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What it is -- A new line of Snapple teas made with white tea leaves What we like about it --This refreshing summer beverage boasts a third fewer calories and sugar than regular Snapple teas without sacrificing the authentic tea taste. The nectarine and raspberry flavors are nice and mild, while the green apple's slightly sour punch will leave your mouth tingling. What it costs --$1.39 Where to buy --Available at convenience and grocery stores. Per serving (8 ounces): --60 calories, 0 grams fat, 15 grams carbohydrate, 15 grams sugar, 0 grams protein, 0 grams fiber, 0 milligrams cholesterol, 15 milligrams sodium

Item: Glory Foods canned vegetables What you get: 3 to 4 servings Cost: About $1 to $3.50 Nutritional content: New Orleans Style Red Beans - 130 calories, 0 grams fat, 0 grams saturated fat, 680 milligrams sodium, 22 grams carbohydrate, 0 grams sugars; Smoked Bacon Flavored Spinach - 30 calories, 0 grams fat, 0 grams saturated fat, 430 milligrams sodium, 3 grams carbohydrate, 1 gram sugars Preparation time: 3 to 4 minutes in microwave, simmer on...

What are they -- 6-ounce bars of fine baking chocolate What we like about them --This new collection of home baking bars from gourmet chocolate-maker Scharffen Berger taps into the trend of cooks seeking higher-quality chocolate for home use. Though they're pricier than most baking chocolate, the bittersweet and unsweet ened bars gave our brownies fantastic, deep chocolate flavor. The bars also come in semisweet. What they cost --$5.99-$6.99 for a 6-ounce bar Where to buy --Safeway stores Per serving (1 ounce unsweetened choco late)

The good news is that kids younger than 10 eat free at participating Denny's restaurants with the purchase of an adult meal, 4 p.m.-10 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays. The not-so-good news is that it's easy for those meals to break the bank on fat, calories and sodium. The Little Dippers Sampler, pictured with fruit, looks like a good choice, but it's got 23 grams fat and a whopping 1,200 milligrams sodium - before you even get to the fruit or the dressings. Flying Saucer pizza has a better profile.

What it is -- As buzz about the taste and health benefits of specialty chocolate grows, Ghirardelli introduces a line of dark bars to cater to the demand. What we like about it --Of the four flavors -- Twilight Delight, Toffee Interlude, Espresso Escape and Citrus Sunset -- Twilight Delight contains the highest cacao content (72 percent). This rich, concentrated cocoa taste is for connoisseurs of dark chocolate. If you prefer something sweeter, try the smooth-tasting Toffee Interlude. The toffee and caramelized almonds balance out the slightly bitter dark chocolate.

What it is -- Bite-sized, chocolates sweetened with the popular sugar substitute maltitol What we like about it --As far as grocery-store chocolate goes, Dove makes some of the best. Rich, creamy, and with none of the bitter aftertaste of some sugar-free foods, these dark chocolates are great for chocolate lovers trying to cut sugar from their diets. Be sure to check out the saturated fat content before overindulging, though. What it costs --$2.79 for a 3.4-ounce package Where to buy --Available at convenience and grocery stores.

What it is -- A new line of breakfast bars from Luna, maker of nutrition and energy bars for women What we like about it --With vitamins and minerals to get you moving, these bars are made for mornings when you have to eat breakfast on the run. Try the blueberry yogurt, with its authentic berry taste and mildly sweet yogurt coating. Other flavors include strawberries and creme and vanilla almond. What it costs --$1.29 per bar Where to buy --Available at natural-food stores, sports specialty stores and some convenience, drug and grocery stores Per serving (1 blueberry-yogurt bar)

What they are -- Individually wrapped snacks of dried plums (the preferred way to refer to prunes these days) What we like about them --These dried plums are plump, moist and convenient. What they cost -- $2.99 for a package of 20 Where to buy -- Available at grocery stores Per serving (4 prunes) -- 100 calories, 0 grams fat, 0 milligrams cholesterol, 5 milligrams sodium, 24 grams carbohydrate, 3 grams fiber, 1 gram protein

Item: Lunchables Fun Snacks What you get: 1 snack Cost: About $2 Nutritional content: S'mores -- 200 calories, 6 grams fat, 3 grams saturated fat, 115 milligrams sodium, 35 grams carbohydrate, 24 grams sugars Preparation time: Open and eat Review: Oscar Mayer has added yet more offerings to its Lunchables line. S'mores and Marshmallow Crispy Squares were a huge hit at our house. Of course, what kid turns down cookies that can be decorated with frosting and candy pieces? I'm not going to touch how healthful they are or aren't.

What it is -- A granola cereal from Kashi What we like about it --This seven-grain cereal is full of diverse flavors and hearty textures. It contains cranberries, raisins, almonds, pecans, sunflower seeds and honey- and maple-coated granola clusters. Kashi also offers another seven-grain cereal, Orchard Spice. What it costs --$4.59 per box Where to buy --Available at major grocery stores Per serving ( 1/2 cup) --220 calories, 7 grams fat, 1 gram saturated fat, 0 milligrams cholesterol, 110 milligrams sodium, 37 grams carbohydrate, 6 grams fiber, 6 grams protein