Hi Marnie,
If you are looking for healthier alternatives to dried fruit, look to see if there is a Trader Joe's, a Wild Oats or a Sunflower Market in your area. These places, especially Trader Joe's provide alternatives to the sugary dried fruits. For example, Trader Joe's has dried Apples with the only ingredient being Apples, no preservatives or added sugars or nitrates of any kind. It may be tough to find these fruits, but maybe doing some on-line research may help you find some healthier alternatives. Good luck to you.