Headline of the Day


Updated 07/16/08 9:29 AM · Posted by · 7 comments

Headline of the Day

Lean Pockets With Bits of Plastic Recalled Isn't the big news that plastic wasn't an official ingredient to begin with? Honestly, a lava-hot Hot Pocket could have some plastic in it and I still would probably eat it. There's just nothing like 'em — just ask Jim Gaffigan. Source Read more

Lean Pocket Recall


Updated 11/18/08 6:50 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 18 comments

Lean Pocket Recall

I am not really a big fan of processed food, but I have been known to experiment with Whole Grain Lean Pockets. So the news that something went awry in the Lean Pockets processing plant and some pockets ended up with plastic bits in them, interested me. I like to keep track of these things. After receiving two complaints from the USDA, Nestle has begun recalling nearly 200,000 pounds of frozen Read more

Lean Pockets Go Whole Grain


Updated 01/09/08 7:14 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 20 comments

Review of Lean Pockets With Whole Grain Crust

I am not a huge fan of fast or processed food, but I am a realist. There are going to be times when you can’t make a square meal and when it comes to food on the go it can be a serious challenge to find something healthy to keep you going. I just tried a Lean Whole Grain Pocket for the first time in the middle of a fast paced crazy day. Yep, Hot Pockets are going healthy. I guess they have been Read more

Hot & Lean Pockets Breakdown


Updated 06/12/07 1:41 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 31 comments

Hot & Lean Pockets Breakdown

I don't know what it is about Hot and Lean Pockets, but people love them. Maybe it's how easy they are to prepare, but the truth is that ease is not always healthy (I'm thinking fast food, candy bars, etc). Sorry to burst your lunch (or snack if you're really hungry) bubble, but here are the breakdowns for your favorite frozen stuffed sandwiches. Hot Pocket (1) Calories Fat (g) Sodium Read more