Week of JUNE 1:   PRODUCT REVIEW
Trader Joe's Organic Banana Chips

Taste: I don't like even like bananas, but I love these. Crispy, sweet, addicting. The coconut oil complements the banana chips well. Would definitely buy again.

    GRADE:  9.1/10


Price:   
$2.99 at local Trader Joe's. Very reasonable for a pound of  dried fruit, organic no less.

            GRADE:  9.8/10,


      Nutrition:   
Good: Only 3 ingredients, all familiar and pronounceable.
               Organic everything? Excellent. Bananas are high in
                      potassium, which people know prevents muscle
                      cramps.
        Okay: Yes, high on saturated fat due to the coconut oil, but
                  saturated fat from coconuts have never been shown to
                   be atherogenic (causing plaque build-up).  Sugar
                  content not unreasonable considering it's dried fruit.
        Bad: It's low in fiber, has no protein to promote satiety.
                Bananas are a higher glycemic index fruit, so watch out
                if you have blood sugar issues. Did they really have to                   add  evaporated cane juice (one fancy name for sugar)                 as if bananas weren't sweet enough?
      GRADE:  7.8/10