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Potato chips aren’t exactly a healthy snack, but you’d be hard-pressed to find a kid who would turn them down. What if there was a snack that tasted just as good as traditional fried chips, but without all the unhealthy stuff? Enter Brothers-All-Natural Potato Crisps. Available in Original with Sea Salt, Szechuan Pepper & Fresh Chives, Fresh ...

Between free scoop day at Ben and Jerry’s and 31 cent scoop night at Baskin-Robbins, it’s been a very ice cream-focused week. Not that we mind—we just wish the crowds had been a little smaller when we went to get our free/discounted desserts. No need to wait in line for these ice cream-flavored treats, though—with Baskin-Robbins Soft Candy and ...

For some reason, lots of “kid” foods come in tubes, from yogurt to those push-up popsicles that are always a summer staple. FruitaBu Fruit Sploooshers from the Stretch Island Fruit Company are tubes of pureed organic fruit designed to be a healthy snack for kids and adults alike. The consistency is similar to applesauce and the ...

  It’s tough for anyone who has severe food allergies, especially if you’re a kid. In our house, we have one with major food allergies—no soy protein, no dairy, no wheat, no peanuts, which are four of the top eight food allergies. To find a line of tasty snacks and food that would otherwise be off limits is kind of exciting. Enjoy Life ...

From peanuts to dairy to seafood, chances are you or your kids know someone with a food allergy. For those who have a gluten allergy, food options can be difficult to find, especially when it comes to traditional sweets (no regular flour allowed). Chicago-based Whole Bakers aims to satisfy everyone’s sweet tooth, however, with their gluten-free ...

Sure, we all want our kids to eat and snack healthy, but sometimes you just need a little chocolate. With an office full of chocoholics, we knew we just had to try the new Wildly Cherry M&M’s from Mars, Incorporated. Just opening up the bag you get a whiff of chocolate-covered cherry goodness, so our expectations were high. Whether you ...

As a continually growing mom-to-be, I’m always on the lookout for tasty snacks that are healthier than the cookies and candy I typically crave. Plus, my little bundle of joy isn’t leaving my stomach much room anymore, forcing me to snack throughout the day instead of eating three regular-sized meals. I’ve turned to NutraBella’s Bellybars ...

In the cold days of winter, it’s especially important to make sure your family eats enough fruits and vegetables to ward off the many illnesses going around. While fresh fruit is ideal, it isn’t always the most convenient, especially when it comes to snacking away from home. That’s why we love the new Funky Monkey Snacks. Each package features a ...

If you’re still chugging along on a New Year’s-inspired diet, today is the day to splurge a little and have some candy. It is Valentine’s Day after all, and even if you don’t have a significant other to give you cards and flowers (or if you’re not into the whole Valentine’s Day thing), everyone can use a little sugar pick-me-up every now and ...

At Chicago Parent, we’re always looking for new healthy snacks and drinks that actually taste good (for us and the kids). So when we got samples of the new Crayons all natural fruit juice drinks and saw that they contain no high fructose corn syrup, we were eager to give them a try. First of all, I think we can all agree that the cans look ...