Everything She Wants

Everything She Wants hosted its second clothing swap* and snacks and freebies were provided by Beanitos, Bare Snacks and Aquaphor.  We had a swapping and snacking good time, and proceeds from the swap were donated to the no-kill animal rescue, For Animals, Inc. and the Mayor's Alliance for NYC's Animals . Everything She Wants' swappers enjoying Beanitos and Bare Snacks. It's lip balm season. Get your Aquaphor Healing Ointment. More about the sponsors: Beanitos (@Beanitos) are all natural snack chips and puffs made from beans, which means they're high in fiber and protein. Plus, they're free of gluten, trans fat, MSG and GMOs. Bare Snacks (@BareSnacks) are made with 100% real fruit that's baked never fried.  They're gluten-free, fat free and GMO-free with no preservatives or artificial anything. We love to mix the apple chips with a variety of the coconut chip flavors. Photos by Tracy E. Hopkins Aquaphor Healing Ointmen...

To help you pack some healthy snacks for your next picnic or  outdoor  party, here are a few of Everything She Wants ' new summertime snack faves. NatureBox NatureBox is a monthly subscription box that will deliver delicious, healthy sweet and savory snacks to you at home or at work.  Each month, subscribers select five full-size bags of gourmet snacks or you can opt for a surprise box of goodies. We were gifted a three-month NatureBox subscription and always looked forward to getting our delivery. Among our favorites are the dehydrated 'Big Island' pineapple; whole wheat figgy bars (they come in blueberry, strawberry, lemon and raspberry); and honey crunch crisps.  New items are regularly introduced, and subscriptions range from $15.95 to $19.95 per month. Palais des Thes XL Iced Tea Bags Palais des Thes XL Iced Tea Bags makes iced tea easy. You don't even need to heat the water, and the tea bag's long cord makes it easy to remove from the pitcher ...

Gluten-free has been a diet buzzword for several years.   But what does it mean ?   The gluten-free diet was specifically designed for people with celiac disease (an intolerance of wheat, rye and barley).   Celebs who can’t stomach wheat include Miley Cyrus and Elisabeth Hasselbeck.   Since wheat is in everything from bread and pasta to sauces and salad dressing, registered dietician Constance Brown-Riggs, advises that going gluten-free shouldn't be a trend or fad diet. “It’s not a weight loss diet.   It’s not low in carbs, and many people have gained weight instead of losing weight on a gluten-free diet,” says Brown-Riggs.   “If you don’t have celiac disease, you may have sensitivity to gluten; but unless you’ve been diagnosed with gluten intolerance, you don’t have to avoid gluten.”   Dr. Rhonda Medows, a chief medical officer and executive vice president for UnitedHealth, says that celiac disease is often confused with irritable bowel...

This time of year we all scream for ice cream (or at least Pinkberry ).  But how about trying a non-dairy, fat-free and gluten-free frozen treat? With one location on the Upper East Side (1371 Third Avenue @ 78th Street) and another on the way in Union Square, the Soft Serve Fruit Co serves all-natural soft serve fruit made from three simple ingredients: fresh fruit puree, filtered water and a touch of organic cane sugar. Co-owner Chloe Epstein wanted her business "to be a place you can trust for wholesome food."  She also wanted to provide a natural alternative for kids and adults with a sweet tooth.  Summer seasonal varieties include banana, mango, strawberry, and pear.  During autumn, cranberry and pumpkin are favorites. Everything She Wants  tried the yummy soft serve banana in a gourmet pretzel cone.  And with less than 90 calories in a 3.5 oz cup serving, I'll be back for more. Customers can select a variety of preservative-free toppings rang...