Natalie's Orchid Island Juice Company 100% Florida Grapefruit Juice (Gourmet Pasteurized) Review

Natalie's Orchid Island Juice Company sells "fresh squeezed juice", where the fruit is picked, squeezed and shipped to you the day you order it. Love that concept. And they also have a "Gourmet pasteurized" juice, which, they say, is the same as fresh squeezed but with a minimal pasteurization time and temperature, with the resulting shelf life not being more than 26 days.

NUTRITION FACTS
Serving Size: 8 ounces
Calories: 100
Total Fat: 0%
Saturated Fat: 0%
Sodium: 0%
Carbohydrates: 23 grams
Fiber: 0%
Sugars: 22 grams
Protein: 1 gram

I had the opportunity to sample their 100% Florida Grapefruit Juice, which is gourmet pasteurized. It's delicious being both tart and sweet at the same time - or as they say, "a perfect blend of pink grapefruit, grown by world renowned Indian River citrus growers, famous for its sweet robust flavor."

Each 1 cup serving of Natalie's Orchid Island Juice Company 100% Florida Grapefruit Juice provides 100 calories from 22 grams of sugars. The ingredients are simply 100% Florida grapefruit.

I was sent samples to consider for review, but it's available at $3.99 for a 32 ounce bottle at my local grocery store. While I don't drink juices everyday because of all the sugars, you can bet that when I get a feeling for grapefruit juice, it will be Natalie's Orchid Island Juice Company 100% Florida Grapefruit Juice ... or Simply Grapefruit Juice (Review), which also has no added sugars.

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Michelina's Lean Gourmet Chicken Club FlatBread Review

Michelina's Lean Gourmet cost just $1.00 a few years ago when I first reviewed them, and imagine my surprise looking over the selection in the frozen food aisle, seeing that they still cost $1.00. And they are (supposed to be) a healthier alternative. I decided to try out their Chicken Club FlatBread.

NUTRITION FACTS
Serving Size: 1 pkg (142 grams)
Calories: 290
Total Fat: 8 grams, 12%
Saturated Fat: 2.5 grams, 13%
Sodium: 750 mg, 31%
Carbohydrates: 41 grams
Fiber: 2 grams, 8%
Sugars: 4 grams
Protein: 15 grams

This was a decent "flat sandwich" - but let's face it Michelina's, it cannot be folded in two as pictured on the box. One it would be way too messy and the sticky cheese is everywhere and the toppings are also a bit of a mess. But that doesn't mean it wasn't good. The bread is thick and really the star of the show. It's the type of bread you tear off big chunks off and eat. And yeah - there was chicken and a smattering of what looks like bits of bacon (but didn't really taste like it) and lots of cheese as I said before.

Each Michelina's Lean Gourmet Chicken Club FlatBread meal provides 290 calories, 8 grams of total fat, 2.5 grams of which is saturated (12% and 13% of the daily value), 750 mg sodium (31%), 2 grams of fiber, 4 grams of sugars and 15 grams of protein.

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Popcorn Indiana Gourmet Kettlecorn (Original)

Popcorn, Indiana Gourmet Kettlecorn prompted a plethora of thoughts to run through my mind as I stood in the aisle staring at the bright red bag sitting upon the shelf. The intriguing packaging states that this sweet and salty snack food is authentic (whatever that is supposed to mean), all-natural (that's good), packed fresh daily (... aren't all products that come from a busy plant that's open every day?), provides 16g of whole grains per serving (love that), is produced in Popcorn, Indiana (that's cute) and contains no trans fat (I would hope not). After all this thinking, and noticing that there was a two for one sale was going on, I picked up two bags and hoped for the best.

NUTRITION FACTS
Serving Size: 2 cups (28 grams)
Calories: 130
Total Fat: 5 grams, 8%
Saturated Fat: 0%
Sodium: 130 mg, 5%
Carbohydrates: 21 grams
Fiber: 2 grams, 8%
Sugar: 6 grams
Protein: 1 gram

The popcorn is about the same shape and size as what you will find in your average bag of microwave popcorn. What sets this corn apart is the subtle sugary coating - the coating is subtle, but the sweetness ... not so much. Some of the pieces have little clusters of sugar, while others have no coating at all; but, for the most part, the coating is only a sheer covering that gives the kernels a glossy caramel color. If you are in the mood for a sweet, crunchy snack, Popcorn Indiana Gourmet Kettlecorn might be just the thing for you. I say "might" because the sweetness can be a bit overwhelming at times.

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Each 2 cup serving provides 130 calories from 5 grams of total fat (8% of the daily value), no saturated fat, 130 mg of sodium (5% of the DV), 2 grams of fiber (8% of the DV), 6 grams of sugars and 1 gram of protein. The only ingredients adorning this popcorn are sugar, canola oil and sea salt.

