It’s no secret that 2020 has been challenging. If it were a sports game, it would be the toughest game in history. Every athlete knows that one of the secrets to their success is how they fuel and refuel their mind and body for performance.
This is for the players of 2020—people, like you, who’ve continued to show up day-by-day, no matter what. You know there is a light at the end of the tunnel, and good things are already on the way. What you’re feeding your mind and body is essential to your performance. Here I share some of my favorite refuel snacks to help you re-energize and keep going.
I’d love to hear what your favorite snacks are. And, if you post on social media, don’t forget to tag me on IG!
Quick Food Fixes to Refuel Any Palette
Simple Portable & Nutrient Packed
- Berries + 1 oz almonds
- Apple or celery + 2 Tbsp peanut butter
- Banana + hard-boiled egg
- Pear + 2 Tbsp Cashew butter
- ½ cup hummus or 1 individual hummus pack + baby carrots or vegetable slices
Protein Power
- Tuna salad made with 1 – 2 Tbsp guacamole + raw veggies or whole-grain crackers
- Salmon salad made with 1 – 2 Tbsp hummus + cherry tomatoes and endive lettuce
- Chicken salad made with Greek yogurt + raw veggies
- Avocado + 1 egg + tomato slices
- Turkey roll-ups: 2 oz low sodium turkey(nitrate/hormone-free) + 1 Tbsp hummus + cherry tomatoes
Salty or Sweet Snack Attack
- Plantain chips + guacamole
- Grain Free chips + 1 – 2 Tbsp nut butter
- 3 – 4 cups air-popped popcorn (GMO free) mixed with 1 – 2 Tbsp sunflower seeds
- 1 oz dark chocolate + fresh berries (my fav! )
- Baked Peach Dessert*
**I am all about intuitive eating – amounts are listed simply for a baseline and where to start.
Always listen to what your body is saying- listen to it’s hunger and emotional cues.
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