Packaged + Kid Friendly

Is There Such a Thing as Tasty Paper?

Hidden in the "Asian" section of your supermarket is a papery substance that is food. My package actually proclaims that the company that makes the stuff has been in business since 1690....

How to Turn the Dull into the Delicious

Sitting on the shelf with all the bright colored Fritos and Doritos is the lowly pretzel....

How to Make an Apple Last 2 Years

Bear Fruit Bars do not occur in nature, but they are made of natural ingredients. They are made by a small, family run company called Mountain Organic Foods....

A new sports drink?

Most of us don't think of milk as a sports drink. The drink aisle abounds with neon colors of Gatorade and Powerade to entice us to recharge after and during exercise....

Candy that is good for you

Can you have a treat that is also nutritious? Absolutely. There is no reason why you need to chose a food that lacks nutrients to get a great treat.

Fun to eat and good for you

"Eat. Spit. Be Happy." says DAVID, a manufacturer of sunflower seeds. I can't agree more. If not for the fact that I've been trying to teach my children not to spit, these would be a perfect snack.

Better than cookies but not as good as fruit

Graham crackers can be pretty yummy. There are a lot of different brands but they all average out to be about the same for calories...

Chewy Granola Bar

Wait a minute, these are supposed to be healthy! Do you really consider these a treat?

Chocolate is made from plants

Why is dark chocolate good for you? Most people don't realize that dark chocolate is derived from plants....

Triscuit

If you like crackers, Triscuits (or whole wheat baked snack crackers) are for you. They are salty and crunchy and great alternative to the higher fat alternatives such as potato chips or Doritos....