January 7th, 2011

The Healthy Snacks

The Healthy Snacks

What are someof the best healthy snacks?


anyone know any snacks i can eat on the side as snacks that are very healthy and inexpensive to buy or make?

Fruit
Veggies
100 Calorie Snack Packs
Rice Cake Minis
Protein Shakes
Sugar Free popsicles
Sugar Free Jello
Unsalted Nuts
Boiled egg

anything low carb, low sugar, high protein

Healthy Snacks - Popcorn, A Whole Grain Snack, Can Be Healthier Using A Salt Free Popcorn Seasoning

When we think of healthy snacks, popcorn doesn't usually make the list. We think of popcorn and we think of butter, salt and sometimes sugar. However, popcorn can be a very healthy snack by choosing healthy popcorn toppings like a salt free popcorn seasoning.

Popcorn is a whole grain snack that is naturally high in fiber, low in calories, no sodium and 1 gram of fat (from the corn). It's the popcorn toppings and how we pop the popcorn that turns this otherwise healthy snack into a high sodium, high calorie, high fat, not so healthy snack.

One serving is quite a bit, about 2 tablespoons of popcorn kernels yields about 5 cups of popped popcorn at only 110 calories and 7 grams of fiber. That is a lot of munching with not a lot of calories.

Here are some tips to help make popcorn a healthy snack:

Tip #1 Choose organic popcorn which means no pesticide residues. Non-organic or regular popcorn was listed on the FDA's top ten of the most commonly contaminated foods with pesticides and chemicals.

Tip #2 Learn to pop your own popcorn and avoid the microwave packets. There are still health concerns about microwave popcorn packets and the chemicals added to promote popping and less sticking.

  • Use an air popper to eliminate the need for fat. There are many electric air popcorn poppers and there are also popcorn poppers for the microwave.
  • Another way to pop popcorn is in a paper bag, in the microwave. Use about 1/4 cup of popcorn kernels in a paper lunch bag. Fold over top of bag a couple of times at the very top of the bag. Leave plenty of room for popping. Allow about 3 minutes for popping depending upon the wattage of your microwave oven. Stop when the popping sounds slow way down but not finished, or the popcorn may start to burn. That's it. Pour popcorn into a bowl, add toppings and you can re-use the bag.
  • You can learn to pop popcorn the old-fashioned way. Heat a skillet or pan on top of the stove dry or (with a little oil works better), add popcorn, place a lid on it, and shake the pan back and forth (with one hand on the pan and one hand on the lid to keep them together). Keep the lid a little to the side to let steam escape but not the popcorn. Pop over medium-high heat until it has finished popping. Immediately pour into a bowl. This is not only makes a healthier popcorn but you can actually burn some calories in the process, especially if you are making several batches for everybody.

Tip #3 Choose healthier popcorn toppings.

  • Lower sodium popcorn: Instead of adding salt, or a popcorn salt, try adding a salt substitute, a low sodium seasoning or a salt free popcorn seasoning. This will help turn an otherwise high sodium snack into a much more heart healthy snack.
  • Chili popcorn or a spicy popcorn is popular and flavorful: Add cayenne or a salt free chili seasoning and try a chili flavored oil.
  • Use unsalted versions of butter, margarines, or butter substitutes and oils in moderation. No hydrogenated oils or trans fats. Try other oils like olive oil (some even taste buttery). Try heart healthy nut oils like a macadamia nut oil has a nice buttery taste.

Tip #4 Healthy snacks to go. Make your popcorn snack and take it with you. Here is a different healthy snack idea. Create a popcorn trail mix by adding nuts, raisins, coconut, dried fruits even vegan chocolate chips and make this healthy snack even healthier, more flavorful and it's delicious. Also, try adding popcorn to granola.

When eating popcorn choose healthier options for your popcorn. Be creative and try other ways to flavor your popcorn with healthier flavored oils, healthy seasonings, and lower your sodium intake with a salt substitute or a salt free popcorn seasoning. Now you can put popcorn on your list of healthy snacks.

