Friends and Fitness Enthusiasts,
New England has some great hiking. If you find yourself up here, I recommend you taking a day trip up Mount Monadnock in New Hampshire. My uncle, cousin, and I hiked up here a foggy spring afternoon. It was a difficult to strenuous 2 hour hike up and 1.5 ish hours hike back down. We started out with a lot of bugs at the base but the higher we climbed, the less buggy it got; this was a good incentive to keep climbing. I'm sure the view would have been lovely from way up at the summit of 3,165 ft but the fog was quite thick. Still, it felt great to get up there and relish in glory with the other hikers.
Frankly, the climbing down part of hiking scares me. You're tired and the steep face is more challenging; it's also hard on the knees so be wary. Be sure to bring plenty of water with you and a PBJ for when you reach the summit. A PBJ is the perfect snack for hiking because it's light, calorie dense, high in fat, and high in protein. It's got what you need to get back down the mountain.
In health,
Lauren
Showing posts with label snack. Show all posts
Showing posts with label snack. Show all posts
Saturday, May 28, 2011
Thursday, March 10, 2011
233/365 Happy Snack Tip 5: Turkey Roll Ups
Friends and Fitness Enthusiasts,
Carbs from bread, crackers, granola, Goldfish, etc. seem to be a large part of snacks. To cut that out and focus on the protein and fat, here's an easy happy snack recipe for you!
Ingredients:
- slice of deli meat of choice (I prefer turkey breast)
- slice of cheese
- slice of avocado, nice and thick!
Recipe:
- stack deli meat on top of cheese
- arrange avocado on one side of your meat-cheese stack
- roll up, enjoy!
One of these roll ups is about ~150 calories so you can go ahead and have two of them!
In health,
Lauren
Carbs from bread, crackers, granola, Goldfish, etc. seem to be a large part of snacks. To cut that out and focus on the protein and fat, here's an easy happy snack recipe for you!
Ingredients:
- slice of deli meat of choice (I prefer turkey breast)
- slice of cheese
- slice of avocado, nice and thick!
Recipe:
- stack deli meat on top of cheese
- arrange avocado on one side of your meat-cheese stack
- roll up, enjoy!
One of these roll ups is about ~150 calories so you can go ahead and have two of them!
In health,
Lauren
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
232/365 Happy Snack Tip 4: For You Grazers Out There
Friends and Fitness Enthusiasts,
If you consider yourself a Grazer and want to curb your cravings, here are some tips:
Keep water or other flavored water handy. Sometimes when we think we're hungry, we're actually thirsty. Guzzling a huge glass of water, tea, or low-sugar drink can keep our tummy full and make us less inclined to want to munch. Something else you can do is freshen up after you snack. Nobody likes the taste of orange juice or any food right after you brush your teeth. Keep mouth wash, floss, or a toothbrush handy to cleanse your mouth after each snack. Your hips and dentist will thank you. Chewing gum can also help satiate your oral fixation without adding calories.
In health,
Lauren
If you consider yourself a Grazer and want to curb your cravings, here are some tips:
Keep water or other flavored water handy. Sometimes when we think we're hungry, we're actually thirsty. Guzzling a huge glass of water, tea, or low-sugar drink can keep our tummy full and make us less inclined to want to munch. Something else you can do is freshen up after you snack. Nobody likes the taste of orange juice or any food right after you brush your teeth. Keep mouth wash, floss, or a toothbrush handy to cleanse your mouth after each snack. Your hips and dentist will thank you. Chewing gum can also help satiate your oral fixation without adding calories.
In health,
Lauren
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
231/365 Happy Snack Tip 3: Seeds
Friends and Fitness Enthusiasts,
To piggy back on what I wrote about yesterday, nuts are a great way to add protein and fat to your happy snack. However, not everyone can eat nuts (sorry to those of you with allergies). An alternative to nuts are seeds!
