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1 Cascadian Farms — Organic and Easy
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2 Health Foods That Aren't So Healthy
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3 Is There Trans Fat Lurking in Your Granola Bar?
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4 Treat Yourself: Quinoa, Apricot, and Nut Clusters
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5 A Reader Recipe: Gluten-Free Vegan Apple Granola Bars
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6 Happy Snacking: Granola Bar Breakdown
I've reached for a granola snack many times, when I'm too busy to prepare a meal or just need something to fill me up. Granola bars are a good option, since they're a good source of whole grains, protein, and fiber. But since granola can be high in fat and sugar, the calories can add up if you're not sure what's in your go-to bar. Want to know how your favorite granola bar stacks up Read more
Homemade granola bars are a healthy and scrumptious snack. — Food 52 Meet San Francisco's newest crop of star bartenders. — The San Francisco Chronicle Keep things simple with these three-ingredient veggie dishes. — Huffington Post Food Here are 25 recipes perfect for camping. — Serious Eats On the latest episode of Bizarre Foods, Andrew Zimmern visits New York City. — Eater Beers Read more
Check out this recipe for raw gluten-free vegan apple granola bars from reader onehungrymess; she posted it in our Healthy Recipe community group. See how to make these bars yourself after the break! Read more
I love baking, but too many cookies are bad for the chef. I was happy to find this recipe in the Power Foods cookbook, which is more like a chewy granola bar in a cookie shape than an actual cookie. The recipe features my new favorite grain quinoa along with oats, pistachios, sunflower seeds, and dried apricots. It's the perfect treat after a run. Ready to get baking? Here's the recipe. Read more
This weekend, why not celebrate Earth Day by doing something good for your community? I'm heading to the beach for a local cleanup organized by a friend, and I plan on surprising the other volunteers with a picnic lunch. Hearty turkey sandwiches and healthy asparagus and mushroom salad are on the menu. To keep up with the figure-friendly theme, I"ll offer homemade chocolate chip granola bars for Read more
Mommy Dearest: My son and I were running late and rather than have him be tardy for preschool, I gave him an organic yogurt smoothie and children's breakfast bar to eat en route. As we walked to school, a fellow mom joined us for the last few blocks. When I told her we were having a crazy morning and had resorted to a quick meal, she scolded me saying that granola bars should be treated as Read more
As I waited in the longest line at the grocery store, which meant standing in the snack aisle, there was plenty of time to check out the well-stocked area full of various bars. Naturally, I picked up some new products that looked interesting and began reading the list of ingredients. While my interest was piqued by a new Quaker bar that has 35 percent of my daily recommended fiber intake and Read more
When I was little I ate a granola bar everyday for a snack. Now that I'm grown and prone to cooking, I enjoy homemade granola bars. This recipe with almonds, flax seeds, and pepitas looks crunchy and delicious. — The Kitchen Sink Read more
It seems like every food company is getting on the health kick these days. They're advertising products that are "made with whole grains," or "low in sugar," or "fat-free." It's easy to believe the printing on the packages, but I'm sorry to tell you that food companies are using all their marketing resources to sway you to buy their product. Here's a list of some popular foods that sound healthy, Read more
Cascadian Farms started off as a small farm in 1972, farming organically on a few acres in the Upper Skagit Valley of Washington's North Cascade Mountains - hence the name. And now, they've expanded to become the leading grower, manufacturer, and distributor of a wide range of delicious organic products. Walk into any health food store and you can't miss them. Their name is on anything from Read more
