Unusual + Salty
Looking for something a little different? Check these new snack ideas out.
Wasabi Peas: Are They a Healthy Choice?
What exactly are wasabi peas and are they good for you?....
100 Calories of Snack From Russia
Have you ever wondered what snacks exist in other countries? Well, Snack Girl is on the case!....
The Healthiest Cracker On The Planet
How would you like a cracker that just oozes health? A cracker that makes you think, "Hey, this is really good for me!!"
A Whole Food Snack of Salty Deliciousness and A Winner!
I really appreciate Snack-Girl readers, and am thrilled when someone suggests something that I need to review. Crystal wrote me a very nice e-mail admonishing me for leaving these veggie goodies off the site. So, today, I will fix this situation....
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....
Crunchy puffs of rice, salt, and sugar
These lovely little crackers hail from Japan. Are they bad for you?....
Mechanically separated meat is not good for you
The stick of jerky photographed here is actually not beef. I was shocked to discover that I had purchased a stick of jerky made with pork and something called "mechanically separated chicken". Okayyy.
Pork Rinds - high in protein and (sadly) salt
Pork rinds are (mysteriously) not that bad a snack. George W. Bush, near the beginning of his presidency said that they were his favorite snack, and sales shot up.
