www.karenrothnutrition.com Snacking for some is a necessity where for others its a habit. For both types, its important to choose a healthy snack. And I understand that sometimes you may not be prepared and have to rely on someone pre-packed and quick to pick up. I recently heard about a new snack and decided to try it myself. They are called Peeled Snacks. They are individually wrapped to keep the dried fruit fresh and the nuts crunchy. These are a great alternative to a bag of chips or a candy bar and the ingredients are simple Fruit and nuts with salt. They provide a natural source of vitamins, minerals and fiber – with NO added sugar or fat. The nuts are dry roasted and lightly salted. No trans fats, artificial flavors or colors. Cholesterol free, gluten free. Simply organic fresh with no preservatives. Its a convenience food that’s as close to its natural state as possible. They pack the fruit and nuts separately to make sure that when you eat Peeled Snacks, the nuts are crunchy and the fruit is juicy. Each bag is around 130 calories, with the nuts being around 180. In CA the organic line Apple-2-the-core, Apricot-a-lot, Banan-apeel, and go-Mango-man-go is in Gelsons, and coming soon to Whole Foods and some Longs Stores carry it too. But visit www.peeledsnacks.com and click on Food apeel then store locater to find a location near you.