I purchased two 4 ounce bags of Popcorn Indiana Gourmet Kettlecorn Popcorn at CVS for $2.50 (buy one, get one free). If I find them on sale again (I do not see this brand too often), I will grab a bag for the pantry, however, I will let them find me, not the other way around. I would opt more often for Orville Redenbacher's Smart Pop Kettle Korn instead. On another note, there are some flavors that sound extremely intriguing, such as Sweet & Tangy BBQ and Buffalo Cheddar. Have you ever tried Popcorn Indiana products?

{Website: Popcorn Indiana}

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Popcorn Indiana Gourmet Kettlecorn (Original)

Popcorn, Indiana Gourmet Kettlecorn prompted a plethora of thoughts to run through my mind as I stood in the aisle staring at the bright red bag sitting upon the shelf. The intriguing packaging states that this sweet and salty snack food is authentic (whatever that is supposed to mean), all-natural (that's good), packed fresh daily (... aren't all products that come from a busy plant that's open every day?), provides 16g of whole grains per serving (love that), is produced in Popcorn, Indiana (that's cute) and contains no trans fat (I would hope not). After all this thinking, and noticing that there was a two for one sale was going on, I picked up two bags and hoped for the best.

NUTRITION FACTS
Serving Size: 2 cups (28 grams)
Calories: 130
Total Fat: 5 grams, 8%
Saturated Fat: 0%
Sodium: 130 mg, 5%
Carbohydrates: 21 grams
Fiber: 2 grams, 8%
Sugar: 6 grams
Protein: 1 gram

The popcorn is about the same shape and size as what you will find in your average bag of microwave popcorn. What sets this corn apart is the subtle sugary coating - the coating is subtle, but the sweetness ... not so much. Some of the pieces have little clusters of sugar, while others have no coating at all; but, for the most part, the coating is only a sheer covering that gives the kernels a glossy caramel color. If you are in the mood for a sweet, crunchy snack, Popcorn Indiana Gourmet Kettlecorn might be just the thing for you. I say "might" because the sweetness can be a bit overwhelming at times.

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Each 2 cup serving provides 130 calories from 5 grams of total fat (8% of the daily value), no saturated fat, 130 mg of sodium (5% of the DV), 2 grams of fiber (8% of the DV), 6 grams of sugars and 1 gram of protein. The only ingredients adorning this popcorn are sugar, canola oil and sea salt.

I purchased two 4 ounce bags of Popcorn Indiana Gourmet Kettlecorn Popcorn at CVS for $2.50 (buy one, get one free). If I find them on sale again (I do not see this brand too often), I will grab a bag for the pantry, however, I will let them find me, not the other way around. I would opt more often for Orville Redenbacher's Smart Pop Kettle Korn instead. On another note, there are some flavors that sound extremely intriguing, such as Sweet & Tangy BBQ and Buffalo Cheddar. Have you ever tried Popcorn Indiana products?

{Website: Popcorn Indiana}

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Popcorn Indiana Gourmet Kettlecorn (Original)

Popcorn, Indiana Gourmet Kettlecorn prompted a plethora of thoughts to run through my mind as I stood in the aisle staring at the bright red bag sitting upon the shelf. The intriguing packaging states that this sweet and salty snack food is authentic (whatever that is supposed to mean), all-natural (that's good), packed fresh daily (... aren't all products that come from a busy plant that's open every day?), provides 16g of whole grains per serving (love that), is produced in Popcorn, Indiana (that's cute) and contains no trans fat (I would hope not). After all this thinking, and noticing that there was a two for one sale was going on, I picked up two bags and hoped for the best.

NUTRITION FACTS
Serving Size: 2 cups (28 grams)
Calories: 130
Total Fat: 5 grams, 8%
Saturated Fat: 0%
Sodium: 130 mg, 5%
Carbohydrates: 21 grams
Fiber: 2 grams, 8%
Sugar: 6 grams
Protein: 1 gram

The popcorn is about the same shape and size as what you will find in your average bag of microwave popcorn. What sets this corn apart is the subtle sugary coating - the coating is subtle, but the sweetness ... not so much. Some of the pieces have little clusters of sugar, while others have no coating at all; but, for the most part, the coating is only a sheer covering that gives the kernels a glossy caramel color. If you are in the mood for a sweet, crunchy snack, Popcorn Indiana Gourmet Kettlecorn might be just the thing for you. I say "might" because the sweetness can be a bit overwhelming at times.

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Each 2 cup serving provides 130 calories from 5 grams of total fat (8% of the daily value), no saturated fat, 130 mg of sodium (5% of the DV), 2 grams of fiber (8% of the DV), 6 grams of sugars and 1 gram of protein. The only ingredients adorning this popcorn are sugar, canola oil and sea salt.

I purchased two 4 ounce bags of Popcorn Indiana Gourmet Kettlecorn Popcorn at CVS for $2.50 (buy one, get one free). If I find them on sale again (I do not see this brand too often), I will grab a bag for the pantry, however, I will let them find me, not the other way around. I would opt more often for Orville Redenbacher's Smart Pop Kettle Korn instead. On another note, there are some flavors that sound extremely intriguing, such as Sweet & Tangy BBQ and Buffalo Cheddar. Have you ever tried Popcorn Indiana products?

{Website: Popcorn Indiana}

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