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Need some low-calorie options to satisfy the munchies? Check out these seven snack ideas that weigh in under 70 calories apiece. View the slideshow.
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Category: Savory snack
Crunch factor: Very crunchy
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Lundberg Family Farms Cinnamon and Sugar Baked Rice with a Twist
August 6, 2008
Category: Sweet treat
Crunch factor: Very crunchy
Taste: Without the factory burn of the “chili cheese” flavor in the savory version, these twists are a pleasant enough snack when dusted with fine cinnamon-sugar powder. Several tasters called them “good” and one said “yum.” Objections centered around the highly processed, dry texture of these twists. Read More
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