Chia Bars

1. Monday night activities included a trip to Urgent Care for four stitches in my right thumb. A finger splint wasn’t the accessory I was planning to wear to a NYC wedding; but, apparently, washing dishes isn’t as innocent as it seems. #ouch

2. Chia bars are the ideal travel snack to pack… as are single servings of Justin’s almond butter. #healthytraveler

3. ~~Two~~ one thumb’s up for sunny Sunday hikes.

4. Two thumbs down for reoccurring knee pain <insert frown>.

5. Egg whites and mashed banana can be made into “oatmeal” — go figure! — but it doesn’t even compare to a creamy bowl of super oats.

6. Did you see this image I posted on the Nutrition Nut Facebook page? Me in a nutshell.

7. Make this curried lentil soup — it is simple, spicy, and warms up your body on a cool, fall day.

8. I’m on Day 9 (of 10) of a sugar detox and am quite surprised at how “easy” it has been. I’ll post about my experience after my travels.

9. I am making these gluten-free pumpkin oat pancakes as soon as soon as I’m done with said detox/home from NYC/have a working right thumb.

10. While I am away on the East Coast for a few days, stay tuned for posts from three fabulous guest bloggers (and a giveaway!).

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What are your typical travel snacks?

Have you ever been stitched up? (ahem, treadmill fail)

Good mooorning! How about a giveaway to kick off your Thursday?

Not only am I nuts about nuts, but I am also a seed eater. Sunflower, pumpkin, hemp, and most definitely chia, are staples in the Nutrition Nut kitchen. Chia is a powerful seed; it is the ultimate superfood. I eat chia seeds almost daily [read: What To Do with Chia Seeds]; they are easy to add to many snacks and meals as they’re nearly flavorless and add a pleasant crunch.

When Health Warrior caught word that I’m a chia chomper, they offered to send me a sampling of their bars, including their three newest flavors: Apple Cinnamon, Banana Nut, Coffee!

The bars are adorable — they’re miniature in size and have stellar packaging… but that’s no sound reason to eat a snack, in my opinion. The reasons why these bars make for a smart snack is because: 1. they are portable [I will certainly be packing a few bars for my NYC travels]; 2. they are loaded with heart-healthy omega-3s (1,000mg per bar); 3. the ingredient list is s-i-m-p-l-e, with chia as the #1 ingredient; 4. they are dairy-free, gluten-free, soy-free, and low in sugar — score! How can you say no to that?

At just 100 calories each (110 for Coconut), they’re an ideal pre-workout snack. With 4g of fiber and 3g of plant-based protein, they’re a light way to keep away the hunger pains and restore your energy.

Wouldn’t you like a coffee chia bar to power you through a 3:00pm lecture, or how about a chocolate peanut butter bar to fuel you up for an afternoon run? Enter the giveaway below for your chance to win and eat like a Health Warrior.

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