Simple and Convenient Nutrition With Tosi

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tosi-logo-final-wSince the new year I have really tried to focus on healthier eating and weight loss.  I recently discovered Tosi nutritional products and they fit perfectly in my new healthier lifestyle.  They have several great products- Tosi Super Bites, Tosi Complete Greens, Tosi Complete Meal, Tosi Digestive Enzymes, and Tosi Probiotics.

tosi-complete-kitSo what is Tosi?

The Tosi Health System is the result of 12 years of research, development and perfecting, by Doctors, Industry Experts, Athletes, Fussy Eaters and Skeptics.

The reward for all of this effort is a system that helps to provide a nutrient and anti-oxidant rich combination that helps to eliminate cravings and balance your body. Not only that, it’s delicious, it’s faster than ‘Fast Food’, very affordable, convenient and portable.

Team Tosi has found that the human body does not crave calories, but nutrients, in the same way that holding your breath results in an undeniable oxygen craving. Once you deliver the proper, ultra low-glycemic nutrients, the cravings go away and your body is able to run optimally.

The Tosi Health System delivers nutrients in a way that is very efficient for the body to breakdown and absorb. Those nutrients are also Organic & Gluten-Free. Tosi Health is diabetic safe and does not cause blood sugar spikes, gas or bloating.

tosi reviewI received Tosi Super Bites in almond and cashew flavors, Tosi Complete Greens, and Tosi Complete Meal vanilla.  I love that the products are organic.  Tosi Complete Meal is the first meal replacement shake that I have found that is organic and that is important to me.  It is ultra low on the glycemic index which is also important to me as I was diagnosed as a diabetic last year.  It is an excellent source of protein, vitamins, and minerals.  It is whole-food nutrition with fast-food convenience.  It has 20 grams of bio-available protein, helps control hunger and cravings, and has less than a gram of sugar.  It is great for athletes, moms on the go, students between classes, and even for people like me who are trying to lose weight.  I love that I can just add 2 scoops to 8-12 ounces of water, shake, and enjoy.  I choose the vanilla flavor as I like to add other flavors to it with things like essential oils (lime, orange, cinnamon, and other favors), powdered peanut butter, fat free pudding mix, etc. to change up the flavor so I’m not drinking a vanilla shake every day.  To me vanilla is more versatile but that is just personal preference.  They also sell a chocolate version.  The Tosi Complete Meal fills me up for hours.  It says to make it with water but I like making it with almond milk as well.  Either way it is very creamy, thick, filling and delicious.

tosi greens and tosi complete mealTosi Complete Greens are a great way to get your extra veggies in without eating a ton of fruits and veggies. They are a super food powerful antioxidant that has special enzymes to assist in absorption.  Each ultra-high-quality antioxidant power drink provides 20 servings of fruit and vegetables per scoop.  It is an organic blend of enzymes and probiotics that aid in healthy digestion and absorption.  It helps alkalize the pH of the body.  It naturally detoxifies and boosts the immune system.  Simply mix one scoop in 8 ounces of water, shake, and enjoy.  I really enjoy drinking my greens each day.  I have tried greens from other companies but I like that Tosi packs in lots of great ORGANIC fruits and veggies PLUS other things like ginkgo biloba, echinacea, royal jelly, probiotic cultures, and enzymes.  I feel like drinking my greens is one more healthy thing I am doing for myself each day.

SuperBites ImageMy favorite Tosi products are the Tosi Super Bites.  They are made with only a few simple ingredients- Organic Almonds or Cashews, Organic Golden Flaxseed, White Sesame Seeds, Organic Chia Seeds, Organic Evaporated Cane Juice, and Sea Salt.  Chia and flax are so good for you!  Both have a nutty taste and make a great, filling snack.  They provide a great pick-me-up of energy during my mid-afternoon.  They have 2 servings per package so be careful not to eat it all at once.  It’s so yummy, you’ll want to eat it all so I always grab a resealable baggie when I eat one so I can put the other half right in the baggie and not eat it like I might be tempted to.  I now keep Tosi Super Bites in my purse so I always have a healthy snack handy so I won’t be tempted to eat things I shouldn’t.  They are one of the best tasting, healthy snacks I have had.  No more yucky but healthy bars from the health food store.  I’ve got Tosi Super Bites!

