4 Stress-Stopping Snacks

By Mary Langfield, Certified Holistic Health Coach dedicated to increasing awareness to improve your health and outlook on life.

Tell your typical comfort foods to hit the road and opt for these healthier snacks when faced with your next bout of stress. Instead of mac and cheese, chips, or other fat and carb-heavy foods, choose an easy snack that will leave you feeling healthier, lighter, and happier. Think of snacks as mini meals that allow you to maintain your energy. 

For the best bang for your buck, choose a combo of protein + fat + carbohydrates. 

This combo will keep you satisfied and energized longer. Mix up the recommendations below.

1. Berries: These flavorful fruits, such as blueberries, are loaded with vitamin C and high in antioxidants and fiber. Just one cup of berries provides all the disease-fighting antioxidants you need in a single day, boosting your immune system during the cold season, promoting cell health, and combating stress. Berries also quell future hunger pains, thanks to their high fiber content that leaves you feeling full long after you eat. 
2. Almonds: These super snacks are loaded with a slew of healthy vitamins and mood-enhancers such as vitamin B, zinc, and vitamin E. They also cleanse your body with antioxidants and heart-healthy fats. 
3. Yogurt/Kefir (Plain, Unsweetened): Whether fresh or frozen, yogurt is a great alternative to other creamy impulse-eats such as ice cream because it offers your body a helping of probiotics (active live cultures that help to balance your digestive system and inhibit toxin-producing bacteria in your body) while uplifting your mood with a hearty helping of tryptophan, a chemical that aids the creation of the fog-clearing and mood-enhancing chemical serotonin. 
4. Lean Proteins: Resist the fried chicken and fries and have an egg or some low-fat cheese as a snack instead. Lean protein is great for maintaining a healthy mood because it helps to stabilize your blood sugar, which fluctuates when you’re under stress. 

Still crave something sweet? Eating a little dark chocolate everyday can actually be good for you, keeping cholesterol down and reducing the risk of clogged arteries.

If you’re interested in learning more about how little changes to your routine and diet can transform your life into something happier and healthier, contact me today to learn more about holistic health coaching!

Restore Healing

Yesterday I had the opportunity to be part of a fantastic event. It was the Restore Healing event. Yes, I do realize that I am totally bias being that I was an exhibitor but it is because I know the people who slaved to organize & market this fabulous gathering. The women & men who made Restore Healing possible are completely dedicated to health and wellness. I appreciate that level of dedication. They hand selected the participants. It was not a given that you would be able to have a booth just because you wanted to participate. They made sure that each exhibitor fit with their mission.

If you were unable to attend you missed out! Seriously, the price of the ticket enabled you to try out holistic modalities that you might not "splurge on" without being able to take a test drive. What did you miss? Free talks, meditation, free energy work, psychic healing, massage treatments, free acupuncture, free hand & feet reflexology, free yoga, aromatherapy, free samples of Coconut Bliss ice cream (dairy-free, soy-free), local "green" hair & body products and so much more...

(This is a picture of my booth - I must say that it was one of the most colorful booths at the event. My dear friend Jessica, a Feng Shui consultant helped me create fabulous mojo.) 

I will be spending the next few days in between client appointments working on data entry so I thought I would squeeze in a post before I get lost in all that lovely keying.

Thanks to all the fabulous bloggers who stopped by the booth and said hi. I'm so glad you were able to enjoy the day!

PS. Don't forget that I have my Chocolate Bliss Teleclass coming up on March 18th at 7:30 pm CST. For details and registration follow this link.