Snacking 1, 2, 3

Snacking for some it is a must.  For others, they are completely ok with just 3 meals a day.  Snacks, done the right way can keep your hormones balanced, fuel your muscles and get you from meal A to B without over eating later in the day.

Snacking can keep your blood sugar balanced and hunger away if done right!

Snack 1:

2 Tbsp All Natural No Sugar Added Peanut Butter with 1/2 an apple.  The peanut butter should literally be peanuts and maybe some salt...nothing else!  Read the label carefully.

Snack 2:

2 Tbsp Hummus (watch what this is made of, we prefer no industrial seed oils like corn, canola or safflower) with 1 cup of raw carrots, celery, pepper strips or any vegetables.  You can also make your own hummus.

Snack 3:

Not a fan of chickpeas/hummus, use the same 1 cup of veggies with guacamole.  Again, watch what is in your guacamole.  Best and freshest way to do it...make your own!

Snack 4:

1 Organic cheese stick with a serving of nuts (don't choose this one if you do best with #dairy-free).  We also prefer full fat...less lactose, less sugar, less of everything you don't need.

Snack 5: the bonus snack, done 2 different ways...

Recipe 1:

Hard boiled eggs 1/2 c. mayo (use avocado oil based mayo) mixed with yolks 1 tsp mustard (optional) Salt, pepper, garlic and paprika to sprinkle on the top

Recipe 2:

Hard boiled eggs Remove the yolks and instead replace with ½ Tbsp Hummus per each 1/2 egg white

• Try regular hummus or any flavor – Pine Nut, Roasted Red Pepper, Garlic, etc. (rules above apply to this hummus)

A few things to avoid when snacking...

1. Only fruit - this will take your blood sugar and your insulin on a roller coaster ride.
2. Just carbohydrates!  Skip the crackers (wheat, corn, almond flour - all of them), your waistline will thank you!
3. Candy, soda or anything else sugar loaded.  The crash after these snacks will cause you to overeat later in the day.

Bonus - Download our Grab and Go Guide [here] for more options.