A few people have ask me recently what kinds of products I use on a daily basis so I thought I would dedicate a post to share my all-time favs (although they are ever-changing). Healthy eating is a lifestyle, so incorporating healthy products into your everyday life is crucial to making it stick.
From left to right:
Organic Ground Flax Seed – I have talked about the nutritional benefits of flax seed many times (here and here) and I practice what I preach. I sprinkle this in my oatmeal or cereal every morning. I will also add a couple teaspoons to breads, baking goods, and grains.
Spirulina – I will add this to my smoothies for a afternoon healthy snack. It is a little bitter in taste and turns your food to a horrible shade of green but I think it’s a great product. I spoke about the health benefits here.
Quinoa Pasta – I use this to make healthy mac & cheese, healthy parmesan chicken and any pasta dish I try. It tastes great and has the best health benefits as far as pasta goes. Quinoa is packed with protein and fiber and digests slowly to keep you satisfied for a longer period of time.
Salba (or Chia) Seeds – I add these little nuggets of Omega-3 goodness to my morning cereal or oatmeal every morning. Researches say that when wet, these seeds form a gel in the stomach that slow digestion, keeping you full all morning long!
Coconut Oil – Rumor has it this is supposed to be great for hair, skin and nails but better yet, it is said to aid in weight loss and management! I use this when cooking in place of olive oil. It actually has a pretty good taste to it!
Cherry Juice – I mix this with my vibe (see below) and V8 Light V-Fusion for a healthful glass of juice to kick-start my day. Cherry juice (particularly tart cherry) has a slew of health benefits including major antioxidants!
Veganaise – Made with no eggs, this mock-mayo actually tastes very similar to the real deal. I was a little skeptical at first, and since I am not vegan, I really didn’t have a problem with using my usual light mayo. Needless to say it passed the taste test and the nutritional ingredients convinced me to make the switch.
Vibe – This is my multi-vitamin believe it or not. Liquid vitamins are said to be absorbed by the body significantly more efficiently and effectively. While the taste is rather bitter, I know I am getting the dose of vitamins and minerals my body needs everyday.
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Do you, or have you, used any of these products?
What is your fav healthy food product right now?
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I love chips but tend to stay away from them due to their lack of nutrition. So when I found out that Popchips are all natural, not fried or baked and contain no trans fats, saturated fat or cholesterol, they had my attention. I would compare the texture to that of a cheeto and every flavor so far has been awesome, cheddar being my favorite. Other flavors include original, barbeque, sea salt and vinegar, salt and pepper, parmesan, cheddar and sour cream and onion. Popchips won Shape Magazine’s 2010 award for best snack. While they made a great snack on their own I wanted to try incorporating the into recipes and using them in unconventional ways like this, crumpled on top of a salad:
I also used them as part of the “breading” for a delicious baked white fish recipe (click here for the recipe)
