Another Great Chips n Dips Combo

As you know, Whales Tails Tortilla Chips go great with many different types of dips. You can find a lot of those dips and salsas in the chip aisles of the stores where our chips are sold, and for people on the go, it's a convenient snack option. In a previous post, we told you about making salsa at home. It's a great way to get the freshest ingredients and to experiment with many different flavor combinations. However, one of the greatest chips n dips combinations ever is guacamole and Whales Tails chips. Guacamole is just as easy to make at home.

The key to fresh guacamole is the avocado. For a batch of guacamole for one person, you probably won't need more than three or four small avocados. Don't make too much because guacamole won't stay fresh for more than a day or two. When selecting an avocado, pick up the avocado and press it gently with your thumb. If the avocado is too firm, it is not ripe and won't mash or cut easily. However, if the avocado is too soft and your thumb breaks through the skin, the avocado is too ripe.

After washing the avocados, you'll need to peel them. Get a table knife and cut lengthwise all the way around the avocado. You won't be able to get the knife all the way through because of the seed in the middle of the avocado. If you pull gently on one of the sides of the avocado, it should tear away and reveal the large round seed inside. Get a spoon and gently remove the seed. Then use the spoon to scoop out the green avocado "meat" into a bowl. Sometimes the meat is yellow or brown on the edges closes to the peel, but this is perfectly normal and safe to eat. Discard the seeds and peels.

Once you have scooped out all your avocados, use a fork to gently mash them. The consistency should be like mashed potatoes and not too lumpy, but smoothness is a matter of personal preference. Get a couple of lemons and squeeze them onto the avocados. The lemons add a bit of tangy flavor and keep the avocados from turning brown. Make sure that you remove any lemon seeds that might fall into the bowl. Then stir in a little garlic salt to taste. You can let your guacamole refrigerate to let the flavors combine before eating, or, if you can't wait, dig in!

As with the salsa, you can experiment with many different ingredients. Washed and finely chopped cilantro, onions, jalapenos, or tomatoes will give the guacamole extra flavor, or you could sprinkle cumin or chili powder in for extra seasoning. Use your imagination and have fun with it!

For any other ideas on how to enjoy Whales Tails Tortilla Chips or our products, contact us.

The Benefits of Chia Seeds

Chia seeds are not just for chia pets anymore. This ancient Mayan seed is the new super food, and a key ingredient in our Blue Tor"chia" Chips. So what are the benefits of chia seeds? These tiny seeds pack a big nutritional punch. Here are some of the ways they work their health magic:

Add healthy Omega-3 oil to your diet

Chia seeds are the richest plant-source of this healthy oil. We love the ocean, and everything that lives in it. Chia seeds are a way to get this essential oil without harming any of the ocean's residents. In fact, chia seeds contain even more Omega-3 than salmon. This oil is important in maintaining heart and cholesterol health, and has even been targeted as a weight-loss helper.

Feel more energized all day long

Chia is also one of nature's highest plant-based sources of complete protein. Usually protein from other plant-based sources is incomplete, meaning you have to balance it with protein from other sources to get the full effect. But with chia seeds, it's protein is complete enough to give you steady energy all day long.

Get the calcium and fiber your body needs

Many Americans do not get enough calcium. Chia seeds deliver up to five times more calcium than milk! Snacking on a chip with chia seeds can actually contribute to keeping your bones strong and healthy. Bonus! Chia seeds also deliver 42% of your daily recommended dose of fiber per ounce. Fiber is vital for all aspects of health, and is especially key for weight loss and digestion. And it's another one of those things that we just don't get enough of. 

And do you know what's really incredible about chia seeds? You get all of these health benefits and great flavor. Chia seeds actually enhance the natural flavors of whatever item they are used in. So they give our organic blue chips an extra nutty and delicious flavor.

To find out more about how you can snack your way to health, please feel free to contact us.

Nuts and Seeds Can Be Great Healthy Snacks And Give You An Energy Boost Too

We were reading about the health benefits of snacking on nuts and seeds recently and what caught our attention was how nuts and seeds can provide a long-lasting energy boost which can help you maintain stamina and focus.

The website of the esteemed Mayo Clinic tells us that:

"Eating nuts as part of a healthy diet can be good for your heart. Nuts, which contain unsaturated fatty acids and other nutrients, are a great snack food, too. They're inexpensive, easy to store and easy to take with you to work or school."

