VOL. 7 NO. 16 AUGUST 2 - AUGUST 15 Your Super Savings Page!
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Betty Crocker® 10 ct. Fruit Flavored Snack
Pouches, Select Varieties
$126
Chex MixTM Cookies & Cream Muddy
BuddiesTM,7 oz.
$136
Gardetto's® Special RequestTM Garlic Rye Chips, 8 oz.
$136
General Mills® CheeriosTM Cereal, 8.9 oz.
2/$4
General Mills® Cinnamon Toast CrunchTM Cereal, 12 oz.
$199
General Mills® Sesame Street® Cinnamon Cereal, 12 oz.
$199
Mott's® 10 ct. Fruit Flavored Snack Pouches,
Select Varieties
$126
Old El Paso® Original Taco Seasoning, 6.25 oz.
$137Old El Paso® 8 - 10 ct. Flour
Tortillas, Select Varieties
$105
General Mills® 7.5 oz. Bugles® Corn Snacks,
Select Varieties
$142
Chex MixTM 8.75 oz. Snack Mix, Select Varieties
$142
Kraft® 7.25 oz. Macaroni & Cheese
Dinner, Select Varieties
87¢
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4 Days Only!
AUGUST 5 - AUGUST 8
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6 oz. MaxFresh® Toothpaste,
Select Varieties
$1$14949SALE!SALE!
20 fl. oz. Ultra® Dish Liquid, Select Varieties
$1$12525SALE!SALE!
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4 Days Only!
AUGUST 12 - AUGUST 15
All CONUS Stores
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Apple, Fruit Punch, Berry, and GrapeVariety Pack Juice Boxes, 32 ct.
$6$69393SALE!SALE!
$2$25858SALE!SALE!
4.8 oz. TotalSF Anti-Cavity Toothpaste, Select Varieties
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52 fl. oz. Ultra® Dish Liquid, Select Varieties
4 Days Only!
AUGUST 12 - AUGUST 15
All CONUS Stores
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$1$19090SALE!SALE!
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Betty Crocker® 5.1 - 5.2 oz. Hamburger Helper®,
Select Varieties
99¢
Betty Crocker® 5.3 - 5.5 oz. Tuna Helper®,
Select Varieties
99¢
Betty Crocker® 4.7 oz. Scalloped or
Au Gratan Potatoes
$105
KC Masterpiece® Original Barbecue
Sauce, 18 fl. oz.
$120
KC Masterpiece® 16 fl. oz. Marinade,
Select Varieties
2/$4
Kraft® 5.5 oz. Macaroni & Cheese Dinner,
Select Varieties
87¢
Old El Paso® 16 oz. Refried Beans,Select Varieties
85¢
Old El Paso® 10 oz. Enchilada Sauce,Select Varieties
99¢Old El Paso® 8.8 oz. Taco Dinner
Kit, Select Varieties
$155
Progresso® Italian Style Panko Bread Crumbs, 8 oz.
$158Tabasco® 5 fl. oz. Pepper
Sauce, Select Varieties
$258
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Our Dietitian Approved Thumb (DAT) labels help you quickly find items that improve the nutritional quality of your diet and align with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Our labels take the guesswork out of Nutrition Facts and send you on your way with a healthier eating plan. Spend less time in the aisles and more time focusing on your health. You have a “ diet i t ian alongside you” at Your Commissary!
All above items are Dietitian Approved!Approximately 10% of all store items are` Dietitian Approved. Look for them at your commissary!
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Epic TM Venison Strip, .08 oz.
$108
Coleson's Catch® Ahi Tuna Steaks, 12 oz.
$883Coleson's Catch® Frozen Wild PinkSalmon, 32 oz.
$1455
Chicken of the Sea® Chunk Light Tuna
in Water, 5 oz.
72¢
:ratioTM Keto Friendly Vanilla Yogurt, 5.3 oz.
$104
MinuteTM Brown Whole Grain Rice, 14 oz.
$177
Oscar Mayer® DeliFresh® Mesquite Smoked
Turkey Breast,16 oz.
$410
Freedom's Choice® Chicken Breast in Water, 5 oz.
$106
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Chicken of the Sea® Chunk Light Tuna
in Oil, 5 oz.