Kettle Valley All Natural Real Fruit Snacks, Strawberry, 0.7-Ounce Bars (Pack of 30)
Kettle Valley All Natural Real Fruit Snacks, Strawberry, 0.7-Ounce Bars (Pack of 30)
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  • Pack of 30 .7-ounce bars (total of 21 ounces)
  • An apple in every bar
  • All-natural, high-fiber, no sugar added
  • Easy to chew, soft texture (not leathery)
  • Product of Canada
Sensible Foods Crunch Dried Snacks, Cherry Berry, 0.75-Ounce Pouches (Pack of 24)
Sensible Foods Crunch Dried Snacks, Cherry Berry, 0.75-Ounce Pouches (Pack of 24)
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The seed that sprouted into Sensible Foods was planted in Sono ma County, California, by Bob and David, two sensible guys who are committed to healthy living for themselves and their families. Their quest was to create a munchy crunchy snack that was both delicious and nutritious, that everyone would enjoy. The goal was realized when they perfected the unique crunch dried process for fruits and vegetables and the results were extraordinary! It is an intensely flavorful snack that's naturally sweet, crunchy, convenient and so incredibly sensible. Here at Sensible Foods we are pleased to offer delicious and nutritious snacks from our family to yours, a product of the USA.

Features

  • Case of twenty four, 0.75-ounce pouches (total of 18 ounces)
  • Mix of apples, cherries, blueberries, and strawberries; Each pouch is equal to 1/2-cup fresh fruit
  • All-natural; No fat; Gluten or GMO; No preservatives
  • Shelf life of more than one year; Unique process removes water and preserves nutritional value and natural flavor
  • Product of California
Snikiddy Snacks Grilled Cheese Puffs 4-Ounce Bags (Pack of 12)
Snikiddy Snacks Grilled Cheese Puffs 4-Ounce Bags (Pack of 12)
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Snikiddy Snacks Grilled Cheese Puffs 4-Ounce Bags (Pack of 12) are made from delicious aged cheddar cheese and then toasted to a perfect crunch. This cheese puffs contains no trans fat, preservatives, hydrogenated oil, wheat and gluten. This is a all natural puff that contains cornmeal, sunflower and/or safflower oil, cheddar cheese.

Features

  • Case of 12 Bags
  • All Natural Cheese Puffs
  • Gluten Free & Wheat Free
  • Made in the USA
  • No Presevatives, No Hydrogenated Oils or Trans Fats, No Corn Syrup, Low in Saturated Fat
Annie's Homegrown Berry Patch Organic Bunny Fruit Snacks, 5-Count Pouches (Pack of 4)
Annie's Homegrown Berry Patch Organic Bunny Fruit Snacks, 5-Count Pouches (Pack of 4)
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Organic Berry patch bunny fruit snacks are a delicious mix of strawberry, cherry and raspberry flavored bunnies. Certified organic, these bunny-shaped fruit snacks are made with real fruit juice and packed with 100% daily value of vitamin C.

Features

  • Pack of 4 (total 16 oz)
  • Three delicious, all natural flavors in every pouch: strawberry, cherry, and raspberry
  • Certified organic; made with real fruit juice
  • Vegan; gelatin free, fat free; and naturally gluten free
  • 5 packets, 0.8oz per box
Peter Rabbit Organics, Organic Strawberry and Banana 100% Pure Fruit Snack, 3.5-Ounce Pouches (Pack of 10)
Peter Rabbit Organics, Organic Strawberry and Banana 100% Pure Fruit Snack, 3.5-Ounce Pouches (Pack of 10)
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Peter Rabbit Organics 100% fruit snacks are ideal for babies and children. They contain 100% organic fruit with no added sugar or artificial ingredients. The convenient squeezable pouch means there is no need for a spoon. The pouches are resealable which makes them a great snack for children whenever you are out and about or to feed your baby at the start of weaning. We don't add water only natural fruit, so each 3.5oz pouch counts as one of your child's 'five a day'.