They also write that:

"People who eat nuts as part of a heart-healthy diet can lower the LDL, low-density lipoprotein or "bad," cholesterol level in their blood. High LDL is one of the primary causes of heart disease." 

Did you know that Magnesium, which is abundant in most nuts, can be very beneficial in the reduction of inflammation?  When Inflammation may be responsible for so many health problems, including heart disease and type 2 diabetes, we were pleased to learn that consuming nuts when snacking can be a effective way to reduce that inflammation. Nuts have always been know as a great source of energy.

One of our favorite seeds to eat is the amazing Chia Seed.  Did you know that they are helpful with weight loss by keeping calories from being absorbed into your system?  They are also high in Omega 3s and have shown to be beneficial additions to the diabetic diet.  They are very helpful in controlling blood sugars.

When it comes to healthy snacks, Whale Tails Chips totally fits your "good for you" requirements.  Contact us today to find out all about our organic, non-gmo, kosher and gluten-free snacking options.

Don't Forget To Share Your Small Business Sustainability Efforts With The World

Over the last 20 years or so, some of the largest companies in the world have been investing in environmental sustainability and in doing so, have helped us all focus on the future of our environment and on trying to make a more responsible impact.  While the public relations angle must have been taken into consideration, it is still a very positive sign for the future of business sustainability in general.  It is the actions of the bigger companies that will influence how our small businesses handle their sustainability planning in the future.

If you have recently begun expanding your efforts in the area of sustainability and have taken some steps in that direction, don't forget to share that information with your customers.  One way you could accomplish this is to print your brochures on recycled paper and then make note of that on the brochure itself.  When catering lunch for clients, seek out organic and local foods.  Let your clients know how you are working to reduce your carbon footprint.

When searching for green products and services for your small business, have a discussion with your vendors about your efforts and how you are trying to reduce the time and energy involved in obtaining their products or services.  Word of mouth from one client to another about your businesses sustainability efforts could result in a customer at your door.
Because so many of us are really trying to lead more sustainable lives it is only natural that we would seek out local small businesses that feel the same.  When a customer chooses your small business because it reinforces their efforts, you will develop a more trusting relationship with your customer.  Not only will you be better poised for business success, you will find that your endeavors are also rewarding for you as well.

At Whale Tails our commitment to the environment and sustainability includes the ocean life that has been integral to both the product and the mission of Whale Tails since its inception in 2007. What began in Ocean Beach as a stovetop experiment after a day of surfing, Whale Tails are now available at many Whole Foods locations.  We are confident that you will agree, healthy snacking while helping the environment never tasted so good.  Contact us today to find your new favorite chip!

Tailgate Parties- Remember the Whale Tails Chips

Football season is now upon us, and what goes better with football than chips and dips? In today's environmental and weight conscious days..chips have gone way beyond the fat laden chips and sour cream dips of old. Trying naural, organic chips that are environmentally conscious and shaped like the tail of a whale. They are not only fun food, they are healthy snacks. For your football tailgate parties this year why not try something unique and organic?

It can be a challenge at times to find healthy snacks that fill the bill while watching your afternoon and evening football games on a Saturday or Sunday devoted to sports. Take a look at the ingredients these chips possess and you will find that they are healthy and natural. You can have something unique and interesting for your next tailgate, if the conversation lags, talking about the design of the chips and the mission driven snacks will fill the air with concern for the whales and their  ocean environment.

Marine life should be a concern for all of us that like to visit he ocean on a regular basis. Just take a look at what hey have to offer. Those that like to be environmentally conscious and care about the oceans should be interested in our  delicious and eco conscious snacks. Some of the points about Whale Tails Chips

*wholesome

*made with natural ingredients

* environmentally conscious

*available in a three dangerously delicious flavors

These are the chips to use when looking for tail gating snacks that are healthy, unique, distinctive and wholesome. You will be benefiting your friends in the deep as soon as you purchase this unique and diverse snack.For more information .contact us for more details regarding these great snacks.

Most people want to be eco conscious but they don't always know how to go about it. Getting chips that  taste great and are environmentally conscious is a great way to go about this task. This is something that all individuals will look to do. 

Make it easy and eco friendly with Whale Tails Chips. It is simply a smart thing to do for the environment and they taste great too. Try them for your next tail gate.