snacks

Healthy Snack Giveaway from Food Should Taste Good!

May 6, 2013
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Who doesn’t like chips? Crunchy, salty, and bite-sized — they’re perfect for curing those 3pm munchies. Of course, they’re not always the healthiest snack option since they’re fried and usually highly processed. That’s not the case with Food Should Taste Good, the company that’s making the perfect chip that tastes great and is good for [...]

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A Healthy Granola Giveaway from Purely Elizabeth!

April 18, 2013
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Granola has always been one of my health food pet-peeves. This is because granola is always marketed as “healthy,” I mean, even the word “granola” sounds healthy doesn’t it? But unfortunately most granolas are more like dessert than a health food. They are often packed with sugar and fat, and sometimes 1/2 cup of granola [...]

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Grocery Store Guide: Navigating the Yogurt Aisle

April 15, 2013
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Greek. Icelandic. Swiss. Fruit flavored. Fruit at the bottom. Nonfat. Lowfat. Full-fat. Soy yogurt. Almond yogurt. Sheep’s milk. Goat’s milk. Organic. All-Natural. Have you ever stood in front of the yogurt aisle just completely overwhelmed by all of the choices? I definitely have! Once upon a time, yogurt was probably limited to plain or vanilla, [...]

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Join me for Whole Grain Sampling Day and a Giveaway!

April 1, 2013
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It’s no secret that I love whole grains. They are healthy & delicious, with a wonderful chewy texture and a nuttier, fuller flavor than refined grains. They have tons of nutrients and fiber. And in moderation, they help to round out most meals. So when I was selected to be a Whole Grain Ambassador for [...]

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Healthy Raw Chocolate Pudding

February 18, 2013
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There is something so comforting about chocolate pudding. Whether it brings back memories of childhood, or more recent memories of eating super fancy chocolate “pot de creme” at a classic SF restaurant, chocolate in pudding/mousse form is one of those desserts I can’t say no to. It’s creamy, luscious, decadent and rich. You really can’t [...]

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Healthy Snack Giveaway From The Good Bean!

February 7, 2013
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Roasted chickpeas as a snack: I never thought these would become a staple in my diet, and my 4pm go-to munchie. But thanks to The Good Bean, they have! I first discovered The Good Bean’s delicious, crunchy, healthy snacks about a year ago as I was wandering through my local Whole Foods. I picked up [...]

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