GOD BLESS WHOLE FOODS.
I don’t even know what happened to today. I guess being out and about all day can do that to ya. After an amazing spin class, I headed to have lunch with a friend at Whole Foods because their salad bar and hot bar are bomb.com and they list all of the ingredients in everything they make, so it’s pretty easy to make sure you stay compliant. But this Whole Foods in particular is on another level. They have kombucha on tap and bone broth by the glass. When can I move in?
My friend was running a little late so I took full advantage of a few extra minutes in heaven. No surprise, I ended up in the tea aisle with two new ginger teas. Why one needs FOUR different kinds of ginger tea in the house at once, I’ll never know. Take it up with my therapist. JK I don’t have one. Maybe I should.
Anyhoo, while scouring the aisles for things I don’t need, I started thinking about my favorite snacks when I’m on Whole30. Keep in mind that snacking is not recommended, but if you’re legitimately hungry, you should eat. And if you find yourself without a meal, these are my go-to snacks for Whole30 (and beyond).
- Raw Veggies. I always keep raw veggies stocked in the fridge. This is non negotiable. And I usually pack a baggie of veggies in my purse everywhere I go, just in case I get stuck somewhere and hunger strikes. My favorite veggies to munch on are carrots, bell pepper, and broccoli.
- Hard Boiled Eggs. I always manage to mess up hard boiled eggs when I make them, but I’m really good at buying them from the Whole Foods salad bar. Have we talked about how much I love Whole Foods?
- Apple and Almond Butter. This is a classic Whole30 staple. Personally, I’m avoiding fruit as much as I can right now because my main goal with this round is to kill off that sugar demon. But it’s a better option that cookies, am I right?
- Larabars/RX bars. See above. The high sugar content makes me steer clear as much as possible, BUT there are definitely times when they’re necessary. I actually prefer RX Bars because the texture is much chewier, so they take longer to eat and I don’t immediately crave another one. The Maple Sea Salt RX bar is made of crack cocaine.
- Epic Bars. These bars are just a hunk of meat. And they’re freakin amazing. I don’t know what kind of sorcery went on here, but I highly recommend deez. My favorite is the Chicken Sesame BBQ. Holy crap. So good.
- Turkey Zucchini Meatballs. I’ll be posting this recipe tomorrow, but this is another staple in my house! Personally, I love them most for breakfast. That’s a lie. I love them most for every meal. But they’re super easy to make and I always keep them in fridge for a grab and go snack. The protein and fat content will keep you full for much longer than some freakin carrot sticks too. Shout out to my carrot sticks, I still love you.
- Tuna. Just straight up tuna. I don’t know. I’m into it. They come in convenient little packets for snack time. Just make sure you indulge in a separate room from your friends/colleagues. I’ve made that mistake before.
- Deli Turkey. Be careful with this one. It’s really hard to find compliant deli meats, but costco sells a really great one from True Story Foods. The only ingredients are turkey, water, and salt. Doesn’t get better than that.
- Raw Nuts. Though these are totally Whole30 friendly, I avoid eating raw nuts at all costs. Like how do you stop eating them? Someone help me. But by all means, if you have portion control abilities, go for it.
- Love Beets. This brand is freakin awesome! I hate cooking beets. It’s the worst. But Love Beets makes it so I don’t have to! Be careful because some of their products have sugar in them, but this one is totally compliant!
Hope this list helps you with some snack ideas! Here’s what I ate today, including a snack 😉
Meal 1: turkey zucchini meatballs, steamed broccoli, leftover veggies from making bone broth (da best)
Meal 2: not pictured, but it was a salad from Whole Foods. Arugula, chicken, hard boiled egg, tomato, and some beets on the side. Lemon juice and olive oil drizzled on top.
Snack: raw veggies and a small piece of chicken.
Meal 3: roasted brussel sprouts, crock pot chicken, and zucchini soup.
Overall, feeling 1000x better than yesterday. Onwards!