Snacks

Lots of people ask for recipes for meals, but it's also important to stay fueled with nutritious choices in between those delicious main courses! Mostly because I'm still nursing my daughter, I eat pretty frequently (every 1-2 hours you will find me chewin on somethin!) but I've always been a "snacker".

Anyways...here's a few ideas as to some easy & healthy snacks! 

-organic apple (I really dig Gala) with heaping spoonful of nut butter (I really dig almond butter ;) 

-banana (you can always add nut butter to this too!) 

-citrus is a great snack when you're out & about since you have to peel it anyway, you can toss it in your bag or purse and not worry about it gettin smashed or dirty! 

-dark chocolate with probiotics (Probiotics are something that should be consumed daily, by everyone. Babies & adults! Most disease begins within the colon. The average American lifestyle is overloaded with antibiotics found in medications and our foods; which strip our intestines of all the good bacteria. Probiotics provide the good bacteria that our digestive systems require to function at a normal & healthy level) 

-for the sweet tooth lovers: dried fruit. It is best to find fruit that is dried naturally and unsulfured because most dried fruit sold in chain grocery stores are full of sugar! Always look at the ingredients before buying. 

-coconut strips (mommas, this is a great choice for babies, too! My daughter is obsessed with coconut meat. It's tough so it will usually last her all day...she just sucks and gums it until she loses interest. Great teething remedy!) 

-nuts & seeds (except for peanuts)

-good ol' H2O! I never leave my house without a gigantic water bottle or gallon of water. Water should be the first thing you consume in the morning and the majority (like 99.9%) of what you drink throughout the day. 

-hot tea. Traditional Medicinal makes a fantastic line of organic teas that you can enjoy! 

-baby carrots 

-celery and nut butter topped with chia seed or raisins 

-freshly juiced fruits & veggies