One day, clean eating and healthy living will be second nature to me. Working out will be a part of my everyday life, I’ll shun the wine, pass on the processed food, and eat leafy greens for most of my meals. As much as I wish living that way came easily to me, it doesn’t. I crave sweets, wine, cheese, Scandal marathons, and long naps on the couch. And so I rollercoaster between being good, falling off the wagon, and starting the process all over again. I’m human, and figure I only really fail if I ever stop trying to improve.
One of the areas of my life I’ve been trying to improve is my snacking habits. At work there is always a line-up of chocolates, donuts, bagels, and birthday cakes. We’re a social floor that enjoys celebrating with food. As fun as those celebrations are, the snack indulgences add up. I’ve been realizing lately how important it is to be mindful of my snack intake. A half a bagel and a glass of wine might not seem like much but that can add up to an extra meal’s worth of calories! That’s not so good if you’re trying to lose weight.
I’ve realized that it’s really important for me to set myself up for success. And one of the ways to do that is to have healthy snack alternatives on hand. I’m going to get hungry, that’s a biological part of life. But when those snack cravings strike, it’s a lot easier to pass on the donuts if I have another yummy snack nearby.
My friends at Made in Nature recently sent me some of their snacks to try. You guys, these are snacks I can feel good about.
Kale chips with truffle oil?! This is like my dream. I love kale chips because they taste like they’re unhealthy but they’re not. And these were SO good. Like gone in a flash good. Thank goodness the entire package is only 220 calories!
I was sent some samples of all their various snacks. I was impressed at how many different options they have. There’s really something for everyone.
I love dried fruit because it’s sweet, but from a good source (Extra bonus points for it being organic!). And fruit and nuts are usually cut up into smaller pieces. I find a lot of times that my satisfaction when eating comes not from the food itself, but from the chewing. The longer I chew, the fuller I feel. Smaller pieces = more to chew!
Josh’s favorite snack of the bunch were these Figgy Pops. When he saw one for the first time he couldn’t get over the look and feel of it. But once he put one in his mouth he was hooked. He loved them so much I’m sending the whole bag with him to work!
Questions of the Day: Have you heard of Made in Nature? Do you like kale chips? Do you struggle with healthy eating and clean living?
Thanks to Made in Nature for sponsoring this post!
I had no idea that Made in Nature had so many snacks – I’ve only seen the plain dried fruit. All of this sounds delicious!
These are great! I’m getting in the habit of bringing at least one snack that’s either a fruit or veggie to work every day so I’m not just munching on junk food!
I’m a huge snacker, so I’m always looking for healthier alternatives. Thanks for this post! 🙂
I always struggle with snack ideas. These look delicious!
Oh! These all look so yummy! 🙂
I would love to try the maple balsamic granola, looks delicious! Good ideas, thanks for sharing.
These are great. Thanks for the ideas. I know I can make my own healthy snacks, but to be honest we all need some healthy “convenience” foods especially when life is crazy busy. I especially can’t wait to try the Figgpops! 😀
I’m the same way. One day I hope that healthy eating will just be second nature. I’m honestly baffled with how some people can just eat well all the time and never crave sweets. These look great!
I was waiting for such post. Many thanks! x
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ive never heard of made in nature, but I want to check them out now! I love kale chips! Thanks for sharing!
I’ve never heard of Made In Nature before! I love the packaging, though, and the snacks look delicious.
These are fabulous! I love Kale chips! They are a great alternative. I’ve never tried truffle oil though! Thanks for the tips!
I feel like I can never find good, healthy snacks, so this is super helpful! I am going to get the tart figgy ones 🙂
Love it!
xo
Krista
Will have to look into it, not sure whether you can find it in Canada.
And oh, I so hear you about cravings and naps… ))))
Good luck with healthy lifestyle.
I’m always looking for new, healthy snakes. I travel a lot and these will be great! Thank You.
Those kale chips totally have my name written all over them. I LOVE truffle oil so I bet they are delish!
Wow! I have never heard of these. I am an avid snacker as well. I especially love the sweet treats. I might just have to try to replace them with some of these! Thanks!
I am a snacking person and always feel so guilty after I have grabbed that not so good for me to snack. I have been trying to find some stuff to snack on since I am trying to be a lot healthier in the new year. Thanks for sharing this I will be giving it a try.
These snacks look really tasty. I’m intrigued by the Maple Balsamic Fusion. I’m a balsamic vinegar junkie, but I would never have thought to pair it with maple flavor. These are some new snacks to look for! I often just forget to eat when I’m working during the day, and it’s really had a negative impact on my metabolism over the years.
Yum! Figgy pops are my favorite!
Yum! Looks good…the good thing about healthy snacks is that you eat less because number 1)They’re so much more satisfying and number 2)They’re so much more expensive, haha!
I’m going on a strict diet after few days and never realized I can fill myself with yummy snacks even on a diet !
Great post ..
Thank you for sharing 🙂
I have always been afraid to try Kale chips! A friend of mine swears by them though. Those all look really yummy.
Those Kale chips look great!
It’s been way too long since I had kale chips. I think I need to go get some now.
I’ve actually never tried kale chips, though I’ve heard so many bloggers rave about them over the years. I’m a big snacker, so I’d love to incorporate something like this into my life.
I can relate completely. Big snack indulger. Being prepared sounds like the way to go. Great soubding products.
This is awesome! Thanks for sharing! Always looking for healthy new snacks to try.
Oh my gosh! I never knew they made all these different kinds of snacks. I am definitely keeping a look out for some of these next time I go to the market! Thank you for sharing!
Everything looks so good!
I love my naps and my snacks and I don’t think I’ll ever get rid of either one 🙂 Those snacks look delicious…. especially the kale chips!
What great variety! And I admit that the first picture of the rosemary kale chips caught my eye. I am pretty sure that I now need those in my life. :o) Will have to check this out! Thanks!
Gotta try those Figgy Pops. They look tasty. I, too, have been trying to replace normal snacks with much healthier options.
Great post! I am a HUGE snacker, and I am always looking for healthier “snack” options. Figgy Pop’s look super yummy. Thanks for the ideas.
These would be great to toss in my bag when I travel. I get so hungry that I grab anything, but this would help me make good choices.