Kids love cheddar-flavored crackers. So do adults. In fact, Husband has several little fish under his desk right now.
But Goldfish aren't Feingold-safe. (They used to be, but they changed their ingredients; and then there are those brightly-colored ones that are a no-way! for those of us trying to avoid artificial flavors, colors, and preservatives)
Fortunately, Healthy Handfuls Organic Lucky Duckies Crackers
Although I've linked to the product through Amazon (and my first purchase was a case from them,) I've found the crackers in my local grocery store. Initially I could only find the individually packaged boxes. These were handy to put in lunches, but the box was a bit big: the Cat only needed about half of the amount in the package. I've since found larger boxes where I can dole out my own portions for the boys' lunches.
During the Cat's Kindergarten year, the students took turns bringing snacks for the whole class. I used the Healthy Handfuls crackers every time it was the Cat's turn. They were a big hit! Similarly, when the Cat brought the crackers to playgroups, the other moms wanted to know what they were and where I got them.
Just like the "popular brand" of cheddar animals, Lucky Duckies taste cheesy and are easy for toddlers (and older people) to eat by the handful. They are a more healthful alternative than other crackers, although all crackers aren't by definition the healthiest snack foods. Still, I'll take organic whole wheat flour over processed who-knows-what any day!
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Healthy Handfuls has not sent me any free samples, paid me to say anything nice about the product, or otherwise encouraged me to write about their product. Similarly, the majority of other products I mention in the "Feingold Tips" section are simply those which our family happens to use. I share them here just as information to other families interested in the Feingold Diet and all-natural alternatives to "popular" brands.
