healthy snack ideas

Recipe: Chewy Oatmeal Cranberry Cookies (Vegan, Gluten-Free)

I’ll admit that old-fashioned oatmeal cookies may not sound like the most appetizing treat, but only because we were traumatized as kids. It’s unfortunate that a raisin-filled cookie looks an awful lot like an ooey, gooey chocolate chip cookie. Oh, the trickery! I mean, seriously, what kid truly appreciates raisins?

Salty Cravings? Try These 10 Healthy Alternatives

A strange thing about craving something salty is the fact you might be dehydrated and therefore low on electrolytes – so before you dive into a crisp and salty snack with gusto, how about you first have a couple of glasses of water and just wait for 10-15 minutes to see if your salty hunger pangs just vamoose.

Mochi: Why You Need to Try This Delicious Snack

You might think of mochi as the neon-green or fluorescent pink-colored ice cream treat popular at Japanese restaurants, but mochi is a traditional Japanese food that has been eaten for hundreds of years. While once considered a "Food for the Gods," mochi remains a talisman of prosperity and luck in Japanese culture–especially during New Year's celebrations. While sweet mochi is delicious as a treat, the more traditional brown rice or glutinous rice mochi makes a satisfying and healthy snack. Here's why:

 

5 Healthy Alternatives to Potato Chips

Potato chips may taste good, but are they good for us? As they say, “You can never have just one,” and the high levels of fat, salt and additives often found in potato chips can easily take their toll on our health over time. If you’re down to snack on something, here are five healthy alternatives to consider.