• Choosing the Healthiest Foods for Your Family

    Welcome! I am a mom of a busy 8 year old and an adventurous 6 year old. I also happen to work for a great company called NuVal. NuVal is a nutritional scoring system that rates foods on a scale of 1-100, based on how nutritious they are. We are implementing NuVal in grocery stores around the country.

    NuVal may not be in your area yet. But I see the scores while they are "hot off the press" and because of that I am able to make better decisions about what to feed my family.

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    I am not a registered dietitian. I am just a mom who happens to work for NuVal. I am also an AFAA-certified Group Exercise Instructor. NuVal is a system designed to lead customers to the most nutritious food choices. It is not a diet or weight-loss plan. Before starting a diet, you should always consult your personal physician. The opinions expressed in this blog are the opinions of the writer and not the opinions of NuVal LLC.

Wordless Wednesday

Wednesday, February 22, 2012 at 08:15 AM

Photo Credit: Paul Buckowski, The Times Union

 

It’s Wordless Wednesday!  So, today I take a break from blogging and instead I post a simple photo.  Today’s photo is extra-beautiful because it was taken by a professional. It appeared in this article by Tim O’Brien in Sunday’s Albany Times Union.   I’d love to hear your comments about the photo – or even the article.  The comment line is now open!

Yesterday’s Winner

Congratulations to Commenter #14, Kara!  You’ve won the Stuff to Sprinkle Giveaway!  Please send me an email with your mailing address at abetterbagofgroceries@gmail.com and I will ship your prize out to you.  Thanks to everyone who entered!

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Wordless Wednesday

Wednesday, February 8, 2012 at 08:14 AM

NuVal Score of 99

It’s Wordless Wednesday.  So I’ll keep my lips sealed (and my fingers off the keyboard), sit back, and see what you all have to say about today’s photo.  The comment line is now open for business!

Yesterday’s Giveaway Winner

Congratulations to Commenter #31, Mila.  You are the lucky Barney Butter Giveaway winner!  Please send me an email at abetterbagofgroceries@gmail.com with your mailing address so that I can ship your prize out to you.  Thanks to everyone who entered!  Loved your “splurge stories.”

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Wordless Wednesday

Wednesday, January 25, 2012 at 08:12 AM

It’s Wordless Wednesday!  Every Wednesday, I take a break from blog-writing and I post a simple photo.  Today, it will be easy for me to remain silent because I’m out traveling.  The flight attendants will be ordering me to shut off my electronic devices soon, but before they do, let me just say that the comment line is now open and that I can’t wait to hear what you all have to say about today’s photo.  Happy Wednesday Everybody!

Yesterday’s Giveaway Winner

Congratulations to Commenter #49 Vanessa G! You’ve won the Bob’s Red Mill Giveaway.  Please send me an email at abetterbagofgroceries@gmail.com with your mailing address so that I can ship your prize out to you.  Thanks to everyone who entered.

 

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Wordless Wednesday

Wednesday, January 18, 2012 at 08:13 AM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Welcome to Wordless Wednesday!  Every Wednesday, I take the day “off” from blogging.  Instead I simply post a photo – and I ask all of you to comment on it.  Today, I posted 4 photos.  It’s sort of a little story.  Maybe you can guess what happened when my boss, Leslie (in photo #1) visited a Price Chopper store and started talking NuVal  with a customer.  I can’t wait to hear your interpretation!

Yesterday’s Winner

Congratulations to Commenter #46 Yvette!  You’ve won the Salad Dressing Giveaway.  Please send me an email at abetterbagofgroceries@gmail.com with your mailing address so that I can ship your prize out to you.  Thanks to everyone who entered!

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Wordless Wednesday

Wednesday, January 11, 2012 at 08:15 AM

Welcome to Wordless Wednesday! Today I keep my lips sealed (and my hands off the keyboard) and I wait to see what you all have to say about my photo instead.  The comment line is now open!

Yesterday’s Winner

 Congratulations to Commenter #15 Connie!  You’ve won the Alternative Grains Giveaway!  Please send me an email at abetterbagofgroceries@gmail.com with your mailing address so that I can ship your prize out to you.  Thanks to everyone who entered!

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