• New York

    Easy Snacks with Pressels

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    Something new and interesting to a spread with PRESSELS, which offer the crispy crunch of a potato chip with 80% less fat.

    Available in three flavors, Original, Everything and Sesame, PRESSELS is the first all-natural, non-GMO certified, pressed pretzel to hit the US snack market. PRESSELS make for a unique guilt-free treat that is the perfect dip dunking substitute for chips. Buyers will also be happy to know that PRESSELS has no food coloring or artificial flavors, no cholesterol, no preservatives and zero Trans fat.

    The three thin and crispy PRESSELS flavors are available in 7.1 oz. sizes and retail from $2.99 – $3.99.  They are available in select local grocery stores and online at Amazon.com

    Can’t wait to try these!

  • WorldWide

    Three Feel Good Snacks: @enjoylifefoods @jontyjacobs @nuvosport

    I’ll admit it- I love a good snack session.  Sometimes I just need those in-between mini meals to get through the day.  That being said, it’s not always easy to find a snack that my body won’t hate me for later.  And if I do find something healthy, it’s not too often that it will taste very good.  I can recall times when I was on the road, touring with my band, thinking “I really wish this truck stop had SOMETHING I can eat that doesn’t contain some kind of artificial crap.”  As it turned out, my only options were over ripe bananas or stale peanuts in a bag.  Luckily, I feel like I hit the jackpot on my recent snack discoveries.

    First, I present you with Enjoy Life Foods Chewy Bars.  I’m just going to get this out of the way right now: I love these things!  Seriously.  Now, I have a go-to snack that is free of any artificial ingredients whatsoever, free of the eight most comment allergens (including gluten, nut, dairy, & soy), and actually TASTES GOOD.  They come in four flavors, including Cocoa Loco, SunButter Crunch, Mixed Berry and Caramel Apple.  Trying these is a good idea.  (enjoylifefoods.com)

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    Next up, there is a new player in the jerky game and he isn’t messing around.  Meet Jonty Jacobs.  They make a natural, chemical and preservative-free line of dried beef slices and sausage (also known as biltong and droëwors, respectively).  What sets this jerky apart from any other I’ve had is it’s fine quality.  This beef is grass-fed, made in the USA, and cured using a traditional South African method.  Like our previous snack, there are no chemicals or additives in this product- only the GOOD STUFF.  And yes, it is good.  It’s like I’m tasting the meat from beef brisket sandwich from my local NYC deli-  juicy and delicious, but dried for anytime enjoyment.  (jontyjacobs.com)

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    Finally, Fruitmania is a ready-to-drink “single shot” of five full servings of fruits and vegetables, along with dietary fiber.  Again, I am so happy to share that they are all natural and free of fat, gluten, cholesterol, lactose, and preservatives.  These nutrition packed drinks are made in the USA by NuvoSport and so tasty that they are gaining popularity across the world in China.  When introduced at a Chinese New Year celebration and Autumn moon cake festival, these drinks were a hit.  I liked the Fruit Punch best.  (nuvosport.com)

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  • New York

    New Snack Alert @Crunchiesfood

    People who snack all day long are call grazers. Some studies say that it is better to graze throughout the day rather than eating big meals. What do you think? My mom never eats snacks but both my husband and I are major snackers. He loves chocolate chips and I love savory, salty — cheetos anyone?? But lately, we have been on a mission to find healthy snack options like almonds and fruit.  When I got these from Crunchies, I was really excited to try them!

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    The sweet corn is really tasty. It is slightly sweet, a bit salty and the small pieces make the bag seem to last forever. It is not like popcorn and it is not like corn nuts. They are totally different.

    The only thing taken out of the veggies through Crunchies’ patented freeze-drying process is water. No additives, no preservatives. That means no added sugar, no oil, no sulphur. They’re wheat-free, gluten-free, and GMO-free, but rich in fiber and nutrients. Less water equals more flavor and a satisfying crunch that both kids and adults love.

  • Toronto,  WorldWide

    Snack LOVE: @KINDSnacks #KINDawesome

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    I don’t know about you, but I LOVE me some snacks! I’m not big on the candy, or the potato chips, but I go ham sandwich on some cookies, especially if they’re red velvet cookies. Somedays I may fall upon an apple or a banana, but lately it’s rare that I pick up a healthy snack (I’m working on getting better), I just figure that if I’m gonna snack I might as well go all out… I know, shameful. Sorry but I’m not sorry lol. Anyway, lucky for me there is a new healthy, KIND and DELICIOUS snack on the scene, and that’s the KIND bar.

    20130811_200141 When I heard about the KIND bars, I just figured it was another one of those healthy snacks that tasted like cardboard, but I have to admit I was somewhat seduced at the thought of a Sea Salt and Dark Chocolate Chili Almond bar… say what???? I couldn’t wait to try it, and I could feel the snack gods smiling down on me when I received a package a few days ago, and it was FULL of KIND Maple Glazed Pecan and Sea Salt and Dark Chocolate Chili Almond bars!! I’m not big on nuts, but I’ve been running through these bad boys, I love love love them, and I’m proud to say I haven’t touched a cookie in about a week or so!

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     Made from all natural ingredients will only 5 grams of sugar, 7 grams of fibre  and 6 grams of protein. A study by the Yale-Griffin Prevention Research Center indicates that eating 2 KIND bars a day helps prevent weight again! Other than being delicious, I love love love that you can see and pronounce all the ingredients!!

    Have you tried them? If not, you should. NOW.

    Thanks to everyone at KIND for sharing these yummy treats with us!

    Bella

    Get you some!—>>> http://www.kindsnacks.com

  • WorldWide

    Move over Potato Chips @HarvestSnaps are here!

    There is a new snack in town and they are made of Snapea and Lentils!  I am a HUGE snacker and my husband is too from time to time. I cannot resist trying a new flavor of something when it comes out and I pride myself in the range of snacks I have consumed, know about and have an opinion on. My husband’s go-to snack is always Snickers. Me on the other hand, it really depends on my mood.  A few weeks ago I got a sampler package of Harvest Snaps and all their new flavors along for the Snapea and Lentil Snaps from Calbee.

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    They are light, crispy and a cool alternative to your everyday snack. You can eat them instead of popcorn during movie night, you can eat them with a sandwich for lunch and you can them at the beach or a concert!

    Ask for them at your local organic grocery store!

    http://harvestsnaps.com/

  • New York

    Hardy Kiwi aka Kiwiberry

    I could not believe my luck today!  After discovering the existence of mini kiwis one day a few month ago, I went on a rampant search for them everywhere. I emailed several friends and even stalked all the supermarkets in my area. Today, I found them at my local fruit bodega Mr Melon!

    DSCF2233These are everything I dreamed of and more!  They are related to the kiwi fruit and is the size of a grape tomato.  According to Wikipedia, they have a ton of different names too. Hardy kiwifruit, kiwi berry, arctic kiwi, baby kiwi, dessert kiwi, grape kiwi, northern kiwi, or cocktail kiwi

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    They are virtually hairless and for $3.99 I got 8 of these bad boys.

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    So sweet and delicious!  I bit into one to show you guys I was way too curious yum yum!

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    Perfectly paired with organic strawberries I got for $1.50 (!!) What a delightful afternoon snack. If you love strawberry kiwi Snapple – I can promise you this is 100x better for you! These super fruit mini kiwis and strawberries are packed with Vitamin C and A.

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