With over 40,000 products in the average supermarket, people don't have time (or the money) to test every product on the shelves – so we do it for you!

Each week we will post the latest reviews and I hope you will log in to see what’s hot…and what’s not!

Each product is judged and taste-tested based on the following seven criteria:

1. (30 points) Taste: The most important attribute of any food

2. (20 points) Value: Is it worth it?

3. (15 points) Health: Based off the nutritional information, is it nutritionally balanced?

4. (15 points) Ingredients: What's in it, how natural is it?

5. (10 points) Preparation: When applicable, how accurate or good are the directions?*

6. (5 points) Appearance: Is it appetizing and does it resemble its photo or description?

7. (5 points) Packaging: Is it appropriate for the product and does it have any benefits such as reseal ability, added freshness, better storage, etc?

*Products that do not require any preparation will have the full value of these points included in their total score.

NUT-rition Digestive Health Mix

This is the latest addition to the Planters NUT-rition line. This special blend of expertly roasted almonds and pistachios, cherries and cranberries, and toasted grain clusters was designed to help promote healthy digestive function by delivering a good source of fiber in each serving. The Mix is also low in saturated fat and sodium, and cholesterol free. This new mix joins a line of five other Planters nut snacks that are specially blended to address important nutrition and wellness needs. Retails for $5.49/9 oz canister.

Kraft, Northfield, IL
800 323 0768
planters.com

Sweet Fiber

With the 20.8 million people in America that suffer from diabetes, according to The American Diabetes Association, here's another alternative for those looking to control sugar intake. Not only is this a zero calorie, but all natural sweetener Sweet Fiber is boosted with fiber which offers consumers a great natural alternative that helps them feel fuller so they can reduce their caloric intake and be more successful in achieving their weight loss goals. The FDA recommends 25-30 grams of fiber a day. Adding three packets of Sweet Fiber to the diet provides the same amount of soluble fiber as a serving of oatmeal or a slice of whole wheat bread - with no after taste. Because the sweetener is combined with fiber, Sweet Fiber is the first prebiotic sweetener, providing fuel to the good bacteria in the lower intestine, which contributes to overall digestive health. The sweetness in Sweet Fiber comes from white luo han guo, (a fruit extract from the melon family) coupled with chicory root fiber or inulin (a vegetable root that occurs naturally in plants and vegetables) and other natural flavors. Sweet Fiber comes in 50-count box of individual packets ($6.99) and a 250g shaker ($8.99).

Purpose Foods, Monrovia, CA
626 574-1600
sweetfiber.net

Ian's French Bread Pizza

Ian's Natural Foods, a leading creator and manufacturer of high-quality, all-natural foods has introduced a new pizza line which includes a Gluten Free Recipe French Bread Pizza . It is estimated that one in 133 Americans have Celiac Disease, a lifelong autoimmune intestinal disorder, that is triggered by gluten. In the last few years, more studies on the disease, have lead to more and more food companies offering gluten free foods for what was previously considered an uncommon condition. Made with soy cheese, this pizza also contains no wheat, milk, casein, nuts or eggs. And for a healthier food product, and it doesn't sacrifice taste! Data from The Nielsen Company shows gluten free frozen pizza increasing in dollar sales by nearly 160% in 2007. Retails for $6.59.

Ian's Natural Foods, Revere, MA
800 54 FOODS
iansnaturalfoods.com

Frosted Flakes Gold Energy Cereal

From the makers of the number one seller in the cereal aisle comes Frosted Flakes GOLD: made with 10 grams of whole grains and baked with honey in order to provide an enhanced nutritional profile and more energy. Whole grains deliver more long lasting energy from the complex carbohydrates that take longer for our bodies to break down. According to data from The Nielsen Company, dollar sales of cereal have been in the red for the past four years, decreasing most recently by 0.7% in 2007. We like the added whole grains, but we were a little disappointed to see that they're still using high fructose corn syrup as a sweetener. If you're going to make it healthier by adding the whole grains, why not go all the way and make it all natural. Kellogg's has also partnered with kid's sports groups (Little League, Girls on the Run, American Youth Soccer Organization) to create the 5 Golden Rules of Sportsmanship which appears on the box. Retails for $3.99 / 16.9 oz box.

Kellogg’s, Battle Creek, MI
frostedflakes.com

Consumer Nominated Products

Tropicana Fruit Squeeze

Linda Kaldeck from Natick, MA says this product is a HIT!
"The reason I nominated this product is because I have been told to drink lots of water, but get tired of plain water. This beverage has only 20 calories in an 8 ounce glass, and is very refreshing. It has a light fruity taste that my family enjoys. I only wish it came in larger bottles. It is only sold in a 6 pack of 15.2 ounce bottles."

Tropicana Products, Inc, Chicago, IL
800 237 7799
tropicana.com

SoyJoy Bar

Tracey Duncan from Ellijay,GA says this product is a MISS!
"I nominated this highly-advertised product because it looks good and sounds terrific! It is touted as a very healthy and delicious snack bar that is commonly found in the supermarket energy bar aisle. I received a free sample of the berry in the mail and was unimpressed. The texture is akin to play dough and the taste - well let's just say the entire package contents ended up in the trash. I got brave (or, stupid?) and purchased an apple flavored bar with a coupon they included with my sample and the results were the same. The bars were strange in texture and flavor ... What were they thinking!?"

SoyJoy, Mission Hills, CA
888 676 9569
soyjoy.com