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New Foods For The New Year

What new foods can we expect to see in the supermarket in 2010? With more Americans focusing on health and wellness, many of the new foods combine health and good taste.

Fiber, protein, probiotics, omega-3 fats and convenience are the latest health trends that have influenced a number of the new products on the list this year. These foods on the list are proof that healthy foods can and do taste good. Add new tastes, textures and health benefits to your life with the Top 10 New Foods for 2010 from the Hy-Vee Dietitians.

1. Earth Grains Thin Buns or Arnold’s Select Sandwich Thins: Guilt-less sandwiches with fewer calories and carbs - plus a great source of fiber. A great sandwich choice for diabetes and weight loss. They have a soft texture and subtle whole-grain taste.

2. Chia Seeds: Looking for ways to control blood sugar or hunger when trying to lose weight? You must give chia seeds a try! Great source of fiber, omega-3 fat and protein. Easy to use; simply add to yogurt, oatmeal, salads or tomato juice.

3. SlimCado Avocado: This avocado has up to half the fat and a third fewer calories than a regular avocado. Another difference is the skin remains green and does not turn black, and yields to gentle pressure when ripe.

4. Cocktail Grapefruit: So sweet you can eat without added sugar! For those who find grapefruit too acidic, try the cocktail grapefruit. Not a true grapefruit, they are a cross between a mandarin and pummelo and taste similar to a grapefruit, but are sweeter and less acidic.

5. Frozen Vegetables that Steam in the Bag: Just microwave and eat. Green Giant, Birds Eye and Hy-Vee offer several new sizes and flavors of frozen vegetables that steam right in the bag, including just-for-one serving size. The veggies are already seasoned, making them super-tasty. No more excuses to not eat veggies.

6. Kashi Heart to Heart Whole-Grain Crackers with Plant Sterols: A new snack cracker your taste buds and heart will love! The added plant sterols may help lower cholesterol. Also low in sodium.

7. Flatout Artisan Fold It Flatbread - 5-Grain Flax variety: A new flatbread product that folds into a sandwich. Each Fold It flatbread contains only 100 calories and 8 grams of fiber, making it a smart sandwich choice for weight loss and diabetes.

8. Barley: Let the old be new. Economical and easy to use. Health benefits include soluble fiber, which may help lower cholesterol and control hunger. Holds its shape well in soups & stews, can be eaten for breakfast instead of oatmeal, or used in pilafs.

9. Dove Miniatures Ice Cream Bars: An ice cream treat to satisfy the sweet tooth for only 60–70 calories. Dark chocolate or milk chocolate.

10. Greek Yogurt: Greek yogurt has an extra-creamy texture. Higher in protein and lower in carbs than conventional yogurt; also contains probiotics. Great substitute for dips and sauces.

And let’s not forget the kids. Here are a couple new great-tasting, kid-friendly foods.

1. Jif Omega-3 Peanut Butter: One of kids’ favorite foods now has omega-3 fats. An excellent source of omega-3 fats – DHA and EPA.

2. Full Circle Organic Fruit Strips: Kids on-the-go will love this portable fruit snack. Contains 100% vitamin C and only 45 calories per strip. Available in pomegranate, strawberry and wild berry flavors.

Talk to a Hy-Vee dietitian or go to www.hy-vee.com and click health for more information. The information is not intended as medical advice. Please consult a medical professional for individual advice.