Vlasic Pickles and Tasty Snack Choice

Have I ever mentioned how much I love pickles? Seriously I do, I put them in my grilled cheese sandwiches, any other kind of sandwich (okay maybe not PB&J), in potato salad and many other things. They just add a nice flavor and zing to so many meals.

In December I heard a lot of talk about new years resolutions. Everyone was gushing about what theirs would be for the coming new year. Saving more money, losing weight, maintaining a healthier lifestyle, spending more time with their children; these were all great goals that my friends and family discussed prior to January 1st. My goals were along similar lines and so far I think I’ve been doing pretty good. Unlike previous years where I’ve started slipping almost immediately, I’ve stuck to my resolutions with a determination that I’ve lacked in the past. One of my big resolutions was one that I’ve made every year that I’ve never been able to live up to: create and live a healthier lifestyle.

This one has always been tough on me. No matter what I’ve tried I can never make the time for exercising regularly or remember to make healthier eating choices but this year has been different. It’s been almost 3 months and I’ve been doing great. A big part of this is due, in large part, to making healthier snack choices. In the past I’ve always automatically reached for chips, snack cakes or other unhealthy options but now I can reach for low calorie, low fat foods like fruits and veggies without a problem. I’ve even found healthy chip options that I like too!

Savory snacks have always been my favorite to munch on throughout the day. The problem is that they’re high in fat and sodium, two things that aren’t really all the great if you’re trying to get on track to a healthier lifestyle. So, in an effort to stay on the path I’ve been on while also getting my savory fix, I started looking for other alternatives to the junk food I’d grown accustomed to. When I was given the opportunity to partner with Vlasic, I couldn’t believe I hadn’t thought of them sooner. Dill Pickles are just the salty, fat free alternative I had been searching for.

Hmmm grilled cheese with the Vlasic Zesty Garlic Stackers is sooo good!

In terms of snacking, it just doesn’t get any better than the iconic Vlasic pickle. These salty, crunchy pickles are perfect for any time of the day. Whether you’re searching for a healthy snack or piling them on top of your favorite sandwich for lunch or dinner, Vlasic Pickles are the perfect option for any time of the day. They’re low calorie and contain only 1 gram of carbohydrates, which make them a great snack alternative for kids and adults alike.

These tasty snacks are also high in antioxidants as well as high in probiotics, two things that are key to any healthy diet. Did I mention that just one pickle spear is the equivalent of 1/4 cup of vegetables? It’s true! So, not only are you doing your body and diet a huge favor by snacking on these healthy spears but you’re also sneaking in the vegetable servings that the food industry are pushing these days. It’s a win, win situation and a tasty one at that!

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