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Go2Girlz Tested and Approved: Campbell's Healthy Request Microwavable Bowls

As you know, we never feature a product on urbanmoms.ca unless it’s been given the seal of approval by our Go2Girlz product testing panel. And we’re thrilled to be able to bring you another innovative product that will help you – as a busy mom – make your life a little bit easier.

Campbell’s Canada recently sent 25 lucky testers and their families samples of Campbell’s® Healthy Request® Microwavable Bowls and Pepperidge Farm® Goldfish® Made with Whole Grain Crackers to try out in their homes. The verdict? They loved them!

Why? Well, first and foremost, our mom testers loved the healthy ingredients and Campbell Canada’s commitment to reduced sodium in its soup line. Did you know that as a leader in proactive sodium reduction, Campbell Canada is now serving its family of soups with the equivalent of 30 million fewer teaspoons of salt compared to five years ago?  Campbell is focused on providing more positive nutrition such as vegetables, whole grain pasta or brown rice, as well as essential Omega-3 fatty acids.

Here’s what our testers sampled:

Campbell’s® Healthy Request Microwavable Bowls:
These tasty bowls are low in fat, trans-fat free and include Omega-3s, which is an essential fat the body needs but can’t produce on its own. We all know the importance of getting enough of the so-called good fats, while reducing saturated, trans and other ‘bad fats’. They also each contain only 480 mg of sodium per 250 mL serving – among the lowest sodium varieties of any Campbell’s soup. They also contain whole grain pasta or rice, all of which is why these bowls carry Health Canada’s Heart Health Claim. Now that’s something you can feel good about feeding your family.

These bowls come in six delicious varieties: Tuscan Minestrone, Italian Wedding, Fiesta Vegetable and Black Bean, Thai Chicken Vegetable, Hearty Spiced Lentil and Herbed Chicken with Brown Rice.

And what’s a bowl of soup without some crackers?

Pepperidge Farm® Goldfish® Made with Whole Grain crackers:
Our testers were also treated to Pepperidge Farm® Goldfish® Made with Whole Grain crackers – yes, you read that right – whole grain! With all the delicious goldfish cheddar cheese flavour that we love, Pepperidge Farm® Goldfish® Made with Whole Grain crackers contain zero Trans fat, no preservatives, no artificial colours or flavours and are low in saturated fat, while also being a source of fiber– making them a simple, wholesome and tasty snack that we can feel confident serving our kids

So, what did the Go2Girlz have to say? Here are a few excerpts, but be sure to check below for more comments!

Wow, a product that's simple to prepare, healthy and tasty. That's something you don't find everyday. – Joanne, mom of 1

I felt good about my family eating Campbell's Healthy Request Bowls...the best part is no one even noticed it was ‘healthy’ with less salt and whole grains! – Maria, mom of 2

Simple, quick and great tasting. Even my eight year old daughter loved it! Great home cooked taste. – Pat, mom of 1

Healthy ingredients, quick to prepare, lots of flavor choices. Less sodium, contains omega-3 and whole grains and filled with all natural ingredients! – Amy mom of 2

My 16 year-old daughter asked me to buy more! She enjoyed them as an after school/before work snack. – Kim, mom of 2

My husband loved the soup. It warmed his cold bones and filled his tummy. – Rashma, mom of 2

I’ve already bought the soups again twice since we received the samples. Thanks for introducing us to this amazing, healthy product! – Lily, mom of 1

Go2Girlz Tested and Approved: Oasis 100% Pure Fruit Juice Blends with Nutrients

Our Go2Girlz product testing panel have been at it again, this time testing Oasis 100% Juice Blend Wild Berries Pomegranate Antioxia and Oasis 100% Juice Blend Cranberry with fibre pure fruit juices. The lucky testers received samples of both juices, which they were asked to try out themselves and with their families. The verdict? They loved both products!

Overwhelmingly, our Go2Girlz reported that both juices were great tasting and popular with the rest of their families. In particular, our testers loved that Oasis with fibre provided them and their children an additional tasty and easy source of this important nutrient. Moms of picky eaters particularly appreciated it! Here’s what Michelle, Go2Girlz member and mom of 2 had to say: “One of my boys is very particular and usually sticks to plain apple juice...it is nice to see that he has another healthy beverage option.” And another of our Go2Girlz Lisa, mom of 2 says, “the 'hidden' source of fiber is great!”

When asked if they would recommend it to another mom or buy it again for their own families, the Go2Girlz were almost unanimous in reporting that they wouldn’t hesitate to do so. In fact, many of them already had. In the words of Rosanna, Go2Girlz member and mom of 1, “Any mother would feel confident giving any of these great tasting, healthy Oasis beverages to their children, knowing that their kids will enjoy the amazing flavours, while at the same time getting their vitamins and nutrients.”

So what else did the Go2Girlz have to say about these Oasis juices? Read on:

Definitely it's my favourite juice out there! Probably one of the best healthy juice beverages on the market in terms of value. – Rosanna, Mom of 1

The added fibre puts it a notch above other juices. – Lori, Mom of 3

Not only is this a lovely tasting juice on its own but it also adds beautiful flavour to healthy fruit breakfast smoothies! – Michelle, Mom of 2

Not too sweet and very natural tasting - very easy to drink and enjoy. –  Jenn, Mom of 1

Healthy, tasty my kids liked it. – Shelley, Mom of 2

We thoroughly enjoyed both flavours that we tried. My 2 year old really enjoyed both flavours which is hard to do with toddlers. – Jodi, Mom of 2

I liked that it was the same price as the other juices, but with the added nutritional benefit of the fibre. The kids are the real juice experts in the house and they really liked the Cranberry blend. – Lori, Mom of 3

I would definitely buy the Oasis juices again. I really liked the unique tastes of the different fruits. -  Stephanie, Mom of 3