Friday, April 30, 2021

The Best Healthy Plant-Based Snack Ideas

11 Smart Snack Ideas
By  Olivia Tarantino
Have you noticed you've been snacking a lot more recently? Join the club. 
It's too easy to graze in your kitchen throughout the day when you're at home. And if you can find something to pick on that's ready to eat, hey, that's one less thing you have to make! And these days, cooking fatigue is real.
If you're going to be snacking more, you might as well get the most bang for your health buck. Because, while the best snacks may be convenient, not all convenient snacks are good for you—and you don't want what you're munching on now to drag you down later.
Choosing whole food, plant-based snacks can help you nourish your body with health-supporting nutrients and fuel it with the energy you need to tackle your day with confidence. With this in mind, here are some of the best plant-based snack ideas that have wide-ranging benefits for your mind and body.
 
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Cucumber and Jalapeño Margarita
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What you’ll need: Purecane™ Individual Packets, water, lime juice, Triple Sec, Tequila, cucumber, jalapeño
 
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