Add a new type of tea to your go-to list: pu-erh. This fermented, dark tea hails from China, and has a deep, pronounced flavor. For adventurous tea drinkers who want a crash course in multiple kinds, try Numi Organic Tea’s Indulgent Pu-erh Tea Collection. Housed in a sustainable bamboo box, this collection comes with six variations including chocolate, cardamom, ginger, jasmine and basil-mint.

You can buy your own Indulgent Pu-erh Tea Collection or enter in the comments for a chance to win one. Just let us know, in the comments, which Pu-erh tea you’re most excited to try. The contest starts at 10:00 a.m. EST today, and ends on Friday, March 1 at 5 p.m. EST.

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Serving sizes are key when it comes to healthy snacking: How many times have you reached for a snack only to realize the serving size is far from filling? Curb between-meal cravings with an Earth Balance snack pack. Whether you’re a fan of cheese, peanut butter, popcorn or all three, this bunch has something for you. Each bag has moderate serving sizes (3.5 cups of popcorn comes out to only 140 calories) which are sure to satisfy.

You can buy your own Earth Balance snack pack or enter in the comments for a chance to win one. Just let us know, in the comments, whether you like cheesy, salty or sweet snacks. The contest starts at 10:00 a.m. EST today, and ends on Friday, February 22 at 5 p.m. EST.

We’re giving away one snack pack with popcorn and P.B. Popps to three lucky, randomly-selected commenters. You must include your email address in the “Email” field when submitting your comment so we can communicate with you if you’re a winner.

You may only comment once to be considered and you don’t have to purchase anything to win; a purchase will not increase your chances of winning. Odds depend on total number of entries. Void where prohibited. Only open to legal residents of 50 U.S. states, D.C. or Puerto Rico, and you must be at least 18 to win. For the first day of the giveaway, all entries (answers) must be entered between 10:00 a.m. EST on February 20 and 5 p.m. EST on February 22, 2013. Subject to full official rules. By leaving a comment on the blog, you acknowledge your acceptance to the Official Rules. ARV of each prize: $20. Sponsor: Scripps Networks, LLC, d/b/a Food Network, 9721 Sherrill Blvd, Knoxville, TN 37932.

So tell us, what’s type of snack do you reach for: cheesy, salty or sweet?

Whether or not Cupid’s arrow finds its way into your heart this Valentine’s Day, you can bet it has a place in your kitchen. Fill this heart-shaped tea infuser with your choice of loose tea, and your sweetie is sure to fall in love. Not sure what kind you like best? We’ve got you covered with our Tea 101 guide.

You can buy your own Tea to My Heart Infuser or enter in the comments for a chance to win one. Just let us know, in the comments, you’re favorite type of tea. The contest starts at 10:00 a.m. EST today, and ends on Friday, February 15 at 5 p.m. EST.

We’re giving away one tea infuser each to 10 lucky, randomly-selected commenters. You must include your email address in the “Email” field when submitting your comment so we can communicate with you if you’re a winner.

You may only comment once to be considered and you don’t have to purchase anything to win; a purchase will not increase your chances of winning. Odds depend on total number of entries. Void where prohibited. Only open to legal residents of 50 U.S. states, D.C. or Puerto Rico, and you must be at least 18 to win. For the first day of the giveaway, all entries (answers) must be entered between 10:00 a.m. EST on February 13 and 5 p.m. EST on February 15, 2013. Subject to full official rules. By leaving a comment on the blog, you acknowledge your acceptance to the Official Rules. ARV of each prize: $10. Sponsor: Scripps Networks, LLC, d/b/a Food Network, 9721 Sherrill Blvd, Knoxville, TN 37932.

So tell us, what’s your favorite type of tea?

February is National Snack Food Month — instead of snacking on junk for 30 straight days, try Popcorn, Indiana FIT. Each cup contains 40 calories or less, and it comes in four flavors: Sea Salt, Parmesan & Herb, Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Onion Dijon.

You can buy your own Popcorn, Indiana FIT or enter in the comments for a chance to win some. Just let us know, in the comments, what you like to snack on. The contest starts at 10:00 a.m. EST today, and ends on Friday, February 8 at 5 p.m. EST.

We’re giving away four bags each to five lucky, randomly-selected commenters. You must include your email address in the “Email” field when submitting your comment so we can communicate with you if you’re a winner.

You may only comment once to be considered and you don’t have to purchase anything to win; a purchase will not increase your chances of winning. Odds depend on total number of entries. Void where prohibited. Only open to legal residents of 50 U.S. states, D.C. or Puerto Rico, and you must be at least 18 to win. For the first day of the giveaway, all entries (answers) must be entered between 10:00 a.m. EST on February 6 and 5 p.m. EST on February 8, 2013. Subject to full official rules. By leaving a comment on the blog, you acknowledge your acceptance to the Official Rules. ARV of each prize: $14. Sponsor: Scripps Networks, LLC, d/b/a Food Network, 9721 Sherrill Blvd, Knoxville, TN 37932.

