Food Findings!

For the past few weeks, I've been going through a phase of finding new and healthy food choices. I've been finding some GREAT stuff! I had to share with everyone.

With the summer in full swing,there are backyard BBQs every weekend and outdoor happy hours after work. It's hard to maintain that balance of healthy eating and having a good time. One of the ways I find that balance is ensuring that I'm getting nutritious foods into my diet during the work week because I let myself "cheat" on the weekends (to a certain extent). Since weekends are a little less structured, taking advantage of packing nutritious lunches for work and planning quick and wholesome weeknight meals is the perfect opportunity to set yourself up to stick to the healthy choices.

Two of my new favorite items to pack for quick breakfasts, part of my lunch, or a snack, are Think Thin Bars and Pure Organic Bars. Two totally different types of bar in flavor, but both packed with protein, which keeps you feeling full for longer. Both bars are gluten free so they are easy on the stomach!

Pure bars are vegan, raw, kosher, and organic. They are packed with fiber, anti-oxidants, and omega3s. The ingredients in this bar is what excites me. All that is included is dried fruit and nuts! So many flavors like apples, cherries, blueberries, cashews, and almonds. Such a good snack for an afternoon boost of energy. And let's face it, all of us could use that extra oomph to kickstart a project or workout. Sometimes, something as little as a snack can help you feel happier and stronger.

Think Thin Bars, while they are a protein bar, really satisfy that chocolate or sweet craving that we all get at some point during the day or week. I actually find myself craving them! These bars have 20grams of protein and little to no sugar. That's the difference between these bars and other high protein bars. They don't have the side effects of all that added sugar. I eat these bars for breakfast a lot. They are convenient and a great post-workout meal to replenish muscles. Pairing this bar with a banana has me full until lunch! The flavors are yummy and dessert-like - Chocolate Brownie, Creamy Peanut Butter, White Chocolate.

So, bottom line, I'm super excited about these two new items I've found! Healthy eating leads to better living and my quest for these types of delicious additions to my diet is so fun!

Stay tuned for more of my findings!