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Why Bars
Ingredients so simple, your kids can read it!
Why Bars start with simple and wholesome ingredients that satisfy the body, the mind, and the spirit. We combine them to create a bar that’s packed with nutrition and full of flavor — truly the best tasting and most fulfilling energy bar on Earth! Our bars are ideal for busy families who are looking for healthier snacks to support their active lifestyles.
Why Not offer a healthy snack and provide grab and go options at your office, studio, and retail marketplace. Now you can offer your customers portable, quick and easy snacks that actually taste amazing. WHY BARS are naturally soy-free, dairy-free, preservative-free and made with raw, organic ingredients. Our bars are the perfect snack.
Ingredients: gluten-free oats, tapioca syrup, almond butter, dried cherries (cherries, cane sugar, sunflower oil), organic coconut oil, organic chia seed
Healthy Eating
Here are my favorite practical tips for eating healthy:
Drink Up- Water, that is. Coffee, tea, juice, and soda don’t count. Drink water regularly, even if you aren’t thirsty. And if you don’t like the taste, squeeze some lemon (or lime) into it.
You Can’t Eat What You Can’t See- Go on a junk hunt by reading the nutrition labels of everything in your kitchen and tossing out everything that isn’t healthy or will beckon you to indulge.
If It’s White Don’t Take a Bite- Cut all “white foods” out of your diet. Those include white bread, white pasta, white sugar, white flour, white rice, and white potatoes. Replace them with whole grain foods.
To Satisfy a Snack Attack- Try unbuttered, unsalted popcorn (Make sure it’s air popped); raw (not salted or candied) almonds; or a piece (not the whole bar, mind unsaturated fats and high in antioxidants. Your refrigerator should also contain probiotic yogurt and organic apples, and pears. A frozen banana dipped in dark chocolate with a few chopped almonds sprinkled over the make makes a great treat.
Read Labels- When you shop, be sure to check all labels for chemical additives. Basic rule: If you can’t pronounce it, don’t buy it! (one exception: quinoa.) Registered dietician Rachel K. Johnson, a professor at the University of Vermont and spokesperson for the American Heart Association, suggests looking for whole grains as the first ingredient. Be aware of the amount of saturated fat and sodium in what you buy. “Sodium intake should be kept at 1,500 mg– about two-thirds of a teaspoon of salt- and saturated fats should only be 7 percent of your daily calorie intake.
Stay Away from Sodas- Keep sugary drinks- including sodas, energy and fruit drinks, sweetened iced teas and lemonade- off your shopping list. Diet soda is no better than regular. The chemicals in them actually trigger your sweet tooth, which can make you want more.
Take It Easy- You don’t have to jump right into a diet full of legumes, flaxseed, goat yogurt, and broccoli sprouts. Always include the foods you like; otherwise, you will never stay on the program. Have fun with it. For example, try a new color fruit or vegetable each day or week.
Organic Is Generally Better- However, if everything organic is too expensive, simply pick one or two things that you like to eat in quantity and buy those organic especially dairy products, apples, celery, tomatoes, cucumbers, and berries. One of the hallmarks of organic food is the lack of pesticides, and most of these are sprayed on the outside of fruit and vegetables.
One Small Step- For a start, just make one small change a day. For example, substitute a slice of whole grain bread for white. If you want pizza try a vegetable topping.
Eat Like an Athlete- Do what all the superstar athletes do- start your day with a good, healthy breakfast that includes protein, carbohydrates, and fiver. For example an omelet with one egg yolk and two whites, and a slice of whole grain toast. Furthermore, a new study published in the Nutritional journal found that eating a bowl of oatmeal helps you feel full longer and may reduce the likeliness time is an issue, whip up a quick smoothie with yogurt, a banana, frozen fruit, chocolate protein, powder, natural almond butter, and ice.
Eat Local- “There are many good reasons to eat locally produced foods; the first among them is that t they’re very good for us,” says interventional cardiologist and professional chef Michael S. Fenster, M.D., author of Eating Well, Living Better. “There’s a direct relationship between our environment, our genetics, and our health eating locally grown foods gives us our most nutritious meals, most flavorful meals.”
Keep a Record of Your Progress- By doing so, you can commit on paper and then confront what you see or do. Also, write positive affirmations and prominently place them where they will motivate you- your bathroom mirror, the scale, the refrigerator or closet door.
For more great information on becoming Better Than Before, visit Jane Wilkens Michael
Fit Snack | Fit Life Guide 03
Spring into Life Month:
All you need to feel your best starts with you.
Stretching or Yoga with controlled breathing helps with Focus and Clarity.