So tell us, what’s your go-to snack?

It doesn’t matter who you’re rooting for in the big game this weekend, there’s one thing everyone can agree on: Game-day chips and dip don’t have to be loaded with junk. Tortilla popchips are made with stoneground corn masa (the same whole-grain corn used to make traditional tortillas) and have the same great crunch as restaurant-style chips, but they’re popped with a little heat and pressure instead of fried. Available in four flavors—nacho cheese, chile limón, ranch and salsa—they’re perfect paired with any kind of dip.

You can buy your own tortilla popchips or enter in the comments for a chance to win some. Just let us know, in the comments, your favorite healthy game-day dip. The contest starts at 10:00 a.m. EST today, and ends on Friday, February 1 at 5 p.m. EST.

We’re giving away one case each (that’s 24 single-serve bags!) to five lucky, randomly-selected commenters. You must include your email address in the “Email” field when submitting your comment so we can communicate with you if you’re a winner.

You may only comment once to be considered and you don’t have to purchase anything to win; a purchase will not increase your chances of winning. Odds depend on total number of entries. Void where prohibited. Only open to legal residents of 50 U.S. states, D.C. or Puerto Rico, and you must be at least 18 to win. For the first day of the giveaway, all entries (answers) must be entered between 10:00 a.m. EST on January 30 and 5 p.m. EST on February 1, 2013. Subject to full official rules. By leaving a comment on the blog, you acknowledge your acceptance to the Official Rules. ARV of each prize: $31. Sponsor: Scripps Networks, LLC, d/b/a Food Network, 9721 Sherrill Blvd, Knoxville, TN 37932.

So tell us, what’s your favorite healthy game-day dip?

Greek yogurt is all the rage lately–just ask Iron Chef Michael Symon who eats the stuff every day. But have you tried it in convenient granola bar form? Made with oats and a dash of honey plus various fruits and nuts, Rickland Orchards gives each bar a Greek yogurt coating to seal the deal.

You can buy your own Rickland Orchards Greek Yogurt Bars or enter in the comments for a chance to win one. Just let us know, in the comments, your favorite way to eat Greek yogurt. The contest starts at 10:00 a.m. EST today, and ends on Friday, January 25 at 5 p.m. EST.

We’re giving away one sleeve of Rickland Orchards Greek Yogurt Bars (that’s 40 bars!) to five lucky, randomly-selected commenters. You must include your email address in the “Email” field when submitting your comment so we can communicate with you if you’re a winner.

You may only comment once to be considered and you don’t have to purchase anything to win; a purchase will not increase your chances of winning. Odds depend on total number of entries. Void where prohibited. Only open to legal residents of 50 U.S. states, D.C. or Puerto Rico, and you must be at least 18 to win. For the first day of the giveaway, all entries (answers) must be entered between 10:00 a.m. EST on January 23 and 5 p.m. EST on January 25, 2013. Subject to full official rules. By leaving a comment on the blog, you acknowledge your acceptance to the Official Rules. ARV of each prize: $55. Sponsor: Scripps Networks, LLC, d/b/a Food Network, 9721 Sherrill Blvd, Knoxville, TN 37932.

So tell us, how do you eat your Greek yogurt?

This week, Bobby Flay is sharing his get fit tips and recipes in the seven-part Web series Bobby Flay Fit. So far he’s talked about both moderation and motivation—two things that can derail your healthy goals if not taken seriously. After a serious sweat session, reward yourself with Bobby’s post-workout Smooth Tea. Make it at home in an Omega Blender: This restaurant-quality blender makes creamy smoothies in no time, plus it comes with a 10-year warranty.

You can buy your own Omega Blender or enter in the comments for a chance to win one. Just let us know, in the comments, your favorite smoothie ingredients. The contest starts at 10:00 a.m. EST today, and ends on Friday, January 18 at 5 p.m. EST.

We’re giving away an Omega Blender to one lucky, randomly-selected commenter. You must include your email address in the “Email” field when submitting your comment so we can communicate with you if you’re a winner.

You may only comment once to be considered and you don’t have to purchase anything to win; a purchase will not increase your chances of winning. Odds depend on total number of entries. Void where prohibited. Only open to legal residents of 50 U.S. states, D.C. or Puerto Rico, and you must be at least 18 to win. For the first day of the giveaway, all entries (answers) must be entered between 10:00 a.m. EST on January 16 and 5 p.m. EST on January 18, 2013. Subject to full official rules. By leaving a comment on the blog, you acknowledge your acceptance to the Official Rules. ARV of each prize: $349.99. Sponsor: Scripps Networks, LLC, d/b/a Food Network, 9721 Sherrill Blvd, Knoxville, TN 37932.

