I am a fully converted WHOLE FOOD/CLEAN EATING girl!But that doesn't mean that I don't still like the occasional snack ina package that gives me that "grabbing a KitKat" at the local gasstation kind of feeling.I mean....I'm human....not Super Woman!I snack several times a day....and I usually grab a piece offruit....a handful of almonds...a smoothie....or even a small cup ofcoffee.However, I do find it really important to have SPECIAL snacks forspecific events and feelings....LOL.....that won't derail you from allthe hard work and dedication that you've committed to.
FOR EXAMPLE-a trip to the movies-a party-a road trip-a craving-in a rushIt is important to check the labels of all packaged snacks that you areconsidering. You want to stay within you AIP stage....because no snack is worth an accidental and unplanned reintroduction that youaren't prepared for. It is also important to remember....that nopackaged snack is as good for you as RAW food....so save these itemsfor occasional times and special circumstances. Do not rely on theseto fill you up or nourish your body in the way that your AIP dailyplan will.I've tried many snacks.....and have enjoyed most of them. I willadmit it is nice to have so many options nowadays! Just a short whileback the selections were still very limited. The need for AIPcompliant foods is finally being recognized which is very excitingsince this is no doubt a way of life for many of us!
I've listed here my SEVEN favorite snacks to date:Natural Delights Date Rolls (coconut, almond and pumpkin spice)***Paleo Angel Balls (my fave are the Orange Cranberry)That's It Bar (my fave is apple/blueberry)Cacao Bliss (on everything...LOL! ok....on apples and bananaslices...and even on dried mangos!)Bare Apple Chips (especially the cinnamon ones)Terra Plantain Chips (sea salt...I don't like the sweet version)Lara Bar (Cherry Pie)******contain almonds which are a successful reintroduction for meRemember.....I am never without a ziplock bag of almonds and/or afresh apple, carrot or banana in my purse....as they are my go-tosnacks. However I completely can relate to the desire to just tearinto a package and enjoy something yummy. So give these snacks a tryif you haven't already! And if you have discovered a favorite AIPcomputable snack I would love to hear about it!XOXO,Tracey