10 Healthy (And Delicious) Holiday Foods
1. Dark Chocolate
Rich with flavanols, an ingredient that my help lower cholesterol, dark chocolate is a much healthier option to use with fruit or on it’s own!
Give it a try: Green & Black’s Organic Dark 85% Chocolate, a decadent mix of organic cocoa, raw cane sugar and vanilla. $5.99
2. Chips or Crackers
Snacking doesn’t have to be hazardous to your health. Organic chips and crackers help feed that craving for some munchies, sans the fat and calories.
Give it a try: Terra Sweet Potato Chips, a healthy source of potassium, vitamin C, carbohydrates and vitamin A. $6.99
3. Veggie Dogs
Great additions to any holiday party platter, veggie dogs make a fast, easy and healthy treat!
Give it a try: Yves Veggie Dogs, have all the taste of the real thing, but without the fat or cholesterol. $2.99
4. Pasta and Sauce
A savoury bowl of pasta is a great way to warm up your dinner guests during those cold winter get-togethers.
Give it a try: Prairie Harvest Certified Organic Pasta Sauce, produced with state-of-the-art, slow drying technology and using certified organic durum semolina. $5.49
5. Nuts
High in fibre, nuts are a great source of magnesium, chromium, zinc and the antioxidizing vitamin E.
Give it a try: Sahale Snacks Soledad Blend, a mix of almonds, flax seeds and dates, tickled with balsamic vinegar and cayenne. $5.99
6. Soup
Warm and hearty, a wide variety of tantalizing flavours are available to please just about any guest!
Give it a try: Imagine Organic Soups, a savoury blend of organic ingredients simmered to perfection with herbs and spices. Choose from a wide variety of flavours. $3.99-$4.99
7. Tea
Rich in antioxidants and medicinal benefits, tea makes a great ending to any meal, first thing in the morning or just before bed!
Give it a try: Yogi Tea Green Tea Goji Berry, a red berry tea all the way from Tibet that promotes well-being. $4.49
8. Salad Dressing
Dress up your salads the organic way with some tasty dressing, or, a little dollop on the side can be just as good!
Give it a try: Annie’s Naturals Goddess Dressing, a creamy tahini and lemon dressing with chives and parsley is the real showstopper. Dairy-free, Vegan, No Added Sweetener. $3.99
9. Soy
A complete protein, soybeans are rich in vitamins and minerals including folate and potassium. Use soy in salads, a stir fry and drinks.
Give it a try: A great tasting beverage that’s rich and creamy, low in fat, dairy-free, lactose-free and animal-free. $2.29
10. Popcorn
Light and flavourful, popcorn can be a great feel-good snack that’s easy on the tummy!
Give it a try: Organic Butter Flavour Microwave Popcorn by Caudill Seed Company, a delicious mix of organic corn made with organic palm oil and non-hydrogenated oil, topped with real organic butter. $4 |
