My New Favorite Healthy Snack!

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Hello Healthy Geeks!

I hope you all are having a great summer so far! This is a quick video sharing a new healthy snack that I found and am loving right now- it’s these Baked Apple Chips.   Sometimes its hard not eating snacks like potato chips, crackers, or other crunchy things especially when you’re chilling at night watching TV.  So my solution:  crunchy and sweet apple chips :)

I love eating these as they taste really good yet feel bad as they crunch just like potato chips.  My boyfriend and I went to the movies a few weeks ago, and I snuck in my apple chips while he ate his popcorn. You know what? I didn’t feel deprived at all because I got a snack that was sweet and tasted good!

You can find these at your local Whole Foods or Costco (they’re cheaper and come in a bigger bag from Costco.)  They’re not super cheap, but definitely worth the cost to save your health.   Try them out and let me know what you think!  Even Nicola was munching on them while taking these pictures and she was surprised how good they were- haha.  OH, and they’re 100% organic.  YAY!

I TRULY do hope each of you is reaching your personal weightloss/health goals.  I’m still on my mission to reaching my goal weight. Is a slow process, but I feel better each day that I keep up my new lifestyle.  So, it’s worth it!

xoxo,
Marlena

  • Againes13

    Marlena,
    Thanks for your inspirational messages and suggestions. I have one for you. Try the Terra Veggies Chips, Mediterranean flavor. My whole family likes them. They are crunchy and tasty although they are made from beets, sweet potatoes, and turnips.
    I also have a request. Please film a tutorial for work looks that might work with hazel eyes. I appreciate the variety of videos you offer. Thanks!
    April

    • Marlena

      Ooh… I’ll have to try those :)  I LOVE terra chips!  Have you seen my 5 works looks video? You may find something you like ;)  

  • Stephanie

    Could you post a picture of the nutrition label?  Thanks Marlena!

  • guest

    Simply very helpful!  Thanks.  That is so yummy and healthy!  I am using a portion control supplement called Roca Labs and I think it’s okay to get tempted with these low calorie treats.  I can still keep my average weight loss goal of 1 – 2 lbs a week.

  • http://twitter.com/Vale_Sbarbaro Valentina Sbarbaro

    I like your hairdo here… could you make a video on that? Greetings from Chile

  • http://twitter.com/SarahRyznarMUA Sarah Ryznar

    Wooo boyfriend? lol.. I wish there was a Whole Foods or even a Costco near me.. :(

  • Irina Long

    Hey Marlena – You look so beautiful in this video! I love your earrings. Nice to hear about the boyfriend…heard in your previous videos that you were dating and date night outfits, etc., but this might be the first mention of a boyfriend – so awesome! :)

    Those apply chips sound so perfect for a crunch-craver like me…I’m going to have to pick some up next time I’m at Costco.

    Stay beautiful!

    I ❤ 2 Eat: http://iluvtoeat.blogspot.com/
     

  • Anna

    You can make your own fruit and veggie chips if you get a dehydrator. I guess if you really like the crunchy stuff, it is worth it :) I haven’t tried but people say it’s fantastic :)

  • Xarasweet89

    wow… love to have dis !! im in the middle east …cant find it here :(  

  • Shannon K

    those look yummy!! now you got me craving apples haha! so a new bf?? congrats! you so deserve it! when do we(makeup geeks) get to see him :) lol. im so happy for you! oh what movie did you see?? most recent one i saw was Brave-i have 2 kids(1 on the way too) and we all had a great time

    • Marlena

      We went to see the Snow White movie with Charlize Theron- was so good! I have a girl crush on her- hahaha

  • sasha

    congrats on the BF, you look awesome make up and hair from this video should be your next video..lol sound so redundant.. anyways thanks for the tip.. 

  • Kouklachica

    Your eyebrows don’t look straight? Could that be.

    • Marlena

      Probably…. I noticed that too! I think it’s how I’m arching my brow while i talk too- hahaha

  • Deena

    I could be wrong, but I believe these are dehydrated, not baked. And, if I’m remembering right, that means they lose almost no nutritional value. I eat these all the time and my 3 yr old son thinks this is what a chip is. He loves them too. Look out, they are addictive!

