January 2009 New Products & Services

January 2009 New Products & Services

NEW PRODUCTS & SERVICES Product descriptions, including nutritional analyses, are based on promotions furnished by the manufacturer or supplier. Publi...

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NEW PRODUCTS & SERVICES Product descriptions, including nutritional analyses, are based on promotions furnished by the manufacturer or supplier. Publication of an announcement in New Products and Services is not an endorsement by the American Dietetic Association of the product or supplier. Press releases for new products/services will be considered for publication. Please send submissions to ADA Journal advertising sales representatives Roxana Aldea (East) at 212-633-3160, [email protected] or Cathy McGill (Mid-West/West/South) at 973-290-8221, [email protected]

CL50 Series E Continuous Feed Vegetable Prep Robot Coupe The new and improved CL50 Series E prepares 1200 servings in 3 hours or less and has 39 different processing discs available to give unmatched processing versatility. This model has two hoppers—the larger hopper makes it easy to process bulk vegetables such as cabbage and celery and can accommodate up to ten tomatoes. The cylindrical hopper is used to feed long and delicate vegetables like carrots, cucumbers, and mushrooms for precise cutting. Another new feature is its redesigned lid, which eliminates corners to provide enhanced sanitation. For additional information, contact Robot Coupe at 800/8241646, [email protected], or www.robotcoupeusa.com.

Better Whey of Life Yogurt Tula Foods Better Whey of Life brand launched its new yogurt in September 2008 throughout the Midwest, with expanded distribution planned in 2009. Better Whey of Life is the first all-natural brand to bring high concentrations of whey protein to yogurt (15-17 grams of complete protein, 1012 grams of whey protein). The yogurt has 135 to 140 calories, less than 1 gram of fat, and is packed with probiotics, prebiotics, and calcium. It's available in five flavors: Açai Mixed Berry, Strawberry Banana, Peach Mango, French Vanilla, and Plain. Please visit www.betterwheyoflife.com for more information.

Elations Supplement Drink The Elations Company Elations, a new and refreshing fruitflavored supplement drink, contains the essential ingredients proven to improve joint health: 1,500 mg of glucosamine forms the building blocks for joint cartilage; 1,200 mg of chondroitin stimulates cartilage production; and a patented, more absorbable form of calcium provides 30% of the daily value to strengthen bones. The liquid formula of Elations is proven to be more absorbable than pills, and one bottle of Raspberry White Grape or Cranberry Apple Elations contains only 30 calories. To learn more, visit www.elations.com. Better-for-You Options Kraft To help consumers transition to more healthful eating at a point where food choices are made—the supermarket—Kraft is a sponsor of the Grocer Manufacturers Association/Food Products Association’s Take a Peak initiative, an in-store program that promotes MyPyramid and educates consumers about good food choices. Kraft also continues to add products under its Sensible Solution front-package labeling program, and undertake new initiatives, such as Good Eating, Good Living, designed to provide support for the millions of Americans living with diabetes. Kraft also offers a variety of resources for nutrition and health educators through its Web-based nutrition education center at www.kraftnutrition.com. DreamPak Liquid Nutritional Supplement DreamPak LLC DreamPak introduced its unique line of liquid nutritional supplements at the American Dietetic Association’s

2008 Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo in Chicago. Using the world’s only liquid delivery system of its kind, DreamPak has developed greattasting and easy-to-use liquid nutritional supplements in single-dose form. This unique application for nutraceuticals offers many advantages over traditional vitamin, mineral, and herbal supplements, including increased effectiveness, convenience, and taste. Liquid nutritional supplements are known to offer several important advantages over pills and powders, including faster and higher absorption rates, ease of swallowing, and convenience. DreamPak’s products are also unique in that they combine the effectiveness of liquid supplements with the convenience of single-dose packages. The single-dose products are available as both add-to-water and direct consumption supplements. For additional information about DreamPak, please visit: www.dreampak.com. SoyBoom.com United Soybean Board To help health care providers address

the health and nutrition concerns facing their Baby Boomer patients, the United Soybean Board has created a new resource called SoyBoom.com. The Web site was unveiled at the American Dietetic Association’s Food and Nutrition Conference and Expo, October 2008, and went live on Monday, November 3. The new site includes fully-referenced science on health conditions frequently experienced by Boomers; tips for effectively communicating health recommendations; recipes and culinary tips starring foods, flavors, and cuisines enjoyed by this generation; advice on everyday wellness; and a series of quizzes as a part of an 8-week informational “boot camp.”

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