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Join the Real Food Snack Revolution (And Kind Giveaway)

March 18, 2013

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Only 35 days until Fearless Feeding is launched and we’re ready to highlight another product/service. The theme is snacking, which I’ve written about quite a bit — how to tell when it’s good and bad, how many times a day a child should eat and what should ultimately drive it (hunger!).

In the book we lay out our snacking philosophy in pretty simple terms. We would like all parents to shift what they constitute as snacks from packaged salty snacks and desserts to good old fashioned real food. Satisfying snacks typically contain at least 2 food groups such as yogurt and nuts, fruit and cheese or half a sandwich. See Jill’s post for 51 more ideas.

The benefits of making this switch include everything from increased feelings of fullness, more energy to filling nutrition gaps. When planning Big A’s snack for school, for example, I consider what she is eating for breakfast and lunch and pick food groups to offer more variety. She knows her snacks vary each day and is generally happy with them.

I’m not saying salty snacks don’t have a place, but the goal is for families to associate snacking with real food most of the time. And there’s proof in the marketplace with products like KIND Healthy Snacks that such a shift is not only possible, but happening.

According to KIND’s website “KIND is a brand of all natural whole nut and fruit bars made from ingredients you can see and pronounce and it’s also a movement that gives new purpose to snacking.”

You may have seen them in the stores or already are a fan. All of their bars have see-through packages to highlight the nuts and fruit showing they indeed use real food and their line of whole grain clusters are chock-full of a variety of whole grains.

I received a complementary box of their bars and healthy grains to try. I used to eat bars all the time but after a while felt like they were just dressed up candy bars and moved them to occasional use. But when you look at the ingredients in these bars and try them you can tell they are different. And they taste really good!

I like to have them in my purse, especially on the days I work. I find that I bring something for mid-morning but am left with nothing to eat in the afternoon (and that doesn’t put mommy in a very good mood picking up the kids). I love topping the healthy grains on yogurt or having them with some milk when I’m home. For little ones, some of the bars may be too tough to chew or a choking hazard younger kids, but there is enough variety to find something the kids will like including the healthy whole grain clusters.

Here is a quick review of their products:

Kind Fruit and Nuts: These include whole nuts, fruit and a drizzle of honey. Some of the flavors include almond and coconut, peanut butter and strawberry, and almond and apricot.

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Kind Plus: These have additional nutrients like protein, fiber and antioxidants. Some of the flavors include Cranberry Almond + antioxidants, Blueberry Pecan + fiber and Peanut butter dark chocolate + protein.

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Kind Nuts and Spices: (with 5g or less of sugar) These are made with spices like cinnamon and ginger along with whole nuts and fiber. Some of the flavors include Dark chocolate cinnamon pecan, cashew and ginger spice, and dark chocolate nuts and sea salt.

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Kind Healthy Grains: These whole grain clusters are an alternative to granola with a variety of whole grains perfect as a cereal or topped on yogurt. For example, the Peanut Butter Whole Grain clusters contain peanuts, amaranth, oats, millet, buckwheat and quinoa. These are mine and Little D’s favorite!

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The best part about these products is the taste matches the nutrition and one of you will get a FREE sampler including 4 of each of the bars (total of 12) and 2 of the Healthy Grains for a retail value of $40.00. And don’t miss the giveaway going on at Jill’s site for Organic Girl.

Here’s what you need to do to enter the giveaway:

1) Mandatory entry: Leave a comment about how you define snacking in your home.

2) For a second entry: Join our Fearless Feeding Community (LIKE) on Facebook and leave a comment here saying you did. If you already like us, you can tell a friend about it.

3) For a third entry: Like KIND Healthy Snacks on Facebook.

4) For a fourth entry “Like” or tweet this page. Again, leave another comment.

One winner will be chosen using random.org. The winners will be announced on Raise Healthy Eater’s Facebook Page. This giveaway ends next Wednesday, March 25th, at midnight.

You must be 18 to enter. Products shipped within the US only.

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Categories: Announcements, Book & Product Reviews 64 Comments

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  1. Elissa says

    March 18, 2013 at 12:43 pm

    Snacking is nutrition between meals!

    Reply
  2. Alli says

    March 18, 2013 at 2:37 pm

    Snacking at my house defined: “Grab an apple from the fruit bowl.”

    Reply
  3. Miranda says

    March 18, 2013 at 2:38 pm

    Snacking: eating something healthy when you’re hungry.

    Reply
  4. Alli says

    March 18, 2013 at 2:39 pm

    I like you on FB!

    Reply
  5. Miranda says

    March 18, 2013 at 2:39 pm

    liked you on FB

    Reply
  6. Miranda says

    March 18, 2013 at 2:39 pm

    Liked this page on FB

    Reply
  7. Alli says

    March 18, 2013 at 2:40 pm

    I like KIND on FB!

