Friday! Woohoo! I'm in my total happy place right now. This afternoon is full of party prep as one of my dearest friends Michelle and I are hosting a baby shower for our close friend and mama-to-be, Abby, tomorrow afternoon in Philadelphia. M and I have had more fun planning this shindig than ever and we cannot WAIT to shower A with lots of love and let baby H know he or she has a world of really cool people waiting for their arrival. What a Saturday we have in store(!!!) So...before tmrw's indulgance in all things cocktail and party appetizers and cupcakes galore gets underway, I thought this week's favorites could be of the healthy variety and how I choose to snack during the week in prep for a weekend of sugary immoderation that is 100% going to occur. Zico Coconut Water. Instant hydration with a side of feeling like you're in tropical paradice on the beach with a pina colada (just for a second). OK...now I know this stuff gets mixed (read: nasty) reviews from those who think the taste is funny and odd and slimey but hear me out. This liquid is packed with potassium (prevents cramping during workouts), packed with the 5 essential electrolytes, is 0 fat, 0 cholesterol and 0 added sugar....AND....it rehydrates faster than water. A 1 cup serving is 45 calories and when I say the rehydration I feel is instant(the only natural substance that can---ready for it---be INJECTED into your blood stream intravenously), I am not kidding. Perfect for mid-yoga, perfect for the Sunday morning hangover. Get used to it, it is awesome. Chill for better taste. Almond Butter & Celery Sticks. Such a childhood favorite of mine reinvented with a different nut spread. Packed with Vitamin E much more(40% vs 3%) than it's rival peanut butter, almond butter is also less in saturated fat. My tastebuds for sure favor peanut butter but I dont really like almonds (a "superfood") so I do my part and am getting used to this one. Great midday snack and the healthy fat/oil keeps me satiated til my next meal. Dried Fruit. A perfect alternative when you need something sweet in a pinch. I prefer mango/cranberry/bluberry packs. Dried pineapple is a yummy option too! Granny Smith Apples with Brie. Not the whole wedge, friends. It's delicious though! Slice up some apples with some thin cuts of brie and it is a wonderful and biting + smooth taste for your mouth. The cheese helps curb hunger and an apple a day....(you know the rest). Vanilla Meringues. If you ever were the kid like I was and ate all the marshmellos out of the Lucky Charms cereal instead of eating it with breakfast and the toasted oats like a normal person, than these are for you. Fat free. One 1/4 bite of these cookies and it gives you an instant memory of being 8 years old for 5 calories. Yes.
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