72¢DelMonte® Diced
Tomatoes, 14.5 oz.
74¢
Giorgio® 4 oz. Mushrooms,
Select Varieties
66¢Progresso® 12.2 oz.
ToppersTM Soup, Select Varieties
$219
$204
Sunny D® 64 fl. oz. Orange Flavored Citrus Punch, Select Varieties
$128
Nature Valley® 12 ct. Crunchy Granola Bars,
Select Varieties
$210
Nature Valley® 6 ct. Chewy Granola Bars,
Select Varieties
$211
Nature Valley® 5 ct. Peanut Butter Biscuits,
Select Varieties
$219
Pop Tarts® 8 ct. Raspberry or Wild Berry
Toaster Pastries
$179
Kellogg's® 8 ct. Nutri Grain® Breakfast Bars,
Select Varieties
$199
Annie'sTM Organic Chewy Chocolate Chip
Granola Bars 6 ct.
$215
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Betty Crocker® Birthday Cake Cookie Dough No-
Bake Bites®, 12.2 oz.
$211
Betty Crocker® 16- 16.5 oz. Delights Brownie Mix,
Select Varieties
$151
KeeblerTM Pecan Sandies® Cookies, 11.3 oz.
$219
Nabisco® Family Size Double Nutty Nutter Butter®
Cookies, 15.27 oz.
279
Nabisco® Oreo® Thins Bites® White Fudge Dipped
Sandwich Cookies, 6.4 oz.
$198
Keebler® Original Chips Deluxe® Cookies, 12.6 oz.
$208
Keebler® Soft n' ChewyChips Deluxe®
Cookies, 14.8 oz.
$216
Snickers® 2 ct. Candy Bars, Select Varieties
98¢
Twix® Creamy Chocolate Candy
Pieces, 4 ct.
98¢3 Musketeers®
Candy Bars, 2 ct.
98¢Milky Way®
Candy Bars, 2 ct.
98¢
Kellogg's® Caramel Chocolate Chunk Rice Krispies Treats®, 8 ct.
$185
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Kellogg's® 11.7 - 13.7 oz. Original or Reduced Fat
Club® Crackers
$201
Kellogg's® 9.5 oz. Town House® Pita Crackers,
Select Varieties
$201
Keebler® 8 ct. Sandwich Crackers,
Select Varieties
$158
Skittles® Original Bite Size Candies, 4 oz.
$106Starburst® Original Fruit Chews Candies, 3.5 oz.
97¢M&M's® 2.83 - 3.27 oz.
Peanut or CaramelChocolate Candies
98¢
Cheez-It® 12 ct. Baked Snack Cracker Packs,
Select Varieties
$383
Gardetto's® Family Size Original Recipe
Snack Chips, 14.5 oz.
$198
EpicTM 2.5 oz. Pork Rinds, Select Varieties
$220 Epic TM Salmon Strip, .08 oz.
$108
Annie'sTM Organic Cheddar Snack
Mix, 9 oz.
$283
Annie'sTM Organic Bunny Grahams, 7.5 oz.
$211
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SELECTION:• Choose peaches with a velvety texture, sweet aroma, and a golden or creamy orange color.• Adequately ripened peaches should be soft to the touch when held in your hand.• Avoid squeezing the peach with your fingertips because peaches bruise easily.• In the produce section, peaches are seasonally fresh from May throughout October and can be found dried,
canned, in fruit cups and cocktails, and in juices in the grocery sections.
FUN FACTS:
• The Peach State, the state of Georgia’s nickname, bakes the largest peach cobbler in the world measuring 11 feet by 5 feet each year.
• Botanically, peaches belong to the rose family and were first cultivated in China.
• Peach tree blossoms require honeybees to successfully pollinate and to produce fruit.
STORAGE:
NUTRITION/HEALTH/WELLNESS:
• High in fiber and low in calories, peaches are nutrient dense in vitamin A and C and are a healthy source of minerals including potassium, fluoride, and iron.
• Peaches contain only 60 calories per cup. • Peaches are naturally cholesterol and sodium free.
• Peaches ripen well at home at room temperature or by placing in a paper bag until softened.• Rinse peaches with cold water before eating. Peach skins contain high concentrations of vitamins and
minerals and the skins can be eaten along with the fruit to gain the maximum nutritional benefits.• Sliced, fresh peaches brown easily. To avoid browning caused by natural ferric oxidation, rinse fresh cut
peaches with a one-to-one ratio of water and lemon juice.