From freshman Biology, you can recall that seeds are mostly made up of nutrients so that the fertilized cells can grow into big strong plants. Hence, seeds are a great addition to your snacking repertoire. Sunflower seeds have vitamin B1, B5, B9, and E in a 1/4 cup worth ~180 calories, 16g fat (unsaturated, the good kind!), and 6g protein. You can read more about them here. Pumpkin seeds are also a good option.
If you get the seeds in the shells, you also have to work a little harder to get your snack. This can be good for those of us who sometimes speed through snack time. It allows you to slow down and really decide if you're hungry and need more energy from a snack.
In health,
Lauren
To piggy back on what I wrote about yesterday, nuts are a great way to add protein and fat to your happy snack. However, not everyone can eat nuts (sorry to those of you with allergies). An alternative to nuts are seeds!
From freshman Biology, you can recall that seeds are mostly made up of nutrients so that the fertilized cells can grow into big strong plants. Hence, seeds are a great addition to your snacking repertoire. Sunflower seeds have vitamin B1, B5, B9, and E in a 1/4 cup worth ~180 calories, 16g fat (unsaturated, the good kind!), and 6g protein. You can read more about them here. Pumpkin seeds are also a good option.
If you get the seeds in the shells, you also have to work a little harder to get your snack. This can be good for those of us who sometimes speed through snack time. It allows you to slow down and really decide if you're hungry and need more energy from a snack.
In health,
Lauren
Monday, March 7, 2011
230/365 Happy Snack Tip 2: Granola Bars with Protein
Friends and Fitness Enthusiasts,
When deciding what to snack on, choose something with protein and good fats. Where carbohydrates take about an hour to digest, protein takes 2, and fat takes 4. The point of a snack is to keep you satisfied until your next meal right? A happy snack choice would be something that can do that. Go for protein!
Granola bars can be great sources of that ideal mix of macronutrients. Brands I recommend are Clif, Kahshi, FiberOne, and Odwalla. The goal is something with protein, fiber, and healthy fat that is also tasty. As always, be wary of high fructose corn syrup and other synthetic products that your body won't recognize. If your body doesn't register it as energy, you will continue to crave food until you reach something that is recognizably calorie dense and nutritious.
What are your favorite granola bars to snack on?
In health,
Lauren
When deciding what to snack on, choose something with protein and good fats. Where carbohydrates take about an hour to digest, protein takes 2, and fat takes 4. The point of a snack is to keep you satisfied until your next meal right? A happy snack choice would be something that can do that. Go for protein!
Granola bars can be great sources of that ideal mix of macronutrients. Brands I recommend are Clif, Kahshi, FiberOne, and Odwalla. The goal is something with protein, fiber, and healthy fat that is also tasty. As always, be wary of high fructose corn syrup and other synthetic products that your body won't recognize. If your body doesn't register it as energy, you will continue to crave food until you reach something that is recognizably calorie dense and nutritious.
What are your favorite granola bars to snack on?
In health,
Lauren
Sunday, March 6, 2011
229/365 Happy Snack Tip 1: Portion Control
Friends and Fitness Enthusiasts,
Snacking becomes a challenge when you can't stop. A snack is supposed to be a small meal, <300 calories. Meals are ideally defined moments in our day where we focus on the art of eating, meaning we turn off the TV, step away from our desks, and enjoy our meal. I know this is difficult in the first place, but we should try to do this with our snacks too. That being said, I will impart to you whatever tips I can when it comes to snacking this week.
Tip 1 is to make smaller portions. If you buy big bags of crackers, pretzels, trail mix, etc. to be more economical and eco-friendly, transfer your snack food into a small ziploc or reusable container. If you bring the whole bag with you to work, to your desk, to your couch, etc. you will be more inclined to eat the whole bag. Instead, make your bag smaller. This way, you set yourself up to have a controlled portion of snack food and will make yourself do more work in the future in order to eat more of your snack food.
As a guideline, if you really feel like you have to get seconds of snack, it's probably time for you to eat a real meal.