    Reply
  8. Miranda says

    March 18, 2013 at 2:40 pm

    Liked Kind on FB

    Reply
  9. Stacy says

    March 18, 2013 at 2:40 pm

    On most days snacks are fruit, yogurt, cheese, nuts, etc. I really try to use snacks as extra nutrition and to fill in the gaps between meals, but will admit there are times when I falter.

    Reply
  10. Alli says

    March 18, 2013 at 2:40 pm

    Consider this page, “liked”

    Reply
  11. Cecilia says

    March 18, 2013 at 2:47 pm

    Snacking in our house is usually a piece of fruit between meals, but my son loves pretzels, Z-bars, or other treats as a snack.

    Reply
  12. Jennifer says

    March 18, 2013 at 3:31 pm

    Snacking means keeping our engines going with some healthy energy. Usually yogurt or fruit.

    Reply
  13. Debbie says

    March 18, 2013 at 3:50 pm

    Snacking is anything we eat in between meals. My kids love to snack on fruit, cheese, popcorn, etc.

    Reply
  14. Debbie says

    March 18, 2013 at 3:51 pm

    I like Fearless Feeding on facebook.

    Reply
  15. Debbie says

    March 18, 2013 at 3:53 pm

    I like KIND on facebook.

    Reply
  16. Debbie says

    March 18, 2013 at 3:53 pm

    I “like” this page.

    Reply
  17. Alana Morgan says

    March 18, 2013 at 4:24 pm

    LOVE, LOVE, LOVE these products and ideas! Just ‘liked’ you everywhere!

    Reply
  18. Cybil says

    March 18, 2013 at 5:00 pm

    Snacking is refueling between meals.

    Reply
  19. Ilene says

    March 18, 2013 at 5:08 pm

    Snacking could mean a piece of fruit or some nuts, but it could also be a brownie.

    Reply
  20. Jeffrey says

    March 18, 2013 at 5:15 pm

    Snacking is food that holds us over between meals.

    Reply
  21. Jeffrey says

    March 18, 2013 at 5:16 pm

    I like your Facebook page.

    Reply
  22. Lisa Freeze says

    March 18, 2013 at 5:16 pm

    Snacking for us is usually reserved for in the car or stroller, to hush the fussing while on the go!

    Reply
  23. Jeffrey says

    March 18, 2013 at 5:17 pm

    I KIND on Facebook.

    Reply
  24. Jeffrey says

    March 18, 2013 at 5:17 pm

    I tweeted: https://twitter.com/FireRunner2379/status/313791210680639488.

    Reply
  25. chole says

    March 18, 2013 at 7:47 pm

    Snack time at our house is usually a piece of fruit, nuts or veggies. I reserve the occasional more processed food (granola bar, fruit snack etc) as a treat.

    Reply
  26. Becca says

    March 18, 2013 at 8:37 pm

    Snacking in my home is trying to keep it as real and nutritious as possible.

    Reply
  27. Becca says

    March 18, 2013 at 8:39 pm

    I like you on facebook.

    Reply
  28. Becca says

    March 18, 2013 at 8:40 pm

    Like kind on facebook.

    Reply
  29. Becca says

    March 18, 2013 at 8:42 pm

    Tweeted https://mobile.twitter.com/berka_fish/status/313842416895541248

    Reply
  30. Vivian S says

    March 19, 2013 at 12:31 am

    I think my toddler must snack all day because he eats like a bird… I try to offer fruit, nuts or granola between meals but he usually wants a cookie or ice cream and I do give in sometimes.

    Reply
  31. Dorinda says

    March 19, 2013 at 12:32 am

    My two year-old son will eat fresh fruits, some fresh veggies, cheese, crackers, and dried fruits (such as dates and raisins). He is an active boy, so I am always looking for new snack ideas to add variety and encourage his appetite.

    Reply
  32. Vivian S says

    March 19, 2013 at 12:33 am

    Liked Fearless Feeding Community on Facebook

    Reply
  33. Vivian S says

    March 19, 2013 at 12:34 am

    Already Liked KIND Healthy Snacks on Facebook.

    Reply
  34. Vivian S says

    March 19, 2013 at 12:35 am

    Tweeted giveaway
    @askviv

    Reply
  35. Dorinda says

    March 19, 2013 at 12:35 am

    KIND liked on Facebook. 🙂

    Reply
  36. Jennifer says

    March 19, 2013 at 4:17 am

    I try my best to only offer raw veggies first (never taken up on this) and fruit. Yogurt is acceptable though I really want to get away from even the organic kid kinds – I think too much sugar but I haven’t gotten around to perfecting my own flavoring.