  • Denisisima

    Marlena, you really are an inspiration. I followed you for your love and dedication to the beauty world, and now with the health tips I can say I admire you even more. You are always so positive and happy, and that only adds to both your physical and internal beauty. I have recently began my own weight loss journey and have been motivated by you… so far I’ve lost 5lb- but for one month it’s not tooooooo bad. Congratulations on your personal goals, professional and personal, and thanks for all your hard work. There are a ton of us who truly appreciate it, and who love these tips. THANK YOU! (sorry for writing an essay, but writing is one of my passions.) Sei veramente bella… (italian is my true passion.)

    • Marlena

      Thank you SOOOo much for that comment! I really appreciate it :)  Congratulations on your weightloss! That’s the way to do it: 5 pounds at a time :)

  • Janell

    You look gorgeous in this video, I especially love your hair.  I’d love to see a hair tutorial from you.  And thanks for the healthy snack suggestion, exactly what I was looking for but didn’t know it.

  • http://twitter.com/ThatCrazy8 JenJ

    Have to look out for these.  I used to love Whole Foods.  Haven’t been there in a while.

  • Shebaclaudine

    I just wanted to let you know that I find you very inspiring!! I have found all your info really useful and helpful. I would love to see you do something on eating out and sticking with your goals. Thanks again!!

    • Marlena

      I’m actually taping that video on Friday- should be fun!  I’ll take you through the fast food lanes and pick the healthiest stuff to eat :)  

  • Chantal

    you go girl… I startes my weight los journey last week. its the 282828392 time I stared but this time its diferen. I fel it.

    Ime snacking on carrots with youghurt dip (greek yoghurt, garlic, chives, salt and pepper)right now. also realy yummy and healthy

  • Teacherlarson89

    Marlena,
    Congrats on the boyfriend! I am so happy for you. :-) I have been trying to lose the last 15 pounds of my baby weight and it has been a slow process. But, your an inspiration on your weight loss. And, I hope you get to your goal weight.

  • Celia6223

    I love the makeup you have on!

  • Yungjennifer

    Dear Marlena,  I love you make up look for your new favorite healthy snack.  Could you please do a tutor for this look?  or which eye shadow colour were you wearing?

    Love your video much!

    Warm regards,
    Jen

  • Murenne

    First of all… I agree with everyone else… the makeup looks great! Second of all… does banana chips work as well as the apple chips?

    • Marlena

      I would be careful with these as they are high in carbs (not sure why)… I think the Apple Chips are a bit lower in calories :)

  • Jessica

    hi Marlena how are you, i would like to now if u can give me some tips of how u lost weight.Thank you.God bless you and i love you videos thank you for sharing.

  • Lisaink

    OMG. you remind me of Carnie Wilson, you two can be twins. cute.

  • Camilla

    Those are delicious, my grandma makes those

  • Dolfanman1344

    Marlena !!  I take Jiffy kettle corn (100 cal) popcorn to the movies.  I am from -grew up in Miami and I was hooked on Goya cuban crackers.  And our Publix Grocery store  up here has them-amazing !  So ..i try not to buy GOYAS just Jiffy Pop.  In your 40s – it is even tougher to keep the weight off and loosing is really rough.  Keep shariing your great tips!  WE APPRECIATE THEM so much!! oxox MWAH , kimberley

  • Lena

    I have been watching your videos for years! You have taught me so many new things and you’re a such a beautiful inspiration!!! Thank you for EVERYTHING you do!! 

  • Amara

    I was at Whole Food so I looked for these and couldn’t find it. The only apple chips I could find were Good Health Natural Foods Crispy Original Apple Chip (Sliced Red Apples). They are okay. They have some crunch, but the center gets chewy which I don’t like. I need something more crunchy. The center is chewy to the point that it gets stuck in my teeth! Are the ones you eat completely crunchy? I also want to find something that isn’t sweet. I like that the chips can satisfy my sweet craving as well as my chips craving, but I want something that can replace the salty kind of chips. Do you have anything you can recommend?

  • Jessica rodriguez

    Hi marlena, what do you think about the bqked pita chips they sell at Costco?

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