complete rip-offs—health foods that aren’t healthy, gourmet foods that aren’t gourmet, specialty items that just aren’t that special. Here are just some of the foods you’re overpaying for, compliments of Eat This, Not That! Supermarket Survival Guide and Cook This, Not That!.


Read more: 7 Worst Supermarket Rip-Offs

Five things you should never pay for

January 11, 2011 By: bozobouffe Category: Uncategorized

You can get some of these items for free just by asking the right questions.

Skip the $2 bottled water


16 supermarket ingredients chefs love

August 31, 2010 By: bozobouffe Category: Uncategorized

There was a time when what I’m about to tell you would have been a dirty little secret. But lately, supermarket ingredients are showing up on restaurant menus across the country in not-so-hush-hush ways, delivering results that fancier ones can’t. Here are 16 chefs who use humble foods for a lofty outcome.

Read more here: 16 Secret Supermarket Ingredients Chefs Love

Your Guide to Healthy Supermarket Shopping

June 17, 2010 By: bozobouffe Category: Uncategorized

People potentially make over 200 decisions each day about food. These day-to-day food choices figure as a potential factor in our health.

There is no clear menu or recipe option that can satisfy every individual palate–nor can we always eat as planned–but allowing for flexibility and creativity is a part of making healthy food choices.

Read more here: Your Guide to Healthy Supermarket Shopping

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