I love that Tosi products work for both people looking to have/maintain better health and people who are looking to lose weight.  Check out the chart below to see the different guides for using Tosi.
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Here’s some of the science behind Tosi:

Why 95 % of all diets fail is really quite simple. Your body is under-nourished, and all diets require you to take in less food. Let’s be clear: our bodies are craving nutrients — not calories. Much in the same way holding your breath triggers an undeniable craving for oxygen. Most hunger pangs are not a signal for more calories; they are a signal for more nutrients. A nutrient-rich body does not send out a hunger signal every time the stomach is empty. The Tosi Health System works because it delivers the simplest and most convenient sources of Ultra-Low Glycemic nutrients available on the market today. Vitamin stores sell thousands of products you simply do not need. The first step toward health is to prepare your body to properly absorb nutrients. Stomach acid is designed to assist digestion but, by design, it is not supposed to be the primary source for digestion. You have a built-in, limited supply of digestive enzymes. The modern diet of processed foods consumes that supply more quickly than designed. That’s why, as we get older, it seems there are more foods that no longer “agree” with us. That’s why 65% of American adults are lactose intolerant and cannot digest milk products. It is because the lactase enzyme that you were born with, has been depleted.

Nutrient Absorption:

Step 1 in nutrient absorption is taking digestive enzymes when you eat. This is vital. In order for your intestines to absorb nutrients, your food must be broken down to its smallest nutrient base. This allows the nutrients to flow in between the micro villi that are located in the large intestine, where nutrients are absorbed into the blood stream. So what do you think has more actual surface area: a tile floor or carpet? Carpet, right? Just like the carpet in your home, your intestinal villi have enough surface area to cover a tennis court. Now imagine that tennis court is covered with solar panels. If you are covering those panels with sludge, the sun’s rays are not going to be absorbed. This brings us to step 2 of absorption. Ideally, you must maintain a level of 85% beneficial bacteria with 15% bad bacteria in the intestinal tract, for optimal function and health. The modern diet combined with overeating and antibiotic-rich meat, continually challenges the healthy bacteria ratio. Eating cultured or fermented food sources like yogurts or Kim chi are not the solution, since most of those beneficial cultured bacteria are killed by the gastric stomach acid. You must take probiotics in properly insulated cellulose capsule form, on an empty stomach, daily, upon rising.

Tosi’s cellulose coated capsules travel through the digestive tract, to the large intestine; the beneficial bacteria of the Probiotic is then properly released and absorbed. This replenishing of beneficial bacteria, before the day’s meals, keeps your villi clean and available to absorb nutrients.

The other component your body needs is a plant-based source of ultra-low glycemic nutrients for optimal body function. The first step is adding an easily digestible source of protein. Most protein powders fall short because they don’t contain the properly enzymes. The Tosi Complete Meal shake is ideal because it contains the necessary digestive enzymes and is a unique formula which floods your body with plant-based antioxidants. This, along with probiotics, is critical for immune support.

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Try the World Subscription Box Review

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Love foods from around the world but just can’t afford to travel to a new country each month?  If so, you’ll love the Try the World subscription service.  It’s a subscription service which gives you a box of gourmet food from around the world every 2 months. You will received 7-10 gourmet products curated by their chefs in a pretty turquoise box.
veniceThis month’s box was Venice.  It included red pesto and truffles, pastille candy, a large can of Mogi Caffe coffee, a most delicious torroncini candy (nougat with hazelnuts which I cheated on my diet to taste and it was worth every yummy calorie!), Perugina Limoncello chocolate, pasta, a jar of honey, a card describing each full size gourmet product, and a culture guide with music, movies, recipes and more.

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Mrs. Fields Cutie Cakes™ Baking Pan

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The holidays are the perfect time for cooking. At least for me. It seems as though I never leave the kitchen. I love to be apart of cookie swapping parties and just whipping up something nice for the neighbors. The holidays are all about spreading cheer and what better way to do it than with baked deliciousness?

