TIP OF THE DAY: 6 Delicious & Healthy Energy Snacks

Almonds are one of our favorite healthy snacks. Photo courtesy Almond Board Of California.   Some people snack on candy, chips and cookies. Health and fitness types seek out energy bars, an apple or a banana. Some snacks enhance energy levels, others don’t. High-calorie processed foods and sugar-rich foods can provide a quick energy boost,…
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PRODUCT: New York Style Mini Bagel Chips

New York Style is known for its bagel chips, available in seven flavors. The company has recently launched mini bagel chips, in BBQ, Cheddar, Garlic and Sea Salt. For us, the standout is Garlic: a buttery, garlicky chip that’s delicious: Plain, with a beer With a dip Atop or aside soup or salad Crafted into…
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COOKING VIDEO: Healthy Chips And Dip

  As a nation, we love crunchy snacks and creamy dips. As calorie counters, we don’t. In this video, chef Curtis Stone shows how easy it is to make your own lowfat baked chips (commercial chips can have 30% fat) and lowfat, low-calorie dips. They taste good and keep you looking good (Chef Stone looks…
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TOP PICK OF THE WEEK: Crunchies Healthy Snacks

Addictively good and good for you snacks. Photo by Elvira Kalviste | THE NIBBLE.   Crunchy, freeze-dried vegetable and fruit snacks have been growing in popularity. They taste good, provide the crunch factor, are full of fiber and moderate in calories. If you haven’t tried them, you’re missing out. One of our favorite brands is…
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