Healthy Desserts & Snacks: Low Glycemic & Nutritional Guide

For those seeking healthier indulgences, low-glycemic alternatives and moisture-optimized baking techniques help manage weight and cravings.

Crispy Sweet Potato Chips

How to Stop Craving Potato Chips

Potato chips were famously created in 1853, when George Crum became offended when a restaurant patron sent back his fried potatoes for being too thick. To spite the patron, Crum sliced potatoes paper thin, fried them in oil, added salt and became the unwitting creator of the modern potato chip.

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girl blowing a bubble gum

Healthy Alternatives to Chewing Gum

The early predecessor to chewing gum, spruce gum, was popular in the early 1800s and was cut from the spruce tree, according to the Wrigley's website. Today, chewing gum is sweetened and made in a variety of flavors.

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Is Smartfood Popcorn Healthy?

Smartfood Popcorn is manufactured by the Frito Lay company and found in the chip section of many grocery stores. Its signature black bag is a temptation for those who love the cheesy taste and airy texture of the snack. But an unbridled indulgence in a bag of Smartfood may derail your diet.

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Sliced Almonds

How to Make Almond Slices

Sliced almonds make quick work of adding crunch, protein and flavor to baked goods, salads and meats. While you can purchase a bag of sliced almonds at the grocery store, it may be more economical to purchase whole almonds and slice them yourself, as needed.

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