Nutri-Grain Bars: Not So Healthy


Updated 12/05/10 8:16 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 20 comments

Nutri-Grain Bars:  Not So Healthy

Nutri-Grain Bars - they sound healthy. I bet you know this, but just because a food has the word "grain" in it, doesn't mean it's a healthy whole grain. Along the same line, the word "Nutri" on a box doesn't actually mean the product's nutritious. I checked out the nutritional information on strawberry filled Nutri-Grain Cereal Bars and the very 1st ingredient is high fructose corn syrup. The Read more

10 Off-Brand Products to Buy


Updated 08/14/11 10:58 AM · Posted by Bundle · 2 comments

Which Off-Brand Products to Buy

We're thrilled to present this smart Bundle story here on Savvy! Two-thirds of generic foods match or beat their name-brand counterparts in taste tests, according to a report, but Americans are still hesitant to give up the familiar names or logos they love to save a few bucks. For a household that spends $100 a week on groceries, store brands can mean a savings of $1,500 a year, Consumer Read more

One Healthy Decision Leads to Another


Updated 10/14/11 11:50 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 9 comments

Why a Healthy Breakfast Is Important

Start your day healthy and you're off to a great start. I'm all about eating a nutritious breakfast because it gives me energy all morning, and puts me in a happy mood. Although a Nutri-Grain bar wouldn't be my first choice — oatmeal, a veggie frittata, or Greek yogurt provides more fiber and protein — I completely agree that one good decision can lead to another. Read more