April 2009

Summer is around the corner, and that means many of us are hoping to shed a little of that winter blubber in favor of a more slim, summer-friendly physique. But what is a poor little compulsive snacker to do when the munchies beckon? There are some old stand-bys, of course. Carrot sticks, a handful of nuts, an apple. But who are we kidding? Those recommendations are obviously from people who don’t understand the beauty of the first crunchy, crispy, salty bite into a perfectly formed and unbroken potato chip. Of course potato chips won’t help in slimmer summer endeavors, so the poor snacker is torn. Give in to the temptation and indulge in some good crunchiness? Take the high road and walk around the block or eat some grapes?

Lucky for us snackers, many companies have seen and understood the gulf between healthy snacking and the kind of snacking that really satisfies a craving. One of those companies is Snack Salad. A friend of mine turned me on to their signature product—the Snapea Crisps.

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