healthy snacks

Making Fruit Fun to Eat

April 30, 2013
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How far would you go to convince your child to eat fruit? If you take a look at any of the popular Bento blogs, you’ll see that some moms go to extraordinary lengths to convince their kids to eat healthy food. If you don’t have the patience to carve Elmo into your child’s apple or [...]

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Cinnamon Honey Almonds Are a Delicious and Nutritious Snack Choice

April 29, 2013
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If you’re looking for healthy snack options, you can’t go wrong with almonds. Almonds offer a wealth of nutritional benefits. They are a rich source of iron, vitamin E, calcium, phosphorous, and magnesium. They help regulate cholesterol and blood pressure. They may help reduce the risk of cancer and diabetes. They’re also good for your [...]

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Lucy’s Chocolate Chip Cookies Are a Delicious Gluten-Free Option

April 24, 2013
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I don’t currently follow a gluten-free diet, but I’ve been seriously considering it since I’ve heard that some people find it helps with the symptoms of IBS and the other digestive issues I’ve been having. My main objection to going gluten-free has always been that I love sweets. So, I was excited to be able [...]

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Buddy Fruits Apple Chips Are a Convenient Healthy Snack Option

April 21, 2013
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Apple chips are one of my family’s favorite healthy snacks, so we were excited to have a chance to sample the new apple chips from Buddy Fruits. If you lack the time or patience to make your own apple chips at home, these are the next best thing. Buddy Fruits apple chips come in Granny [...]

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Thrive Frozen Nutrition Offers a Healthy Ice Cream Alternative

April 15, 2013
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My son loves that I write for Smart Mom Picks because he never knows what interesting surprises the FedEx and UPS delivery guys will bring. Recently, we had a chance to try out Thrive Frozen Nutrition. This is an ice cream like product formulated with 25% of the Recommended Daily Intake of 24 vitamins and [...]

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Ola! Offers Natural Granola In Three Tasty Flavors

March 26, 2013
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If your family loves granola, I encourage you to check out the natural granola flavors from Ola! This vegan granola is made from 100% natural ingredients and comes in three flavors: No Nut Vanilla, Vanilla and Almond, and Cranberry Orange Pecan. I like the Vanilla Almond the best, but my husband and son were fond [...]

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Weight Watchers Dark Chocolate Raspberry Ice Cream Bars Are Sinfully Good

January 23, 2013
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If you’re watching what you eat, I highly recommend keeping Weight Watchers Dark Chocolate Raspberry Ice Cream Bars on hand for when you need a special treat that won’t derail your diet. These ice cream bars have just 80 calories, but are sinfully good. Each bar is worth 2 Weight Watchers points and there are [...]

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Bitsy’s Brainfood Offers “Smart Snacks” for Kids

November 27, 2012
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If you’re looking for a new wholesome snack for your kids, I suggest trying Bitsy’s Brainfood. This company was founded by Alexandra Buckley Voris and Maggie Jones Patton, two moms who wanted to provide convenient and nutritious “smart snacks” for their kids. Their creations have no GMOs and are a good source of iron, calcium, [...]

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POM POMS Fresh Arils Are a Tasty Way to Enjoy Your Favorite Fruit

November 26, 2012
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From October through January, pomegranate lovers can enjoy fresh arils in the refrigerated section of the produce department thanks to POM Wonderful. POM POMS fresh arils let you enjoy the sweet, slightly tart taste of a pomegranate in a convenient package. This product is a great alternative if you love pomegranates, but find it hard [...]

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