Healthy Summer Treats: Slim Twin Ice Cream!

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Nothing tastes better on a hot summer day than some delicious, cold ice cream! However, sometimes ice cream can really hurt a diet or healthy lifestyle because of high calories or artificial ingredients!

So this summer, if you are trying to eat healthy and low calories but still crave ice cream, turn to Slim Twin ice cream!

Made by Three Twins Ice Cream, Slim Twin is the first and only certified USDA organic low-calorie ice cream. Unlike most low-cal ice cream brands, Slim Twin is crafted with a base of real milk, cream, sugar and eggs and contains zero added salt, glycerin, stevia, or artificial coloring/preservatives.

Available in Vanilla, Lemon Cookie, Coffee and more, Slim Twin is also low-fat, packed with 24g protein (more than Halo Top and Arctic Zero!) and has only 240-320 calories per pint—offering a clean & guilt-free summer treat.

I absolutely love the flavors offered by Slim Twin and my favorite has got to be the Lemon Cookie and Cookies and Cream! And I feel no guilt when eating it! That is my favorite part. Not only is it organic but it is high in protein and made without ANY artificial ingredients!

Dig in this summer to your favorite flavors of ice cream WITHOUT GUILT with Slim Twin ice cream!

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You can purchase Slim Twin ice cream online or at your local retailer.

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Healthy Summer Snacks: Pistachios

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One of my family's favorite summer snacks are Pistachios! We love to eat them plain, in trail mixes and even as a topping on Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp! I am especially loving Pistachios now that our family is eating mostly Paleo! It's a delicious, easy to eat snack that is so healthy too!

Pistachios contain a number of health benefits, including cognition and concentration. Researchers have found that compared to other nuts, pistachios produce the greatest gamma wave response, which is critical for enhancing cognitive processing, information retention, learning, perception and rapid eye movement during sleep.

And I can thank the American Pistachio Growers for all these delicious pistachios! American Pistachio Growers (APG) is a non-profit trade association representing over 800 grower members in California, Arizona, and New Mexico. APG is governed by a democratically elected board of directors who are growers and is funded entirely by growers and independent processors with the shared goal of increasing global awareness of nutritious, American-grown pistachios.

So if you are looking for a healthy snack this summer that is great for road trips, camping or at the beach, I highly recommend Pistachios! They are delicious, SO GOOD for you and easy to eat on the go!

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You can purchase pistachios at your local retailer.

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@TrueNorthSnack: A Sweet Summer Snack You Won't Feel Bad About‏! & #Giveaway

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This summer, I am trying to really focus on picking and eating healthy snacks that will fuel my body until the next meal, curb the cravings and be without all the icky ingredients found in a lot of snacks.

I definitely have bad days where I fail at this but lately I have been doing really well because I carry around TrueNorth snacks! It's a simple snack that you can count on this summer for real energy to fuel your day.

I definitely get a lasting energy boost during the day with these lightly sweet and bite-sized, fresh roasted nut clusters. TrueNorth snacks are made thoughtfully from simple ingredients to create a surprisingly delicious snacking experience.

I think what I really like about TrueNorth is that it allows me to enjoy the best of both worlds: it's a snack that's good for me and fills a hunger gap, while still satisfying my sweet and crunchy cravings. With TrueNorth in my cupboard, I don't reach for the chocolate bars or potato chips anymore - I get both sweet and salty in my TrueNorth snacks!

These nut clusters are available in three flavors: Cashew Crunch, Chocolate Nut Crunch and Almond Pecan Crunch. The flavors specifically include the best nuts for your diet, helping to keep you full and suppress your appetite.

- Cashews: 10% of your daily value of iron in a single serving
- Pecans: Rich in beta-sitosterol, which helps to lower cholesterol
- Almonds: More fiber and calcium than any other nut, lower-cal than others and an excellent source of Vitamin E

Made with ingredients you can recognize, TrueNorth nut cluster snacks are always free of artificial colors, preservatives, trans fats and have no cholesterol.

TrueNorth lightly sweetened nut clusters really are the perfect take-anywhere snack that satisfies your hunger and gives you a real energy boost to fuel your day. It really is a great summer snack for the car, in your purse or at the beach! Take it anywhere and snack smart with TrueNorth!

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You can purchase TrueNorth snacks at your local retailer.

Win It:

TrueNorth is generously offering TWO bags of each flavor (totaling 6 bags!) to a lucky winner!

Enter here for a chance to win:

TWO Bags of each flavor of TrueNorth Snacks
 (SIX bags total!)
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* Thank you to TrueNorth for their product for review! Disclosure - This product was given for review for my honest opinion. No other compensation was given.*

Cool Down This Summer with Healthy @Sambazon Treats!

