Exercising regularly has many benefits, but we can’t be completely healthy if we don’t pay attention to what we eat as well. The food that we put into our bodies can give us energy (or take it away), can help make our metabolisms, our minds, and our digestive systems work more effectively (or less effectively), and can combat sickness and injury (or not).
Eating meals that include a variety of foods (particularly natural and whole foods – think fruits, vegetables, and grains) is essential. Snacking on healthy munchies throughout the day can also be beneficial.
Snacks like…
fresh fruit smoothies
apple slices or rings
clusters of grapes
mini tangerines
sliced veggies
cheese cubes
Although fresh fruits and veggies are probably the best bet, I especially appreciate “convenience” snacks (i.e. snacks that require no preparation that I can grab on-the-go), but unfortunately these type of snacks are often packed with sugar, fat, and salt. Thus, I appreciate when companies produce yummy snacks in this category without all of the “yuckies.”
Snikiddy, “a new line of organic food products designed to embody and encourage a healthy lifestyle for children,” is one great option.
Snikiddy currently offers six different snack items***: Rockin‘ Ranch Puffs, Pizza Pie Puffs, Grilled Cheese Puffs, Chocolate Chippers, Cherry Oaties, and Banana Nibbles. The website states that, “all the ingredients in Snikiddy Snacks are free of pesticides, herbicides, genetic modification, and refinement.” With that great promise, these are snacks that you can share with your child without reservation (moderation, of course, still applies…).
***I tried all three of the cookies (chippers, oaties, and nibbles) and was impressed. I especially loved the Chocolate Chippers – they were satisfying, delicious, and easy-to-eat one-handed (an especially important feature for a mom!). I tried the Grilled Cheese Puffs and wasn’t a huge fan, but you will probably like them if you like these.
You can find Snikiddy products at a store near you or buy them on Amazon.
For more healthy snack ideas, read the “40 Healthy Snacks for Moms-to-Be” article on the Parents Magazine website.
WIN IT! One winner will receive a Snikiddy Snack Pack with a variety of Snikiddy snacks. To enter, simply leave a comment and your e-mail address on this post prior to Tuesday, January 8. The winner will be announced and contacted on Wednesday, January 9. * Winner must provide a U.S. mailing address.
* UPDATED * The winner is #78 porchswinger. Congratulations!
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sandy winz says
March 24, 2008 at 2:33 amHi! I have orderd from this place a number of times and am very pleased to share. They have great kosher organic and natural food products.
Here is a link http://www.wholeandnatural.com
Enjoy!!!
p.s. I used a code try if it works for you bldc08
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Jen @ irrationallove says
January 9, 2008 at 12:46 amHope it’s not too late.
My four girls love these!
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dada25 says
January 8, 2008 at 10:25 pmI would love to pack this in my daughters gym snack pack!
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Kylinsmom says
January 8, 2008 at 5:29 amYummy! I think that the chocolate chip things look good! Thanks!
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Danielle says
January 8, 2008 at 4:47 amChocolate Chips! Must have them!
dansan826 at yahoo dot com
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jodi b says
January 8, 2008 at 2:07 amLove the healthy, convenient packs. These look yummy!
fourblackmans@msn.com
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Stephanie says
January 7, 2008 at 11:39 pmChocolate Chip My favorite! Something new, no more 100 calorie packs.
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holly K says
January 7, 2008 at 9:01 pmI am all about healthy snacks-it’s all we have. It’s hard to find healthy snacks that are convenient and taste good!
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Tricia says
January 7, 2008 at 6:51 pmSounds yummy!
mccammacks(at)sbcglobal(dot)net
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Tiffany says
January 7, 2008 at 6:35 pmAs a mom who is ready to have her second baby in about a month I am all about healty snacks. I must admit I allow myself more junk foods while I am pregnant but not after I have the little one. My email address is oconnellhouse@msn.com. I would love to try these snack packs.
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Nissa says
January 7, 2008 at 6:35 pmThese sound great!You’re right- It’s so tough finding convenient healthy snacks for kids AND moms!
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shimmala says
January 7, 2008 at 4:40 pmThe best part for us: the products are all strictly kosher! Yeah!
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Shelly says
January 7, 2008 at 4:13 pmYou can never have too many snacks….
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Sarah 'Bekah says
January 7, 2008 at 4:29 amI would definitely enjoy these…I ***might*** even share some with the kids!
dstomich@npgcable.com
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Leeanthro says
January 7, 2008 at 4:08 amI like organic options for my family!
cu_veg_mom at yahoo dot com
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Liz says
January 7, 2008 at 3:41 amHi! I am excited to find out a new healthy option for snacks! Thanks!
