Do you love Kale chips? I've yet to meet anyone who didn't like them, including people who don't like "healthy food." Even people who wouldn't go near kale, seem to love it in this form, and that includes children. Kale chips are so satisfying, they don't make you feel full and gross the way regular chips do, and since they are cooked at very low heat, they are still raw and loaded with nutrients.
Pacific Northwest Kale Chips are the latest I've tried and they are fabulous. One thing I noticed right away when opening the bag is how green they are. They are much greener than other kale chips I've had, they're really pretty. I don't know if it's the lemon juice, but it's a lovely presentation. They come in three flavors, Stumptown Original--made with hazelnuts and has kick from cayenne pepper, Glacier Peak Greens--containing cilantro which pairs fabulously with the kale and also a little spicy with jalapeno peppers, and Cheezy Crunch--not spicy, made with cashews and probably my favorite, though anything with cilantro is right up there. The best thing about these, besides how awesome they taste, is that they are
completely organic. They're also raw, gluten free, grain free, vegan and very low in calories. How great to have a snack like this on hand! If you're in a hurry, just pop one in your bag. Because of their light weight, they are perfect for backpacking and hiking too.
Though they might get a little smashed, I think they are fantastic for travel. In fact, I'm about to head over to their website to order a case for an upcoming trip. Yes, they are a little spendy, but how much would you pay for a big healthy organic salad at the airport, for instance? Or at your hotel? First of all, it's almost impossible to find organic food on the go, and certainly at the airport, but if you do find it at your destination, you will pay. Having snacks like these in hand is my insurance for being away from our healthy kitchen, and it's worth it.
Organic greens are a staple and necessity in our family diet, and I personally feel like I can barely live without them, I need greens daily. This is a great way to make sure you will get your greens, and in one of the most delicious ways possible, it's a big bowl of organic kale, dehydrated to fit into a small bag, how fantastic. They are even
on sale right now, so it's the perfect time to try them out, and if you need a post-holiday gift for the healthy foodie in your life, these would be perfect--oh how I wish someone would give me stuff like this! Also, what a perfect way to start the new year off on the right foot. Find them
HERE.
Buying them packaged accomplishes what I might be able to do on my own if I had any self control. The concept of having a ready made leafy green snack that is this delicious---it's Fabulous! Raw greens, but any time we want them, right out of the pantry (or backpack), ready to eat. The trouble is they're too good and it's an expensive habit. But when you consider the health benefits, I think it's worth it. And when I'd rather have this than pretty much any other snack including chocolate chip cookies or chip-chips, etc, I'd say that's pretty great. I'm particularly fond of Pacific Kale because they don't over-flavor their chips. They are melt-in-your-mouth light and crispy and subtle, and....well they are just perfect. 
