Healthy snacks are all the rage these days. It seems like every time you turn around, there's a new health food craze. But are these fads really healthy? Or are we just getting duped by clever marketing and packaging? In this blog post, Healthy Truth, providers of the best healthy snacks, will take a look at some of the most popular "healthy" foods and see if they live up to the hype. We'll also discuss some healthier alternatives that you can enjoy without feeling guilty!
Cereal & Protein Bars
Cereal is often marketed as a healthy snack or breakfast option, but many of them are actually loaded with sugar and other unhealthy ingredients. In fact, some cereal and cereal bars have more sugar than a candy bar! Protein bars are marketed the same way, but use sugar alcohol which can cause gas and diarrhea. If you're looking for a healthy snack option, you may want to forgo the sugary cereal and protein bars.
Dried Fruits
Dried fruits are a great way to get your daily dose of vitamins and minerals. However, many dried fruits have added sugar for taste as well as preservatives like sulfur dioxide. Be sure to read the label carefully before you buy dried fruit snacks as they may not be as good for you and your family as you first believed.
Roasted Nuts & Seeds
Roasted nuts and seeds are a great source of protein, fiber, and healthy fats. They make a perfect snack for on-the-go or when you need a quick pick-me-up. However, roasting nuts and seeds may form harmful chemicals such as acrylamide, which has been shown to cause cancer in animals. Added salt, sugar, flavorings, and preservatives can also turn these healthy snacks into something unhealthy.
Healthy Truth Snacks
At Healthy Truth, we believe that healthy snacks should be just that: healthy! All of our snacks are made with raw, natural ingredients and are free from refined sugar and preservatives. Our nuts and seeds are never roasted and are soaked and dried at low temperatures to keep the natural vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants intact. Our protein bars are unprocessed and contain no "natural flavors", preservatives, or sugar alcohols.
When you want truly healthy snacks, then Healthy Truth has everything you need. Browse our online shop to view all of our natural snacks and be sure to order your favorites today!