Food

James Hughes

Professional II

What is the best 'superfood' snack?

September 19, 2011 10:38 AM PDT · Flag · 9 answers

I want something quick to eat at work that has lots of good, energy giving, healthy stuff!

Matt Maiser

Professional I

Health Best Almonds Whole Raw, 15-Ounce Packages (Pack of 2)

Almonds are the best man!! I take a ziplock full of these to work everyday and it really helps keep my blood sugar up and staves off not only my hunger but my grouchiness.
Almonds contain vitamin E and calcium, as well as phytochemicals - all good things that make it a 'superfood' type thing.
PLUS they taste really really good! I can't get enough and I suggest you do the same.

✔ Highest voted answer

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Gretchen Lasly

Specialist III

Emerald Harmony Deluxe Fruit N Nut Trail Mix, 10-Ounce Bags (Pack o...

Emerald Harmony Deluxe Fruit N Nut Trail Mix, 10-Ounce Bags (Pack of 6)

Blend of raisins, peanuts, papaya, pineapple, dates, almonds, pumpkin kernels and coconut read more...

This is an awesome trail mix! Lot's of nuts really give me the sustenance I need when I don't have time for a full meal. I don't know what I would do without snacks like this to help me through the day!

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lisha hannafin

Flavors of Me

Novice II

Jalapeno Hummus

Sabra Jalapeno Hummus, 10 Ounce -- 12 per case. read more...

I love hummus...and it's high protein, low carb and good for the planet!

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Annie Chasin

Practitioner III

KIND PLUS, Almond Cashew + Omega-3, Gluten Free Bars (Pack of 12)

Almond Cashew + Omega 3 with Flax is a powerful 150 calories, 4g fiber and 500 ml of ALA with 50% Vitamins B3, B6 and B12. KIND is more than just a brand of award-winning whole nut and fruit bars made from ingredients you can see and pronounce®- ... read more...

I really love the Kind brand. Always Gluten free and pretty tasty.

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Ryan Jameson

Professional I

Nature Valley Chewy Trail Mix Fruit and Nut Bars Forty-Eight 1.2 Ou...

Nature Valley Chewy Trail Mix Fruit and Nut Bars Forty-Eight 1.2 Ounce bars

Nature valley chewy trail mix fruit and nut bars - 48 1.2 oz bars [misc.]is delicious all natural wheat and dairy free. This healthy snack bar contains no trans fats. It s a rich source of fiber low in sodium and contains a low GI. Packed with who... read more...

I would have to suggest these, as they are what I eat when I can't get a meal in. They are not the healthiest things in the world but they sure do taste good!

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Shelly Nelson

Professional III

Crunchies Blueberries, 1.5-Ounce Pouches (Pack of 6)

Blueberries are like the poster child for super foods, but they're so darn fresh I can't take them to work...
Not any more!!!!
These are FREEZE DRIED so they are easy to take along anywhere and they are fantastically delicious.
Packed full of vit. C and fiber, these will give you a nice tasty boost.

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Jacob Pospychalla

Practitioner III

Ronco FD1005WHGEN 5-Tray Electric Food Dehydrator

Save money and time by creating your own healthy or low carb snacks quickly and easily at home with the Ronco FD1005WHGEN 5-tray food dehydrator. It's a snap to whip up a batch of beef or turkey jerky, banana, pineapple or apple snacks, dried vege... read more...

Homemade trail mix type of stuff is usually the best for a on-the-go healthy snack.

If you have the funds/time dehydrating your own fruit and veggies to cut down on the added sugar is in a lot of store-bought products.

Nuts have great nutritional value, Walnuts and Almonds are the two best as far as nutrition goes, but Pistachios, Almonds, and Brazil nuts taste better and pack great nutrition as well!

Try to throw some whole grains, Kashi's "Go Lean" has great fiber and crunch to add to the mix!

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Doug Salgado

Professional II

I'm just going to suggest taking some foods that are healthy and that can be put in a ziplock bag and kept not refrigerated for a few hours. Things like baby carrots, celery, and dried apricots are excellent. Almonds are definitely good. So is peanut butter... maybe dip some celery in your peanut butter.
Berries of all kinds are excellent, too.
This sounds odd but costco sells these bags of mini sweet peppers that are delicious and packed full of vitamins. Great snack material. I also like bananas for work snacks. Hope this helps.

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Hannah Trent

Practitioner III

This recipe has some of the best ingredients for staving off hunger and providing energy. I'm a big fan. Hope it helps.

Super Yummy Trail Mix

1c. Chopped Macadamia Nuts

1/2c. Unsweetened Natural Coconut

1c. Organic Apple Chips Bake-Dried (Bare Fruit Cinnamon Apple Chips brand from Costco)

1/4c. Natural Raisins (make sure there is no sugar added)

Mix and have a handful for a snack, make sure you get a protein source with this!
A good protein source might be jerky or something along those lines. I personally prefer jerky because I like the combination of salty and sweet.

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1 points posted by Tami Lynn

wow this sounds excellent! i was going to suggest trail mix, too. make sure it has a bunch of different food groups in there, like nuts, oats, dried raisins, apricots, whatever. As long as some different things are in there that provide you with energy and sustenance.

1 points posted by Hannah Trent

It is, it's very good. I mix it up from time to time but this is my basic recipe. Sometimes I'll make up a big batch and freeze it for use at later times.

Voting Summary

1.	Health Best Almonds Whole Raw, 15-Ounce Package...	45% agree
2.	Emerald Harmony Deluxe Fruit N Nut Trail Mix, 1...	27% agree
3.	Nature Valley Chewy Trail Mix Fruit and Nut Bar...	6% agree
4.	Jalapeno Hummus	6% agree
5.	Crunchies Blueberries, 1.5-Ounce Pouches (Pack...	6% agree