Tastes like nerd

My husband likes to accuse me of eating “nerd food”—i.e., the kind of stuff moms try to force on kids (think dates, baby carrots, chia seeds, flax, etc.). My latest go-to snack only furthers his point. Kandy Kale, made by the Oakland-based Alive & Radiant, is a healthy alternative to candy or chips. Try the Sea Salt Caramel, which features a dried mix of cashews, kale, coconut sugar, sea salt and vanilla (and that's it). Also available in White Chocolate Peppermint and Pumpkin Spice, they're all gluten-free, vegan, crunchy, sweet and totally addictive. Each 1.7 ounce bag costs $3.99 and is available at the Sacramento Natural Foods Co-Op. Or, buy it by the case for $65.89 via http://eataliveandradiant.com.