Wellness Wednesday - Say YES to healthy options.

1. Cranberries: Did you know that cranberries contain one of the highest concentrations of antioxidants of any fruit? 

2. Chocolate Oat: "Oats are rich in soluble fibers which help in lowering cholesterol levels. These soluble fibers help increase intestinal transit time and reduce glucose absorption. Oats also contain beta glucan which is a lipid-lowering agent. A very healthy breakfast option - you can spruce your oats with fruits and crunchy nuts."

3. Khorasan Wheat: KAMUT® brand Khorasan wheat is an ancient grain, guaranteed under the KAMUT®brand, to never be hybridized or genetically modified, always organically grown, and is prized for its nutrition, ease of digestibility, sweet nutty-buttery taste, and firm texture. It is an excellent source of protein, fiber, and many vitamins and is high in minerals including selenium.

4. Buckwheat: Buckwheat is a nutrition powerhouse. It is cheap, easy to prepare, and is completely gluten-free because it isn’t a grain. Buckwheat has a few names that it goes by Silver hull buckwheat, Japanese buckwheat, and Common buckwheat. 

5. Red Rice:   Red rice has lots of fiber, due to the bran, and the flavor is significantly more powerful compared to hulled rice, tasting more nutty and full. Red rice works well with a number of foods and also eaten by itself, also it can be included in risotto and other combined rice dishes too.

6. Quinoa: Although actually a seed rather than a grain, quinoa is a rare and special plant protein. While most plant products contain only some of the essential amino acids, quinoa is one of the only complete vegetarian proteins. One hundred grams of quinoa provides 14.1 grams of protein, making it a high-protein, gluten-free vegan treasure.

7. Flax Seed:  Some call it one of the most powerful plant foods on the planet. There’s some evidence it may help reduce your risk of heart disease, cancer, stroke, and diabetes. That’s quite a tall order for a tiny seed that’s been around for centuries.

8. Honey:  Honey is one of the oldest sweeteners on earth. Lucky for us, it also has many health benefits and uses. Honey is so good, we have included it in our list of power foods that should be in your kitchen right now.

9. Chocolate:  A 100-gram bar of dark chocolate with 70–85% cocoa contains (1):

10. 11 grams of fiber

11. 67% of the RDI for iron

12. 58% of the RDI for magnesium

13. 89% of the RDI for copper

14. 98% of the RDI for manganese

15. It also has plenty of potassium, phosphorus, zinc and selenium

16. Cinnamon: The antioxidants in cinnamon make it a powerful anti-inflammatory spice. For this reason, consuming it often can help to prevent many chronic inflammatory illnesses from forming. These include heart disease, autoimmune illnesses and more. Cinnamon also has potent antimicrobial properties, and has been found to be effective against foodborne illnesses. On top of that, cinnamon has been linked to heart health, circulatory health, improving memory and overall cognitive function. It even has the potential to lower blood sugar.A few Healthy Snack Ideas: Quoina Peanut Butter Snack Balls  - Click Here for the Recipe No-Bake Chewy Fiber One Protein Cookies - Click Here for the Recipe Banana Tortilla Snack - Click Here for the Recipe Flax & Chia Seed Crackers - Click Here for the Recipe Cinnamon Vanilla Snack Balls - We Dare You to Share Healthy Snacks - Click Here for the Recipe