Snack attack? Munch on some crispy seaweed! by Rissa C. Gimenez A snack attack on chips and packaged cookies has long been outlawed in our family. But when my sister flew home from Singapore last weekend and pulled out a bag of crispy seaweed from her carryall, I asked, “Hmmm…can I take a look at the label?” Crispy seaweed “Tao Kae Noi” munchies are yummy underwater treats! Of course, there’s nothing like snacking on natural, real foods. Some quick fixes that give the energy and nutrition we need in between meals include popcorn, fruit, veggies, nuts, yogurt, and a piece of whole-grain bread with peanut butter. It’s always best to avoid high-sugar, high-fat treats since these won't keep us satisfied very long. But for long car rides like this, go ahead —and please pass the seaweed crisps! PS We've got another sister in Singapore, Maya, who enjoys the crispy seaweed snack, she's written about it here. TIP: If your children cringe at just even the thought of eating seaweed, why not let them try seaweed crisps? There must be some available at an Asian food store. Most kids are used to munching on something that comes from a pack - like potato chips. The seaweed crisps will introduce them to a new flavor -- once they give this snack attack the thumbs up, you're ready for the next step...try out something from our seaweed recipes page!
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