Snack attack

Got a busy day ahead? Grab a pack of these great snacks to keep you going. Whatever your yen--chewy, salty, sweet, crunchy--there's one to satisfy you.

Home Free

Finally! A great-tasting cookie that's free of wheat and gluten. And it's vegan. Ginger Spice from Enjoy Life, $4/6 oz. 888.503.6569; www.enjoylifefoods.com

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Fruity Chews

For a sweet--yet low-cal and fat-free--snack, you can't beat fruit leather. We like Stretch Island's, which come in a wide range of original and organic flavors. Our fave: Apricot. About $0.45/0.5 oz. 800.700.9687; www.stretch-island.com

Not Just for Halloween

Think pumpkins are only used in October? Think again. Meet the SuperseedZ, shelled pumpkin seeds in Spicy, Sugar & Cinnamon, Sea Salt and Curry flavors. Scoop up a handful on the go, or sprinkle them over salads. One serving gives you 25 percent of your daily iron. $5/6 oz. 203.223.3503; www.superseedz.com

Bar None

Here's an energy bar with a difference: It's made from hemp, a good vegetarian source of omega-3s. From Fuel, in Chocolate Crunch, Apple Caramel and Chocolate Espresso. $1.75/2.3 oz. 888.476.5543; www.fuelbars.com

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