Healthy Staples Vol 1. : Snacks

First and foremost, this will be a running list that is constantly updated! This list will consist of whole-food-based snacks and some approved packaged snacks.

These snacks + sweet swaps are loaded with nutrition such as antioxidants, protein, fiber, healthy carbohydrates, and fats!

Fruits:

Ideally, those that are lower in sugar:

• Blueberries

• Blackberries

• Raspberries

*Combine them with plain yogurt!

Crispy Snacks + Dips

Crispy Swaps:

• Cucumber slices

• Radishes

• Popcorn with cinnamon

Dips:

• Guacamole

• Hummus made with Olive Oil

• Greek Yogurt

• Nut butter (almond butter or cashew butter)

Nuts + Seeds: Almonds, walnuts, cashews, macadamia nuts, hazelnuts, pecans pumpkin seeds, chia seeds, hemp seeds, flaxseeds, pistachios, and Brazil nuts

Coffee Creamer: Coconut milk or any plant based milk and cinnamon or nutmeg

Dessert :

• Almond Milk Yogurt

• Vegan Icecream

• Plain yogurt with berries

• Dark Chocolate + dried cranberries

• Frozen Banana slices with cocoa powder blended for banana icecream

• Creamy protein smoothie bowl

Protein/Granola Bars:

• Rx bars

• Bob’s Red Mill Bars

• Health Warrior Bars

• R.E.D.D Bars

• Primal Kitchen Bars

• Aloha Bars

• Or Swap for a boiled egg!

• DIY Trail Mix (nuts, chopped dark chocolate, cranberries raisins

Candy:

• Dried fruit (unsweetened mango, apples)

• Blueberries

Nutritionist Notes + Tips:

1. Best sweeteners to use: Stevia or Monk Fruit

2. Sweets are all about the type of sugar and the portions. They're best to enjoy outside the house!

3. Have a sweet tooth after a meal? Brew some peppermint, cinnamon, or chai tea!

4. Balance those hormones so you're not constantly craving sweets!