Welcome to your Fit Life Guide. Here’s what’s inside:
March Workout | Meditation | Meal Prep Guide | #LOOKLIKEAFITSNACK challenge!
March Body | Mind Workout
It’s all about balance this month.
It’s all about balance this month. Your Personal Trainer created workout to help balance your body and mind. Designed to be done 2-3x per week. It will increase your core strength, balance and boost your bodies natural ability to burn fat and your minds natural ability to feel empowered. If you are a beginner you can perform it in sections each section is 5-10 minutes. Trainer Tip: Beginners: Take your time to learn new moves. Embrace learning perfect form and being patient with your self. Intermediate / Advanced – Push your limits they change daily, honor where your body is at, but truly push through each section of this workout is a hurdle -even the warm up- if done right.
Also, if you have a busy day perform it in sections and it is just as effective. Get comfortable in the uncomfortable and challenge yourself.
True strength is found in the most uncomfortable places. No matter where you are or what your goals are SHARE them with us and share your progress. We care and our watching and by sharing we are building our community #LOOKLIKEAFITSNACK to WIN our “Be Yours” Challenge.
Spring into Fit
Time: 30 min
Full Body Warm Up
- 30 sec jumping jacks
- 30 mountain climbers
- 30 sec butt kickers
- 30 sec high knees
Round 1 – Legs: 30 sec rest after each set
- 1 min squats
- 1 min reverse lunges
- 1 min wall sits
- 1 min sumo squats
Round 2 – Arms: 30 sec rest after each set
- 1 min knee push ups
- 1 min wall push ups
- 1 min downward dog push ups
- 1 min plank (modify on forearms)
Round 3 – Abs: 30 sec rest after each set
- 1 min crunches
- 1 min bicycle crunches
- 1 min v-ups
- 1 min sit ups (feet under couch)
Nutrition Tips (to compliment your workout)
- Remember food is energy. Fuel to perform. The perfect Pre or Post workout snack is right in your box! Why Bars these bars are created with your energy, body and spirit in mind as Why Bars Founders determined each ingredient carefully. With so much care in fact that they considered each of your chakras while creating them. Making them the highest quality energy bar you can get. Now that’s snack food for the soul.
- Hydrate before and during your workout with Ultima Replenisher and water. Stick to low sugar hydration options with the micronutrients your body needs most.
- Enjoy a protein rich snack after your workout to help with recovery. After a cold shower and getting comfy reach for that bag of Kibo Chips you can count on getting protein and pop open a dip you’ve earned it!
- Eat a colorful rainbow of vegetables from Backpackers Pantry. Nothing like pure whole foods to keep your immune system up
Meditation
Meal Prep Guide
This meal prep guide is 100% Gluten Free, Sugar Free/Very Low Sugar and Dairy Free!
Add Fit Snacks to turn a simple snack or meal into the Immune System Boost you need. No pressure a Nutritionist did the work and picked the best snacks on the planet so you just sit back and enjoy them!
Breakfast Options You Can Prep in 10 !
It’s as simple as 1, 2, 3!
Start your day strong with a wellness shot filled with pure nutrients. Choose from a selection at TEAONIC to get what you need most. This month My Brain Mojo for a Clear Mind is in your box. Nothing like mental strength to pull you through anything. There’s strength in having the right nutrition to fuel your mind.
My Gut Mojo | My Brain Mojo | My Immunity Mojo
Cinnamon Honey Spread Packed Toast | Why Bar Parfait | Mini Mountain Life egg bites
Cinnamon Honey Spread Packed Toast [+protein] | Why Bar Parfait [healthy fats] | Why Not? Smoothie [pure energy]
Chakra Smoothie| Inspired by Why Bars
Recipe created by our Nutritionist to fuel your energy, body and spirit.
Milk or milk alternative of choice. 1/2 tsp Chia seeds, 1 banana, almond butter, gluten free oats, 1 tsp coconut oil or MCT oil
Choose any Why Bar (your favorite flavor or chakra) then create a smoothie using the whole food ingredients for the bar.
A FUN GAME FOR THE FAM!! Pick your Smoothie “Bar” below:
*This game is fun, especially in the morning and fun to play with the kids! First, decide your flavor/mood/shakra and then choose the whole food ingredients to include in your smoothie from that bar. It’s that simple!
Snap a picture and share with @whybars if you love it!
Why Not? WHY BARS are naturally soy-free, dairy-free, preservative-free and made with raw, organic ingredients. Serve it up and enjoy!
Cheers to Weeks Honey Farm for creating this immunity boosting Fit Snack!
