A Dietician Approved Breakfast

A Dietician Approved Breakfast

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 Charlotte loves our Peanut Butter, Banana, and Cacao Oats-It's the grown-up version of your favorite childhood snack. We swapped the jelly for potassium-packed bananas and added cacao nibs for a dark, bitter crunch. Here's what she has to say about this nutrient packed, filling breakfast. "This oat bowl contains not one but two nutritious whole grains: oats and quinoa. Oats are a staple in my morning routine. They are a nutritional powerhouse known for being rich in beta-glucan—a soluble fiber that functions as a prebiotic fiber and has been shown to be particularly effective at lowering total and LDL cholesterol....

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Introducing Smoothies!

Introducing Smoothies!

Mariana Leoni, Mosaic Foods Head Chef

Today is the day! We have officially launched smoothies, our coolest product category yet. After tasting our lineup of 9 flavors, our resident dietician, Charlotte Martin weighed in on why they’re so awesome:   When evaluating the nutritional quality of a new product I take a look at both the nutrition facts label, specifically the fiber, protein, and added sugar content, and the ingredients list. I first look for added sugar content, and, if there is any, I’d like to see sugar listed towards the end of the ingredient list. When it comes to smoothies, I’d look for little to no added...

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What is 'Processed Food'? Why This Ambiguous Term Leaves Consumers in the Dark

What is 'Processed Food'? Why This Ambiguous Term Leaves Consumers in the Dark

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In recent years, “processed food” has become synonymous with “unhealthy food”, and processing has become an infamous black mark to health-conscious consumers. But despite widespread backlash against “processing”, most people still struggle to define the term. And knowing the difference between healthy and harmful processing will help you shop smart and make the most informed choices when it comes to the foods you eat.

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