Day 17
Cleanse Day 8
Today we take a look at snacks and some delicious desserts for our healthy diet.
Today's Topic: Healthy Snacks
Healthy, balanced snacks are a really important component of a healthy diet for those times in between meals when you want or need something to tide you over.
The thing to remember is to include some protein, healthy fat, and carbohydrates in your snacks for balanced nutrition and to keep your blood sugar happy, and not just consume some form of sugar (even fruit sugar) or things that turn into sugar (grains & starches).
EXAMPLES:
RAW fruit & RAW nuts or seeds
Veggies with hummus or guacamole
Hard boiled eggs
Trail mixes are okay IF they have RAW nuts & NO SUGAR in them.
Carrots, celery, or apple slices with raw almond butter.
DESSERTS
I am a BIG fan of sweets and I am going to have them one way or another - this much I know about myself. So, while I often turn to fresh fruit for that sweet taste, I also choose to treat myself to a healthy "dessert" treat sometimes as well. Just remember that they are high "sugar" and high fat, so don't get carried away!
(The raw desserts listed below are quick and easy to make. If you don't have a food processor, keep an eye out at the thrift stores. I found mine for $15.)
Recipes
(Click on the photos below to view recipes.)
Check-in: How are you doing?
Congratulations! We have completed one full week on our cleanse! Yippee, yippee, yahoo!!! I can always FEEL the difference when my body is more alkaline. Feels good…feels “clean”. Celebrate and do something extra special for yourself!
Here's a sample of a daily food "plan":
Breakfast: Healthy Smoothie
Lunch: Super Energy Kale Soup, hard boiled eggs, and grapes
Snack: Veggies & hummus
Dinner: Paleo Shrimp Scampi: Prawns (protein), Spaghetti Squash (starch), Garlic & Olive Oil Sauteed Green Beans, and Dandelion Tea Caffe Latte for dessert
TODAY’S AFFIRMATION: I SEE MYSELF HEALTHY AND WHOLE!
Tomorrow we’ll look at including fish and seafood in our healthy diet.
Feel free to email me or post a comment below to ask questions or share your thoughts and experiences ~ I’d love to hear from you!
Blessings, JoAnn