In health,
Lauren
Snacking becomes a challenge when you can't stop. A snack is supposed to be a small meal, <300 calories. Meals are ideally defined moments in our day where we focus on the art of eating, meaning we turn off the TV, step away from our desks, and enjoy our meal. I know this is difficult in the first place, but we should try to do this with our snacks too. That being said, I will impart to you whatever tips I can when it comes to snacking this week.
Tip 1 is to make smaller portions. If you buy big bags of crackers, pretzels, trail mix, etc. to be more economical and eco-friendly, transfer your snack food into a small ziploc or reusable container. If you bring the whole bag with you to work, to your desk, to your couch, etc. you will be more inclined to eat the whole bag. Instead, make your bag smaller. This way, you set yourself up to have a controlled portion of snack food and will make yourself do more work in the future in order to eat more of your snack food.
As a guideline, if you really feel like you have to get seconds of snack, it's probably time for you to eat a real meal.
In health,
Lauren
Thursday, March 3, 2011
226/365 Edamame, Edamayou
Friends and Fitness Enthusiasts,
One of my favorite restaurants in Richmond, Sticky Rice, serves this rolled in salt as one of its appetizers. Edamame, soybeans, are a great snack that is packed with fiber, protein, and good fat. They can be purchased fresh or frozen, in their pods or out of them, and are easy to prepare; all you do is steam them on the stove or in the microwave. You can eat them as a snack or add them to your fried rice or noodles.
In health,
Lauren
One of my favorite restaurants in Richmond, Sticky Rice, serves this rolled in salt as one of its appetizers. Edamame, soybeans, are a great snack that is packed with fiber, protein, and good fat. They can be purchased fresh or frozen, in their pods or out of them, and are easy to prepare; all you do is steam them on the stove or in the microwave. You can eat them as a snack or add them to your fried rice or noodles.
In health,
Lauren
Thursday, February 24, 2011
219/365 Not Just for Kids: Ants on a Log
Friends and Fitness Enthusiasts,
Just because we've gotten older does not mean that snack time is over. Snacks are important for us all to keep our energy levels up. Our snacks should be <300 calories and be high in good protein (not red meat protein), low in high glycemic index carbs (sugary things), and have a good amount of fat. A great example of this is ants on a log, aka celery sticks with peanut butter and raisins dotted along the celery stick.
My interest in this tasty snack was piqued when I saw that it was being endorsed by Men's Health's Eat This, Not That. Apparently it is also a good snack for you and your mate. I'll leave you to figure out whether that's true or not.
In health,
Lauren
Just because we've gotten older does not mean that snack time is over. Snacks are important for us all to keep our energy levels up. Our snacks should be <300 calories and be high in good protein (not red meat protein), low in high glycemic index carbs (sugary things), and have a good amount of fat. A great example of this is ants on a log, aka celery sticks with peanut butter and raisins dotted along the celery stick.
My interest in this tasty snack was piqued when I saw that it was being endorsed by Men's Health's Eat This, Not That. Apparently it is also a good snack for you and your mate. I'll leave you to figure out whether that's true or not.
In health,
Lauren
Monday, February 21, 2011
216/365 Three Alternatives to Potato Chips
Friends and Fitness Enthusiasts,
I found a happy snack gem at the grocery store today: Quakes Rice Snacks. These treats come in many flavors and are cooked by heat and pressure, not baked or fried. They have 0g fat and don't use high fructose corn syrup. The flavor is just right and you only need a few to satisfy that craving for something crunchy and sweet, tangy, salty, etc.
A brand that you can also look to is popchips. They are also cooked by heat and pressure so there's no oil used to produce them. There are 4g fat for every serving though no trans or saturated fat. The one downside to popchips would be that they are high in sodium. Drink some water with this one.
The final alternative would be fresh, crunchy vegetables. These always have 0g fat and are naturally low in sodium. Sometimes, you have to satiate that urge to ruminate. Do so wisely and you won't ruin your diet while still getting to crunch away.
