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Are you ringing in the New Year with a healthy lifestyle resolution? While many will say healthy equates to not-tasty I disagree. To me healthy means moderation and thinking about the food we eat. With that in mind, this month's What's Tasty focuses on foods that can aid in the healthy lifestyle including some great snacks and ways to spice up that bland diet food… Rhythm Kale and Sweet Potato Chips  You can't get much healthier than kale, which is a natural superfood, or sweet potatoes, which are high fiber and contain Vitamins A and C. But can you envision yourself craving either? Probably not, yet if you're anything like me you'll find them delicious when transformed into a crunchy, yet raw, chip. Unlike any potato chip I've ever had these dehydrated vegetables mixed with vegan sauces offer a punch of nutrition in a flavor packed snack. Made by Rhythm Superfoods the kale chips come in Bombay Curry, Kool Ranch and Zesty Nacho; and the sweet potatoes come in Sea Salt and Hickory BBQ. Available nationwide. — Foodie Pam
Snikiddy Eat Your Vegetables  Looking for a chip that is closer to a potato chip? Meet Snikiddy Eat Your Vegetables. These chips are made with a combination of sweet potatoes, carrots and navy beans that have the crispy crunch and mouth feel of potato chips with the added benefit of nutritious vegetables. If I didn't know these chips were made from these vegetables I would never have guessed. Be warned though. These chips, particularly the sour cream & onion and the sea salt varieties, are really good; you won't be able to eat just one but at least they are better for you than traditional potato chips! Available nationwide. — Foodie Pam
Jenkins Jellies Hell Fire Pepper Jelly  Oh how I love a sweet heat! And what a heat this Hell Fire Pepper Jelly is. A blend of seven different types of hot and sweet peppers this jelly packs a punch that is balanced by its sweetness. I find it the perfect complement to a turkey sandwich which makes it a great substitute for both high fat mayonnaise and cheese that are normally loaded on my sandwiches. And since hubby loves it too we find we can't keep enough of it in the house. Available on-line and at select retailers. — Foodie Pam
Chef Belinda's Spices  Ever wonder how some people are able to turn a simple fish dish into something extraordinary and loaded with great flavor? More than likely the answer lies in a premium spice mixture. Personally, I love using fresh herbs and spices, but during this time of year when my vegetable beds are dormant a great dried spice mix can certainly be the way to go. One of my favorites is by Chef Belinda, a Chicagoan turned South Carolina southern belle and professional chef. For years she's been praised for her flavorful spice mixtures which motivated her into trying her hand at selling them. The Chef Belinda Spice blends includes everything from a classic Grilling Rub, Mediterranean Steak Spice, and my personal favorite The Everyday Spice which I use on popcorn, scrambled eggs, chicken, fish, and you name it. — Heather Jones
Disclosure: Samples of products discussed in this post may have been provided to Project Foodie by publicists and/or manufacturers.
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