I used to be a chronic snacker and still do love something salty in the afternoon. Instead of grabbing potato chips or cheese puffs like I used to do, I’m pretty quick at throwing together some sort of vegetable chip, my favorites being parsnip chips and eggplant chips. I usually will slice a bunch up before hand and keep them in a container in the refrigerator to help cut down the time they take to make when I’m hungry. All in all, it’s a very quick and healthy treat with nothing more than the vegetable, a little olive oil, and salt.
This post from Mastering the Art of Paleo Cooking caught my eye as it uses beets, rutabaga, and daikon radish, something I haven’t tried yet. It also includes garlic which sounds delicious — the possibilities of herbs and spices to add are really endless. I now have a list of more vegetables to buy this week and throw in the mix for my daily snack. Come to think of it, these would be perfect for the Creamy Chipotle Butternut Dip from Tasty Eats at Home that I posted yesterday. Who knew chips and dip could be so healthy, let alone delicious?
When I need questions answered, inspiration, or just a laugh, the first stop on my list is Whole 9. Dallas and Melissa Hartwig make up the dynamic team behind the growing Whole 9 empire. Their Whole30 program has empowered and changed thousands of lives. Their articles provide valuable nutritional information to the public in an easy to read, witty, and relate-able style. Needless to say, I was thrilled to spend a whole day learning from them at their Foundations of Nutrition Workshop at Team Crossfit Academy yesterday. Their workshop goes beyond just what to eat, and tackles the reasons behind the food choices (good and bad) that we make. They don’t skimp on the science, but don’t let that intimidate you- they use fun analogies to bring the concepts to life and make even the least nerdy of the group understand. If you haven’t been to one of their workshops yet, put it on your list. If they won’t be near you anytime soon, don’t worry- you can always buy their upcoming book It Starts With Food. When you do get the opportunity to participate in a Whole9 workshop, these Root Vegetable Chips make an excellent snack to bring along. Just make sure to bring extras- they will be gone quick!
