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Time to Vote for the #Beano “Be Natural” Virtual Cook-Off Winner

September 20, 2013 by dadofdivas 1 Comment

Though I entered the #Beano “Be Natural” contest with the above recipe, I unfortunately was not selected by the powers that be to be a finalist. However you can go and vote now to vote for yourself.

So make your voice heard and vote for your favorite recipe!!!

https://www.facebook.com/Beano/app_180315912146429

If you did not see my entry, please visit the recipe here – http://dadofdivas.com/producteview/sponsored-i-am-entering-the-beano-be-natural-virtual-cook-off

Now let me tell leave you with a little information about Beano!

What is Beano®?
Beano® contains a natural food enzyme that helps prevent gas before it starts. It works with your body’s digestion to break down the complex carbohydrates in gassy foods, like fresh vegetables, whole grain breads and beans, making them more digestible. Beano® enables you to enjoy your favorite healthy foods, whether at home, in a restaurant or at a friend’s house, without worrying about gas. Beano® is not a drug.

How does Beano® work?
Beano® contains an enzyme from a natural source that works with your body’s digestion. It breaks down the complex carbohydrates found in gassy foods into simpler, easily digestible sugars before they reach the colon, preventing gas before it starts.

How much sodium is there in Beano®?
Beano® tablets contain less than five milligrams of sodium per tablet. It can be said that Beano® tablets are sodium-free.
Where can I buy Beano®?
Beano® tablets are available in the antacid section of supermarkets, pharmacies, mass merchandising outlets and health food stores across the country. Beano® is also available in outlets like Sam’s Club and Costco.

What foods does Beano® work on?
Beano® is not just for beans. It works on a whole variety of gassy foods,
including many vegetables like cabbage, broccoli and cauliflower, grains,
cereals, nuts, seeds, whole-grain breads and many other foods.

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Families Eating on the Go: Healthy Fast Food Option – Organic, Natural Ingredients

July 9, 2010 by dadofdivas Leave a Comment

Often times, parents find themselves on line at a drive-thru instead of the kitchen; eating on the go is more prevalent than ever. The downside to this alternative lifestyle is that most fast food restaurants and chains do not offer healthy children’s meals and instead opt for higher calorie, fat-filled options that can be offered at a lower cost, with a faster production rate.

Investment banker-turnedestaurateur David Kostman has taken note of this deficiency and created a market to meet the needs of health-seeking consumers in a sector dominated by unhealthy options. The menu at Nanoosh (www.Nanoosh.com) provides organic and natural ingredients such as: grilled chicken, tomato, cucumber, lemon, quinoa, cilantro, garlic, red pepper, cranberries, onions and lentils.

Rumored in the industry that big name fast food restaurants are looking to incorporate hummus on their menu to appeal to more healthy-oriented consumers, David Kostman and Nanoosh are ahead of the game.

NANOOSH:

Grill Marinated Natural Chicken Breast or Ground Beef in pita with hummus

Side of Quinoa or Mediterranean Salad

Organic Lemonade

OTHER:

Hamburger, Cheeseburger or Chicken Nuggets

Side of fries

Soft Drink

Benefits of Nanoosh’s Healthy, Organic Ingredients:

Hummus: Hummus, one of the world’s oldest foods, is a natural food that can be a part of virtually any diet. The chickpea, the main ingredient in the hummus, is an excellent source of fiber that digests slowly and keeps blood sugar levels from rising too rapidly. Chickpeas also contain minerals that help the body detoxify, as well as iron and manganese, which are essential for healthy blood and high energy. Chickpeas themselves are relatively low in fat, but the presence of olive oil boosts the fat content in hummus. Olive oil, however, is rich in monounsaturated fat, a type that is actually heart healthy. In recent studies, Hummus has also been shown to naturally raise serotonin, a hormone that regulates mood.

Quinoa: Quinoa is a complete protein grain with all nine essential amino acids which are required as building blocks for muscles, as well as being a great source of manganese, magnesium and iron. It is considered an easy to digest grain and a powerful antioxidant with tremendous health benefits.

Lentils: Lentils are packed with nutrients, fiber, complex carbohydrates, and folic acid. Lentils are a low calorie, low fat, and cholesterol free food. Soluble fiber in lentils acts as a scrub brush, cleaning the digestive system. This type of fiber also decreases serum glucose and cholesterol, and decreases insulin requirements for people with diabetes.

Whole Grains: Consumption of whole grains, like the one used in the whole wheat wrap, was found to be associated with lower fasting insulin concentrations when compared to those associated with the consumption of refined grains.

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Enjoy Summer with Jolly Llama’s Fruit Sorbet

July 9, 2010 by dadofdivas Leave a Comment

With school out of session and summer upon us, your kids are probably running wild with all their new free time. The key to keeping your children healthy and active this summer starts with a healthy diet. It is very important in their young age that they receive proper nutrition and stay away from sugary/fatty foods. We all know that getting our kids to eat healthy is not always as easy as it sounds. Well, fortunately Jolly Llama Real Whole Fruit Sorbet Squeezeups are the tasty and healthy solution.

Just in time to beat the summer heat, Jolly Llama, a new manufacturer of naturally healthy, super?premium frozen novelties has introduced a line of unique, refreshing and delicious fruit sorbet treats. Jolly Llama Squeezable Whole Fruit Sorbets come in four flavors (blueberry, acai, strawberry, and mango), are dairy?free, and fun to eat in individually?packaged squeeze tubes.

“We developed Jolly Llama to be a healthier alternative to high?fat ice cream and highly?sugared popsicles,” said Jolly Llama President Scott Jacobson. “They not only taste good, they’re also all natural, low in calories, and a good source of fiber, so everyone can feel great about enjoying them.”

Jolly Llama makes their sorbets from top quality fruit that’s allowed to fully ripen on the vine, sorted, then pureed and frozen immediately. Unlike the leading sorbet producer that cooks its fruit—stripping it of any nutritional value—and who then adds concentrates or juices for flavor, Jolly Llama uses whole fruits, giving its sorbet a genuine, fresh fruit taste.

And instead of using corn syrup derived from genetically?engineered corn, Jolly Llama sorbets are sweetened with natural pure cane sugar. With each tube containing more fruit than almost any other frozen treat, Jolly Llama sorbets taste better and are better for you.

Each of Jolly Llama’s sorbets are also good sources of fiber (10% RDI or greater) and contain 50% RDI of Vitamins A and C. They’re all low?fat or no?fat, gluten?free, contain no allergens, and each tube averages only 85 calories. Its two “superfruit” sorbets (blueberry and acai) are also loaded with antioxidants.

“So many companies churn out junk food for maximum profit,” stated Jacobson. “We created Jolly Llama to provide consumers with an alternative to the unhealthy, not?all?that?enjoyable junk food novelties that currently saturate the market.”

Jolly Llama Squeezable Whole Fruit Sorbets are currently available in the freezer section of selected stores. Suggested retail price of each tube is $1.49, with an introductory 2?for?1 offer valid until July 31.

More information is available at www.jollyllamasorbets.com.

My Thoughts on the Product.
I love both Blueberries and Mangos and amazingly these were the two that I was able to try today. I was quite impressed by these products as you could easily tell that they are made with real fruit and not loaded down with a ton of excess sugar as you find in some products. I also had my children try them and they said that they were “great” and that they wanted seconds! This is always a good sign, and when I can give them something that also is good for them I am even happier! The size of the tubes are just right, as you are not left over-stuffed and instead you feel that it is a great top off to either a dinner or even just as something to cool off in the hot weather that we have been having recently!

Overall, I would highly recommend!

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