Why does food on a stick always taste better? haha. There is something playful, something that reminds us of our childhood, that makes eating the food of a stick emotionally pleasurable. Of course, I like to look for ways to introduce healthy snacking so that we can indulge in foods that serve us back nutritionally and emotionally.
Superbowl Sunday is coming up, this means a full day of sitting in front of the couch and typically consuming: beer, chips and dip, nachos, candy, any kind of processed frozen appetizers you can pop in the oven, and of course hot wings. A recent release by the National Chicken Council stated that this year Americans will eat 1.3 billion chicken wings during the Superbowl! The Superbowl being the second biggest eating day of the year (thanksgiving coming in first).
I am a big fan of hummus, but sometimes I like to change up the flavors to keep it interesting. Adding roasted beets creates this
Nachos. What is there not to love about them? well outside of the calories of course. An average portion of nachos (113 grams or 6-8 nachos) with cheese are 346 calories! Now think about adding sour cream and how many we actually consume when we sit down to dig in. I have attempted a variety of recipes to find that sweet spot between the nachos being packed with nutrition, while still meeting that gooey nacho craving.
After all the holiday meals and treats, I like to lighten things up for New Years Eve celebrations. These sweet potato toast appetizers are easy to make, you can top them with anything you like, and they are a great gluten-free alternative. Sweet potatoes are no longer just for dinner. Sweet potato toast became pretty popular in 2016 and based on how you top them they can make a great breakfast or afternoon snack.
Hey, I’m Jo! As a Certified Holistic Nutritional Consultant, Practitioner and Raw Food Chef, I am passionate about creating simple, whole-food recipes that easily fit into your everyday life. I am committed to empowering you to find fulfillment in fueling your body to regain balance, reclaim health and rejoice in the most vibrant body possible.
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