Peach Smoothie Fresh Peaches Peach Pie!
Peaches
World Largest Peach Cobbler!
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:ratioTM Keto Friendly Strawberry Yogurt, 5.3 oz.
$104
Yoplait® 5 oz. OuiTM
Coconut Dairy Alternative Dessert, Select Varieties
$110Kraft® 7 oz. Shredded
Cheese, Select Varieties
$244
Yoplait® 16 ct. GoGurt® Yogurt Tubes, Select Varieties
$297
Pillsbury® 6 ct. Toaster StrudelTM, Select Varieties
$156
Snickers® Caramel Peanut and Chocolate Ice Cream Bars, 6 ct.
$218
Totino's® 50 ct. Pizza RollsTM, Select Varieties
$251
Tyson® Simply Roasted Chicken Breast
Strips, 9 oz.
$209
White Castle® Original 100% Beef Sliders, 6 ct.
$301
Michelina's® 8 oz. Lean Gourmet® Meal, Select Varieties
75¢
FreschettaTM Rising Crust Four Cheese Pizza, 26.11 oz.
$377Birds Eye® 21 oz. Voila!®
Chicken and Pasta, Select Varieties
$301
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Pure Farmland® 16 oz. Plant Based Meatballs,
Select Varieties
$399
Pure Farmland®
Plant Based Maple Breakfast Patties, 12 oz.
$399
Pure Farmland® Plant Based Burger Patties, 16 oz.
$399
Hillshire Farm® 16 oz. Ultra Thin Lunch Meat,
Select Varieties
$358
Hillshire Farm® 7 oz. Ultra Thin Lunch Meat,
Select Varieties
$237
Nathans® 8 ct. Beef Franks, Select Varieties
$299
Armour® 2.44 oz. Lunch Makers®,Select Varieties
76¢
Lunchables® Turkey & Cheddar Lunch
Combinations, 3.2 oz.
$120
Oscar Mayer® 16 oz. DeliFresh® Turkey Breast
or Honey Ham
$410
Jimmy Dean® 16 oz. Hot or Regular Pork Sausage
$262
Jimmy Dean® Reduced Fat Pork Sausage, 12 oz.
$273
Butterball® Smoked Turkey Bacon, 12 oz.
$178
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Colgate 360°® Whole Mouth Clean
Toothbrush, 1 ct.
$193
FlintstonesTM Sour Gummies Complete
Vitamins, 70 ct.
$455
FlintstonesTM Complete Chewable Vitamin
Tablets, 60 ct.
$499
FlintstonesTM Gummies Complete Vitamins, 70 ct.
$455
Snuggle® Blue Sparkle® Dryer Sheets, 40 ct.
$120
Snuggle® Purple FusionTM Liquid Fabric
Softener, 64 fl. oz.
$233
All® Free Clear® Liquid Detergent, 88 fl. oz.
$497
All® Free Clear® 4 in 1 Mighty Pacs®
Detergent, 39 ct.
$497
One A Day® Prenatal Advanced Vitamins, 30 ct.
$1299
One A Day® Men's or Women's 50+ Vitamins, 65 ct.
$584 One A Day® Men's or Women's Vitamins, 100 ct.
$608
Remedy Recovery® Pet Styptic Powder, 1.5 oz.
$443
HillsTM Science DietTM Adult Dog Food, 15 lb.
$2159
Colgate Mild Bubble Fruit® Toothpaste, 4.6 oz.
$174
Friskies® Party Mix®
Cat Treats, 2.1 oz.
$108
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Source: Defense Commissary AgencyPeachie Peach Frozen Yogurt
Grilled Peaches with Blue Cheese Source: Defense Commissary Agency
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Ingredients: • 1 small peach
• ½ banana (the riper the better!)
• 8 oz. Plain Greek Yogurt
• cup of milk
• dash of vanilla (optional)
Note:
Double the ingredients, blenderize; pour into popsicle molds for a treat on the run.
Directions:
1. Using a blender, blenderize all ingredients.2. Pour into a bowl, cover with plastic wrap and freeze
until desired consistency.