Mrs. Fields Cutie Cakes™ Baking Pan3Along with all of those delicious baked goods can come the not so welcomed calories. Eek! Thankfully I found this Mrs. Fields Cutie Cakes™ Baking Pan. This pan creates 48 bite-size cakes, perfect for parties, holidays, school events, or when you just want a small, sweet indulgence. Or for when you are watching your calories.
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I’ve used this awesome pan a few times now. Everything just slides right out. The best part about this pan is I can use it for other things as well. It’s not just for sweets. You can use it for things like mini corn dogs and potato pancakes!  I can’t wait to try making those!

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The Mrs. Fields Cutie Cakes™ Baking Pan is made of carbon Steel with non-stick coating and is super easy to wash. I would totally recommend this pan to anyone who loves making life in the kitchen a little easier. It’s always the small things that matter the most.

Mrs. Fields Cutie Cakes™ Baking PanI used a pancake making squeeze bottle to fill the little compartments but you could even get an empty plastic ketchup/mustard squeeze bottle from the dollar store and use that.  The directions said to bake for about 10 minutes and check it with a toothpick.  I baked them for about 12 minutes and the toothpick came out clean.  In retrospect I think I will bake them even a little longer next time so they get more golden.  Either way they are adorable and so much fun to decorate and of course eat!Mrs. Fields Cutie Cakes™ Baking Pan2

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Mantry Review

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I’m so excited we got the opportunity to review a Mantry box. If you aren’t familiar with them, Mantry (aka the Modern Man’s Pantry) is a food of the month club that lets you discover the finest American artisan foods – and gives you ideas of what to do with them. At $75/month it’s a spendy box for sure, but it’s totally worth it for your favorite guy.  Plus it’s all made in America!

mantryOnce opened, you are greeted with the Mantry flyer and some words about the month’s theme and a brief and cool description of all the products and where they are made.

mantry3The food products are really high quality, some of of which I have never heard of. As an added bonus they provide you with delicious recipes every month which help you figure out how to use the food products that come in the Mantry Boxes.

mantry2You never know what you are going to get with Mantry. As they say, it’s all about the surprise and the experience. Which is totally half the fun!  My hubby received some really yummy goodies in his- chocolate, shortbread, BBQ sauce, and more!

The Mantry Box is the perfect gift idea for that special guy in your life that has everything. So why not treat him to his very own Mantry this holiday season?

 

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Twisted Shotz Review

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Twisted Shotz are pre-made, bartender quality shots made with real spirits so you need to be 21 years old or older to consume them. Each shot features two flavors in one twisted shot. Delish!!!  The Twisted Shotz are individually packaged and come ready to be consumed in disposable, plastic, mini two-sided shot glasses.  The two flavored spirits are kept separate until they are mixed for the first time in your mouth.

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I thought it was hilarious that Twisted Shotz actually provides instructions on how to take their shots.  Then I watched my husband drink the shot from one side of the shot glass and not both flavors at the same time.  So although I did find the step by step directions comical, I can also see why instructions may be necessary.  These shots are perfect for bachelorette parties, birthday parties or just about any other party you can think of.  Or to grab just a few of your friends and have a great time.  Who am I kidding?  Every night has been a mini party for me every night since these yummy treats arrived.  
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Twisted Shotz are served in a wide variety of flavors including these YUMMY flavors and lots more:

  • Butterscotch Vodka with Vanilla Cream Liquer
  • Tequila and Lime Liquer
  • Raspberry Vodka and Blue Curacao
  • Banana/Pear Liquer and Cream Liquer
  • Strawberry Daiquir and Pina Colada
  • Strawberry Vodka and Vanilla Cream Liquer
  • Bourbon and Honey Liquer
  • Bourbon and Cinnamon Liquer
  • Orange and Coffee Cream Liquer
  • Whipped Cream Vodka and Chocolate Liquer
  • Whipped Cream Vodka and Cherry Liquer
  • Whipped Cream Vodka and Orange Liquer

twisted shotz2There really is something for everyone.  They taste so amazing, you don’t actually realize how many you have already drank. Which can either be a really good thing or a really bad thing.  😉  Either way they are very enjoyable!  Just drink responsibly!

