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Snack Aisle 101

This week we’re focusing on a favorite topic—snacks. We'll go over what to look for when shopping for better-for-you options, so let’s get started!

If you had to eat one snack for the rest of your life, what would it be? 

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This week we challenge you to look at the food label of your favorite snack and analyze its ingredients to decide if it's good for you!

Oftentimes, we reach for snacks that contain added salts, sugars, and inflammatory oils, such as sunflower oil or vegetable oil. But with a little extra planning, snacking can be an easy way to integrate more nutrient-dense foods into your day.

 

Pro Tip: Pair your favorite dip with fruit slices or veggie sticks for a vitamin and antioxidant boost. Look for the words "whole grain" or "whole wheat" when buying crackers to increase your fiber intake. Integrate healthy omega-3 fats in your snack by adding a sprinkle of chia seeds or hemp seeds.

Try some of our easy, better-for-you snack ideas:

Ingredients:
  • Greek Yogurt
  • Hemp Seeds
  • Chia Seeds
  • Pumpkin Seeds
  • Cinnamon
  • 1 Apple (sliced)
Preparation:
  1. Place Greek Yogurt in a bowl and mix with the hemp seeds, chia seeds, pumpkin seeds and cinnamon
  2. Chop up one apple into slices
  3. Dip apples into greek yogurt mixture and enjoy!
Why it's good for you:
  • High Protein due to the Greek Yogurt
  • High Fiber due to the hemp, chia and apples
  • Contains healthy fats (unsaturated fat) due to the pumpkin seeds

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Disclaimer: This is general nutrition advice that may not apply for everyone, if you think you need more tailored advice please meet with your practitioner.

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