Some days are just too busy for your own good
When that happens, stop yourself from running straight to fast food and instead reach into your stash of protein-packed healthy snacks that keep you full and give you the energy to power through. Don’t let your snacks turn into things that just happen to you every day at specified times. Resisting the urge to reach for a burger, candy, or chips when you’re hit with a craving can make a big difference in your health and lifestyle regardless of your age.
Nutrition really is the key to a healthy lifestyle and a healthy life. It goes a long way toward lowering the risk for heart disease and improving overall health. DASHA® has hand-picked a few favorites; check ‘em out
Goji Berries are grown in the vast Himalayan Mountain region, these natural dried and crunchy. Also known as Wolf Berries or Western Snowberries, and recognized for their medicinal purposes in Far East medicine. These 100% natural berries are extremely high in Vitamin A and may help enhance the immune system, eyesight, and help protect the liver.
- Try Adding some Gojis to your cereal, trail mix, or yogurt. If you want to have a healthier snack in the movies or while watching tv make dark Chocolate Covered Goji Berries.
- For a simple trail mix recipe, combine 1 cup of your favorite nuts and seeds, 1 cup of goji berries, and 1 cup of granola
Organic Cacao Nibs are a real chocolate treat and a natural mood lifter. Made from crushed beans, these raw nibs are the original unsweetened chocolate chip. Cocoa nibs are crunchy, flavorful, and packed with powerful nutrients and . They have 0 grams of sugar and 5 grams of fiber in a serving!
- Try them straight, or sweeten with bananas and dates for a truly healthy chocolate. Perfect for mixing into smoothies or trail mixes. The possibilities are endless for this crunchy antioxidant pick me up.
- For a refreshing, antioxidant blast, blend a frozen banana, a splash of low fat or almond milk, and a tablespoon of cacao.
The antioxidant benefits of dark chocolate are amazing!
- Protection from Disease-Causing Free Radicals
- Potential Cancer Prevention
- Improved Heart Health
- Good for Overall Cholesterol Profile
- Better Cognitive Function
- Blood Pressure and Blood Sugar Aid
- Antioxidant-Rich Superfood
Figs are extra fancy for some. These plump high fiber figs are great for eating when you crave something sweet and even better when used in your favorite recipe. They satisfy a sweet tooth without adding any fat.
- Figs can be part of almost any special diet, be it low fat, low sodium, high fiber, weight loss, diabetic or even the Mediterranean. Their unique satiny texture and seeds provide a satisfying mouth feel and crunch.
- Figs are fat-free, sodium-free and, like other plant foods, cholesterol-free.3. Figs are high in fiber, providing 20% of the Daily Value — more dietary fiber per serving than any other common dried or fresh fruit.
Dried Papaya is a tropical dried fruit, but very tasty. Some say dried papaya can act like an aphrodisiac. Again you try them out and let us know!
- There are a lot of antioxidants in the papaya. Papayas contain more beta-carotene than carrots, and more vitamin C than kiwi fruit. Minerals found in papaya include potassium, magnesium, and calcium2. Papaya is useful in aiding digestion because the enzymes of the fruit help to digest proteins, fats, and starches.
- The fiber of the fruit is helpful in streamlining the digestive tract. Papaya is a very alkaline fruit, and this is one reason that it is often useful in soothing an upset stomach.
- Papaya helps the body to produce more arginine. This is an essential amino acid that activates human growth hormones (HGH). These hormones are important for cell rejuvenation and for rebuilding the cells in the liver, muscles, and bones.
Whether you’re a mom who needs a nutritious, on-the-go option or a dad working crazy hrs in the office having some easy, grab-and-go protein snacks on hand can be a game changer for you!