In health,
Lauren
I found a happy snack gem at the grocery store today: Quakes Rice Snacks. These treats come in many flavors and are cooked by heat and pressure, not baked or fried. They have 0g fat and don't use high fructose corn syrup. The flavor is just right and you only need a few to satisfy that craving for something crunchy and sweet, tangy, salty, etc.
A brand that you can also look to is popchips. They are also cooked by heat and pressure so there's no oil used to produce them. There are 4g fat for every serving though no trans or saturated fat. The one downside to popchips would be that they are high in sodium. Drink some water with this one.
The final alternative would be fresh, crunchy vegetables. These always have 0g fat and are naturally low in sodium. Sometimes, you have to satiate that urge to ruminate. Do so wisely and you won't ruin your diet while still getting to crunch away.
In health,
Lauren
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
197/365 Applesauce Affair
Friends and Fitness Enthusiasts,
My love affair with applesauce continues. It's so tasty and refreshing when cold. It's versatile and yummy. It's a great snack if you are in a hurry or want to savor the texture and appley goodness.
If you don't like applesauce, it's okay. I hated it when I was a kid but, they always say that your taste buds change every 7 years; I think the applesauce one finally got turned on. Ways that I have read you can enjoy it are:
- mixed in oatmeal
- eaten with cinnamon and granola on top
- eaten with dried fruits
- eaten with yogurt (so good)
- mixed with different fruity jellies and preserves
Happy snacking!
In health,
Lauren
My love affair with applesauce continues. It's so tasty and refreshing when cold. It's versatile and yummy. It's a great snack if you are in a hurry or want to savor the texture and appley goodness.
If you don't like applesauce, it's okay. I hated it when I was a kid but, they always say that your taste buds change every 7 years; I think the applesauce one finally got turned on. Ways that I have read you can enjoy it are:
- mixed in oatmeal
- eaten with cinnamon and granola on top
- eaten with dried fruits
- eaten with yogurt (so good)
- mixed with different fruity jellies and preserves
Happy snacking!
In health,
Lauren
Monday, January 31, 2011
195/365 Think Twice before you Challah at some Bread
Friends and Fitness Enthusiasts,
My friend Allison makes some delicious challah that I can't wait to nosh on when she finishes studying abroad. In fact, I am working on a lovely, little chunk of challah as we speak! Sadly challah, King's Hawaiian Bread and other sweet, tasty carbs like this have hardly any nutritional value.
There are some alternatives that aren't as fluffy or sweet but are quite good. Thomas' Whole Wheat Mini Bagels are one of my favorites. Each bagel is 110 calories with 3g of fiber. Top it off with some nutella and I think you've got a winner. Wouldn't adding nutella cancel it out? Not really because the fiber in the bagel is something you won't find in the other breads and the protein from the hazelnut-chocolate spread will tide you over before dinner.
Happy snacking!
In health,
Lauren
My friend Allison makes some delicious challah that I can't wait to nosh on when she finishes studying abroad. In fact, I am working on a lovely, little chunk of challah as we speak! Sadly challah, King's Hawaiian Bread and other sweet, tasty carbs like this have hardly any nutritional value.
There are some alternatives that aren't as fluffy or sweet but are quite good. Thomas' Whole Wheat Mini Bagels are one of my favorites. Each bagel is 110 calories with 3g of fiber. Top it off with some nutella and I think you've got a winner. Wouldn't adding nutella cancel it out? Not really because the fiber in the bagel is something you won't find in the other breads and the protein from the hazelnut-chocolate spread will tide you over before dinner.
Happy snacking!
In health,
Lauren
Monday, January 24, 2011
188/365 That Stork Finally got to Me
Friends and Fitness Enthusiasts,
No, I am not pregnant. I mean the stork from those Vlasic pickle jars!
