This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Bentley chapter.

Whether you have celiac disease or on that “Miley Cyrus” diet, gluten free foods are quite popular these days. Gluten is a protein complex found in grain, barley and rye, all of which are commonly found in processed foods. Restaurants and groceries stores across the nation are offering yummy gluten-free alternatives due to the growing popularity and consciousness of gluten and the harmful effects! Check out these tasty options!

Pirates Booty

A popular choice for kids and adults, this snack is so good one bag is not enough!

Features include:

– A puffed rice and corn blended with real aged cheddar cheese baked to perfection

– All natural

– Baked

– Kosher

– Trans fat free

– Cholesterol free

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Rice Chex Cereal

Eaten as a cereal or covered in chocolate, or with peanut butter, Chex does a wonderful job of offering this gluten-free alternative!

Features include:

– Packed with vitamin A, Vitamin C, Calcium and Iron

– Fat free

– Only 100 calories per serving

– Oven toasted

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Glutino Pretzel Twists

Light and buttery, these pretzel twists are nice and crispy! Perfect for sporting events, road trips or watching Netflix in your dorm room!

Features include:

– All natural

– Ingredients are not made synthetically

– Minimal processing

– Ranked 29th in popularity by food for kids (we’re still kids, right?!)

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Annie’s Organic Bunny Fruit Snacks

This very berry snack is a smart alternative for those tasty gushers I use to love! Grab a pack of these for a quick snack between classes or for some late night eats!

Features include:

– Certified organic

– 100% natural

– Suitable for vegetarians

– Made with real fruit juice

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KIND Plus Peanut Butter Dark Chocolate Protein Bars

Satisfy your sweet tooth with this perfect combination of sweet and salty!

Features include:

– A decadent blend of peanuts and antioxidant rich dark chocolate

– 7 grams of protein

– Only 200 calories

– Eating two KIND bars a day helps curb appetite

– Ranked number 2 in diet and fitness snacks

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Bare Fruit Cinnamon Apple Chips

Each bag contains 30 apples so you will be sure to get your full daily serving of fruit! This tasty fruit takes like apple chips and flavors them with savory cinnamon to add that everlasting tang!

Features include:

– 100% organic

– Bake dried

– Crispy and healthy

– Fat Free

– Only 58 calories per serving

– No additives

– Includes only apples and cinnamon

Sources:

http://www.soap.com/p/pirate-brands-pirates-booty-aged-white-cheddar-4-oz-bags-12-pk-398957?site=CA&utm_source=Google&utm_medium=cpc_S&utm_term=ZQB-36471B&utm_campaign=GoogleAW&CAWELAID=1326519238&utm_content=pla&adtype=pla&cagpspn=pla

http://cereal.findthebest.com/l/84/General-Mills-Rice-Chex

http://justvittles.com/favorit…