But now with a box - or two - of Mochi Krunch in her desk drawer, Girlawhirl's covered. Melissa Spiesman, Girlawhirl's nutrition guru is quick to point out that calorie for calorie it's certainly not for dieters, but with a serving size that's 20 pieces for 180 calories, it's more filling than and doesn't contain corn syrup or unpronounceable ingredients that most candy bars do, thus making it a better choice.

Crunchy mini brown rice cakes are coated with dark chocolate, making them the perfect snack to munch on when Girlawhirl's vacillating between crispy and sweet. She loves the added pizzazz of the Hot Chocolate flavor, which has a touch of salt and spice added to the rice cakes. The other flavor is straight up Chocolate, which is reminiscent of a crispy candy bar.

Girlawhirl found Mochi Krunch at her local Whole Foods store.

Melissa Spiesman, CHHC, received her professional training at The Institute for Integrative Nutrition in New York City and is certified by the American Association of Drugless Practitioners. In her private practice, she regularly counsels individuals and groups on a variety of health and nutrition issues, including: cravings, weight loss and management, healthy food preparation, coping with stress, and having more energy. Have a question for Melissa? Ask her here.

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