Oscar Mayer P3 Portable Protein Packs are Basically Lunchables for Adults

March 2, 2014 // 4:15 pm

Oscar Mayer’s new P3 Portable Protein Packs are being positioned as an on-the-go healthy snack that features Oscar Mayer Select Meats, Kraft Natural Cheeses, and Planters Nuts.

The P3 Portable Protein Packs comes in four different varieties and all boast a minimum of 13 grams of protein:

Applewood

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Girl Scouts Go Gluten-Free with New Cookie Flavor

January 24, 2014 // 4:23 pm

With Girl Scout Cookie season on the horizon comes word of a new cookie being tested in select cities: the gluten-free Chocolate Chip Shortbread.

Yes, that is perhaps the most mediocre flavor when compared to the classic Thin Mint or caramel-coated Samoa, but it’s a great start for those…

New Turkey and Flatbread Breakfast Sandwich at Dunkin’ Donuts

January 7, 2014 // 12:45 pm

Dunkin’ Donuts is hoping to help customers shed those New Year’s resolution pounds by adding several new items to their DDSMART menu. Dunkin’ Donuts now offers their new Sliced Turkey Breakfast Sandwich, Multigrain Flatbread and a Whole-Wheat Bagel. The new breakfast items were added as a “better-for-you” option on…

Calorie Info Required on Vending Machines Under New Health Law

December 28, 2013 // 2:28 pm

2014 will bring a new year along with some new health laws. What can be considered either good or bad news to vending machine junkies the FDA is requiring vending machines to be display calorie counts. The new labeling procedures are included in President Obama’s health care reform.

The…

FIRST LOOK — Del Taco Testing Turkey Meat with 33% Less Fat

November 18, 2013 // 10:02 am

Looking to cut back a few pounds before the holidays but you can’t just seem to kick your Del Taco habit? Turkey Tacos. Del Taco looks to expand a healthier side to their menu by adding three new turkey items: the Turkey Taco, the Turkey Soft Taco and the…

Skull-Shaped Spoon is a Macabre Way to Count Calories

October 31, 2013 // 1:50 pm

Skull-shaped Pancakes? Sure. Skull-shaped eggs? Definitely. Skull-shaped spoon? Take. My. Money. Right. Now.

Ladies and Gentlemen, the utensil that finally has me pulling out my wallet is here. I present to you, the Sugar Skull Spoon. Created by design company Hundred Million, this morbid item on

McDonald’s Introducing Fruits, Veggies and Salads as Side Alternatives to Fries

October 7, 2013 // 4:50 pm

McDonald’s is now giving customers the option to trade the fries they love with healthier side options like side salads, fruits or vegetables in their value meals, because apparently some people would rather be miserable than enjoy their lunches. Now, I’m not saying there aren’t people who wouldn’t benefit…

Clothing Camera Calculates Calories Based on Photos of Food

October 6, 2013 // 6:00 am

It seems like we’re constantly being bombarded by ways to eat better and resist the urge to binge on stuff like Oreo cookie butter. Now, researchers at the University of Pittsburgh are in the process of developing clothing cameras that could help with portion control by analyzing the food…