Some people would turn somersaults to find a crunchy new snack. But you need only open a bag of Somersaults, an interesting new, all natural snack cooked up in Berkeley, California by the Somersault Snack Co. Focusing on protein, fiber and balanced nutrition—“mindful munching”—these crunchy nuggets, the size of a nickel, are made from sunflower seeds, whole wheat flour, sesame seeds and a well-chosen spice blend. Each serving has 6-7 grams of protein.

The crisp little bites are great for snacking and also make terrific gourmet croutons. We loved the S.S. Sea Salt and Salty Pepper varieties, which go well with a hearty bowl of soup as well as with salads. Chez Cocoa, which adds cocoa powder, is in a curious space of being cocoa flavored and lightly sugared, yet not quite sweet enough to satisfy a sweet tooth. It would be a good crunchy counterpoint to a sweetened beverage like hot chocolate, or a sweet pudding like tiramisu.

Better-for-you snacks may make you somersault.

Somersaults are certified kosher OU(D). You can get a free sample at SomersaultSnackCo.com. By the way, the world “somersault” first appeared in English around 1520–1530, from the French sombresaut (sobre=over, saut=a leap).