So tell us, what are your favorite smoothie ingredients?

Make over your not-so-great snacking habits in the new year with NatureBox. Instead of reaching for a bag of greasy chips when hunger strikes, grab a dietitian-approved snack that’s minimally processed and wholesome. Each month, NatureBox sends you a crate of loot that’s healthy and hand-picked. Boxes include items like wild blueberry flax granola, lemon pucker pistachios, dried apricots and garden tomato crunchies. For every box delivered, NatureBox donates one meal to Feeding America.

You can buy your own NatureBox or enter in the comments for a chance to win one. Just let us know, in the comments, how you plan to make over your snacking habits in the new year. The contest starts at 10:00 a.m. EST today, and ends on Friday, January 11 at 5 p.m. EST.

We’re giving away one box each to five lucky, randomly-selected commenters. You must include your email address in the “Email” field when submitting your comment so we can communicate with you if you’re a winner.

You may only comment once to be considered and you don’t have to purchase anything to win; a purchase will not increase your chances of winning. Odds depend on total number of entries. Void where prohibited. Only open to legal residents of 50 U.S. states, D.C. or Puerto Rico, and you must be at least 18 to win. For the first day of the giveaway, all entries (answers) must be entered between 10:00 a.m. EST on January 9 and 5 p.m. EST on January 11, 2013. Subject to full official rules. By leaving a comment on the blog, you acknowledge your acceptance to the Official Rules. ARV of each prize: $19.99. Sponsor: Scripps Networks, LLC, d/b/a Food Network, 9721 Sherrill Blvd, Knoxville, TN 37932.

So tell us, how do you plan to make over your snacking in the new year?

Store all your holiday loot in this cute food-inspired tote from a-thread and They Draw and Cook. Four different designs showcase fun, easy recipes like butter beans with mint, parsnip and pear puree, plus apricots drenched in chocolate and dusted with walnuts. With each purchase a donation that feeds five children is made to the World Food Program USA.

You can buy your own a-thread and They Draw & Cook Bon Appetit Collection Tote Bag or enter in the comments for a chance to win one. Just let us know, in the comments, what dish you’re most looking forward to eating in the new year. The contest starts at 10:00 a.m. EST today, and ends on Friday, January 4 at 5 p.m. EST.

We’re giving away one tote each to two lucky, randomly-selected commenters. You must include your email address in the “Email” field when submitting your comment so we can communicate with you if you’re a winner.

You may only comment once to be considered and you don’t have to purchase anything to win; a purchase will not increase your chances of winning. Odds depend on total number of entries. Void where prohibited. Only open to legal residents of 50 U.S. states, D.C. or Puerto Rico, and you must be at least 18 to win. For the first day of the giveaway, all entries (answers) must be entered between 10:00 a.m. EST on January 2 and 5 p.m. EST on January 4, 2013. Subject to full official rules. By leaving a comment on the blog, you acknowledge your acceptance to the Official Rules. ARV of each prize: $24. Sponsor: Scripps Networks, LLC, d/b/a Food Network, 9721 Sherrill Blvd, Knoxville, TN 37932.

So tell us, what dish are you most looking forward to eating in the new year?

Add more good-for-you nutrients to smoothies, salads, eggs and more with Linwoods ground seeds. Even just a tablespoon goes a long way to adding a range of  vitamins, minerals, fatty acids and fiber to your diet. Try one of six varieties including shelled organic hemp and a mix of brazil nuts, flax seed, almonds and walnuts.

You can buy your own Linwoods Ground Flax, Sunflower, Pumpkin & Sesame Seeds & Goji Berries or enter in the comments for a chance to win a bag. Just let us know, in the comments, your favorite nut or seed. The contest starts at 10:00 a.m. EST today, and ends on Friday, December 21 at 5 p.m. EST.

We’re giving away one 15 oz. bag of Linwoods Ground Flax, Sunflower, Pumpkin & Sesame Seeds & Goji Berries to five lucky, randomly-selected commenters. You must include your email address in the “Email” field when submitting your comment so we can communicate with you if you’re a winner.

You may only comment once to be considered and you don’t have to purchase anything to win; a purchase will not increase your chances of winning. Odds depend on total number of entries. Void where prohibited. Only open to legal residents of 50 U.S. states, D.C. or Puerto Rico, and you must be at least 18 to win. For the first day of the giveaway, all entries (answers) must be entered between 10:00 a.m. EST on December 19 and 5 p.m. EST on December 21, 2012. Subject to full official rules. By leaving a comment on the blog, you acknowledge your acceptance to the Official Rules. ARV of each prize: $16. Sponsor: Scripps Networks, LLC, d/b/a Food Network, 9721 Sherrill Blvd, Knoxville, TN 37932.

So tell us, which nut or seed do you love best?