From Our Family to Yours
Thank you so much for visiting Healthy Snack Guides! When you purchase through our Amazon links, we earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. These earnings go directly toward our kids' schooling, hockey practice, and dance lessons.
Your support means the world to our family and allows us to keep researching and sharing honest snack reviews. We only recommend products we'd actually feed our own kids, no exceptions.
Our Promise: Rankings Are Never Based on Commissions
We do not prioritize products or brands based on affiliate commissions. Our recommendations are based solely on nutritional quality, ingredient analysis, and how well products meet your dietary needs. A product that pays us more will never rank higher than a product that's genuinely better for you. Period.
How We Earn Revenue
Amazon Associates Program
Healthy Snack Guides is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.
When you click on a product link and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission (typically 1-4% depending on the product category). This comes from Amazon's marketing budget, you pay the exact same price whether you use our link or go directly to Amazon.
Where the Money Goes
This is a family-run website. Any commissions we earn go directly toward:
- Our kids' schooling , Educational expenses and supplies
- Hockey practice , Equipment, ice time, and league fees
- Dance lessons , Classes, recitals, and costumes
- Website costs , Hosting, domain, and research tools
We're not a faceless corporation, we're parents trying to help other families make better snacking choices while supporting our own kids' activities.
What This Means for Our Reviews
- Honest rankings: Products are ranked by nutritional quality, ingredient analysis, and value, never by commission rates. A snack with clean ingredients will always rank above one with seed oils and additives, regardless of what it pays.
- Real opinions: If a product has questionable ingredients, we'll call it out, even if we're linking to it. We highlight concerns in amber and explain exactly what we don't like.
- No pay-to-play: Brands cannot pay for better placement or more favorable reviews. We don't accept sponsored content or paid reviews.
- Products we'd actually buy: We only recommend snacks we'd feed to our own kids. That's our bottom line.
How We Actually Evaluate Products
Every product recommendation is based on:
- USDA nutritional data , Calories, protein, sugar, fiber, sodium content
- Ingredient quality , We check for seed oils, artificial additives, preservatives, and fillers
- Diet compatibility , Verifying claims like "keto," "vegan," or "paleo" are actually accurate
- Value , Price per serving and practical portion sizes
- Availability , Whether you can actually find and buy it
Commission rates don't factor into any of these criteria. Many of the products we recommend most highly have lower commission rates than products we rank lower or don't recommend at all.
FTC Compliance
In accordance with FTC guidelines (16 CFR Part 255), we clearly disclose our affiliate relationships. You'll find disclosure notices:
- At the top of every guide that contains affiliate links
- On this dedicated disclosure page
- In the footer of our website
Health & Nutrition Disclaimer
The information on Healthy Snack Guides is for educational purposes only and should not be considered medical or nutritional advice. We research products thoroughly using USDA data and ingredient analysis, but we're not doctors or registered dietitians.
Always consult a healthcare professional before making significant dietary changes, especially if you have food allergies, medical conditions, or are taking medications. Manufacturers may change formulations, so always check labels before consuming.
Questions?
Transparency matters to us. If you have questions about our affiliate relationships, how we review products, or anything else about how this site operates, please reach out. We read every message and are happy to explain our process.
Last updated: January 2026