Healthy Snacks—For Kids and AdultsJanuary 26, 2012
Filed under: Natural Living, Organic, Savings - greenacres @ 5:59 PM
We at GreenAcres know it’s hard to keep up with healthy eating when you lead such a busy and active life. All the pressures that are pushing and pulling us from this direction and that can mean that we often forget to take care of ourselves, and we even forget that we should be doing it. But if you want to commit yourself to more healthy habits, it just takes a few healthy changes to start making a difference. Changing just one habit a week is not so daunting as a sudden lifestyle shift, and many people find it to be a more manageable path to wellness. That’s why we bring you great values on the products that are easiest to incorporate into your healthy habits as you continue on your wellness journey. Below are just a few great items featured in our Newsletter this month that could be just the right change for you and your family!
Change Your Chip!
January’s Monthly Newsletter features 2 great potato-chip-alternatives.
The first, Nut Chips, are brought to you by the same folks who made those nutty crackers we all know and love by now, Nut Thins! They are made from whole-grain brown rice and almonds—so you’re not getting all those saturated fats that are the antagonists to our diets. Plus, whole grain rather than processed, refined white flours found in many crackers or chips, absorb more slowly into your body, so they won’t leave you with that dramatic spike and drop in your blood sugar levels…leaving you full longer, and allowing your body the time it needs to digest your food, naturally. The second chip alternatives, Beanitos, are made from whole beans and whole grain rice. They are high in fiber (a must for proper digestion and fat burning!), contain Omega 3 Essential Fatty Acids, and absolutely no corn! Both these chips are great for aiding in your healthy diet, and are completely gluten free. Try them today!
Eat Your Veggies
You may have seen the salad by this same name in our deli cold case. It’s packed with all that good-for-you organic stuff that your body craves! Try this salad, make your own, or eat them plain…it doesn’t matter how you eat ‘em, just eat ‘em! Self-contained fruit like apples, bananas, and oranges are all perfect options for on-the-go snacking. Baby carrots offer a satisfying crunch and are so much better for you than crackers! Add broccoli to your noodles, tomatoes and spinach to your sandwich, mushrooms and peppers to your pizza. Every time you turn around you’ll start seeing more opportunities for more veggies…just open your mind!
Moo More
Okay, you might get funny looks if you actually start mooing at your desk or in traffic, 
but studies show that even one 8-oz. glass of a milk a day can have a significant impact on overall health. Why? Well, milk is one of those “superfoods” that you hear about in health magazines. It’s no coincidence that cultures around the world have been drinking milk daily for centuries! It contains a whole laundry list of good-for-you nutrients: Calcium, Protein, Potassium, Phosphorous, Vitamin D, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin A, just to name a few. According to some well-quoted research out of Cardiff University, drinking milk can lessen the chances of dying from illnesses such as coronary heart disease and stroke by up to 15 to 20 percent. Wow. I’d say it’s time to get our “moo” on!
Watch for more healthy snack replacements to come! And don’t forget to come in before February 31st to take advantage of these great values!
