Summertime Snack Attack

With summer in full swing, the craving for long heavy meals is subdued by the warm sunshine and active lifestyle we’ve been waiting for all year. To tide us over in between meals, here are some healthy and satisfying guilt free snacks that are perfectly sized for on the go hunger cravings.
Savory Snacking
Ocean’s Halo Seaweed Chips were created by four dads on a mission to create a chip nutritious enough for the produce aisle, but delicious enough for the snack aisle. Asians have always known about the anti aging benefits of seaweed as a sustainable protein and it has always been a significant part of their diet. Made from only sustainably grown seaweed and other natural, real ingredients, Ocean’s Halo Seaweed Chips are baked, taste great, and are packed with vitamins and minerals, with none of the bad stuff like GMOs, trans fats, MSG, or artificial anything. Ocean’s Halo Seaweed Chips are available in four tasty flavors: Chili Lime, Sea Salt, Korean BBQ and Hot & Spicy. Oceanshalo.com
Saffron Road is famous for their authentic and delicious Indian and Asian gourmet frozen foods and sauce preparations with dishes like Beef Bulgogi, tikka masala, Moroccan tagine, bibam bop and their latest Korean style Tacos. They also use only 100% natural ingredients. www.saffronroadfoods.com
Long before “natural” claims became a tired food marketing tactic, Boulder Canyon was making snacks and chips using real food ingredients and cooking them in small batches using only premium oils such as sunflower, safflower, avocado and olive. Why? Because real food snacks taste better than artificial food flavorings. With flavors like Maui Onion, sweet potato and avocado oil, and adzuki beans snacking has never been better. www.bouldercanyonfoods.com
CVS/pharmacy has just launched Gold Emblem Abound, a new line of healthier snack options which includes more than 40 products that are free from artificial flavors and preservatives. Products in the Gold Emblem Abound line also include champion ingredients such as superfood chia and superfood baobab. Our favorite snack from the line is the addictive crispy Asian inspired baked rice thins with lime & pepper which is low in calories and high in flavor making it difficult to stop just after one. www.cvs.com
America’s #1 brand of gluten free crackers, Crunchmaster offers delicious and nutritious varieties to satisfy consumer crunch cravings, without the guilt. In addition to being certified gluten free by the Gluten Free Certification Organization, Crunchmaster multi grain crackers are made with simple ingredients and packed with whole grains, cholesterol free and low in saturated fat and NON-GMO verified products. www.crunchmaster.com
Good Health® is a leading brand of better-for-you snacks, with a legacy of bringing wholesome & delicious snacks to market, such as the original Veggie Stix® which provide excellent source of Vitamins A, C, D, and B6, E &K made with all natural ingredients; potatoes, tomatoes and spinach, pure sea salt and non-hydrogenated oils. www.goodhealthnaturalproducts.com
Pasta Chips are a new and innovative snack made from real semolina flour, Italian herbs, spices and cheeses and now the taste of real Italian pasta dishes can be had in a single transportable chip. 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.
Snack Factory’s pretzel crisps are a light and crispy way to enjoy pretzels paired with your favorite dip or topping. With over 17 flavors available from salty to sweet, satisfy your cravings with these baked chips. www.pretzelcrisps.com
Suddenly Grain Salads are a wholesome blend of ancient grains such as brown rice, wild rice, wheat berries and quinoa, paired with flavorful herbs and spices in a boil-in-bag format for convenient prep. With tasty mix-ins of dried fruit and/or nuts and flavorful dressings, served cold, the Harvest, Tuscan and Southwest flavors are an easy way to get your daily serving of grains. www.bettycrocker.com
Arla Dofino cheeses come in a variety of favorite flavors like Havarti, Gouda, Edam and Fontina which are free of added hormones and crafted with quality, natural ingredients in an environmentally friendly and tasty way. www.arla.com
Creamy, rich and 100% natural, Mini Babybel® cheese is packed with calcium and flavor that is ready-to-eat anytime and anywhere. www.mini-babybel.com
Earth Balance produces a line of delicious buttery spreads, shortenings, nut butters, soymilk, coconut spread, alternative mayo and snacks. All Earth Balance® products are plant-based, vegan, non GMO certified made without artificial flavors and hydrogenated oils, and are free from lactose and eggs, offering a delicious alternative for individuals with food sensitivities and those seeking better options of their favorite foods. www.EarthBalanceNatural.com
Atkins, the original and leading low-carb weight loss plan, is a long-term, well balanced diet that teaches individuals to find their personal carb tolerance so they can lose weight and maintain their weight loss long term. The Atkins Diet recommends a wide array of vegetables, low glycemic fruits, healthy fats, adequate proteins and also whole grains as one approaches their weight loss goals. Dieters avoid foods high in refined sugars and carbohydrates. www.atkins.com
For sweet cravings
All-natural and certified gluten-free, SOYJOY snack bars are baked with pieces of real fruit and non-genetically modified ground whole soybeans. The protein in soybeans provides all nine essential amino acids, making them a source of high-quality, complete protein. Available in seven flavors, at only 130-140 calories, SOYJOY is easy, tasty and wholesome – perfect for any snack occasion.
www.soyjoy.com
Grace Foods International LTD, a division of GraceKennedy, has been providing delicious, authentic Caribbean food and beverage items since 1922. Grace Foods’’ coconut water is “straight from nature” as it is derived directly from the finest young coconuts without being highly processed or formulated by scientists and incorporated into a full product line of jams, jellies, sauces, soups, condiments and juices. www.gracefoods.com.
NAPSI-certified maple water is low in sugar and a refreshing source of hydration with half the calories of coconut water. The NAPSI certification is the first seal to protect consumers, making sure they get authentic maple water with the same refreshing taste and the same nutritional benefits as drinking sap straight from the maple tree. Unlike other maple water offerings in the U.S., NAPSI-certified maple water is unrefined and preserves not just some, but all of the original characteristics of maple sap.
www.napsi.ca