Comments on: My New Year’s Resolution http://www.abetterbagofgroceries.com/2009/12/my-new-years-resolution/ Choosing the Healthiest Foods for Your Family Sun, 05 Sep 2010 20:37:42 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: ari http://www.abetterbagofgroceries.com/2009/12/my-new-years-resolution/comment-page-1/#comment-829 ari Thu, 31 Dec 2009 16:49:06 +0000 http://www.abetterbagofgroceries.com/?p=488#comment-829 the writer of food makes fun fuel is a boy (regarding question number 2) the writer of food makes fun fuel is a boy (regarding question number 2)

]]> By: Maria http://www.abetterbagofgroceries.com/2009/12/my-new-years-resolution/comment-page-1/#comment-825 Maria Thu, 31 Dec 2009 01:49:37 +0000 http://www.abetterbagofgroceries.com/?p=488#comment-825 Happy new year! I love nuval and your site. Thanks for answering all of our questions. Happy new year! I love nuval and your site. Thanks for answering all of our questions.

]]> By: Good Taste. Healthy Me http://www.abetterbagofgroceries.com/2009/12/my-new-years-resolution/comment-page-1/#comment-771 Good Taste. Healthy Me Tue, 29 Dec 2009 15:22:58 +0000 http://www.abetterbagofgroceries.com/?p=488#comment-771 Thanks for answering my question! My name's Ashley though. ;) No worries! I'm awful with names so I can certainly understand. :) Thanks for answering my question! My name’s Ashley though. ;)

No worries! I’m awful with names so I can certainly understand. :)

]]> By: Jessie (Vegan-minded) http://www.abetterbagofgroceries.com/2009/12/my-new-years-resolution/comment-page-1/#comment-761 Jessie (Vegan-minded) Tue, 29 Dec 2009 05:04:23 +0000 http://www.abetterbagofgroceries.com/?p=488#comment-761 Awesome news! I will definitely fill out a form and and submit it to my local store. Thanks. :) Awesome news! I will definitely fill out a form and and submit it to my local store. Thanks. :)

]]> By: Nicole http://www.abetterbagofgroceries.com/2009/12/my-new-years-resolution/comment-page-1/#comment-760 Nicole Tue, 29 Dec 2009 02:39:27 +0000 http://www.abetterbagofgroceries.com/?p=488#comment-760 I love this! It was brilliant to start a NuVal blog! It's one of my favorites and I find NuVal scores so interesting and insightful, even as a dietitian! Keep up the great work, I love it! I love this! It was brilliant to start a NuVal blog! It’s one of my favorites and I find NuVal scores so interesting and insightful, even as a dietitian! Keep up the great work, I love it!

]]> By: Foy http://www.abetterbagofgroceries.com/2009/12/my-new-years-resolution/comment-page-1/#comment-756 Foy Mon, 28 Dec 2009 20:37:37 +0000 http://www.abetterbagofgroceries.com/?p=488#comment-756 You answered the olive oil question! I went to Hy-Vee yesterday for the sole purpose of checking out Nuval in action. It was pretty cool. I'm working very hard to create healthy food and responsible food for my family. I eventually typed up my own food manifesto (http://bit.ly/4IhsYo). Using my new rules plus the NuVal system seems like a good way to go. The only problem is I don't shop at Hy-Vee that often, I have two other grocery stores closer and when you walk or ride the bus that counts for quite a bit. I entered my two closer groceries in the "suggest a store" form. I do have a couple concerns fiber and flax seem to inflate the score a lot. More in fact than I think they should. Back from my weight watchers day I remember they cap fiber at 4g/serving. I know you don't directly influence the way the Nuval system works, but it might be something to chew on. You answered the olive oil question! I went to Hy-Vee yesterday for the sole purpose of checking out Nuval in action. It was pretty cool.

I’m working very hard to create healthy food and responsible food for my family. I eventually typed up my own food manifesto (http://bit.ly/4IhsYo). Using my new rules plus the NuVal system seems like a good way to go. The only problem is I don’t shop at Hy-Vee that often, I have two other grocery stores closer and when you walk or ride the bus that counts for quite a bit. I entered my two closer groceries in the “suggest a store” form.

