Healthy Snacking & Summer Entertaining

As we head into summer travel- it means planes, trains and automobiles. And while in transit, whenever you get the munchies cravings, it’s always good to travel with an arsenal of healthy and innovative snacks to keep you satiated on the go, as well as summer entertaining staples for beach bonfires, picnics and BBQs.

Bare Crunchy coconut chips toasted 100% natural and light crunchy coconut chips not only are loaded with the benefits of coconuts but come in a variety of crave worthy flavors like Sweet’n Heat, Simply Toasted & also in Show Me the Honey. A definite staple for summer road trips.

Bring the favorite family classic dishes of Chili’s with their new frozen food line produced by Bellisio Foods, which is perfect for a quick meal for the family or appetizers for entertaining.

For the long hot summer, nothing refreshes more than ice cream. Ciao Bella sources ingredients responsibly from quality partners in all parts of the globe, and specifically features non-GMO verified fruit, hormone-free dairy and fair trade cocoa and has introduced some innovative flavors for the summer that are perfect for the dog days ahead of us.

A favorite summer party staple is salsa and chips. For generations, HERDEZ® Brand has been the No. 1 salsa brand in Mexico—and a staple in pantries all over the world. Each renowned salsa is crafted with simple yet flavorful ingredients to bring true Mexican flavor to your favorite recipes. Visit www.herdeztraditions.com

Perfect for sweeting iced teas and coffee, In The Raw® premium sweeteners enables people to add sweetness and versatility, naturally, with wholesome options including Sugar In The Raw®, Sugar In The Raw Organic White™, Agave In The Raw® and zero calorie options, Stevia In The Raw® and Monk Fruit In The Raw®. For more information and recipes, visit www.InTheRaw.com

KINKY® is a delightfully fruity fusion of super-premium vodka, available in two varieties: KINKY® Liqueur (mango, blood orange and passion fruit flavors) and the new KINKY® Blue (tropical and wild berry flavors).

La Marca Prosecco is an elegant alternative to typical white wines, and an affordable option to champagne. Made from expressive Glera grapes grown in Northern Italy, La Marca Prosecco’s clean style makes it a beautiful pairing to a wide range of foods from light hors d’oeuvres to desserts. www.LaMarcaProsecco.com

As we head into the 4th of July, celebrate the nation’s birthday with treats and snacks made from American cheese like cheese stuffed pretzel buns and other crowd pleasing snacks. Visit www.landolakes.com for recipes on their newly launched American cheddar blend.

Discover Lifeway Kefir, the high calcium, high protein, yogurt-style beverage that tastes great and offers an endless list of health benefits with its 12 live and active probiotics.

Little Miracles offers a yummy, all-occasion beverage that combines the purest organic tea with nature’s most revitalizing fruits and juice from superfoods to give consumers a refreshingly healthy lift.

NatureBox currently offers more than 120 wholesome and tasty snacks to excite and please every palate from vegans to the gluten-conscious. These delicious snacks are all nutritionist-approved and made with wholesome ingredients – and contain no high fructose corn syrup, partially hydrogenated oils, trans-fats, artificial sweeteners, artificial flavors or artificial colors. www.NatureBox.com, (@NatureBox)

Pasta Chips are a new and innovative snack made from real semolina flour, Italian herbs, spices and cheeses. A concept born in Tuscany and made in America, pasta can now be enjoyed as a baked, and crispy low fat and low calorie snack.

For an early flight when breakfast is not an option, fuel up with Perfect Bars that are gluten-free, high in protein, non-GMO, and handmade with 20+ organic superfood ingredients.

My favorite popcorn product to hit the market is the Popcorn Indiana Sriracha that’s spicy and sweet and leaves you craving for more. All Popcorn, Indiana products are certified gluten-free by the GFCO, made from non-GMO corn and contain whole grains. www.popcornindiana.com

For emergencies on the go, never leave home without UrgentRx fast-acting, portable OTC medications that provide relief in a New York minute that come in a fast-acting flavored powder format available in convenient credit card-sized packets for easier portability and accessibility. The flavored powders can be taken without water, providing immediate relief whenever and wherever needed. Initially developed for heart attack victims, UrgentRx also produces medications for everyday ailments including allergy attacks, headaches, aches and pains, heartburn, and upset stomach. www.urgentRx.com

A healthy alternative to French fries, Veggie Fries is crafted with U.S. grown potatoes and a sophisticated blend of select farm-grown vegetables and beans. Set out to change the perception of boring, tasteless vegetables, Veggie Fries takes one of America’s favorite foods and offers a healthier alternative. All products are made with all-natural real potatoes and vegetables, and only “healthy oils” such as non-GMO canola and sunflower oil and are GMO-free, gluten-free and Kosher. www.eatveggiefries.com.