These snacks are easy, nutritious and delicious.
These little treats help keep Blood sugars regulation stable and in the ‘Zen Zone’. Being in the zone helps with managing internal stressors, like insulin hormone spikes which can cause weight gain, fatigue, brain fog, energy, and adrenal fatigue.
For some, eating smaller healthy snacks or mini meals more often helps to keep the pancreas stabilized and keep cortisol levels down.
Those of you who have nut allergies, so sorry! But you can omit the nuts and work with seeds instead.
I have always loved working with dates, sesame seeds and nuts as they are staples in Lebanese cuisine.
For those of you who don’t know Sesame seeds are a big kept secret. That’s where Tahini comes from- its full of essential nutrients, proteins and a great fatty acid.
Dates are also a powerhouse, and are Super Nutritious. The nutritional value of dates is amazing and well-rounded, and can give you a Neuro-Boost. Aside from its nutritional benefits, dates also aid brain health, lowers Blood Sugar, helps to maintain healthy skin, Improve gut health and are packed with antioxidants.
Macadamia nuts and walnuts are naturally low in sugar and carbohydrates. They also contain various essential nutrients such as dietary fiber and antioxidants that help reduce the risk or manage conditions like cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and digestive.
Again moderation is key and everyone is different.
If you are curious or concerned about your blood sugar regulation and the role of natural sugars in your diet and how they impact your, please contact me for more information.
Ginger and Sesame Seed Logs
- 1 cup walnuts
- 1 cup macadamia nuts
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 400 g fresh medjool dates, pitted
- 1 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salts
- 1/2 cup sesame seeds
1. Process nuts and oats in a food processor until finally chopped. Add dates, ginger and salt, processor until mixture forms of paste.
2. Shape level tablespoons of mixture into 2 inch long logs, place on baking paper lined of entrée refrigerate for 15 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, stir sesame seeds in a frying pan over medium heat for two minutes or until lightly toasted. Cool.
4. Roll logs into sesame seeds place on Trey refrigerate for two hours or until form.
Enjoy
