gastro & gusto
GRANOLA Combine granola with yogurt, fruits and nuts for a breakfast that is like a parfait minus all that sugar. Granola can be enjoyed, too, as a midday snack.
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HEALTHY SNACK PACK #3
Greek yogurt, granola and fresh fruit MAKE YOUR OWN SNACKS AT HOME Packaged foods often contain high amounts of sugar, sodium and fat — all ingredients that can harm your health over time. Make sure to read labels to discover the amounts of sugar, sodium and other ingredients that your snack contains. Educate yourself on your body’s dietary requirements. Instead of relying on packaged snacks full of preservatives and additives, try making your own snacks as a healthy, educational and money-saving activity.
Mason jars — solid, traditional, attractive and transparent — are an excellent “storage medium” for snacks. There are also lots of other types of healthy snacks available on the market today that don’t contain just fruits or vegetables. They include energy bars and protein shakes, which can give you an extra boost when you need it. Instead of grabbing an afternoon cup of coffee with cookies, opt for a relatively healthy energy bar as a way to combat afternoon drowsiness. Eat a variety of foods. Snacks should be more than just chips or candy bars. Try different things, and discover what excites your taste buds. TM
54 January-February 2023 TALLAHASSEEMAGA ZINE.COM
photography by SAIGE ROBERTS