Finally, a company for picky eaters like me!
I love buying granola and having it for breakfast or as a snack, but the problem is that no matter which kind I try, there’s often something in the mix that I could do without. For example, I like Feed’s cranberry coconut granola, but I’m not a huge [...]

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In honor of Labor Day weekend, the last weekend many pools and beaches are open for the season, I thought I’d write about four of my favorite summery, healthy poolside snacks. Enjoy your last hurrah before the cooler temps kick in! (unless, of course, you’re lucky enough to live someplace warm year-round…)

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Like many of you, I often find myself grabbing breakfast on the run. But this can lead to trouble: high fat, high-sugar trouble; muffins, egg and cheese sandwiches, sweet sugared rolls, bagel with cream cheese trouble. Thankfully, though, my latest food find is a quick and simple snack that’s high in protein, not in fat. [...]

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In my quest towards a healthier lifestyle, I’ve come to regard three criteria as very important in determining my snack choice. They are:

Taste
Health
Convenience

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So, you’re puttering around your cupboards for a snack and you can’t find anything decent. What about that oatmeal stacked behind the cereal? Who’s to say that oatmeal is only delicious and nutritious in the morning, huh? And how about throwing in a banana for some added flavor? The combination is a quick, easy snack. [...]

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It’s mid-January and the days are getting shorter and colder. While some people are invigorated by the brisk weather, others (like me) are ready for hibernation, until the sun comes out again in spring.
Here are four strategies to keep your energy levels high throughout the day:

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A health food market near where I live sells a large variety of dried fruits and nuts that come in clear, cylindrical plastic containers. These make easy, packable snacks for the work day.
Sometimes I get a little creative and crazy and I invent fruit and nut mixes that tantalize the senses!

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Everyone loves the classic - Peanut Butter and Jelly. Let’s turn it into a snack and make it healthier (but still very tasty!).
And, let’s have a little FUN, gosh darnit!

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Here’s the lowdown on why almonds, walnuts, brazil nuts, and pistachios are good for you… and why peanuts didn’t make the list.

Okay, here’s the honest truth: I’d eat nuts whether they’re good for me or not. But, it does make me feel better to know that they are indeed nutritious. Here are four particularly healthy kinds [...]

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Traveling somewhere this winter? Don’t take off without reading this…
Whenever you fly, it’s a good idea to pack your carry-on bag with a healthy snack. Flights usually don’t serve real food anymore, and those little free cocktail nut or snack mix bags they give out are usually too salty or just too darn unsatisfying. You [...]

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