Pick-Me-Up Snacks
Posted on: January 15, 2024
Looking for a healthy midday pick-me-up snack? I know snacking between meals is often seen as a bit of a no-no (“snack foods” created by big food companies sell us highly processed and packaged food often low in nutrition and high in carbs, unhealthy fats and highly processed sugar—save these for the occasional treat), but done right, snacking can actually be good for you. Healthy snacking can:
- Help you avoid overeating at your next meal
- Stop you from bingeing on junk
- Add extra nutrition to your diet
- Control your appetite
- Stop energy slumps
That’s why Bulk ‘n Bits is the perfect store, a fantastic range of bulk foods that are good for your heart and mind. Like these options:
Dried Coconut Chips
These delicious chips are derived from mature coconuts, the flesh is dried then sliced. They are also a culinary chameleon, adding flavour, texture, and can be snacked on their own or added as a hint of natural sweetness to savoury and sweet dishes such as curries, baked goods, smoothies, and cereals. Plus, it boasts dietary fibre, which supports digestive health. Level Up: Sprinkle some cinnamon on top for a delicious combination of flavours.
Wasabi Peas
A crunchy texture and bold, spicy flavour, these dried and roasted green peas are covered in a mixture of oil, salt, sugar, and wasabi—a thick paste with an intense taste. Level up: Snack on the Mixed Wasabi Trail Mix, a flavourful blend of wasabi peas and a variety of Asian rice crackers.
Dried Blueberries
Small but mighty, these berries are often called a “superfood”. Low in calories and incredibly good for you. Blueberries are among the most nutrient-dense berries—high in vitamin C, K, fibre and Manganese (this assists enzymes in building bones and keeping the immune and reproductive systems running smoothly). Level up: A handful of dried blueberries is a good amount to add to your daily diet in yogurt, muffins, and pancakes.
Dried Goji Berries
Known as the “anti-aging berry” they are legendary for their nutritional value (B1, B2, B6, vitamin E and 8 kinds of amino acids) creating immune boosting support for your system. The taste is tart and sour, kind of like a cranberry, with an almost herbal note. Level Up: You can also bake with them or pop them in your tea!
Walnut Pieces
Buttery and creamy in flavour, these nuts are chock-full of essential nutrients like omega-3 fatty acids and antioxidants, and have been known to aid in decreasing inflammation and help fight oxidative stress. Level up: Want more of a variety of nuts? Try the No Salt Mixed Nuts filled with walnuts, cashews, almonds and dried chick peas.
Plantain Chips
A tried and true healthy alternative to potato chips, these are gluten-free and grain-free. Also, a great source of fibre and other nutrients like potassium and sodium, and provide more vitamins A and C than potato chips. Level Up: Drizzle a bit of honey on top to add some sweetness to the chips.
A sweet alternative:
Got a love of chocolate? Try making your very own Superfood Dark Chocolate Bar, a much healthier alternative to the average candy bar and is also nutritious. Make it any way you like—dark chocolate (Bulk ‘n Bits has Merckens Dark Chocolate Wafers) covered with layers of dried fruit, granola, nuts, and seeds, like the ones listed above.
From crunchy, to savoury to sweet, to simple or mixed, there is something with health benefits for everyone at Bulk ‘n Bits. Remember to just think before you snack. Let us know your bulk food favourites by tagging @cloverdalemall on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.
~ Gillaine, Marketing Coordinator