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NATURALLY HEALTHY www.gourmetnews.com n MARCH 2014 n GOURMET NEWS N H 1 0 4 Kiddylicious Offers a Line of Real Fruit and Vegetable Crisps for Toddlers Healthy snacks are an important part of the daily diet for growing, active toddlers who need constant refueling throughout their busy days to keep them going. Since the 2009 U.K. launch of The Kids Food Co.'s line of all-natural, healthy fruit and vegetable crisps, Kiddylicious has quickly become the fastest growing kids snack line in the U.K. with the largest market share increase of any of the major players (IRI, 52 weeks ending 12/28/2013). Available in banana, apple, sweet potato and carrot, these vacuum cooked snacks offer the taste and crunch that kids love, and the nutritional benefits that moms require. Partnering with National Importers US Inc. for its sales, marketing and distribution into the United States, The Kids Food Com- pany wants to educate, inform and make available to the American mom a healthy and nutritious snack for her growing and active toddlers. "Having a healthy, real fruit and vegetable product to offer mom is something we are thrilled to bring to the U.S. Market," said Craig Saunders, Senior Brand Manager at National Importers. "Besides containing no GMOs and being gluten- and wheat-free, Kiddylicious' fruit and veggie crisps contain no added preservatives, fla- vors, colors, salt, nuts, seeds, egg, milk or lac- tose. This is something mom is sure to appreci- ate," said Saunders. Being an all-natural product does not mean taste, flavor or nu- tritional value is compromised. "Vacuum cooking reduces the amount of oil that is absorbed by the fruit and vegetables by 30 percent, thereby offering increased nu- tritional value and taste," Saunders went on to explain. These tasty fruit and veggie crisps come in a bag containing four 0.4-0.5-ounce individ- ual sized pouches, each containing one whole serving of fruit or veg- gie. Available as open stock in cases of four selling units, a shipper and even a trial sized shipper, it's easy for any retailer to capitalize on this exciting new line. For additional information on how to order Kiddylicious products, visit National Im- porters US Inc. at booth #8314 or check out www.kiddylicious.com. Kosher Manuka Honey from New Zealand Kosher Manuka Honey from New Zealand is a great helper for those cold winter not- so-well days. Manuka Honey is a perfect, sweet way to build the body's defense sys- tem. It also soothes tired, scratchy throats while fighting the root causes. Manuka Honey has been used traditionally by the native people of New Zealand as a remedy for digestive conditions and stopping and fighting infections. Recent research has proven that Manuka is a powerful healer that works. Manuka is unique, as it con- tains special properties not found in other honeys. Pacific Resources International is a leader in the industry by having one of the largest selections of Manuka Honey- based products to help overcome those not-so-well days or for everyday protec- tion. Also available is a full range of cough and cold products containing Manuka Honey and CPL New Zealand Bee Pollen. Ask for a free sample of the New Manuka Strawberry Lollipops. Pacific Resources also imports kosher and organic pacific sea salt. Ranging from a 4-ounce grinder to 33-pound bulk bags for all your cooking needs or a reju- venating salt bath. Dried for 13 to 22 months by the wind and sun and containing all the natural trace elements, it is a true healthy sea salt. It's not just sodium chloride processed from sea water. For that down home barbeque fla- vor, check out the new smoked mesquite flavor. For the highest quality New Zealand honeys and sea salt, check out the full range of Manuka honeys, native honeys and other New Zealand products at www.shoppri.com. Call 806-684-0624, email info@pri-nz,com or stop by booth #2567. Craft a Simple, Delicious Meal with Sierra Soups Sierra Soups are vegetarian, vegan, gluten- free and taste fabulous. The mixes are sim- ple to make and come complete with vegetables (dehydrated) and a flavorful spice packet. They will serve a large family, with each soup yielding 8 to12 one-cup servings. Recipes are on the back of each package, along with additional options to enhance the meal. The soup mixes come in clear cello pack- aging to showcase the colorful, all-natural in- gredients. Display trays are available for shelf presentation. Sierra Soups offers eight different soup mixes and a Middle-Eastern Grain and Lentil Salad mix, all of which are inexpensive and easy for the average cook to prepare. Sierra Soups supplies distributors, brokers, gourmet/specialty food shops, health food stores and upscale grocery stores/chains. Sierra Soups' mission is to provide a wholesome product, with exceptional food value, a heap of flavor and yet easy for the average cook to put together. With the