Cinnamon Honey Spread Packed Toast | Weeks Honey Farm
Sweet Potato Topping (inspired by Karen’s Sweet Potato Casserole pictured above)
1 cup mashed sweet potato + 1 tbsp add Cinnamon Honey Spread
6 walnuts
1 piece of toast
Instructions: Start by boiling a large sweet potato if you want to make a few servings. Add cinnamon honey spread and mix. Add mixture to toast and Sprinkle walnuts on top.
Okay, okay enough about breakfast it’s time for your midday jog, music oh and did we mention snack session!
Yea it’s always snack time at Fit Snack!
Simple Prep Lunch Options
Kibo Chips – A Chip Ton of flavor is in every bite !
Kibo Lunch | Chips + Dip + Sandwich
1/2 c. dip of choice; we recommend guac or salsa if you’re feeling spicy!
1 bag Kibo Chips – flavor of choice
1 slice of bread
Fit Snack Nutritionist Guac
1/2 avocado 1 tsp garlic powder 1/2 tsp sea salt 1/2 chopped tomatillo
Directions: Add dip to 1 slice of bread cut in half and make a sandwich. Enjoy with chips and dip on the side and inside if you like!
Moon Cheese and Soup or Wine -age dependent
(21 and up, even at home)
1 bag Moon Cheese
Simple Broth
Wine of Choice
Chocolate Brownie Time!
Flap Jacked | Chocolate Brownie Cookie Bar
Prebiotics + Probiotics + Protein packed !
Keep your snacking Simple with Fit Snack
Safe Snacking On the Go: Be sure to keep yours hands sanitized before reaching for those bars, chips and anything else dangerously delicious in your Fit Snack box! Keep these snacks on you to keep the whole family satisfied or just to satisfy your snack craving!
This is a great way to kick unhealthy sugary cravings for something much better. Flap Jacked cookies bars are low in sugar, higher in nutrients than your usual sweet treat and they protein, probiotics and pre-biotics.
A Red Potato makes a difference. Remember skin on for the most nutrients. What to know the next time you cut up a nutrient dense veggie and add it to the mix:
- Higher in Vitamin K and Niacin
- Red Potato Skin: packed with B Vitamins, Fiber, iron, potassium
- Lower Stress Levels – 10% of B6 Vitamins; B6 supports a healthy nervous system and balanced mood
- Mashed or Baked = More Complex Carbs than a cup of Pasta
- Packed with Antioxidants
When you pair veggie snacks with lean protein you have a nutrient dense snack. That is the beauty of adding Wicked Cutz!
Make it a Meal: Confetti Mashed Potatoes and Nutritional Yeast
Back Packers Pantry Vegetable Medley – just add water!
Mashed Red Potatoes Cheesy (without the over filling feeling) using Nutritional Yeast.
Combine Back Packers Pantry Vegetable Medley with Mashed Red Potatoes. A sprinkle of Nutritional Yeast.
Foods Alive Nutritional Yeast = A complete Protein + packed with Vitamins and Minerals
Make it a Meal: Smoothie Bowl
Why Bars are perfect to break up and add to the top of a smoothie bowl. Using banana, berries and sliced almonds just add Almond milk and oats.
Instructions: Blend Banana, Blueberry, Almond Milk and Oats. Place in Bowl. Top with Almond Mix and chunks of Why Bars. *If it’s hot outside, be sure use frozen fruit and blend in ice so that your smoothie bowl is frozen.
At Fit Snack we only share snacks that meet our Nutrition Criteria and taste delicious. A delicious taste is the key to the Fit Snack experience and to getting hooked on healthy ! We want you to discover healthy snacks that satisfy all of your cravings and keep you strong in mind and body.
The Latest In Fit Snack News
Just like you need healthy snacks if you are busy or needed a boost during the day, our Doctors and Nurses need healthy snacks right now. We are launching a large Fit Snack box plan you can order and we will send it to any hospital of your choice in the US. Fit Snack is family owned and what we’ve learned from COVID-19 so far is that we are all just one big family. We are here for you, together we can be here for them. Give the gift of Fit Snacks!
Launching next week! Stay tuned on our social channels and we will keep you updated through daily live video.
IG & Twitter | @fitsnack
FB | @fitsnackbox
Today you can purchase a gift for an elderly person in your life. It’s a great time to give the gift of nutrition to any senior or special grandparent or other wise soul in your life. Here is 20% if you would like to surprise someone with a gift box of goodies filled with the good stuff they need the most right now! Enjoy 20% your special gift.
Note from Fit Snack CEO. I think we’ve found it and we’re tapping into it. We want to help and give back and be the change. We all do and I believe we will.