As a busy Mom on the go, I’m not always home to make smart snack decisions. And in between taking the kids to different sports practices, music lessons, and pool time, this Mom needs to keep her energy levels up! But I’m trying to make better choices when it comes to taking care of myself, so I want easy, delicious, and convenient options on the go. Here are a few ideas for healthy energy snack options for the busy parent!
About Kayco
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My Thoughts
When I get my family ready for the day, I think about where we are headed and how long we’ll be away from the house. I always try to pack a few snacks, both for the kids and myself, but if I know we’re going to be gone over a mealtime, I will try to grab healthy energy snack options for myself so I can keep up with the kids. I find that washing fruits or vegetables are easy to wash and toss in a cooler or lunch bag, but sometimes I want something different or with more of a kick. Here are a few of the products from Kayco that I keep on hand for these busy summer days.
Beetology – Cold Pressed Blends
I love to drink juice, especially on a hot summer day. It’s not always easy to carry with me, but the cold pressed blends from Beetology are perfect to throw in my cooler and take along. They are gluten-free, organic, and made from all natural ingredients, so they definitely meet my healthy snack requirement. Plus, they come in an assortment of flavors and I can grab a couple for the rest of the family to enjoy! Here are the five flavors of cold pressed juice blends:
- Beet + Berry Juice
- Beet + Cherry Juice
- Beet + Lemon + Ginger Juice
- Beet + Tropical Juice
- Beet + Veggie Juice
Did you know that beets have been shown to improve blood pressure, liver function, and eye & skin health? They are a great way to get in vitamins and minerals in a healthy and delicious juice blend. And they are high in natural fiber and Vitamin C which most parents lack in their daily diet anyway. And they are no-soy and no-dairy added snack options if your health needs require you to follow that way of eating.
Beetology Oraganic Red Beets
I grew up eating beets as a vegetable on my plate several times a week. And my grandparents loved to pickle them straight from the garden after every harvest, so we could enjoy them year round! To this day, I shred them for mixed salads, slice them to top a garden salad, or even roast them whole in the oven with other root vegetables. When I want to take them on the go, I open my bag of already washed, peeled, and pre-cooked Beetology Organic Red Beets and cut them into quarters. Then I add them to a plastic storage container or a sandwich bag and add them to the snack cooler.
Don’t want to get your fingers stained with these healthy energy snack options? Then be sure to pack a few toothpicks or a fork to grab them straight from your container!
You can also toss them in a smoothie at home before you hit the road for an extra punch of fiber and Vitamin C (and color), not to mention blending a few up to make a soup base or thicken a vegetarian sauce for dinner.
Find out more about Beetology and their products at their website. Plus follow them on Facebook and Instagram for the latest information!
TahiniBar
If you’re a fan of hummus, then you probably already know about Tahini. It’s a paste or sauce made from ground sesame seeds. It’s full of natural fuel for your body and the main ingredient in TahiniBARs from Kayco. Plus, they are gluten-free, all natural, and only 100 calories per snack bar! They come in three fantastic flavors:
- Vanilla
- Cocoa Nibs
- Pistachio
These little snack bars are great to toss in your lunch bag, purse, or cooler to take on your busy day and they will help keep your energy going strong without a bunch of sugar or chemicals. I have found that my kids love the soft texture and have found dipping them in things like peanut butter or apple sauce!
Healthy energy snack options are so important during our busy lives, not just the summer, but the rest of the year too. And these are just a few of the options that Kayco offers, from beets to blended juices, and even the super seed energy TahiniBars! I personally enjoy the convenient packaging and healthy ingredients while my kids love the delicious taste and quick snack choices I can offer them. Plus, so many of their foods are all natural or gluten-free, that most people can enjoy them without having to worry about any complications! Be sure to check out their entire line of products for both meal and snack times.
Find out more about TahiniBars and other products on the Absolutely Gluten Free website, plus find all the latest news on Facebook and Twitter!
We’ve added Kayco with Beetology and Absolutely Gluten Free to our Summer Fun on MDR 2018 Gift Guide! Check it out here!
