Green Giant Veggies Endorsed by Weight Watchers!

With a new year comes a new you, and Green Giant® is here to cheer you on! Whether you´re already following a weight management plan or looking to start a new one, sometimes it´s the small changes that can make a huge difference.

Green Giant Boxed Vegetables can help you stay on track to achieve your weight management goals in 2011. Twenty-nine delicious varieties are now endorsed by Weight WatchersTM, and most have only a 1 or 2 PointsPlus TM value per serving! Packed with flavor and ready in minutes, Green Giant Boxed Vegetables are available in a wide variety of flavors, many featuring mouthwatering sauces and seasonings.

Adding Green Giant Boxed Vegetables to your meals can be a quick and delicious step to a healthier new you in 2011. Each Weight WatchersTM endorsed variety is:

* Nutritious. Picked at the peak of perfection, Green Giant Boxed Vegetables are frozen fast to lock in essential nutrients.
* Convenient. With ingredients that are cleaned, cut, and ready to go, it´s easier to meet the adult daily need of 2-4 cups of vegetables!
* Time-Saving. Getting more time to enjoy life, without sacrificing nutrition...now that´s a fresh idea!

Visit http://greengiant.com/ for some great recipe ideas and more information. And, don´t forget to check out Green Giant on Facebook and Green Giant on Twitter and "Like" or "Follow" the brand to keep up with their latest and greatest products!

Here´s to a happy new year and healthy new you!

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Ronzoni Smart Taste Pasta- Whole Grain Goodness with White Pasta Taste!

Back in December, I did a review on Ronzoni Smart Taste Pasta. The kids (and I!) were very impressed with the pasta, and loving the texture of the Smart Taste Pasta.  I love that it's got many of the qualities of whole grain pasta, and more. It's high in fiber, but low in fat, calories, and sodium; has no cholesterol, and is packed with calcium and vitamin D.

I love the recipes on the back of the box. I am always looking for new things to try with our pasta.. and the recipes on the back of the box are simple and conveinent. I've yet to find a recipe that asks for something an average person wouldn't have in their kitchen cupboards, fridge or freezer. If that was the case, I'd be willing to bet that the item would be not that difficult to grab on the way through the grocery store while you're whizzing through, trying to come up with a quick and easy meal for your family on the go.

Since my initial review in December, I have to admit that I have recommended this pasta to many of my friends and neighbors with children. Sometimes it's hard, not knowing if your child is receiving the daily recommended allowance of fiber, calcium, or vitamin D. It's great to know that with Ronzoni Smart Taste Pasta you don't have to sacrifice taste or texture. My kids won't eat whole grain pasta, or whole wheat pasta at all. The texture makes them spit it out as if I was trying to pour dirt and weeds onto their plate. It's bad. I don't even have words that could stress how bad it is. I don't have to worry about that at all with Smart Taste pasta.. it's worry free.

Learn more about this fabulous pasta, by visiting Ronzoni online.  While you are there, be sure to take advantage of the printable coupon for $0.75 off of a box of Smart Taste pasta. What a great way to try it out for your family!

Special thanks to Ronzoni and Mom Central for allowing 4BabyAndMom the chance to review this great pasta, again. I wrote this review while participating in a campaign by Mom Central on behalf of Ronzoni and received products necessary to facilitate my candid review and photo contest entry. In addition, I received a gift card to thank me for taking the time to participate.

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Uncle Ben's Whole Grain White Rice Review

My children are usually very good when it comes to eating new foods. Unfortunately, they hate the way whole grain pasta tastes, and the texture of brown rice, so we find ourselves eating white bread, white pasta, and white rice all of the time. 

We've found a great solution for healthier pasta, but have found good alternatives for bread or rice until now. Thanks to Mom Central, our family has had the opportunity to try the new Uncle Ben's Whole Grain White Rice.

Uncle Ben's Whole Grain White Rice has the look and taste of traditional white rice, but the benefits of whole grains. The USDA reccommends serving your school aged child 6 ounces of grain every day (at least half should be whole grains).

The kids and husband had no idea that when I made my grandmother's arroz con pollo (chicken and rice) that it was made with Whole Grain white rice as opposed to traditional white rice. It made me happy because I was able to boost their meal with fiber, 4 grams of protein, and increased their overall daily intake of whole grains. The rice iteself is great consistency, and holds flavor really well.

Since the initial trial, I have made more rice as a side, and again- nobody knew the difference. My husband guessed that it was the "new" rice, but I think it's only because I was asking a lot of questions about it.

Uncle Ben's and Mom Central asked us to give out a few samples and some Uncle Ben's aprons, so during our Shrek party, we had a contest for the mom's to win some great prizes. Among two of the prize packs, Uncle Ben's Whole Grain White Rice and aprons were included. The feedback that I received from our guests was just as great as mine. Both families told me that their children ate it up, and did not complain about texture or taste. Both moms agreed that the boost of protein, whole grains and low fat were very impressive.

Don't take my word for it, check out the new Uncle Ben's Whole Grain White Rice available at a grocery store near you. Click HERE to print out a coupon for $0.75 off of any 2 Uncle Ben's products.






“I wrote this review while participating in a blog campaign by Mom Central on behalf of Uncle Ben’s and received samples to facilitate my candid review. Mom Central sent me a gift card to thank me for taking the time to participate." All opinions are strictly mine. My opinion has not been influenced by this campaign. Your opinion may vary.

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