Snack well

I don’t know about you, but I take snack time very seriously. It’s not always easy to find something tasty and healthy that doesn’t leave me hungry 10 minutes later—and the office vending machine full of salty and sugary treats sure doesn’t help! So what’s a girl to do? Personally, I keep a stash of snacks in my desk drawer. My two current favorites are Lara Bars and Raw Revolution bars. Both are chock-full of healthy ingredients, like nuts and dried fruits, and neither has artificial sweeteners, high-fructose corn syrup or anything I can’t pronounce. Some might balk at the amount of calories and fat in these bars (Lara Bars have around 200 calories and 8g fat; Raw Revolution have around 200 calories and 10g fat for the 1.6-oz bars and around 270 calories and 15g fat for the 2.2 oz. bars), but 1 Lara bar has a full serving of fruit, and both brands are good sources of fiber. Plus, the fats in these bars are heart healthy, and both are truly satisfying. And with flavors like Cherry Pie, Chocolate Coconut and Gingersnap (Lara) or Raisin & Chocolate, Tropical Mango and Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough (Raw Revolution), your sweet tooth will be happily silenced. Give them a try!
Posted by Beth Lipton, Food Editor