I love updating you guys on new foods that I’ve scouted out or become a fan of.
I ended a sentence in a preposition. Sorry! It would have sounded awkward otherwise, and though I usually epitomize the word awkward, I try to keep my writing a little less, um, weird. Onto the food!
1. Blue Diamond Salt ‘N Vinegar almonds.
Not only will these satisfy your salty craving, you get a dose of protein and fiber. They’re very delicious without being a sodium overload.
2. Publix all natural salsas. 
Rachel and I picked up a tub of the medium salsa on Saturday. It’s really good! The ingredient list is clean, it’s got a great flavor, and isn’t too chunky. Chunky salsa is nasty.
3. La Croix Peach-Pear sparkling water. 
They now sell this canned at Target! It’s definitely my new favorite La Croix flavor. On another note, I’m still not over how awful the Coconut flavor was. Blech.
Let me tell you a secret: Sometimes if I don’t like a bottle of wine, I add a bit of sparkling water to it. Then bam! I’ve got a tastier, more refreshing glass of happiness.
4. Fiber One 90 Calorie Chocolate Chip Cookies
They’re soft, pack 5 grams of fiber, and contain only 8 grams of sugar. It’s a treat! I highly suggest nuking one in the microwave for about 15 seconds. Mmm!
5. Tropicana Trop50 Raspberry with Green Tea. 
Amanda and I used this to mix with our vodka on the boat the other day. It’s only 50 calories per 8 ounces – a great mixer for a lower calorie beverage. Oh, and say hello to Svedka, my favorite vodka. It’s fairly inexpensive and very smooth.
6. Zone Perfect Perfectly Simple nutrition bars. 
I was recently sent some samples of these bars and am so grateful! Upon opening the wrapper of the first bar I tried, I thought they looked just like Larabars. They’re SO much better. They’re quite dense, but more nutty and flavorful, with a short list of ingredients. My favorite was the Cranberry Almond.
7. Buddy Fruits.
Ok, ok. this is definitely glorified fruit puree, but I can be a sucker for cute branding/packaging. I’m every marketer’s dream come true. But hey, moms! Don’t you think your kiddos would much rather get their fruit and vegetable requirements through these? Adorbs.
For the record, the only reason I tried these was because you can get the applesauce packets in the kids meals at Chick-fil-A. True story.
8. Jazz Apples.
These aren’t a new find, but more of a re-discovery thanks to Boding. We found these at Target of all places. They’re the best apples! Gotta love one of God’s most precious gifts to us – fresh fruit!
What new food products have you recently discovered?
Tell me your favorite a)packaged good and b)fresh fruit or vegetable.