It started as a wholesome, organic, whole grain finger food for my baby. (I blogged about it here. We even sing the praises of puffs in The Eco-nomical Baby Guide!) I would sometimes eat a puff or two. Or three. Or a whole bowl full. Or multiple bowls full. After a few months, I had to admit I had a problem. I thought about puffs constantly. I panicked if I started to run low.  Soon I was going though four bags a week.

Rice puffs are the perfect finger food for a baby. My particular weakness, however, were the kamut puffs!

After three years of constant “puffing,” I finally cut back. No, I did not quit cold turkey; I was not strong enough for that. First I went four days without puffing—not once! That was a big step for me—one I was not willing to make for three years. I decided to go on a “healthy eating” kick and that involved more protein, fewer carbs. After the initial withdrawal period, I found myself better able to control my puff urges. Now I’m down to one—okay, or maybe two—small bowls a day.

So do I still recommend Nature’s Path Organic Puff cereals as a finger food? Yes, with reservations. Just learn from my mistakes so you don’t find yourself battling the urge to eat puff after delicious puff.