I was at the grocery store thinking about how I can eat well on a student budget (my dad said that he read that "if you live like a college student, you'll save money like a king"). I of course got my yogurt, oatmeal, fresh produce, wheat bread, olive oil mayo, smoked turkey meat cut by the deli, and pickles. From time to time, I am known to enjoy potato chips in my sandwich for the salty and crunchy bite. What else is salty and crunchy? Pickles! When I checked the label, I noticed there were no calories or fat. It was the perfect solution to my crunchy, salty needs without the large amount of fat and carbs that come with chips.
Pickles are making my sandwich exciting one crunch at a time. Be sure to get the "no sugar added" kind!
In health,
Lauren
No, I am not pregnant. I mean the stork from those Vlasic pickle jars!
I was at the grocery store thinking about how I can eat well on a student budget (my dad said that he read that "if you live like a college student, you'll save money like a king"). I of course got my yogurt, oatmeal, fresh produce, wheat bread, olive oil mayo, smoked turkey meat cut by the deli, and pickles. From time to time, I am known to enjoy potato chips in my sandwich for the salty and crunchy bite. What else is salty and crunchy? Pickles! When I checked the label, I noticed there were no calories or fat. It was the perfect solution to my crunchy, salty needs without the large amount of fat and carbs that come with chips.
Pickles are making my sandwich exciting one crunch at a time. Be sure to get the "no sugar added" kind!
In health,
Lauren
Saturday, December 18, 2010
151/365 Clementines are Here
Friends and Fitness Enthusiasts,
Turn in the gummy fruit snacks for the neatest snack-size fruit there is: the Clementine tangerine!
The Clementine was created by a clergyman named Pierre Clement as a hybrid between a mandarin and an orange. It has vitamin C and limonene, a phytochemical that is known to have anti-cancer effects because of its ability to increase the number of enzymes in the liver that help detoxify carcinogens. A study showed that mammary tumor growth was reduced in animals. Fun fact: limonene can be used as a solvent for cleaning and is the active ingredient in orange cleaners.
Winter is the season for Clementines. Have fun smelling the redolent scent of orange in the air and popping the delicious, juicy segments in your mouth. For only 35 calories, Clementines make for a yummy, healthy snack.
In health,
Lauren
http://www.phytochemicals.info/phytochemicals/limonene.php
Turn in the gummy fruit snacks for the neatest snack-size fruit there is: the Clementine tangerine!
The Clementine was created by a clergyman named Pierre Clement as a hybrid between a mandarin and an orange. It has vitamin C and limonene, a phytochemical that is known to have anti-cancer effects because of its ability to increase the number of enzymes in the liver that help detoxify carcinogens. A study showed that mammary tumor growth was reduced in animals. Fun fact: limonene can be used as a solvent for cleaning and is the active ingredient in orange cleaners.
Winter is the season for Clementines. Have fun smelling the redolent scent of orange in the air and popping the delicious, juicy segments in your mouth. For only 35 calories, Clementines make for a yummy, healthy snack.
In health,
Lauren
http://www.phytochemicals.info/phytochemicals/limonene.php
Friday, November 26, 2010
129/365 Gearing Up for Finals
Friends and Fitness Enthusiasts,
Finals week is coming up for us college kids. We have to prepare for our exams, remember to eat, keep our cool, and try to get some sleep. It's stressful and exhilarating and we have to be on top of our game if we're going to do well. Here are a few tips:
Study early so that you won't have to cram. We all know that our teachers are right, study a little bit at a time every day and you'll be just fine. If you do that then you won't have to stay up late and totally blow your sleep schedule. To keep your brain running, you have to remember to eat. Snacking on healthy foods throughout the day will probably be your best bet. You need to keep the tank full with foods that won't make you sluggish. Things like baby carrots, a PBJ, bananas, blueberries, spinach salad, almonds, eggs, toast, tuna, hummus, etc. Stick to fruits, vegetables, foods that aren't too heavy. After all, your stomach needs energy and blood to digest everything; we want all the energy to go to our brains!