Directions:
1. In a saucepan over medium heat, stir together the balsamic vinegar, sugar, and nutmeg. Simmer until the liquid has reduced by half and the mixture becomes a little thicker. Remove from the heat and set aside.
2. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate so the peaches won’t stick.
3. Place peaches cut side down onto the grill. Cook until the flesh is toasted (about 4-5 minutes). Turn peaches over so cut side is facing up. Brush the top sides with the balsamic glaze, and cook for another 2-3 minutes and then remove from heat.
4. Drizzle the peach tops evenly with the remaining balsamic glaze and sprinkle with blue cheese and nuts.
Ingredients: 2 - 4 Servings • 1 cup balsamic vinegar
• 2 tsp. brown sugar
• Dash of nutmeg
• 2 large fresh peaches, halved and pitted
• 2 oz. crumbled blue cheese
• 1 oz. of chopped pecans
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Chicken Tacos with Peach SalsaSource: Defense Commissary Agency
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Shells: Eight 8 inch flour tortillas
Salsa Add all the ingredients to a bowl and gently mix
to blend.
Ingredients:
Salsa: • 2 tbsp. finely chopped red onion
• 2 medium ripe peaches, peeled and chopped
• 1 jalapeño pepper, minced
• 2 tsp. fresh cilantro, chopped
• 2 tsp. fresh basil, chopped
• 1 tsp. fresh mint, chopped
• 1 tsp. fresh lime juice
• ½ tsp. sugar
• salt and pepper to taste
• zest of ½ lime (optional)
Chicken: • 2 tbsp. olive oil
• zest of ½ lime
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp. cumin
• 1 tsp. onion powder
• ¾ lb. boneless, skinless chicken thighs
Directions:
Chicken 1. Preheat the grill to 400 degrees F.2. Place the chicken thighs in a large bowl. Add the
remaining ingredients. Toss, so that the chicken is well coated with the spices and oil.
3. Place the thighs on the preheated grill and allow them to grill for about 5 minutes. Flip them over and grill for an additional 5 minutes or until the meat thermometer reaches 165 degrees F.
4. Remove the thighs from the grill and let rest for 5 minutes.
Tacos Slice the thighs into strips and build the tacos by
placing the chicken strips on the tortillas, and top with the peach salsa and additional cilantro (optional).
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“THINKING OUTSIDE THE BOX” TAGS HELP IDENTIFY PRODUCTS USED IN THE MEAL SOLUTION.
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Thinking Outside the Box!
Save a Healthy 20%
The "Thinking Outside the Box" meals offer quick solutions for your busy lifestyle. You can feel confident in knowing they are healthy and economical. You'll also see tips and suggestions on how to use the leftover items after preparing your meal. They feature a key nutrient and align with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and may even be a tastier and healthier version of a high-fat or high-calorie dish. Find the ingredients for the latest "Thinking Outside the Box" recipe, Oven Baked Crispy-Eggplant Parmigiana, at special savings at your commissary now!
Oven Baked Crispy-Eggplant Parmigiana
Del Monte® Peeled Diced Tomatoes, 14.5 oz.
74¢Progresso® Plain Panko
Bread Crumbs, 8 oz.
$158
Hunt's® Organic Tomato Paste, 6 oz.
88¢
Kraft® Shredded Fat Free Mozzarella Cheese, 7 oz.
$244
Galbani® Grated Parmesan Cheese, 8 oz.
$283
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Thinking Outside the Box!
DISCLAIMER:
THIS RECIPE DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN ENDORSEMENT BY DOD OF ANY INDIVIDUAL VENDOR. ANY PRODUCT OF SIMILAR SPECIFICATION MAY BE USED TO MAKE THIS HEALTHY CHOICE MEAL.
