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superfoodie November 12, 2009 12:31 am

Yum.

I’m a big believer in snacking as much as you want on fresh fruits and veggies. I try to do it as often as possible, but it’s not always convenient. I’ll take a banana to work with me but by the time I eat it, it’s mushy or bruised. I recently had the opportunity to try GoGo SqueeZ Applesauce on the Go. The company attended the Natural Products Expo East in Boston this year and sent me some samples a few weeks ago. Not only did I finish everything that they sent me, but I am planning on ordering more. They’re basically intended for kids, but the applesauce comes in a handy squeezable pouch. I keep one in my bag at all times for a quick snack. The best part is the ingredients- it’s only apples and whatever fruit combination goes with it. I tried AppleApple, AppleStrawberry, ApplePeach, AppleCinnamon, and my absolute favorite, AppleBanana. (I’m a little bit obsessed with that one actually). They are super fruity and have no added sugar, preservatives, or flavorings. Just fruit. They’re convenient and clean. I might look like a five year old eating them, but I don’t mind. It’s that good. Actually, I’m pretty much going to go out tomorrow and buy some more.

Check it out at http://www.materne.us/

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superfoodie September 20, 2009 9:44 pm

Whether we like it or not, the fall season is almost upon us. I know, I know, we’ve barely made it halfway through September, but traveling through my produce market last week, I spotted one of my favorite signs of fall and winter- A large barrel of beautiful red pomegranates! These antioxidant-rich winter fruits are native to the Caucusus region of Asia, but have formed a place in the hearts of people all over the world. In the US, we grow them in Arizona and California, and we import many from Turkey, Armenia, Azerbaijan,  and Latin America.

If anyone’s ever opened one of these complicated fruits, they might be familiar with the frustration of extracting the hundreds of tasty seeds inside. They can be troublesome if you don’t know the best way. Personally, I like spending the time in the beginning to get all of the seeds out and cleaned. Then, when all the hard work is done, I dig in. Taking the seeds out one-by-one is just too time consuming. Try this:

Take a whole fruit and use a knife to cut it in half or peel a section of the skin. Use your fingernails to peel the rest as you would an orange. The seeds are embedded in all sorts of fleshy white pulp, so take the time to dig them out one by one. It’s really not difficult once you get the hang of it. Separate your seeds into one bowl and your peel and pulp into another. It feels like it could take forever, but trust me, when you’re done, it’s worth it!

Once you’ve extracted all of the seeds, sit back and enjoy! The pomegranate really produces a ton of meaty, juicy seeds. It’s not one of those fruits where you work for 20 minutes and then have nothing to show for it.

I like eating all of the seeds fresh from the fruit, but their culinary possibilities are really endless. Try them on a delicious green salad. They add such a tart and sweet crunch.  Or sprinkle them in yogurt or on granola. I’ve also had success incorporating them into meat dishes and glazes. And for all of the SuperDrinkies out there, try muddling some seeds with mint and natural cane sugar. Mix in some seltzer and nice white rum, and you’ll have yourself a delicious pomegranate mojito.

Have fun exploring the many uses for this delicious and unique fruit. Send us in your recipes or favorite pomegranate info! Till next time…

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superfoodie September 17, 2009 2:51 pm

Hey everybody! It looks like SuperFoodie and Co will be making it up to Boston next week for the annual Natural Products Expo East. This trade show highlights all the best and newest in everything organic, alternative, and natural! Expo East is the east coast’s counterpart to Expo West, which takes place in March. This is a TRADE EVENT ONLY… i.e. NO PUBLIC! But don’t worry SuperFoodies. We’ll be your inside eye into all the hottest new superfood goings-on.

Stay tuned for more…

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superfoodie September 2, 2009 3:50 pm

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superfoodie August 20, 2009 9:34 pm

Sadly, Americans have pretty poor health for such a developed nation. Did you know that chronic diseases like heart disease, cancer, and diabetes cause 70% of deaths each year in America? The worst part is, these diseases are mostly preventable through healthy habits and good nutrition. Why are we satisfied with this? Why do we not more often analyze the connection between diet and health?

Don’t Americans ever wonder why two thirds of our deaths are caused by preventable diseases while we are one of the richest nations in the world? The American healthcare system is nowhere near inadequate enough to explain the state of our country’s poor health. We have great sanitation, a clean drinking supply, accessible medication, no major epidemics, and plenty of food for each person. In theory, we should be one of the healthiest nations in the world. So why aren’t we?

The answer must lie in the American diet and eating habits. What are we eating? Where is it coming from? How is it produced? How far does it travel before reaching our tummies? Even, who are we eating with, and where, why, and how fast? These questions are important, but not often enough considered. I think the key to our health is making active efforts to learn about nutrition and the things we put into our bodies, and then actually living by what we’ve learned.

Wouldn’t you trade some artificial flavorings and chemical sweeteners and pesticide-laden vegetables to live a longer, healthier, happier life? At the end of the day, these small choices might in fact make all the difference…

Product hightlight: Try out What’s In Your Food?: The Truth about Additives from Aspartame to Xanthan Gum a great pocket-sized guide to all the things you might find on an ingredient label, and which ones to stay away from.