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bison61 says
January 7, 2008 at 1:33 amI have never heard of these products – but I do like to serve healthy foods and snacks
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Laura @ Laura Williams' Musings says
January 6, 2008 at 11:02 pmCount me in.
blogged ya:
http://laurawilliamsmusings.blogspot.com/2008/01/saturday-edition-of-contests-galore.html
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sara in tx says
January 6, 2008 at 4:42 pmI am so curious about these. Hope I win!
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Corey says
January 6, 2008 at 3:07 pmThese are great snacks. We got some as treats at Boo at the Zoo this year.
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Maggie says
January 6, 2008 at 2:21 pmMmmm…Cookies!
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porchswinger says
January 6, 2008 at 1:45 pmI like snacks!
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Lesha says
January 6, 2008 at 10:42 amGreat contest!
LilacButrterfly [at] earthlink.net
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Fulmer Fam says
January 6, 2008 at 7:04 amWould love love love to try this.
asfulmer at bellsouth dot net.
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Nick and Megan...and Chelsea too! says
January 6, 2008 at 4:41 amSounds good to me!
kings.3@comcast.net
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ChristiS says
January 6, 2008 at 4:17 amSounds yummy! Thanks for sharing!
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Betsy says
January 6, 2008 at 4:12 amSounds great! I love healthy snacks!
betskev(at)earthlink(dot)net
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Qtpies7 says
January 6, 2008 at 3:33 amWith 7 kids, I am always looking for new snacks for my brood. Healthy and tasty is a double treat!
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BeBe says
January 6, 2008 at 3:00 amoh I love these snacks!!!! I have been buying them at Whole Foods for months. I would love to win some… The cheese puffs and chocolate chippers are the best…
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Rach says
January 6, 2008 at 3:00 amSounds yummy! I want to win!
rachelsarella(@)gmail(.)com
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Ginny says
January 6, 2008 at 2:54 amLooks good, love to try out!
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Becca says
January 6, 2008 at 2:31 amI’ve been trying lately to keep some dried fruit on hand. It’s easy to grab and go, is less messy than fresh fruit, and (depending on the fruit) can be eaten in smaller quantities.
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Marcia G says
January 6, 2008 at 1:40 amSnikiddy snacks sounds yummy and at the same time good for ya. I sure would like to win a snack pack!!
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Geri says
January 6, 2008 at 1:38 amI love Snikiddy snacks. The banana ones (along with a nice glass of milk) are delicious.
gr11781[at]gmail[dot]com
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SJ says
January 6, 2008 at 1:13 amThey sound delicious! Count me in!
sj1026 at gmail dot com
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Amanda says
January 6, 2008 at 1:04 amYummy!
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Taryn says
January 6, 2008 at 1:01 amWe need more snack ideas beyond goldfish!
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lev53211 says
January 6, 2008 at 12:33 amsound yummy!
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junebug says
January 5, 2008 at 11:09 pmmy four year old grandson needs some good snacks to eat, sounds wonderful.
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Kristi says
January 5, 2008 at 11:06 pmThanks for this review. I’m always looking for healthier eating options for me and my little girl. Please enter me too!
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Kira says
January 5, 2008 at 11:00 pmyum!!
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Stacy says
January 5, 2008 at 10:41 pmYUM! Randomly generate me to a win! Im hungry!
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2migirlsmom says
January 5, 2008 at 9:50 pmWe are always looking for new healthy snacks and these sound worth trying.
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jenavidez says
January 5, 2008 at 9:36 pmthese look so so yummy! i would love these for my kids and me!
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Naomi says
January 5, 2008 at 9:08 pmI’d love to try these snacks! Snikiddy is fun to say, too…
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Lily Pad Mom says
January 5, 2008 at 9:00 pmI’m always looking for new, healthy snacks for my 2 year old. I would love to try these.
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Bebemiqui says
January 5, 2008 at 8:39 pmCount me in!
bebemiqui82 (at) yahoo (dot) com
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meg says
January 5, 2008 at 8:37 pmCool! I love to try new things.
megankortepeter@hotmail.com
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Madame Moore says
January 5, 2008 at 8:01 pmWhat a great idea!
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Shanda says
January 5, 2008 at 7:22 pmYUMMO! Looks really yummy!
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Heather aka Mom in the Know says
January 5, 2008 at 7:14 pmYUM!!!
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Cricket says
January 5, 2008 at 6:52 pmIf I win this and my daughter likes them I will have to buy some for her soccer team! I love to bring healthy treats for them to re-energize with!
I hope I win!
lisaelliott[at]cox[dot]net
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mattie says
January 5, 2008 at 6:35 pmAwesome, We’d love to try it!
mengels[at]hotmail[dot]com
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fyjules says
January 5, 2008 at 6:29 pmWOW sound really great.
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Crystal says
January 5, 2008 at 5:59 pmThese sound delicious!
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Amanda says
January 5, 2008 at 5:57 pmsounds great, my girls would love it. thanks
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Damselfly says
January 5, 2008 at 5:50 pmHuh. I never heard of Snikiddy, but it sounds like a good idea.