Features

  • 100% Fruit
  • No added Sugar
  • 100% USDA Organic
  • Nothing Artificial
  • No added water
Season's Snacks Cheddar Puffs, 0.75-Ounce Bags (Pack of 24)
Season's Snacks Cheddar Puffs, 0.75-Ounce Bags (Pack of 24)
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Wheat free and Gluten free snacking at it's best! Michael Season's creates the best all natural, healthy snacking items available and has been doing so for over 25 years. These individually packaged, baked sweet barbeque potato crisps are the perfect size for on the go snacking.

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  • Case of twenty four, 0.75-ounce bags (total 18 ounces)
  • Baked, Wheat-free, Gluten-free
  • Reduced fat product
Funky Monkey Snacks Purple Funk, Banana with Acai, Freeze-Dried Fruit, 1-Ounce Bags (Pack of 12)
Funky Monkey Snacks Purple Funk, Banana with Acai, Freeze-Dried Fruit, 1-Ounce Bags (Pack of 12)
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Wouldn’t it be great if there was a natural snack that had the great taste and health benefits of fresh fruit, but the crunch and portability of everyday snacks? Now there is! Discover Funky Monkey Snacks - Fruit That Crunches! Funky Monkey freeze-dries slices and pieces of real fruits using a proprietary process to lock in the taste, smell, and nutrients of freshly-picked fruit while adding a fun and satisfying crunch. And every bag of Funky Monkey contains 3 servings of fruit! With nothing added - no added colors, flavors, preservatives, or sugars, Funky Monkey is 100% natural and 100% delicious, as well as gluten-free and certified Kosher. Discover Funky Monkey Snacks - tasty, crunchy, and convenient all-natural snacks with the wholesome goodness of fresh fruit.

Features

  • Pack of 12, 1 ounce bags (total of 12 ounces)
  • Delicious, all-natural, freeze-dried fruit that crunches
  • Contains no added sugar and no artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives
  • Each 1 ounce bag contains 3 servings of fruit
Sahale Snacks Variety Pack, 3 Flavors, 4 each, 2-Ounce Pouch (Pack of 12)
Sahale Snacks Variety Pack, 3 Flavors, 4 each, 2-Ounce Pouch (Pack of 12)
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It started with a climb up Mt. Rainier. There were beautiful views but nothing delicious to eat. We wished that someone had invented a healthy, convenient snack that inspired our taste buds. So we took on the challenge, and a few months later we launched a line of all-natural gourmet snacks. Now, no matter where you are, you can savor great healthy food.

Features

  • The perfect way to try several of Sahale Snacks' all natural, gourmet nut blends
  • This variety pack provides you with four each of our top selling nut blends in 2 ounce, convenient pouches
  • Contain monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats associated with reducing the risk of heart disease. No trans-fat, cholesterol or preservatives
  • Made in Seattle, WA
  • All natural, gourmet nut blends
  • Gourmet ideal snack can be gifted too
  • No trans-fat, cholesterol or preservatives
  • Perfect balance of sweet and savory
  • Variety packs in convenient pouches
Medora Snacks Popcorners Popped Corn Chips, Butter, 1.1-Ounce Packages (Pack of 40)
Medora Snacks Popcorners Popped Corn Chips, Butter, 1.1-Ounce Packages (Pack of 40)
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PopCorners are the delicious new snack with the snap of a chip and the same wholesome goodness as Popcorn. They are popped with real corn and all natural ingredients so you can snack smart and healthy. Enjoy alone or with your favorite dip.

Features

  • Gluten Free
  • Low sodium
  • No Trans Fats
  • All natural ingredients
Healthy Partner Pet Snacks All Natural Turkey Strips, 6-Ounce Bags (Pack of 4)
Healthy Partner Pet Snacks All Natural Turkey Strips, 6-Ounce Bags (Pack of 4)
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A delicious, all-natural treat for your pet made from the finest quality natural products. Reward your "Healthy Partner" with complete confidence.

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  • All-Natural. No Artificial Ingredients
  • 100% Human-Grade Ingredients & Packaging
  • Meat Based vs. Grain Based
  • Minimally Processed
  • USDA Certified Production Facility
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