spices and vegetables already included in the soup bag, you won't have to make a trip to the grocery store. The hardest thing you may do is sauté an onion and sometimes not even that! In addition, once prepared, the soups can be frozen for future meals and retain their marvelous flavor and nutrition. Top sellers include: Fresno Fog Split Pea Soup A rich, flavorful and satisfying split pea soup, it is also exceptionally easy to prepare. While this can certainly make a terrific meat- less entree, for a dose of tradition why not add a meaty ham bone and simmer? Just right for a hot, delicious family meal! French Style 5 Bean French country cooking at its finest; just brown some chicken with an onion, add the colorful mixture of beans and vegetables and the aromatic spice packet to create an easy and delicious dinner in just one pot. Mama Sorrenti's Minestrone Soup This Italian vegetable soup is a hearty meal all by itself. The mix comes complete with large slices of potatoes, carrots, flavorful vegetables, beans, herbs and a wonderful blend of spices. To add your own touch, sauté an onion and some Italian sausage be- fore adding the other ingredients. Italian Lentil Pardina lentils (Spanish/Italian small lentils) make a hearty meal, rich in flavor. These small-sized lentils are tender and cook faster than our normal brown lentils. In Italy, it is believed that if lentils are the first dish you eat New Year's Day, it will bring you luck the whole year. For more information about Sierra Soups, Inc., or to order soup mixes, visit www.sier- rasoups.com or call 800-397-6887, Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. NH: What role do plant protein supplements play in a daily diet? JB: Adults on average need 48-75 grams each and every day. If they can't get it from whole foods, then supplements are easy to integrate into everything from shakes, to stir- ring into anything from oatmeal to pasta sauce. Rice and pea proteins are allergen- friendly for the 50 million people in the U.S. who have dairy issues and are easily di- gested. See GNcalculator.com for how much protein you need and GNrecipes.com for ideas. NH: Are all rice proteins equal? JB: I look for rice proteins that have 'Oryza- tein ® Inside.' This is the original patent- pending sprouted brown rice protein ingredient made chemical-free without pe- troleum-based hexane unlike soy protein. Because of this, Growing Naturals is a great organic brand that is as natural as you can get and the only isolate with 90 percent protein. Growing Naturals Rice Protein is the product used in a 2013 clinical double blind trial for the first time showing a plant-based protein equals animal-based whey in building and repairing muscle. See GNstudies.com for de- tails. NH: What are some myths and facts about rice protein? JB: Myth: Plant proteins are only for vegans, and vegans can't compete in athletics. Fact: Plant proteins are ideal for anyone, including Carl Lewis, NFL player Arian Fos- ter and 2014 Olympic snowboarder Hanna Teter, who is in Sochi fueled on 100 percent veggies. Myth: Rice protein isn't good for every- one, but whey is. Fact: An amino acid is an amino acid, and rice is one of the top food staples for billions of people over thousands of years and is en- dorsed by WHO (World Health Organiza- tion). It has all the essential amino acids the body can't make itself – and unlike whey, rice protein does not cause bloating or al- lergy issues. Myth: All the rice comes from China. Fact: While pristine areas of China, which still has ideal areas within its 9.5 million square kilometers, and even California are sources, the sources of rice for the majority of rice proteins and milks are constantly changing. Current countries include Viet- nam, Argentina, Cambodia and Thailand. Myth: Rice protein must be high in carbs. Fact: Brown rice protein extracts the amino acids from all three kernel layers but does not extract the starch from the en- dosperm, so carbs are actually very low. NH: Why does rice often have heavy metals? JB: Everything that grows in the ground in- trinsically absorbs what's in the soil and water, and heavy metals such as lead, cad- mium and arsenic have naturally occurred across the earth's crust since the dawn of time. I'm talking about even healthy, pollu- tion-free organic soils, which is why vegans are shown to have more heavy metals in their bodies due to many green leafy vegetables, avocados and more. A large percentage of the elements we don't need are often natu- rally filtered out. The key is knowing how much is in foods and not consuming too much in a day. Metal levels in rice protein are below what is recommended each day by the FDA, WHO and European Union, whose recommendations and scientific testing I trust. For more information, visit www.DrJanet.com and www.Growing Naturals.com. Growing Naturals (Cont'd. from p. 1)

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