Freshen up your diet by with these new Zone snack recipes inspired by springtime: Cottage Cheese with Tomato & Guac, Smoked Salmon on Rye, and Blackberry and Shrimp Salad.
The start of a new season is a great time to freshen up your diet by adding some new snacks. This trio of healthy nibbles has everything you need to stay in the groove and feel great between meals. Each recipe includes brightly colored fruits and/or vegetables that provide just the right amount of Zone balance, plus a healthy dose of polyphenols. Enjoy!
Cottage Cheese with Tomato & Guac
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A savory snack through and through. Fresh tomatoes add the right amount of acidity to balance with the rich, creaminess of the cottage cheese and guacamole.
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This yummy bite will have you saying goodbye to your cravings for a bagel and lox. Back in the day, one of my favorite meals was a bagel with smoked salmon. Substituting a rye Wasa cracker is a close second in my book. Since most of the carbs come from grain, save it for special occasions or to indulge once in a while. Tip: Look for wild caught smoked salmon. An occasional indulgence, smoked salmon, cream cheese and fresh tomatoes piled high on a rye cracker are reminiscent of bagel and lox—but so much healthier.
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Blackberry and Shrimp Salad A recipe card I picked up in the produce aisle a few years back inspired this refreshing salad. Keep your eye out; you never know where the next recipe idea is going to turn up. I substitute the lettuce in the original recipe with spinach and change up a few other ingredients to make it Zone-friendly. Containing both fruits and vegetables, it’s the perfect addition to your springtime menu. Tip: Add some Zone PastaRx on the side to make a meal.
As if blackberries and zesty lemon aren’t enough, add in juicy shrimp for the perfect trifecta of sweet, sour and salty.
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Happy eating!