Yoplait's new Delights somewhat delightful

Yoplait Delights Parfait Lowfat Yogurt. Chocolate Raspberry, Triple Berry Creme, Lemon Torte and Creme Caramel. $2.99 per package of four 4-ounce cups.

Bonnie: Regular readers of this column know of my bias against artificial sweeteners like the ones found in these new Yoplait Delights Parfaits. To me, they have an unpleasant aftertaste.

If that doesn't bother you, then you may delight in these new layered yogurt parfaits with only 100 calories and 1.5 grams of fat, and 15 percent of daily calcium per serving. I like the lemon best and the caramel the least, as it was too sweet. And I like the two-flavor concept.

Carolyn: Yoplait Delights Parfait is the latest in a long line of yogurt products disguised as dessert. Those include Dannon's Double Delights (1994), Stonyfield Farm's whole milk Moo-la-la (2003) and Yoplait's current Light, Thick and Creamy Cherry Cobbler, Cinnamon Roll and Key Lime Pie. Double Delights and Moo-la-la both featured yogurt with accompanying sweet syrups, whereas the layers in Delights Parfaits are different yogurt flavors.

These also are different in that they're diet yogurts, but they are diet yogurts with (despite what Bonnie just said) hardly any artificial sweetener taste. I especially liked the Chocolate Raspberry flavor for its strong flavors and strong resemblance to Neapolitan ice cream (minus the vanilla). The Lemon Torte was also excellent, just not that much different from Dannon's Light & Fit Lemon Chiffon. The Creme Caramel was a little too sweet, and the Triple Berry Creme, too light on the berry flavor.

But the Chocolate Raspberry and Lemon Torte join Skinny Cow Fudge Bars and Chips Ahoy! Bites candy as one of my favorite new 100-calorie treats.

Clif Quench Sport Drink. Orange, Fruit Punch, Lime-Ade and Strawberry Citrus. $1.49 per 16-ounce bottle.

Bonnie: Hydration has always been important for athletic performance. Water is good, but liquids with electrolytes are even better for athletes engaged in activities for extended periods, as they're likely to consume more. Think marathon runners, long-distance bikers or other people engaged in all-day athletic activities.

The makers of Clif Bars recently joined Gatorade in making a drink for these intense athletes. Like those of its competitor, Clif's sports drinks are basically sugar (the energy-providing part), water and electrolytes. The ingredient list contains water, sugar, citric acid, salt, natural flavors, magnesium lactate and potassium phosphate.