When we’re looking for a little something to tide us over around 3 p.m., these are the snacks we reach for.
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These popped water lily seeds are vegan, free of gluten and corn, and non-GMO, but it’s their fluffy yet crunchy texture—somewhere between popcorn and cheese puffs—that keeps me coming back for that next handful. To make this super-snack, the seeds from the Indian water lily plant Euryale Ferox are baked and then seasoned with flavorings like Himalayan pink salt to turmeric garlic to chili powder. The nostalgia-inducing vegan cheese flavor reminds me of the Pirate’s Booty aged white cheddar puffs I used to find in my lunch box.Full article available here: https://www.bonappetit.com/story/the-best-healthy-snacks
"If you’ve never had a puffed lotus seed before, first of all, neither had we. Think of that tender light texture of puffed cereal, with the snackability of a cheeseball."Full article here: https://goop.com/food/tutorials/healthier-chip-substitutes/
I came across a tiny sample of this at my gym. I was working out and, afterward, I wanted a snack. So I went for it and fell in love. Now I get it on subscription. One of the things I really love about it is that it has a nice amount of magnesium, which has a calming feel to it — if anybody suffers from anxiety or has ever just been a little on edge. I used to be the biggest snacker, especially if I was watching TV. I bring this to movie theaters in my purse. It’s my alternative to buttery popcorn. It gives me that same crunch.Click here to read full article
Per Bailon-Houghton, this low-calorie vegan and gluten-free snack — which consists of popped water lily seeds — packs a punch and a crunch. “It’s absolutely delicious and satisfies all my cravings,” she says. Her favorite flavor? Turmeric Garlic, made from a blend of turmeric and Himalayan pink salt.
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"When it comes to keeping your busy kids’ hangries at bay, the magic word is snacks. We’ve been diligently trying some of the best healthy snack foods for kids of 2020 and here are our top picks for store-bought snacks ideal for lunches, after school bites or to just keep stashed in your purse."
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