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Skinny Crisps Gourmet Crackers Seeded Flavor
| Taste | Value | Health | Ingredients | Prep | Appearance | Packaging | Total |
| 30 |
17 |
15 |
15 |
n/a 10 |
5 |
5 | 97 |
This product is a HIT and a RISING STAR!
These crackers taste great: the blend between the fennel seeds and the sesame, perfect ... and there is no way anyone would ever even know they are low carb and gluten free! This product truly represents what gourmet is meant to be. The size of the cracker is perfect and so is the texture; most flat breads or crackers of this type are too thin, easily crumbling when they are bitten or topped, but not this one. I love that there is only 1 gram of sugar per serving – and this is the kind of ingredient list that I could only hope for on every product – everything wholesome and nothing artificial. Available in other flavors.
Retails for $5.99 / 5 oz.
Skinny Crisps, Boulder, CO
303 449 9910
skinnycrisps.com
Dorset Cereals Fruit, Nut and Fiber Flavor
| Taste | Value | Health | Ingredients | Prep | Appearance | Packaging | Total |
| 30 |
16 |
15 |
15 |
n/a 10 |
5 |
4 | 95 |
This product is a HIT and a RISING STAR!
Is it a cereal? Is it a snack? Or is it dinner? This is one of the few products that represent the best of all worlds; it is the three Gs: great ingredients, great flavor, and great nutrition. Most high fiber cereals tend to focus just on the health benefits and have not paid enough attention to flavor. Not this one. The fruit, nuts, seeds, and coconut in Dorset balance perfectly with the flakes. The only mistake you could possibly make buying this truly British product, is limiting it to just breakfast! However, it is expensive. Available in other flavors.
Retails for $8.00 / 22 oz.
Belgravia Imports, Portsmouth, RI
401 683 3323
dorsetcereals.com
Stouffer's Easy Express Cheesy Garlic Lasagna with Meat and Sauce
| Taste | Value | Health | Ingredients | Prep | Appearance | Packaging | Total |
| 28 |
19 |
13 |
13 |
n/a 10 |
4 |
5 | 92 |
This product is a HIT!
The aroma that came from the microwave while this lasagna was cooking actually reminded me of the aroma in an Italian restaurant. You could smell the garlic ... and the tomatoes ... and I am pleasantly surprised by how good the ingredient list is. This new family-size product from Stouffer's tastes very good and the tomato sauce has a clean, non-acidic flavor. It does contain 860 mg of salt per serving, which is higher than I would like, but you do not taste the salt. The pasta is tender, not gummy, or starchy. The cheese is not overpowering; and even the ground beef has a good flavor and texture. While the appearance of this product might be quite different to the image on the box it does look and taste like real food. Available in other flavors.
Retails for approximately $6.00 / 35 oz.
Nestle USA, Inc, Solon, OH
800 225 1180
stouffers.com
Frank's Red Hot Chili 'n Lime Flavor Marinated Beef Strips
| Taste | Value | Health | Ingredients | Prep | Appearance | Packaging | Total |
| 28 |
16 |
12 |
12 |
n/a 10 |
5 |
5 | 88 |
This product is a HIT!
I am not usually a fan of dried meat snacks, but the first bite of Frank's Red Hot has made me a convert! These "Marinated Beef Strips" are a terrific snack – high in protein and satisfying. I love the flavor and the texture of the beef. I only wish there was some way the meat processing industry could come up with a healthier alternative to sodium nitrite. Available in other flavors.
Retails for $5.11 - $5.99 / 3.5 oz.
Thanasi Foods, LLC, Boulder, CO
720 570 1065
franksredhotsnacks.com
Peeps Peppermint Marshmallow Stars
| Taste | Value | Health | Ingredients | Prep | Appearance | Packaging | Total |
| 25 |
18 |
7 |
7 |
n/a 10 |
5 |
5 | 77 |
Peeps has created a good business based on seasonal events and holidays, and this Christmas – or Kwanzaa if you prefer – is no exception. These new Peppermint Marshmallow Stars are exactly what you would expect – no surprises here – they are still chewy, stretchy and loaded with sugars and artificial sweeteners – certainly not an everyday snack, but neither should they be. As a once-a-year indulgence they are fun to eat, with a good strong minty flavor. A word of warning: if you have a cavity, or think you do you might want to avoid these until after you have seen the dentist! Available in other flavors.
Retails for $1.29 / 3 3/8 oz.
Just Born, Inc, Bethlehem, PA
888 645 3453
marshmallowpeeps.com
Points System:
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.
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These foods are on of the large reasons there is a huge problem with obesity and health issues in our culture, there is NOTHING healthy about these foods that are listed.
Why not test fresh organic fruits and vegetables straight from local farmers or farmers markets and then educate your viewers on the importance of healthy foods!