Here’s a Mail In Rebate to save up to $20 on Twisted Shotz.  Check out their website to find a retailer near you.
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Try the World Subscription Box Review and Giveaway

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I think just about everyone loves to travel the world. So many places to visit and experience. One of my favorite parts about traveling is getting to try new foods that I might not have at home. The smells and all of the magical tastes. There aren’t two regions where the foods are exactly alike. If you are unable to travel you can still experience the culture, the nostalgia, and all of the sweet sensations of trying something new. With Try The World subscription box you can now try foods that someone in another city, state, or country eats every day! How cool is that?!

P1230235The name “Try The World” is pretty self-explanatory, right? It’s a subscription service which gives you a box of gourmet food from around the world every 2 months. If you subscribe, you will receive one box from a different city every two months. The first one is Paris, the second one is Tokyo, and the third one is Rio etc. You get it! Different month, different theme. How fun is that?

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All of the products are USDA approved, but are difficult to find in the United States.. They are hand picked by Try The World’s team of travelers as well as by local experts, with a promise that they pass our highly selective criteria, eyes, ears and tastes!
This month was the Paris box, so all were Paris and France inspired. Score! I loved when I went to Paris many years ago so this box brought me right back to my travels.

Along with the unique and rare treats, I also receive a Culture Guide. This is what was in my Culture Guide for France:

  • Parisian Playlist
  • French Movies
  • French Poetry
  • Tips for places to visit in Paris
  • Tips for places to eat & drink in Paris
  • Recipe to make Crepes

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My readers will save an additional 30% off using the code CORISCOZY30!!!
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Journey Bars- Savory Nutrition Bars For Your Busy Lifestyle

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Journey Bar is unlike any other nutrition bar on the market. Instead of your typical chocolates and super sweet sugary barsJourney Bars have meal-like savory flavors that are great for when you don’t have time for lunch or you’re hungry and need a satisfying snack. They currently have 5 delicious flavors: sesame ginger, coconut curry, sea salt, pizza marinara, and rosemary. Each bar is packed with whole grains and almonds! I just love the fun little maps on the packaging detailing the regions that inspired each flavor:

  • Coconut Curry
  • Sesame Ginger
  • Pizza Marinara
  • Rosemary
  • Sea Salt

I tried Rosemary, Sea Salt, and Coconut Curry.  I like savory snacks better then sweet ones so this is perfect for me.  I also like that unlike chocolate nutrition bars, these won’t melt.  They have a nutty, whole grain taste. So delicious!!

  • Gluten Free
  • GMO Free
  • Soy Free
  • 100% All Natural
  • Vegan
  • Made with Whole Grains

They are like meals, not candy! These nutrition bars are made of whole grains, almonds and real herbs and spices. Not only are the flavors unique, but Journey Bars have only 7g of sugar. Savory Nutrition Bars, All Natural and Gluten Free. These bars are perfect for traveling. Skip the junk food and stock up on Journey Bars instead.  Discover the Difference Today!

Journey Bars are very popular among frequent travelers, backpackers and those with diet restrictions such as gluten free or vegan. Co-founders of Journey Bar and avid travelers Chris and Marguarette created a savory nutrition & energy bar that tastes more like real food and less like a candy bar. They use wholesome, natural ingredients featuring blends of herbs and spices to create a selection of international flavors. The Journey Bars are vegan, gluten-free, soy-free, and gmo-free.

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Check out the Journey Bars Site and let us know which is your favorite flavor! We can’t wait to hear about it!

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Harvest Snaps Review and Giveaway #HarvestSnapsFan

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Need to shake up your snacking routine? Check out these Harvest Snaps! If you are looking for a healthy alternative to something crunchy that’s jammed packed with flavor, you’ve found it! The best part about a handful of any Harvest Snaps snack is that they supply your family with vitamin B, calcium, iron, folate, potassium, and dietary fiber. Healthy and delicious? Yes please!
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Harvest snaps are baked, not fried! Snapea Crisps are made from naturally dried peas, which make up 70% of the product. Lentil Snaps are made from 65% lentils and contain 5g of protein and 13% of your daily fiber. This totally means guilt-free snacking.

