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Are you ready for all the passing, dribbling, bouncing, dunking and noise-making? No, I’m not talking about hanging out with my toddler; I’m talking about watching basketball! It’s March, that time of year when college hoops get a little crazy with the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship. Since the tournament starts in a few days and the final games are weeks away, it will be a month full of sports. And what goes hand in hand with sports-watching? Snacking! So, here's my suggestion: pace yourself and guard against unnecessary additives like hydrogenated oils, artificial colors, flavors and preservatives.
To that end, here are some sports-watching snacks favorites that meet our Quality Standards and still will keep you crunching, dipping, and sipping and rooting for more all March long:
Laurel Hill Kettle Cooked Potato Chips
These are only available at Whole Foods Market!- Kettle cooked in small batches, which makes for a big crunch
- Gluten free and made without preservatives and trans fats
- A tasty selection of flavors—Sea Salt, Sea Salt & Malt Vinegar, Jalapeno, Sea Salt (40% Reduced Fat), Barbeque (40% Reduced Fat) and Cracked Black Pepper (40% Reduced Fat)
Whole Foods Market exclusives!- Baked rice and corn puffs in fun flavors
- Gluten and trans-fat free
- The new Chocolate flavor made with Fair Trade™ chocolate
- All-time favorite Veggie flavor (a deceivingly delicious flavor blend of spinach, kale, cabbage, carrots and broccoli) now available in a 10-oz, re-sealable family-sized bag
Dip your chips, pretzels or pitas into garden-fresh flavor- Salsas made with fresh ingredients like ripe tomatoes, tangy onions, peppers, chilies, garlic, and fragrant cilantro
- Seven varieties with various heat levels and organic options: Fresh Tomatillo, Roasted Red Chipotle, Black Bean and Corn, Peach Mango, Organic Mild, Organic Medium, and Organic Hot
A fizzy take on fruit juice or the standard soda that’s fun for kids and adults alike- Crafted with no refined sugars, artificial preservatives or artificial flavors
- Pick from Sparkling Natural Sodas in Ginger or Birch and Sparkling Juices in Pomegranate, Grapefruit, Lime, Blueberry, Clementine, Peach, Blackberry or Apple flavors