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Surrounded by an overwhelming array of snack choices, it’s hard to make smart decisions, especially when so many foods hide dubious ingredients behind slick, feel-good marketing and opaque packaging. A very small number of large corporations are behind the seeming variety of processed foods that surround us at nearly every possible turn, even in the so-called “natural foods” aisles. Most snacks made with vegetables are either primarily corn or potato starch, or are fried in oils high in omega-6 fatty acids (that’s the not-so-good kind). Bars designed for “quick energy” use high glycemic liquid sweeteners to hold the mess together.  If you’re a parent, this is even more frustrating, as you feel the pressure of trying to compromise between convenience and the nutrition your children really need.