Pretzels

America is certainly a country of snackers, this much isn’t up for debate. There was a time, not too long ago, where pretzels were considered to be a reasonably healthy choice. Low in fat and low in calories, said the health “gurus.”

Here’s what the “gurus” didn’t tell you. A pretzel is essentially the fusion of excess table salt, corn oil and flour that spikes blood sugar and offers zero nutritional value.

If you’re looking for a quick snack replacement for the almighty (not so mighty) pretzel, try kale chips, dried seaweed, fresh fruit (or even baked – a baked apple with a little cinnamon is insanely delicious), raw vegetables or even a handful of those healthy roasted nuts that we advised you on earlier in this article.