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Check out all of their delicious flavors below. These delicious and healthy snacks are great for tossing in your kids’ lunch boxes. You don’t even have to tell them they are healthy.

You can’t go wrong with this garden-fresh combination. Dive into this all-time flavor-favorite with our take on ripe tomatoes and sweet, aromatic basil on a light, crispy lentil base. Lentil Snaps Tomato & Basil is a new twist on a timeless taste.

Custom-made for the adventurous snacker, Snapea Crisps Wasabi Ranch will having you saying, “Oh, snap!” We married the intense flavor of wasabi with the refreshing taste of cool ranch to creative a flavor that invigorates the senses.
This was my favorite! So hard not to indulge in the whole bag.

Oh, the onion. Sweet yet tangy and oozing with a flavor all it’s own, it adds a little pep to, well, everything! Paired with the slightly minty, dry herbal taste of thyme and sprinkled on our crispy Lentil Snap crunch, it’s a synthesis of savory snacking you’ll come back to again and again.

Looking to spice up your snack life? We’ve taken the simple taste of pea, applied the perfect pinch of pepper, and created a warm kick of flavor your taste buds won’t forget. If you’re looking to make a bold impression on your taste buds, Snapea Crisps Black Pepper is a lip-smacking way to switch things up.
These are one of my favorite flavors.  They are bold but not too spicy.

The smooth, mild flavor of the pea is already delicious. So why mess with Mother Nature? We simply sprinkled it with a little salt to bring out the flavor and, voilà! Natural goodness, made great. Perfect for a post-workout snack, lunch side or crunchy topping on a salad, Lightly Salted Snapea Crisps are so simply good, you can eat them with anything, anywhere. Yum yum! 

It’s a classic flavor that’s known for being as rich in calories as it is in taste. But now you can indulge in that one-of-a-kind Caesar taste without the guilt! Made from 60% pea, Snapea Crisps Caesar blends tangy and savory for a delicious, shameless way to snack.

I would highly recommend you try out these yummy snacks! Great way to change up your eating habits without giving up the flavors of your favorite foods. Perfect for healthy eating on the go as well. We all know how challenging that can be!

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Pineapple Coconut Smoothie with Lifeway Kefir PLUS How to Cut a Pineapple with Ease

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If you have been following my blog recently then you probably already know that I have really been trying to make healthy lifestyle changes to combat my fibromyalgia and other health problems.  I have been using essential oils, trying to be more active (that’s a hard one for me), and most importantly, I have been learning how to eat healthier.  Don’t get me wrong, I have a long way to go, but I’m making daily changes for myself and my family.  One of these changes is adding more fresh fruits and veggies to our diet.  I usually have a variety of fruits and veggies in my kitchen so I decided to turn some of them into smoothies.  My girls and I headed over to Winn Dixie to grab some Lifeway Kefir to add to my smoothie to kick it up a notch on the healthy scale.  At the store the Lifeway Kefir is kept in the same refrigerated case as the almond milk, soy milk, and coffee creamers.  Once you see my recipe you’ll want to get some for yourself.  Make sure to sign up for Lifeway Kefir coupons before you shop!