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Looking to cool down with a sweet but HEALTHY treat this summer? Then check out what I have been using to cool down and stay healthy on the hottest days!

Sambazon, the first açai brand to bring organic açai to the States has some great new products including their frozen Superfruit packs and their Sorbets! Both are delicious and healthy and have become the treat to have in our house!

All Sambazon products are USDA Certified Organic, Certified Fair Trade, plant-based, non-dairy, non-GMO project verified and rich in antioxidants. This little berry is one of the only fruits on the planet to be naturally sugar free, packed with antioxidants, and full of healthy omegas – giving it a one of a kind mouth feel that’s rich, refreshing, and totally unique. Unlike any other fruit, the real magic of Açaí is that it has a perfect combination of polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats, giving it a creamy mouth feel and loads of trace minerals and essential nutrients.

The Superfruit packs (Original, Unsweetened, Supergreens, Performance Protein) from Sambazon are ideal for making açai bowls and smoothies at home. I make a daily smoothie for lunch and these Superfruit packs are perfect for adding my smoothies for a great boost! I especially love the Supergreens & Performance Protein pack so I get an extra boost of protein and nutrtion after a hard workout or to curb the cravings! The Unsweetened and Original were also great for adding into our homemade banana ice cream!

And the two new sorbets (Acai + Acai Coconut and Acai Chocolate + Chocolate Chip) are another great option for a healthy indulgence to satisfy cravings without the guilt! My children especially enjoyed having these sorbets as a special cool treat and I loved that the sorbets were made with healthy, organic ingredients!

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You can purchase Sambazon products at a retailer near you

* Thank you to Sambazon for their product for review! Disclosure - This product was given for review for my honest opinion. No other compensation was given.*

New Gluten-Free Snacks from @vansfoods & #Giveaway

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If you are a gluten-free eater or not, Van's is a great brand for all families this summer for healthy eating and snacking!

Van’s, a leader in wholesome snacks that satisfy the kid in everyone, recently introduced new snack bars and granolas. I have tried them and you will want to try them too!

Van’s Double Chocolate and Banana Nut Granola are made with 12-14 grams of gluten-free, whole grains per serving – all with no artificial colors, flavors or preservatives. These are great in yogurt, with milk or just as a quick snack throughout the day!

Van’s Chocolate Gramwich Sandwich Bars are made with real chocolate sandwiched between two whole-grain, graham-style bars for a one-of-a-kind pick-me-up. If you like smores, these are a good version of them without the marshmallow!

Van’s Banana Bread Bars blend banana flavor with gluten-free oats and flaxseed for a portable version of banana bread. I am not really even a fan of banana bread usually but I am so glad I gave these bars a chance because they were REALLY GOOD! They were soft and chewy and were a great snack throughout the day!

And they have many other great products that we have been enjoying as well including their organic waffles, crackers and cereals! Van's is definitely a great brand to stock up on this summer for healthy & gluten-free eating!

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You can purchase Van's products at your local retailer.

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Van's is generously offering (1) Van's Prize Pack to a lucky winner!

Enter here for a chance to win:

(1) Van's Snacks Prize Pack 
(including one branded tote bag, 2 water bottles, 2 “snack snacks” and $20 worth of Van's coupons)


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Healthy Summer Snacking & Celebrate Finding Dory in Theaters with @piratesbooty

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I have raved many times before about how much my family (and I!) LOVE Pirate's Booty! It really is the perfect snack for healthy summer snacking this summer, especially with their individual 1/2 oz packages! It is great to throw in the beach bag, travel bag or eat on-the-go wherever and whatever you are doing this summer!

But your children will love Pirate's Booty even more this summer because each package features limited-edition Finding Dory packaging. From April to June, Dory, Nemo and their new friend—Hank the Octopus—will join Pirate and his first mate, Crunchy the Parrot, to bring adventurous snacking to kids of all ages. The limited-edition packaging comes in a variety of sizes, including seven ounces, 10 ounces and a 12-pack of half-ounce bags of Pirate’s Booty Aged White Cheddar.

I personally CAN'T WAIT to see Finding Dory! I loved Finding Nemo and this sequel looks just as good! Every time I grab a bag of Pirate's Booty with the cute Finding Dory characters, I get excited all over again for a family movie night watching Finding Dory!

So this summer snack healthy and join Pirate’s Booty as they celebrate Disney·Pixar's Finding Dory. Set sail for a new adventure in the deep blue sea with baked to perfection puffs made with real, simple ingredients.

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You can purchase Pirate's Booty with limited-edition Finding Dory packaging at your local retailer. 

* Thank you to Pirate's Booty for their product for review! Disclosure - This product was given for review for my honest opinion. No other compensation was given.*