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Brit says
January 5, 2008 at 5:31 pmI’m always into trying new snacks for my little guy! These look really good! Count me in!
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Kristen says
January 5, 2008 at 5:11 pmSure, count me in. My kids are in a picky food stage and I’m all for anything healthy that I can sneak into their diets.
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Paige says
January 5, 2008 at 4:45 pmHooray for snacks! And did you say they were healthy? Even better.
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Shari says
January 5, 2008 at 4:45 pmIt’s so hard to find healthy snacks on the go. Thanks for introducing me to these. I still won’t give my 18 month old sugary things so they would be all mine! :)
sharibrownfield@gmail.com
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MamaChristy says
January 5, 2008 at 4:09 pmMy three year-old and I thank you for the chance at such a yummy prize…
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Jill says
January 5, 2008 at 4:02 pmHere’s to random selection! Thanks.
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Wired Wilsons says
January 5, 2008 at 3:59 pmwould love to try this w/ our daughter!
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dodo says
January 5, 2008 at 3:58 pmSweet deal.
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Katie says
January 5, 2008 at 3:48 pmSounds yummy!
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The Robinson's says
January 5, 2008 at 3:21 pmNow that I am at home, I seems like all I do is snack…so I am always looking for healthier options! Thanks!
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Holly says
January 5, 2008 at 3:20 pmdelish!
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kimstat says
January 5, 2008 at 3:18 pmThose look awesome. I’d love to have my kids try them.
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loganandemmysmom says
January 5, 2008 at 3:17 pmSounds like something my picky preschooler might actually eat!…and it’s good for him…bonus!!!
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Breeni Books says
January 5, 2008 at 3:10 pmIf there’s a chance I can get my picky eaters to try something new, I’m all over it!
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Julie says
January 5, 2008 at 2:51 pmSounds great! I love new food products.
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lana42102 says
January 5, 2008 at 2:43 pmSounds great. I would love to try it.
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nicole says
January 5, 2008 at 2:32 pmsounds yummy
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Meg says
January 5, 2008 at 2:03 pmNever heard of these, but we’d like to try them!!
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Marcia says
January 5, 2008 at 1:56 pmMMmm cookies! haha My daughter always says that even if she’s eating veggies.
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Lis Garrett says
January 5, 2008 at 1:50 pmWe *love* Snikiddy products!
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Cindy says
January 5, 2008 at 1:41 pmThese snacks sound great. I would love to try them out on my toddler.
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Sheila says
January 5, 2008 at 1:32 pmThose sound really great! Please count me in!
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Brooke says
January 5, 2008 at 1:30 pmPlease randomly select me!
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Susanne says
January 5, 2008 at 1:15 pmLooks yummy!! Thanks..
stbaisch@yahoo.com
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Bree says
January 5, 2008 at 1:00 pmThese sound great!
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TheAngelForever says
January 5, 2008 at 12:26 pmSounds really good.
the_angel_forever [at] yahoo [dot] com
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Jenna says
January 5, 2008 at 10:04 amSounds good to me!
jg AT jennaglatzer.com
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wolkristen says
January 5, 2008 at 8:01 amSnikiddy sounds yummy & nutritious; a great combo!
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Neenarneenar says
January 5, 2008 at 7:02 amI’m willing to try anothing thats good for you.
neenarneenar@sbcglobal.net
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Milk Mama says
January 5, 2008 at 6:59 amSnikiddy sounds like a great snack for my kiddo! :)
sarahmarie.pemberton@gmail.com
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Prospective Ma says
January 5, 2008 at 6:02 amI’m willing to try some healthier snacks; Snikiddy sounds promising!
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jbubolz-miller says
January 5, 2008 at 5:42 amSounds like a snack that DS would actually eat! Thanks for the chance
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Jason and Caryn says
January 5, 2008 at 5:27 amSounds awesome….I love anything organic and healthy…
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Sarah says
January 5, 2008 at 5:09 amThis sounds great! What a great jump start to eating healthier~
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Stacey Moore says
January 5, 2008 at 5:04 ami wold love to try these!!
thanks
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Becky says
January 5, 2008 at 5:02 amI always try to give healthy snacks, but sometimes you need something convenient too.
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Not the Queen says
January 5, 2008 at 5:00 amThose sound wonderful! Count me in, please.
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Jenny says
January 5, 2008 at 4:33 amSounds delicious!
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windycindy says
January 5, 2008 at 4:27 amWhat a fun, delicious contest! I am not familiar with these products. I will go to the site and check them out! I am a vegetarian and I have two teenage sons that really watch what they eat. Please enter me in your contest. Thanks much, Cindi
jchoppes[at]hotmail[dot]com
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Miss Erica says
January 5, 2008 at 3:46 amYum! gumbi1313@msn.com
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nor_lou says
January 5, 2008 at 3:33 amSnikiddy snacks sound really tasty