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So what exactly is kefir?  I’ve only recently discovered this tasty cousin to yogurt.  It is a cultured probiotic beverage that is similar in taste and texture to drinkable yogurt but Lifeway Kefir has significantly more live and active cultures.  It is cultured for 14 to 16 hours (compared to 2 to 4 hours for yogurt) to give it a unique effervescent taste and high probiotic count.  Each cup contains 12 different probiotics and 7 to 10 BILLION CFU’s (colony forming units).  That’s a lot of healthy, good for you, LIVE probiotic cultures that have a wide array of health benefits.  Lifeway Kefir comes in a HUGE variety of flavors and the store I went to had 2 of those flavors available, Plain and Strawberry Banana.  I knew both would go with all the fruit I already had so I bought one of each so I could decide when I got home which direction I wanted to take my recipe.
#shop  #KefirCreations  #CollectiveBias #CbiasAs we got home the weather started looking ominous.  I was determined to not let the black clouds overhead ruin my good mood so I decide the best way to chase the dark clouds away would be to make a tropical pineapple coconut smoothie with the juicy pineapple I had been trying to decide what to do with.  The only problem was that it was a whole pineapple.  I have always been a little intimated by having to slice up a whole pineapple so I usually buy them already cut up.  But I was determined to figure out just how to cut up this delicious looking pineapple and it came out pretty good if I do say so myself.
 #KefirCreations  #CollectiveBias #shop #cbiasHere’s how to cut up a whole pineapple:
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I only needed 2 cups of cut up pineapple for the smoothie so I froze the rest.  I love frozen pineapple or any frozen fruit for that matter.  Often if I have a headache I will reach for a cut of frozen fruit to chew on before I reach for pain relievers.  The frozen fruit often helps my headache go away naturally.  With my pieces of pineapple cut up I was ready to make my smoothie.

Pineapple Coconut Kefir Smoothie
Makes 2 smoothies
2 cups cut up pineapple (I used fresh but frozen would be great, too)
1 cup coconut water
1 1/2 cups Lifeway Kefir Plain (SHAKE WELL FIRST)
1/3 cup of unsweetened finely shredded coconut
3 1/2 cups of ice
#shop  #KefirCreations  #CollectiveBias #CbiasPlace all ingredients in a high power blender.  (I like to use my Blendtec because it has a smoothie setting.)
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For an added kick, add some rum!

Viola!!!
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Now what shall I do with the Lifeway Strawberry Banana Kefir Smoothie I bought?
Time to make some smoothies for my girls.  Maybe I’ll sneak in some spinach, too. 😉

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Yummy Pasta Chips Review

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I am in LOVE! Pasta Chips have taken my favorite 2 things and made them one.  If you are a snacker like me these are the chips for you. They have 60% less fat than regular potato chips, and with the Summer upon us that’s a total win! My favorite was the Alfredo. So creamy and crunchy!

Pasta Chips are the total package for snacking. Low in fat, jammed packed with flavor and a great crunchy texture! The Pasta Chips are surprisingly light, crispy and very easy to crunch on! That being said, actually referring to these as chips may be a bit of a stretch. I would probably describe them more like crispy crackers, or thin, crispy pitas. Yum!!

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– The Mediterranean Sea Salt is the simplest of the flavors, but that doesn’t mean its lacking. Simple, delicious, and perfect.
– Alfredo is the creamy, buttery flavors of alfredo sauce blend so nicely when parmigiano-reggiano is sprinkled in, making a decadent flavor to pair with the crunchiness of Pasta Chips.
– Marinara sauce brings the classic flavors of Italy into one reminiscent taste. Everyone has a secret family marinara recipe that was passed down in the family, and we’ve included ours on these chips!
– Spicy Tomato Herb- Being located at the tip of the “boot”, it’s no wonder Calabria decided to add a little “kick” to the classic marinara flavor. Spice up your day with some arrabiata inspired chips!
– Garlic and olive oil- The ultimate romantic duo; letting garlic simmer in olive oil creates a delicious aroma that wafts throughout the kitchen. Go ahead, open the bag and let the memories flow.

Company Info
I would like to take you on a journey through Italy with our delicious Pasta Chips, an idea born in the hills of Tuscany at a small, authentic Osteria, where food comes alive with the passion associated with Italy. It was here I was served fresh pasta dough drizzled with olive oil, topped with a few salt crystals. Everything was gently baked. I was in LOVE. As soon as I tasted this unique chip, I wanted to share with each one of you. SO simple but so good! This was the perfect chip.Pasta Chips are made with semolina flour and Italian herbs. We’ve married this Tuscan inspired chip with different seasonings based on regional Italian favorites, steeped in hundreds of years of Italian culture and living. I hope you enjoy Pasta Chips and the journey which brought it to life. I thoroughly enjoy creating innovative and interesting snacks. It’s my passion!
BUON APPETITO!
Jerry Bello

Disclosure- We received these yummy chips to facilitate our review. We received no other compensation and all opinions are 100% our own.

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