Snack Today: 3 Energizing Snacks to Keep You Going All Day

Teri Cochrane on
Fresh tomato, basil and mozzarella make a delicious snack.

Here are three snacks to start summer off right and keep you energized all day!

Whether you’re hanging poolside, feeding little ones, or keeping pace with a busy career, snacks are a universal essential during hot days, and can even serve as a light meal.

Tomato, Basil & Mozzarella

It’s a summertime classic that makes the perfect antipasto for an elegant meal, or a lunchbox snack. Layer slices of thick-cut buffalo mozzarella with medallions of organic tomato and basil, and sprinkle with salt, pepper and olive oil. For on-the-go lifestyles, an airtight glass or stainless steel container is the way to go.

𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗶𝘁s:

  • Mozzarella – healthy fats for brain power.
  • Tomato – lycopene for heart health.
  • Basil – antimicrobials for immune support.
  • Salt - emulsification and mineralization.

Avocado & Hummus Wrap

A fan favorite from my book, The Wildatarian Diet, this wrap is ideal for travel and makes a great post-workout recovery meal. Start with a whole-grain or brown rice wrap, then spread with organic hummus, layer with slices of organic tomato and slivers of fresh avocado. For spice lovers, a dab of Dijon mustard won’t go amiss!

𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗶𝘁𝘀:

  • Wrap – carbs for easy energy support.
  • Hummus – molybdenum and fiber from chickpeas manages histamine in the gut.
  • Tomato – acid aids with digestion and has antiviral properties.
  • Avocado – omega-3s support skin, hair, gut and hormonal balance, plus act as a slow-burning energy source.

Summer Squash & Sausage Bites

Chop 1-inch slices of summer squash (I love paddy pan) and simmer in a shallow pan for 2-3 minutes, or until they are on the cusp of tenderness. Remove and drain, add salt and pepper to taste. In the same pan, heat a quarter-sized amount of olive or coconut oil. Chop 1-2 wild game sausages (wild boar, elk or duck is great!) and sauté on each side about 3 minutes each, until browned and cooked through. Allow to cool. Using a toothpick, spear 1 cube of squash with 1 slice of sausage.

𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗶𝘁𝘀:

  • Squash – full of insoluble fiber, excellent for supporting hormonal balance and gut health.
  • Wild game sausage – perfect combo of complete protein and healthy fats.
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