Better for you snacks worth eating and drinking

 Wouldn't it be great to eat these all day long? Yes and No.

Choosing snacks that are a little better for you has become less of a challenge these days.  New trends and ingredients are popping up in snack aisles like never before.  How many products have you seen lately with pomegranate or blueberry as an ingredient in them?  Tons!  What about Acai?  Who even heard about Acai 5 years ago?

Whatever your beef is, whatever your Achilles heel and the no-no in your diet...no sugar, no calories, no preservatives, no carbs, etc...It seems as if the aisles at your local market are chock full of new foods that will fit those parameters and are begging for you to pick up and try.  Yet in today's economic climate, who wants to shell out $5 or more for a sub-par snack fix?

Here are 3 recommendations that will leave you feeling good about yourself for choosing them simply because they taste great and are a little better for you! 

Snack Pops make snacking so delicious!

Good Humor Snack Pops You don't need the Good Humor Truck's ding-a-ling-a-ling to run out and get these snacking pops!  They come in a combination box of Chocolate and Vanilla popcicles that are coated with a thick coating of milk chocolate.  In fact, the coating is perhaps as thick and delicious as when the White Truck used to come to your block- way back when.  Good Humor did not skimp! Thank you, thank you, thank you!  Whats not great?  The vanilla pops are artificially flavored and both varieties contain some not so great ingredients like high fructose corn syrup.  So What?! Well, they are low in calories coming in at 100 calories each. These pops are so incredibly rich, long lasting and satisfying.  The retail for appox. $5 per 12 pops and are available in most local grocery stores.

Sahales Nut Blends will Wow you!

Sahale Snacks are the couturier of nuts, all gussied up with fancy accessories!  These nut blends have odd combinations such as the Soledad Almond variety that is a mix with flax seeds, date, balsamic vinegar and red peppers or the Sing Buri Cashews with pineapple, peanut, lemongrass and mild Chinese chili.  Who thought of these combo's? They work!  Sure, not every flavor might have you singing, but no doubt you WILL have a favorite.  What's not great?  Nuts are high in fat! O.K., so eat less.  Nuts and fruit are nutritious and good for you. Sahale Snacks are packed with so many unique textures, flavors and ingredients that you can savor each bite.  Sahale Snacks  are as thought provoking as any snack can be.  Find them at Fairway or Whole Foods.  Prices vary depending on size of bag.

Ooba Sparkling Hibiscus in the Genie Bottle

Ooba is a sparkling Hibiscus Beverage that comes in several flavors.  It is shaped in an I Dream of Genie Bottle which is fitting since this drink is definitely out of the ordinary and it raises your spirits.  Ooba is effervescent, not carbonated.  It has tiny little sparkling bubbles with a touch of fragrant and perfumed sweetness that is quite thirst quenching.  It is elegent and sexy. Bonus: The Hibiscus is supposed to have ancient healing powers.  Ooba is 100% All Natural, is high in antioxidants, contains Vitamin C and is great tasting.  What's not great?  You might want to drink it all day long, it's that good! Ooba comes in 6 flavors including those with hints of orange, lime, pineapple, vanilla and blackberry.  Find them in Whole Foods. Ask for them everywhere.

Do you know exactly how to drink an Oreo?

What could be great about a straw?  Sipahh Oreo Milk Flavoring Straw! While eating Oreos can pack a wollop when it comes to fat and calories, these straws provide the spot on flavor of the cookies without actually eating them.  They contain only 10 calories each, and have no fat. Plus, when you pair them with 1% milk, you are doing your body a favor and adding in some much needed calcium.  Sipahh Straws are fun too!  What's not great? Sippah Straws contain some artificial flavors and sweeteners and, well, they are not the actual Oreos. Find Sipahh Straws in most local supermarkets where they will run you about $3 for a box of 8 straws. Other flavors include Chips Ahoy.

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