Whether you work in the city or afar, prepping for that mid-afternoon craving can save you from a dreaded vending machine trip. Besides, many conventional snack foods – i.e. think Ritz, Tostitos & Wheat thins – often contain GMOs and other questionable preservatives.
You don’t have to compromise taste for alternatives. Awesome options are available from local providers and bulk bins. Plus, local food providers are accessible and can answer questions via email, social media or in person at your local farmer’s market.
Disclaimer: I am not a nutritionist nor am providing health guidance. I simply follow a (mostly) pescetarian diet and eat a locally, healthy diet where possible.
grocery stores. Good Enough for Kids sources from local producers and is organic where possible. The labels are clean: Oats, raisins, dried food and raw honey, clarifying which ingredients are sourced locally. You can find these at a variety of local markets, including Reading Terminal, Kimberton Whole Foods, MOM’s Organic Grocery and more.
Readers, what’s your favorite healthy snacks during the work day?
** I did receive a sample of a couple products mentioned, and others I did purchase without compensation. As always, all opinions are my own and no food producers, PR reps or Pounce DeLeon influenced my post.
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