by Arielle Rubenstein | Nov 26, 2015 | Food for thought
Thanksgiving is a day for quality time with friends and family. Sure, the food is delicious, but the special thing about this holiday is the emphasis on thankfulness. Spice up the usual “What are you thankful for?” dinner question and ask your family “WHO are you thankful for?” Make sure the people you count on know how much you care. We’ll start the conversation:
Who is the Fit Snack Team thankful for?
Rose Muniz (Founder)
I’m thankful for so many people, but to keep this short and sweet, I’ll share 3 who are top of mind.
- The love of my life Justin. He is my best friend and favorite man to hang with. He’s taught me to balance my life with quality time, relaxation, fun adventures, and amazing conversations. He also eats healthy like me, so keeping a nutritious diet is a piece of cake in our house.
- I’m also thankful for my sister and BFF Anita. We enjoy many of the same things and always have the best time hangin together. She is one of my partners in Fit Snack. Everyday that I get to work with her on it, I think of the fact that we have built a company that we can both stand behind, be proud of and enjoy.
- I’m thankful for my mom. She is one of my biggest cheerleaders and supporters. She is always there when I want someone to talk to and she is working so hard to make life better and better.
Anita and I enjoying a Fit Snack Photoshoot
Justin on our Costa Rica trip
Anita (Nutritionist & Trainer)
I’m super Thankful for my Fit Snack Family and the great team we are. I’m thankful for my health and for my sisters. the two greatest friends anyone could ask for. I’m also thankful for this guy, my boyfriend and partner in crime. Feeling blessed this Thanksgiving.
Arielle (Social Media)
I’m thankful for my boyfriend, John. He challenges me to get out of my comfort zone and explore! I’d never camped a night in my life before we met. Now, we go on camping and backpacking trips whenever we can!
John and our puppy, Lhotse
Now add a comment below and tell us who you are thankful for….
READY SET GO!
by Arielle Rubenstein | Nov 21, 2015 | Recipes
Thanksgiving is a time to gather with family, share stories, and ( let’s be real) eat copious amounts of food. Just because you’re eating stuffed turkey doesn’t mean you have to feel like one though! Stay on top of your healthy eating game by making healthier versions of holiday classics.
Side Dishes:
-Roasted Carrots with Farro, Chickpeas, & Herbed Creme Fraiche from Cookie + Kate
-Crunchy Apple, Cranberry and Walnut salad from Danette May
-Creamy Non-Dairy Garlic Mashed Potatoes from Brooklyn Farm Girl
-Quinoa Butternut Squash Stuffing from Gimme Some Oven
Main Dishes:
-Butternut Squash Mac n’Cheese from Pinch & Yum (Hey, some of us consider mac n’ cheese a course all it’s own!)
-Herb Roasted Turkey from Ina Garten
Dessert:
-Crazy Good Yet Healthy Pumpkin Pie from the Healthy Foodie
-Clean Eating Pumpkin Pie from the Gracious Pantry
-Lightened Up Apple Crisp from Spark People
Drinks:
Non-alcoholic sangria from In Sonnet’s Kitchen
-Cinnamon Apple Spritzer from La Croix
Fit Snack Tip: Make room for all the delicious food by going for a family walk before the meal! Have a happy and healthy Thanksgiving from the Fit Snack team!
by Arielle Rubenstein | Oct 29, 2015 | Recipes
Fun costumes, spooky decorations, mugs of apple cider…what’s not to love about Halloween? If you have a sweet tooth, trying to avoid binge-eating candy can be a challenge. Luckily, there’s many healthier alternatives that will put you in a festive mood without causing cavities. Here’s five of our favorite healthy Halloween recipes, that are equally yummy year round!
1.) “Candy Corn” Chicken Quesadillas
2.) Devilish Avocado Sriacha Eggs
Replace mayonnaise with avocado for a scary good twist on the classic deviled egg! These spicy eggs are high in protein and healthy fats, making them the perfect appetizers.
3.) 3 Ingredient Banana Mummies
Gluten, dairy, egg, soy, and nut free? Check check and check! These frozen treats made with banana, coca butter and coconut sugar are sure please even the pickiest of eaters.
4.) Cheese Witches Brooms
These party snacks are the perfect size to satisfy salty cravings!
5.) Veggie Skeleton
The only time veggies should be spooky! Mix up the dip for whatever sounds good to you. We’d serve the veggies with home made hummus. Just blend olive oil, garbanzo beans, tahini sauce, garlic, lemon juice in a food processor and enjoy!
-Happy Halloween from the Fit Snack Team!
