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You can either snack or you can snack with a purpose. Rachelle Robinett is an herbalist, holistic coach and host of Plant Based. She has a snack to suit every situation. You can give your body a boost by changing up your recipes to include herbalist-approved ingredients in your snacks.
Robinett’s recipe includes a way to increase your energy levels before working out, a way to relax you before going to bed, and a way to fight brain fog. Here are her best pick-me up snacks.
Herbalists share their favorite pick-me up snacks
- Dark chocolate bark has a calming affect
Cacao is not only rich in magnesium, which helps you relax and reduce anxiety, but is also very soothing. Robinett says, “I love dark chocolate and cacao before bed.” Try cacao to relax and see what you feel. This recipe for homemade dark chocolate is made from cacao butter, maple sugar, cacao powder and other ingredients.
Bliss Balls: A midday pick-me up
This recipe for bliss balls contains a secret ingredient that boosts mood. She says that the dopamine found in these blissballs comes from mucuna pruriens, a legume native of tropical Asia and Africa. It can boost our mood and give us some energy,” Robinett said.
- Bars that provide energy at any time
Try an adaptogenic bar if you want to get through the afternoons. It can boost energy. It can boost your energy if you are low. She says that if you are too high it will help to calm down. The bars are great for those who are physically and mentally active. - Berry bark can be used to boost your mood.
Berry bark with happiness on the side? It’s definitely one of the most delicious snacks to pick you up. The bark’s mood-boosting properties come from the herbs we have infused in the recipe, including albizia lavender and grapefruit. - For stress relief: Squash dip
Ashwagandha is used in this squash dip to reduce stress. She says, “I make this dip often for myself.” Ashwagandha is not only good for stress management, but it can also be used to treat anxiety, insomnia and chronic fatigue. - For sleeplessness: Chamomile nice cream
Make yourself a nice cream with chamomile to relax before bed. Robinett says that chamomile is great to use before bed because it helps with digestion. It’s also good for relaxing and promoting sleep after meals. It’s a mild sleep aid that won’t cause a hangover, or excessive drowsiness. - Nootropic Trail Mix is a great way to fight brain fog
This nootropic mix is perfect for when your brain needs an extra boost. This recipe is for when you feel a little lethargy and brain fog, but you also want to eat something. The rosemary and cordyceps in this mix provide the brain-boosting effects. - For pre-workout energy: Trail mix bark
This trail mix bark is made with cacao and rhodiola, two things that can give you the boost of energy you need for a hard workout or workday. Robinett says that cacao is an energy booster. Rhodiola can be used for mental and physical exercise, such as running or taking tests.
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