Siete Grain Free Tortilla Chips are hands-down the best swap for traditional tortilla chips. These taste amazing, yet are made with non-inflammatory ingredients and cooked in avocado oil (which can be heated to high temperatures before becoming inflammatory). For those of you who love Dorito-style chips, Siete makes a nacho flavoring that is totally clean … Read more
Mary’s Gone Crackers have been one of my long-standing favorite cracker swaps. These organic, gluten-free, whole grain vegan crackers come in a variety of flavors, with the Super Seed being my favorite, as it is a great source of clean protein. Ingredients: Organic whole grain blend (organic whole grain brown rice, organic whole grain quinoa, … Read more
Nature’s All Natierra organic, freeze-dried beets recently became my most treasured chip or cracker swap. These are crunchy and light with a mild hint of sweetness. Even better, beets are known to cleanse the blood. For any root vegetable, it’s especially important to eat organic, and while there are a number of brands that advertise … Read more
Epic has become one of my favorite “beef” jerky swaps, after meeting the owner at a conference a few years ago. This company is passionate about providing clean meat that comes from large-scale grassland restoration efforts. While there are many flavors, the bison meat flavor is free of processed sugar, which is commonly found in … Read more
Go Raw sprouted flax snacks are another great chip or cracker swap bursting with zest and a nice crunch. These come in a variety of flavors such as zesty pizza, spicy fiesta, sunflower, plain, chewy apricot, banana bread, pumpkin seed, raisin crunch, and sweet spirulina. With all of those options, each member of your family … Read more
Nature’s All Natierra freeze-fried organic strawberries and pineapples are a fun swap for any sweet and crunchy snack you may be looking to replace. Packed with antioxidants, these are a real treat to eat on their own or add to cereal. Best of all, they are light and easy to tote around and are bursting … Read more
Lundberg thin, thick, or round rice cakes are the perfect swap for a healthy snack on the go and are chock-full of carbs that will support your child’s growth. I especially love that Lundberg’s rice cakes are organic and non-GMO. There are many flavors, including brown rice with sea salt, red rice and quinoa, and … Read more
Quinn Microwave Popcorn is a great swap if your child is trying to make hot popcorn for a movie night with friends. Also made from non-GMO corn, this popcorn is popped without any oils. I prefer the Sea Salt flavor as an anti-inflammatory swap. Ingredients: Organic popcorn kernels, sea salt Buy Now Back to Crackers, … Read more
Lesser Evil Organic Popcorn is my favorite popcorn swap. I often send this treat to my kids’ classrooms for popcorn parties. It’s also a favorite finger snack for picnics and birthday celebrations. I love this brand because they use non-GMO corn, which is very important, as well as high-quality avocado or coconut oil. Ingredients: Organic … Read more
Simple Mills Crackers are my kids’ favorite crackers swaps. The sea salt flavor reminds me of traditional saltine crackers. You can also choose from more mature flavors such as rosemary, sundried tomato & basil, and farmhouse cheddar (which is cow dairy, so I tend to leave that flavor on the shelf, but may be a … Read more