Healthy Food

I have an addiction. An addiction I’m ok with but not sure my bank account is.  My addiction is Wholefoods or any health food store.  I enjoy taking long walks down the aisles.  I love healthy food and snacks but I also love finding new companies out there that are good for you but also tasty.  Having to be picky about what I put in my body because of my breakdown of food issues, I have found some of my favorite healthy go to brands that I think you will like too.  Whole Foods, Trader Joes and Sprouts have a host of great products for busy people including plenty of amazing snacking options. Whether you’re looking for something salty or something sweet (or maybe a little of both), there’s no doubt you can find it at these places.

Chomps Free Range Turkey Sticks

My favorite high protein, low calorie clean snack go to.  Real ingredients and they are super tasty.  I always have some handy because they are so easy to track around for a high protein kick.  All other flavors are good too but these are my favorite.  10g of protein // 60 calories

Bhu Foods Protein Bars

Bhu (pronounced “BOO”) is a Sanskrit word that means “of the earth.” It is a sacred trust: honoring the earth that supports all life.  Not only do I love this company because of what they stand for, and their role in not using GMO’s but the taste of their bars are incredibly tasty.  They are clean, non gmo, high protein, soft and chewy.  Just how a protein bar should be.  11g of protein // 200 calories

 

Siete Queso Dip

If you don’t already know, get your car keys ready because you’ll want this in your refrigerator at all times.   What I love about this queso dip is that it only consists of real ingredients, it’s dairy free,  low calorie and it’s incredibly delicious.  I like to eat it with siete chips or crackers but I also love to cut up raw veggies for the best healthy snack.  I can honestly say that Siete family story is so moving but also every single one of their products is worth the talk.  Buy them. You’ll love them. 

Ingredients

Water, Cashews, Tomatoes, Nutritional Yeast, Onion, Green Bell Peppers, Distilled White Vinegar, Jalapeños, Sea Salt, Flax Seed, Fermented Extract (Oregano, Flax Seed, and Plum), Coconut Milk Powder, Lactic Acid, Onion Powder, Garlic Powder.

Nutrition Information

Calories: 30, Total Fat: 2g, Saturated Fat: 0.5g, Trans Fat: 0g, Cholesterol: 0mg, Sodium: 200mg, Total Carbohydrate: 2g, Dietary Fiber: 1g, Total Sugars: 0g, Protein: 1g, Vitamin D: 0%, Calcium: 2mg, Iron: 0%, Potassium: 2%

Good Culture Cottage Cheese

I’m so happy to brag about this brand because they believe in eating good, feeling good and surrounding yourself with good.  I’ve always been a huge fan of cottage cheese but I couldn’t find one that had clean ingredients and tasted good.  High in protein, low in calories, thick and creamy.  They never use preservatives, gums, or anything artificial, and a portion of their sales goes to a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting regenerative agriculture. 14g of protein // 80 calories

 

 

Lately I’ve been trying to find ways to get creative with my morning oatmeal because there are endless possibilities.  If some of you don’t know what overnight oats are, it’s a non cooking way of eating oatmeal.  You just soak them in liquid and let it sit overnight and you have a creamier yummy way of eating breakfast.  I love overnight oats because it’s also a great on the go breakfast or snack that you can eat anywhere.  Make sure to have mason jars around to make a couple for the week!

Thankfully I love making recipes I find from the Tone It Up girls because their recipes are seriously so good and healthy.  The recipe I will be telling you about is one I got from them but with my added ingredient that adds a bit more protein and an extra layer of satisfaction.

I have seriously become addicted in finding new ways to do my morning oats and I’m excited to share them all with you.  Try this one and let me know what you think…hope you like it! X

Mix everything in a bowl

Prep Time: Less than five minutes | Servings: 2

2/3 cup of Rolled Oats

4 tsp of Chia Seeds

2 tsp of Honey or Maple Syrup or (Truvia)

1 cup of Unsweetened Almond Milk or Vanilla Almond Milk

1 scoop of Tone It Up Coconut or Vanilla Protein

1 cup Fresh Pineapple Cubed

2 tbsp of Coconut Flakes

1 tbsp of Greek Yogurt (my added ingredient) 🙂

After mixing everything in a bowl, separate them into two mason jars and then put them in the fridge overnight.  X

 

 

Being a local to Santa Monica, it’s hard to find one or a couple of favorites because there are so many great restaurants in this town.  I grew up being a foodie so living here is definitely a good place to be if you’re me.  I like places that make their dishes with real organic goodness.  Not that I won’t eat bad here and there but these places below make healthy dishes yet super tasty.  Next time you are in Santa Monica, try these.  You’ll love them!

FLOWER CHILD

UPLIFTERS KITCHEN

BONDI HARVEST