Something that I do to prepare for exams is to sleep early, wake up early, work out (get the blood and energy flowing), have a healthy light breakfast, then take the exam (afterwards, I celebrate with more food to refuel and probably something with chocolate). Having a nice slow morning eases me into the testing mode. If I were to wake up with just enough time to eat breakfast and go, I would feel anxious from hustling over there and would still be digesting, if not chewing, my food.
Finals are important and we must do well on all of them. Get yourself mentally and physically prepared by eating well throughout the day, sleeping early, and getting enough exercise to unwind and keep the blood flowing.
Good luck!
In health,
Lauren
Finals week is coming up for us college kids. We have to prepare for our exams, remember to eat, keep our cool, and try to get some sleep. It's stressful and exhilarating and we have to be on top of our game if we're going to do well. Here are a few tips:
Study early so that you won't have to cram. We all know that our teachers are right, study a little bit at a time every day and you'll be just fine. If you do that then you won't have to stay up late and totally blow your sleep schedule. To keep your brain running, you have to remember to eat. Snacking on healthy foods throughout the day will probably be your best bet. You need to keep the tank full with foods that won't make you sluggish. Things like baby carrots, a PBJ, bananas, blueberries, spinach salad, almonds, eggs, toast, tuna, hummus, etc. Stick to fruits, vegetables, foods that aren't too heavy. After all, your stomach needs energy and blood to digest everything; we want all the energy to go to our brains!
Something that I do to prepare for exams is to sleep early, wake up early, work out (get the blood and energy flowing), have a healthy light breakfast, then take the exam (afterwards, I celebrate with more food to refuel and probably something with chocolate). Having a nice slow morning eases me into the testing mode. If I were to wake up with just enough time to eat breakfast and go, I would feel anxious from hustling over there and would still be digesting, if not chewing, my food.
Finals are important and we must do well on all of them. Get yourself mentally and physically prepared by eating well throughout the day, sleeping early, and getting enough exercise to unwind and keep the blood flowing.
Good luck!
In health,
Lauren
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
119/365 Have you Tried it Dried?
Friends and Fitness Enthusiasts,
The daily recommendation for fresh fruit is 5 servings or 2 cups. Dried fruit is a pretty good choice if you can't get fresh fruit.
There are many reasons to consider dried fruit. It's portable, you can't bruise it, and it has a longer shelf life. It's also tasty and has most of the vitamins you would find in fresh fruit. The downside to drying fruit is how they are sweetened and preserved. Dried fruit often has added sugar and/or sulfites. Sulfites are added "to prevent dried fruit from spoilage and preserve that just picked vibrant color. (Supermarket Guru)" Sulfites can be dangerous if you have a sulfite allergy or are low in sulfite oxidase, an enzyme that converts sulfites to sulfates. Other than that, sulfites aren't dangerous though more research is being conducted to prove just that.
Personally, I think we should all avoid preservatives and additives. Newman's Own is a great organic brand. They feature a line of preservative-free dried fruit. Though fresh fruit is best, dried fruit is a viable second option.
In health,
Lauren
http://www.supermarketguru.com/index.cfm/go/sg.viewArticle/articleId/1156
The daily recommendation for fresh fruit is 5 servings or 2 cups. Dried fruit is a pretty good choice if you can't get fresh fruit.
There are many reasons to consider dried fruit. It's portable, you can't bruise it, and it has a longer shelf life. It's also tasty and has most of the vitamins you would find in fresh fruit. The downside to drying fruit is how they are sweetened and preserved. Dried fruit often has added sugar and/or sulfites. Sulfites are added "to prevent dried fruit from spoilage and preserve that just picked vibrant color. (Supermarket Guru)" Sulfites can be dangerous if you have a sulfite allergy or are low in sulfite oxidase, an enzyme that converts sulfites to sulfates. Other than that, sulfites aren't dangerous though more research is being conducted to prove just that.
Personally, I think we should all avoid preservatives and additives. Newman's Own is a great organic brand. They feature a line of preservative-free dried fruit. Though fresh fruit is best, dried fruit is a viable second option.