Ingredients: 4 servings
Directions: Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. 15 minutes into step 1
FOR ADDITIONAL MEAL SOLUTIONS, PLEASE CLICK HERE COMMISSARIES.COM/HEALTHY-LIVING/HEALTHY-EATS
• 2-3 medium-sized eggplants, enough for 12 ¼ inch thick slices
• One 13-15 oz. can of low-sodium diced, stewed tomatoes
• Two 13-15 oz. cans of low-sodium tomato sauce
• One 6 oz. can tomato paste
• 1 ½ cups panko bread crumbs, preferably whole wheat
• 1 tsp. salt• 2 tsp. garlic powder.• 2 tsp. onion powder• 2 tsps. Italian seasoning • 8 oz. shredded mozzarella
• 4 oz. Parmesan cheese• Olive oil cooking spray• 3 egg whites• 6 oz. fresh baby • spinach (chopped)• 8 oz. of penne pasta, preferably
multi grain or whole wheat
1. Remove the top and bottom of each eggplant and then cut into ¼ inches to yield 12 slices. Lightly sprinkle salt on each side of the slices and the layer them in a colander. Place the colander in the sink and place a heavy dish or pan (with a soup pan in it for additional weight) over the top of the slices to press them down. Allow the slices to sit for 30 minutes. Rinse the slices under cold water to remove the salt and gently dry with a clean kitchen towel or paper towels.
2. While the eggplant slices are in the colander, mix the egg whites and 1 tsp. of the Italian seasoning together.
3. In 8" x 8" baking pan, mix together the bread crumbs, ½ the Parmesan cheese. Line a baking sheet with foil and generously spray with the cooking spray. Discard the remaining bread crumbs.
4. Dip each slice in the egg white mixture and then the bread crumbs. Pat the crumbs into each side of the slice to assure a complete light coating of crumbs. Place the slices on a single layer on the baking pan. Lightly spray the top of each slice with olive oil. Place the pan in the oven. Cook for 10 minutes and then flip each slice and cook an additional 5 minutes. Remove from oven and turn the oven down to 350 degrees F.
5. While the slices are cooking. In a medium-sized sauce pan, add the stewed tomatoes, paste, and tomato sauce. Over medium heat, cook the tomato mixture and add the remaining spices and herbs. Reserve ⅓ cup of the mixture.
6. Remove the eggplant from the oven. Coat the bottom of the 8x8 baking pan with some the sauce. Place 4 slices in the pan in a single layer. Sprinkle with ⅓ of the mozzarella cheese and top with tomato sauce. Repeat this two additional times placing the eggplant slices on top of each other. Finish with a layer of mozzarella cheese.
7. Place the pan in the oven and bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes.
8. During the last 10 minutes of baking, cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain, mix in the reserved tomato sauce, and sprinkle in the chopped fresh baby spinach and the Parmesan cheese and mix in. You want to do this while the pasta is still hot, so the heat will wilt the spinach a bit and the Parmesan will melt.
9. Serve by plating ¼ of the pasta mixture topped with one stack of the eggplant and some of the tomato sauce from the pan. Lightly salt and pepper to taste (optional).
Common advice in starting a new diet is to add more fruits and vegetables so that they reduce the consumption of higher empty calorie items. In following this advice, try starting small and choose more nutrient-dense foods rather than jumping in completely to eat a perfect diet. It’s often the best strategy in achieving and maintaining a healthy eating pattern.
Many Americans struggle in achieving the recommended 2-3 cups of vegetables each day. One reason consumption of produce (fresh, canned, and frozen) is less than stellar is our over-reliance on convenient foods. This includes fast food but also food made at home that is quick to make and easily stored. Snacks are often pre-packaged high in calories, carbohydrates, and sodium. It can be more of a challenge to incorporate fruits and vegetables into your diet. It can be intimidating to start out of the gate in a new diet by changing completely how you eat so instead, make smaller substitutions or changes.
One path to take is this: aim to cook 2 more meals per week at home that include at least 4-5 food groups (fruits, vegetables, whole grain, dairy, and protein foods) and/or 2 or more servings of vegetables. Combination dishes like casseroles, soups, stews, and stir-fries are some of the quickest and most economical meal choices, can be very nutritious, and are easy to add more servings of vegetables. Keep on hand canned or frozen vegetables so they’re easy to add to any dish you make and soon you’ll be consuming more servings of vegetables without even realizing it.
Another strategy is to consider swapping the animal-based protein in a meal you make often with a plant-based protein. Eggplant parmesan is a dish that easily swaps the chicken in chicken parmesan for eggplant while keeping the tasty flavors of the sauce, cheese, and breading.
Oven Baked Crispy-Eggplant Parmigiana