Snacks that Need Refrigeration
I always make sure I have snacks with me if I am traveling, or if I think I may not have time for lunch during the workweek. I rely on the following to provide good nutrition and energy, so I am not tempted to eat junk food. Sometimes it requires me to carry a little cooler/lunch bag, but it’s worth it! Invest in a good thermos, like U-Konserve, (www.ukonserve.com, also available at Healthy Living Market) for hot and cold snacks.
- Cut up veggie Sticks (carrots, celery, peppers, radishes, jicama, lettuce leaves, arugula)
- Guacamole or hummus
- Cheese Sticks or cut up raw cheese
- Individual goat cheese circles
- Whole Grain Crackers - Mary’s Gone Crackers, Simple Mills, and Doctor Kracker are good brands
- Peanut butter and jelly (no sugar) sandwich on sprouted grain bread
- Fruit /Dates / Figs
- Yogurt – low sugar – but not low fat (Brown Cow, Maple Hill, Blue Hill are great brands)
- Dark Chocolate (at least 70% Cocoa)
- Slices of chicken or turkey wrapped in crunchy collard greens or romaine lettuce leaves
- Hard boiled eggs
- Thermos of homemade soup, chili or leftovers
- Hail Merry Macaroons and Tarts. Serve at room temperature. Soooooo good! (In the refrigerated section, Fresh Market and Healthy Living Market)
- Protein Shake (See recipes)
Snacks That Need No Refrigeration
I keep a Lara Bar, nuts and a packet of almond butter in my purse. Hey, if I get stuck somewhere or my car breaks down, at least I’ll have something good to eat!
- Lara Bars or Raw Revolution Bars
- Jerky – Krave or Grass Fed Jerkys (low sugar, no nitrates) *
- Vermont Meat Sticks
- Artichoke Hearts (keeps in the jar until opened)
- Crackers - Mary’s Gone Crackers, Simple Mills, Doctor Kracker, Ak - Mak
- Individual Packets of peanut butter or almond butter
- Roasted Red Peppers (keeps in the jar until opened)
- Mixed Raw NutsAdd some raw Cacao Nibs for a little chocolate flavor!
- Trail Mix – make your own – nuts, seeds, goji berries, raisins, dried cranberries, currants
- Standard Process or Vega One Nutritional Shake Packet *
- Raw Reserve Green Super Food*
- Organic Green Tea or Other Tea Bags (You can always find hot water somewhere, even McDonalds)
*Health Food Store or www.Vitacost.com.