    Reply
  37. Amy says

    March 19, 2013 at 5:52 am

    snack – handfull of nuts & or dried fruit, or a piece of fresh fruit, between breakfast & lunch when we get up early or bewteen lunch & dinner after nap.

    Reply
  38. Rebekah C says

    March 19, 2013 at 7:32 am

    Snacking for my 5 year old is a way to get extra healthy calories and nutrition into his tiny little body. For my 18 month old snacking is to give her healthy fuel to grow grow grow.

    Reply
  39. Kim of Mo'Betta says

    March 19, 2013 at 8:53 am

    I try to emphasize to my kids appropriate portions and healthy choices – reading labels etc, and let them choose their own snacks most of the time. They are not always healthy, but I’m hoping by not making any foods completely off limits, that they will not covet them when the go off to other homes that have trans fats in abundance (*cough*In-Laws*cough*)!

    Reply
  40. Kim of Mo'Betta says

    March 19, 2013 at 8:54 am

    I liked Fearless Feeding on Facebook

    Reply
  41. Kim of Mo'Betta says

    March 19, 2013 at 8:55 am

    Liked KIND Healthy Snacks on Facebook

    Reply
  42. Kim of Mo'Betta says

    March 19, 2013 at 8:55 am

    tweeted!

    Reply
  43. amy says

    March 19, 2013 at 10:23 am

    Snacking is a no cook meal!

    Reply
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  45. Elaine says

    March 19, 2013 at 8:18 pm

    between meals

    Reply
  46. Cecilia says

    March 20, 2013 at 11:39 am

    A snack in our home must either be a whole food or a homemade goodie, and sometimes it’s both so we get the nutrition and the satisfaction of a treat.

    Reply
  47. Cecilia says

    March 20, 2013 at 11:41 am

    Like Fearless Feeding on facebook

    Reply
  48. Cecilia says

    March 20, 2013 at 11:42 am

    Like KIND on facebook

    Reply
  49. Vicki S says

    March 20, 2013 at 10:11 pm

    Well snacking is kind of necessary for me. I am very active and lift weights and so I need the protein and calories. Anything from peanut butter, to a protein bar, a piece of fruit or cheese. Has to be mostly healthy and preferably with protein.

    Reply
  50. Vicki S says

    March 20, 2013 at 10:12 pm

    I like Fearless Feeding on FB. My FB name is Vicki Sh

    Reply
  51. Vicki S says

    March 20, 2013 at 10:13 pm

    I like KIND snacks on FB. My FB name is Vicki Sh

    Reply
  52. Debbie Welchert says

    March 22, 2013 at 5:58 am

    I define snacking as a piece of fruit, applesauce, nuts, raisins. Something to take the hunger away.

    Reply
  53. Debbie Welchert says

    March 22, 2013 at 5:59 am

    Joined Fearless Feeding Community on Facebook/Debbie Welchert

    Reply
  54. Debbie Welchert says

    March 22, 2013 at 6:01 am

    I like Kind Healthy Snacks on Facebook/Debbie Welchert

    Reply
  55. Debbie Welchert says

    March 22, 2013 at 6:03 am

    I tweeted giveaway. https://twitter.com/flipper211/status/315070714757648384

    Reply
  56. Vicki says

    March 22, 2013 at 11:45 am

    Snacking is at a set time at my house. When the children get home from school. I give a choice of -3 different foods.

    Reply
  57. Vicki says

    March 22, 2013 at 11:49 am

    I joined Fearless Feeding community on FB

    Reply
  58. Vicki says

    March 22, 2013 at 11:50 am

    I liked KIND on FB

    Reply
  59. Cori Westphal says

    March 22, 2013 at 7:57 pm

    I try to keep mostly healthy snacks in the house, so if my kids do reach for one, it’s a healthy option!

    coriwestphal at msn dot com

    Reply
  60. Cori Westphal says

    March 22, 2013 at 7:58 pm

    Tweet: https://twitter.com/coriwestphal/status/315281227038998528

    coriwestphal at msn dot com

    Reply
  61. Ttrockwood says

    March 22, 2013 at 10:28 pm

    Snack for us are fruit or veggies with a protein or healthy fat like fruit and yogurt dip or veggies and hummus

    Reply
  62. Ttrockwood says

    March 22, 2013 at 10:29 pm

    Liked kind on fb (teri)

    Reply
  63. Susan says

    March 22, 2013 at 11:28 pm

    Snacks are things to tide you between meals like yogurt, cheese, fruit

    Reply
  64. Bill says

    December 15, 2014 at 7:19 pm

    I define snacking in my house as one of the things that need to be changed to a more healthy way of doing it.

    Reply

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