Healthy Snack Attack! Paleo Safe Options on the go...

You've been asking for healthy snack ideas that are loaded with protein and low glycemic so this week I put together a bunch of my favorites, including travel and to-go ideas...Check it out!

Dr. Jill’s Favorite Healthy Snack Options...

• Apple slices with 2 tablespoons of almond butter or sunflower butter 
• ½ cup hummus with fresh veggies (cucumber, celery, carrot, broccoli, bell peppers, carrots, etc…) 
• Make your own trail mix with combination of raw nuts, seeds (pumpkin, chia, sesame, sunflower), shredded coconut, raw cocoa nibs – serving ½ cup 
• Baggie of your favorite raw nuts: almonds, walnuts, pecans, cashews, macadamia nuts with ½ cup freeze dried berries 
• ½ baked green apple with cinnamon and ¼ cup coconut milk Organic Nitrate-free Turkey (Boar’s Head or Applegate) and guacamole role ups (2 slices turkey with 2 tablespoons fresh guacamole) 
• Tin or packet of wild salmon, sardines, or paté 
• Sliced avocado eaten with sea salt & spoon 
• 2 nori veggie wraps with shredded carrot, leafy greens, hummus & ½ avocado 
• 2 tablespoons of unsweetened sunflower nut butter sprinkled with cinnamon and/or raw cocoa nibs 
• 1 or 2 squares TCHO 99% dark chocolate with corner dipped in organic coconut butter 
• Protein “latte” = 1 serving espresso with 8 oz. of coconut/almond milk and scoop of chocolate or vanilla Thorne Vegalite powder 
• Homemade kale chips with 2 tablespoons of hummus or 2 sticks of gluten-free jerky (no yeast extract, please) 
• ½ cup sliced almonds and fresh berries in bowl with ½ cup of pure organic coconut milk (full fat version in can) - optional add organic cinnamon or raw cocoa powder. 
• Chocolate protein smoothie – 1 scoop chocolate or vanilla Thorne Vegalite blended with ice and coconut/almond milk (optional ½ frozen banana) and 1-2 teaspoons of raw cocoa powder 
• Chia cereal = 2 tablespoons chia + 1 tablespoon hemp seed mixed soaked in 4 oz of coconut milk or water.  May add few drops of stevia to desired sweetness or fresh blueberries!
• To-go packets of organic nut butter or coconut butter – Easy squeeze instant snack for purse or travel. (My picks= Artisana coconut butter or sunflower nut butter packets)

ENJOY!

Paleo Ginger Chicken Noodle Soup (It's grain-free, sugar-free, dairy-free, gluten-free!)

Here's a delicious way to beat the cold when you are in the mood for a great comfort food.  This version is completely grain-free, healthy, paleo-safe, husband-approved and absolutely delicious!

Dr. Jill's  Paleo Ginger Chicken Noodle Soup

2 chicken breasts baked and cut into chunks (may use whole chicken for more minerals and moisture)
6-8 cups of spring water
2 TBSP organic olive oil 
1-2 gloves of chopped garlic or 1 tsp of freeze dried garlic
1/2 cup of chopped organic white onion
1/2 cup chopped Italian parsley
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
2 tsp fresh chives chopped
2 sprig fresh Basil leaves chopped
1 tsp fresh thyme
1 tsp finely chopped fresh ginger root
1/4 lime juice squeezed
2-3 tsp REAL salt with minerals (I used the garlic variety)
3-4 colored organic carrots sliced
1/2 cup chopped organic yellow & red bell peppers
For the "noodles"  I use Taylor Organic broccoli slaw  - Add 2 cups

Simmer on low heat for 60-90 minutes or until veggies soft and flavors blended...
Enjoy!