Thursday, July 11, 2013

NurturMe Introduces New Versatile Organic Dry Meal Pouches and Toddler Snacks

 ***Complimentary product received in exchange for an honest review***

 

NurturMe, the first and only family of certified-organic, dried fruit and veggie meals, announced today they are expanding their award-winning line of organic dried baby food – including the introduction of a 100% quinoa rice cereal alternative, a new line of blended NurturMeals organic dry meal pouches that combine delicious and nutrient-rich fruit and veggie flavors, and a new line of bite-sized organic Yum-a-Roo’s dried fruit and veggie snacks for toddlers. The first “stage-free” food for little ones, NurturMe’s new convenient and healthy organic dry meal pouches and fruit and veggie snacks make it even easier for busy parents to ensure their children are getting maximum nutrition with every bite – from infants to toddlers, and everywhere in between.

“Since launching our single flavor dry meal pouches in 2010, we’ve continued to search for innovative and sustainable new ways to make it easy for busy, modern parents to ensure their little ones are getting the nutrients they need,” Caroline Freedman, CEO and Co-Founder of NurturMe and mom of two. “With our new expanded family of certified organic, gluten-free, non-GMO and kosher products that cross all feeding stages, we’re bringing convenience, versatility and peace of mind to a whole new level. Just one NurturMe pouch equals countless healthy and delicious opportunities for mealtime.”





Now available in single or blended flavor options, NurturMeals organic dry meal pouches are rich in nutrients and super versatile. Simply mix them up with breast milk, formula or water to create the desired consistency, or mix them in to toddler favorites like pastas, baked goods or yogurts for a boost in protein and nutrients. In fact, NurturMeals is the only baby food on the market designed specifically for the option to mix with breast milk, providing even more nutrients with each feeding. In addition to Crisp Apples, Crunchy Carrots, Hearty Sweet Potatoes, Plump Pea, Scrumptious Squash and Sweet Bananas, NurturMeals Singles now come in Protein-Packed Quinoa, which is the first and only certified-organic pure quinoa meal created especially for children. Made from 100% pure super grain, NurturMeals Quinoa is a healthier alternative to rice cereal and supports growth.

Brand new to the NurturMe family, NurturMeals Blends bring together nutrient-packed superfoods such as green kale, quinoa, squash and banana to delight developing taste buds with creative and delicious combos. Available in four flavors – Squash, Bananas and Green Kale; Sweet Potatoes, Oatmeal and Bananas; Peas, Quinoa and Apples; and Carrots, Raisins and Sweet Potatoes – each pouch yields approximately 4 oz. of prepared food. NurturMeals retail for a suggested price of $1.19 per pouch for Singles and $1.49 per pouch for Blends.

Big nutrition designed for little hands, NurturMe’s new Yum-a-Roo’s organic dry toddler snacks are made from bite-sized pieces of fruits and veggies that easily dissolve in the mouth. Tasty and good for little ones ages 1 year and older, Yum-a-Roo’s are extra nutritious since they contain veggies, in addition to fruit, and are dried – a NurturMe process that preserves the nutrients, freshness and flavor. Kiddos love the taste, and parents love that there’s 1.5 servings of fruits and/or veggies in every pouch. Yum-a-Roo’s are currently available in two flavors Tropical Twist (Banana, Mango and Pineapple) and Caribbean Crop (Pea, Banana and Pineapple), and retail for a suggested price of $2.99 per each .75 oz. resealable pouch.

NurturMeals and Yum-a-Roo’s are certified organic, gluten-free*, non-GMO and kosher, with no added preservatives, sugars or salts – only the good stuff. All NurturMe products are made in the USA from specially selected organic super fruits and veggies that are lovingly harvested and quick-dried in order to preserve freshness, flavor, phytochemicals and other nutrients. Good for baby as well as Mother Earth, NurturMe’s organic dry meals are packed in recyclable materials made with wind energy, leaving a smaller carbon footprint on our planet than the other options found in the baby aisle. From the soil to their spoon, each earth-loving, lightweight NurturMe pouch provides added convenience and peace of mind.

NurturMe products are available for purchase nationwide online, as well as in select Whole Foods, Kroger family and Babies R Us stores across the country. Please visit nurturme.com for pricing and where to buy in your neighborhood.   Yum-a-Roo’s dried fruit and veggie snacks for toddlers will be available at retail beginning May 1.



To  celebrate the launch of their new toddler snack line NurturMe has launched a new free iPhone and iPad APP featuring Yum A Roos adorable spokescharacter Roo to teach children about their favorite fruits and veggies.  The link for the new APP is in the press release below.  Please share information on this nutritious new snack line and let your readers know about the new free APP and NurturMe’s contest where they can win a free iPad Mini, Contest link: http://www.facebook.com/nurturme, deadline to enter is August 2, 2013.

The new Yum-A-Roos line can be purchased at these retailers:

HEB
Meijer

And online at:


My Thoughts

 My children are a little too old for the Dry Meal Pouches but we tried out the toddler snacks and they were a huge hit with my two and three year olds. Each bag offers a mixture of dried fruits and vegetables that are so tasty, kids will mistake them for candy. My daughter wouldn't touch a cooked pea to save her life, but she is loving the dried peas mixed in with the tropical fruits and has no idea she's eating any vegetables.  

The pieces are all bite size and practically melt in your mouth, so there's no fear of choking, even if you have a son like mine who shoves food in by the handful. The  package also comes with a resealable zipper so the product will stay fresh. Not that I had to worry about that since my children ate a whole bag in one sitting. This stuff is actually better than most dried fruits I've tried and I had to stop my older kids, who are 10 and 12, from trying to steal it from their younger siblings.

Of course, the best part of the NutureMe Toddler Snacks is the fact that they're made from only the best organic ingredients. They are a healthy choice and a great tasting snack that encourage your kids to eat better at home and on the go.


***Please note that I received no form of monetary compensation for this post. I did receive a sample of the product to try in order to write a fair and honest review. The opinions expressed in this review are my own and were not influenced in any way. ***

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