In health,
Lauren
http://www.supermarketguru.com/index.cfm/go/sg.viewArticle/articleId/1156
Saturday, August 7, 2010
18/365 Yum Yum Fruit-Yogurt Smoothie
Friends and Fitness Enthusiasts,
Here's my yum yum recipe for a fruit and yogurt smoothie.
Ingredients:
1 cup frozen fruit (replaces need for ice)
1/2 cup non-fat vanilla yogurt
1/4 cup milk
1 tbsp peanut butter (to last you longer than an hour)
Dash of sugar
Directions:
Blend ingredients. Enjoy with a piece of toast and/or an egg for a wholesome breakfast or as a snack (~300 calores)!
In health,
Lauren
Here's my yum yum recipe for a fruit and yogurt smoothie.Ingredients:
1 cup frozen fruit (replaces need for ice)
1/2 cup non-fat vanilla yogurt
1/4 cup milk
1 tbsp peanut butter (to last you longer than an hour)
Dash of sugar
Directions:
Blend ingredients. Enjoy with a piece of toast and/or an egg for a wholesome breakfast or as a snack (~300 calores)!
In health,
Lauren
Monday, July 26, 2010
6/365 Toasted Almonds
Friends and Fitness Enthusiasts,
I thoroughly enjoy snack time. For me, this usually consists of a 1/4 cup (roughly a handful) of almonds and a banana. Almonds, you say? Nay! They are toasted almonds, even better! A serving of almonds contains a great mix of healthy fats, zero cholesterol, zero sodium, 6 grams of protein, and 3.5 grams of fiber to sustain you until the next meal.
Toasting almonds allows for the natural oils inside them to heat up, build pressure within the almonds, then make it explode with flavor! Plus it gives them a nice even bite compared to when they are not toasted.
Never toasted almonds or any kind of nut before? No problem! It's easy. I was taught by my friend and former roommate Miesha and now I shall teach you.
1. Buy a large bag of almonds. It'll save you the trip of having to get more since this snack is so tasty :)
2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
3. Pour almonds over a cookie sheet or whatever tray you've got. One with sides will help keep the almonds on the tray when you take them in and out of the oven
4. Place almonds in oven for about 10 minutes. You want to look for cracks in the almonds due to all that pressure as well as a nice darker, brown/gold color.You should also be able to smell them, it's fantastic.
5. Take out your almonds. You should be able to hear them sizzling.
6. Transfer to another tray or plate to allow them to cool. Do be cautious when you pick them up since there will still be a lot of heat in the almond itself.
7. Enjoy with a banana or by themselves. You'll notice how naturally sweet they are after they've been toasted.
In health,
Lauren
I thoroughly enjoy snack time. For me, this usually consists of a 1/4 cup (roughly a handful) of almonds and a banana. Almonds, you say? Nay! They are toasted almonds, even better! A serving of almonds contains a great mix of healthy fats, zero cholesterol, zero sodium, 6 grams of protein, and 3.5 grams of fiber to sustain you until the next meal.
Toasting almonds allows for the natural oils inside them to heat up, build pressure within the almonds, then make it explode with flavor! Plus it gives them a nice even bite compared to when they are not toasted.
Never toasted almonds or any kind of nut before? No problem! It's easy. I was taught by my friend and former roommate Miesha and now I shall teach you.
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2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
3. Pour almonds over a cookie sheet or whatever tray you've got. One with sides will help keep the almonds on the tray when you take them in and out of the oven
4. Place almonds in oven for about 10 minutes. You want to look for cracks in the almonds due to all that pressure as well as a nice darker, brown/gold color.You should also be able to smell them, it's fantastic.
5. Take out your almonds. You should be able to hear them sizzling.
6. Transfer to another tray or plate to allow them to cool. Do be cautious when you pick them up since there will still be a lot of heat in the almond itself.
7. Enjoy with a banana or by themselves. You'll notice how naturally sweet they are after they've been toasted.
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In health,
Lauren
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