I do have a couple concerns fiber and flax seem to inflate the score a lot. More in fact than I think they should. Back from my weight watchers day I remember they cap fiber at 4g/serving. I know you don’t directly influence the way the Nuval system works, but it might be something to chew on.

]]> By: Melissa http://www.abetterbagofgroceries.com/2009/12/my-new-years-resolution/comment-page-1/#comment-755 Melissa Mon, 28 Dec 2009 19:51:43 +0000 http://www.abetterbagofgroceries.com/?p=488#comment-755 RhodeyGirl - Thanks for pestering me! And keeping me honest! Notice how quickly I am getting back to you! :-) I consulted with Rachel Rodek, MS, RD, LDN and NuVal's Manager of Communications. According to Rachel, "The Omega-3 fatty acids in the oils discussed are all naturally occurring. Although Olive Oil does not have much of this “Super” fatty acid, it does have the highest amount of monounsaturated fatty acids, which has great health benefits as well. To reap the benefits of both these oils, consider using Canola oil in baking since it has less of an after taste, and use either Olive Oil or Soybean Oil in cooking dinner – depending on what flavor you’re looking for." I hope that helps your oil decision! RhodeyGirl -
Thanks for pestering me! And keeping me honest! Notice how quickly I am getting back to you! :-)

I consulted with Rachel Rodek, MS, RD, LDN and NuVal’s Manager of Communications. According to Rachel, “The Omega-3 fatty acids in the oils discussed are all naturally occurring. Although Olive Oil does not have much of this “Super” fatty acid, it does have the highest amount of monounsaturated fatty acids, which has great health benefits as well. To reap the benefits of both these oils, consider using Canola oil in baking since it has less of an after taste, and use either Olive Oil or Soybean Oil in cooking dinner – depending on what flavor you’re looking for.” I hope that helps your oil decision!

]]> By: RhodeyGirl http://www.abetterbagofgroceries.com/2009/12/my-new-years-resolution/comment-page-1/#comment-754 RhodeyGirl Mon, 28 Dec 2009 19:33:39 +0000 http://www.abetterbagofgroceries.com/?p=488#comment-754 Can I ask a follow up question? (thanks for answering by the way!!) Are the omega-3s added or natural? Would that make a difference to the NuVal score??? Thanks, and sorry for being a pest, but changing the type of oil I use could be done so easily! Can I ask a follow up question? (thanks for answering by the way!!) Are the omega-3s added or natural? Would that make a difference to the NuVal score??? Thanks, and sorry for being a pest, but changing the type of oil I use could be done so easily!

]]> By: Elina http://www.abetterbagofgroceries.com/2009/12/my-new-years-resolution/comment-page-1/#comment-753 Elina Mon, 28 Dec 2009 19:14:53 +0000 http://www.abetterbagofgroceries.com/?p=488#comment-753 Good to know about the peppers - thanks for answering my question :) You can also broil the fresh peppers until they are charred, place them in a freezer bag for maybe 10 minutes, and then the skin should come off easily. I love roasted red peppers and will now be on the lookout for the sodium levels! Good to know about the peppers – thanks for answering my question :) You can also broil the fresh peppers until they are charred, place them in a freezer bag for maybe 10 minutes, and then the skin should come off easily. I love roasted red peppers and will now be on the lookout for the sodium levels!

]]> By: Marisa (Loser for Life) http://www.abetterbagofgroceries.com/2009/12/my-new-years-resolution/comment-page-1/#comment-752 Marisa (Loser for Life) Mon, 28 Dec 2009 18:51:25 +0000 http://www.abetterbagofgroceries.com/?p=488#comment-752 Thank you for that great info and for scoring the almond butter! I hope NuVal comes to my area soon! So glad you will be adding more scores to the website. I do like to check on some items before adding them to my shopping list! Thank you for that great info and for scoring the almond butter!

I hope NuVal comes to my area soon!

So glad you will be adding more scores to the website. I do like to check on some items before adding them to my shopping list!

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