Organic Hazelnuts - RAWGORILLA - 1kg

In the hours we spend awake in the day, sometimes it can be hard to stick to the basic routine of three meals a day. Whether it’s because you’re off schedule, too busy for routine, simply forget, or just aren’t in the mood, snacking can be seen as a quick and easy solution. That is, if it is done correctly. I’m sure we would all love to snack on the sweet and savoury snacks we know and love, all day every day. Who doesn’t love the taste of a chocolate biscuit? Or a sneaky packet of crisps? The cravings are natural, and it is good to treat yourself. And… in all honesty, sometimes you just need the serotonin boost to prop yourself up on a bad day. On the other hand, snacking on your favourite things can lead to more bad than good. Yes, you get a great serotonin boost, but the come down can make you feel worse than before you even ate. Snacking on sugary and salty foods can causes lots of problems with your hormones, weight, sleep pattern, blood sugar levels, and nutrient/mineral intake. It all comes down to the ultra-processing ingredients and emulsifiers that are hiding in the products. Can Snacks Be Good for You? Now, we are not saying snacking is out of the question. Snacking is not bad for you. There are plenty of sweet and savoury healthy snacks out there, and they have plenty of benefits. Healthy snacks can increase your nutrient intake, sustain and replenish your energy and hunger levels, and even help with muscle recovery. You just have to pick your food wisely. Avoiding foods that has been processed (food that has been altered from its natural state) through additives like preservatives, emulsifiers, and sugar is a good starting point. What Are Healthy Snacks? When doing your research on what ingredients you should be including in your health friendly snacks, you should look out for fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, and foods with natural sugars. These foods will provide you with plenty of energy, a fulfilling and hopefully satisfying sense that will curve your cravings, and prevent a sugar crash. But how? What Are Nutrition-Dense Snacks? Foods that are high in nutrients and surprisingly low in calories. That is what nutrient-dense is defined as. Foods that are high in fibre, protein, and minerals; foods that work with your body rather than against it. Adding foods such as boiled eggs, cottage cheese, vegetables + hummus, smoothies, yoghurt bowls, granola, fruits + peanut butter, chia pudding, cheese + crackers, protein balls, mixed nuts/caramelised nuts, popcorn can have a great effect on your diet and lifestyle. These natural ingredients provide lots of essential minerals that help keep your body running as it should. Why Roasted, And Not Fried? Frying your food creates crispy textures and tasty flavours that ultimately adds an exciting layer to your cooking. It adds an element of creativity that is almost always a hit in the kitchen, but it comes with its issues. We fry our food in a range of oils, (nut, vegetable, sunflower, olive, coconut, avocado) and in the moment we do not think about what they contain. Most oils contain trans fats and Linoleic acids, of which our bodies can’t really break down, or digest. This leads to unwanted weight gain and inflammation. Oils that are used for frying also react with foods, in a way that reduces the amount of natural water and nutrients found in them, essentially removing the healthy element of the healthy snack. A more restored option for achieving that crispy texture and tasty flavouring can be through roasting your snacks. Drying your food in an oven is an easy and simple way of roasting. Nut snacks are a perfect test subject: Roasted Almonds, Roasted Honey coated nuts, Roasted Chilli nuts, Baked Smoky Almonds, Baked Peanuts, and Caramelised Cashews are just a few to name. Nuts are a versatile snack that don’t just have to be roasted. You can find all sorts of nuts in whole food shops and supermarkets. For example: seasoned almonds, salted nuts, and spicy nuts.

Popcorn Homemade snack classic! Popcorn is one of the most popular and healthiest snacks you can eat. It is packed with essential nutrients that offer a variety of health benefits. But how healthy it is, it depends on how you prepare it. It is very important to make your popcorn the right way. Try to avoid sugar, caramel coatings, sweet dressings too much salt or oil. Hummus Healthy and protein-packed chickpeas turned into a delicious paste. Hummus is one of the healthiest spreads you can prepare. Made with cooked and blended chickpea, sesame tahini, olive oil, cumin, garlic, salt, pepper and lemon juice it contains several important nutrients, including plenty of dietary fibre. Roasted Almonds Nuts are the healthiest snacks you can eat. Although raw nuts are always healthier than roasted or toasted versions, if you pick roasted once in a while won't do any harm. Roasted almonds are still rich in healthy fats, protein, and fibre while low in carbohydrates. They also contain calcium, vitamin E, riboflavin and niacin. The roasted nuts crunchiness pairs better with beer and other drinks. Olives Olives come in many varieties, and are preserved in many ways in brine, marinated, in oil, there can be even fermented olives. These small fruits are a great source of healthy fats and fibre which is great for your digestive system and makes you feel full after snacking. They will also provide you with a great dose of antioxidants and vitamin E. The best thing about olives as snack is that they are a low calorie snack and low in carbohydrates so you can eat plenty! Pickles Pickles are veggies! And everybody knows veggies are very healthy. If the pickles were fermented this means only salt, water, and naturally occurring bacteria were used for pickling and that makes the pickles a probiotic food which is great for your digestive and immune system. Roasted Pistachios Roasted pistachios are a very nutritious snack. They are a great source of unsaturated fatty acids and potassium. They also contain antioxidants that help you fight anti-inflammatory. Easting pistachios is also helpful to maintain a healthy heart, gut, and reduce belly fat. However, it's better for your health if you opt for the unsalted version. Dried Fruits Dried fruits are highly nutritious snacks. One dose of dried fruit contain about the same amount of nutrients as the fresh fruit. However, the nutrients condensed in a much smaller package. If you compare it by weight, dried fruits contain approximately 3.5 times more the fibre, vitamins and minerals than the fresh fruits. The best dried fruits for snacking are: dried whole apricots, dried peach halves, dried pears, dried mango diced, dried papaya diced, banana chips. Wasabi Peanuts This Asian snack has an exceptional taste! Delicious peanuts coated in wasabi paste are for all those who love spicy flavour. Wasabi peanuts are low in calories and they are a reasonably healthy snack. They provide you with fibre, some protein, vitamins, and essential minerals. Bombay Mix Bombay Mix is made with legumes and pulses so it's relatively a good snack. Legumes are rich in protein and minerals like zinc, iron and magnesium, so it makes Bombay Mix a healthier snack option when compared to ultra-processed snacks like crisps, biscuits or pretzels. However, Bombay Mix is still high in fat and salt so you should eat it in moderation. Rice Crackers Rice crackers come in different flavours. Wether you choose Chilli Rice Crackers or Curry Rice Crackers, you will find a light and crispy texture of small rice cakes which are bursting with flavour. These snacks are for those who love spiciness and depth of taste.

Did you know you can make your meal happier, by using organic food? The 'Happier Meal’ is a showcase of the nutritional benefits of organic food. The meal, launched by the The Soil Association explores the science of gut health and the health benefits of shifting to organic whole food ingredients. It aims to inspire people to consider changing an product in every meal to organic. Organic produce have better nutritional profile Multiple studies have proved that due to the production methods the nutritional profile of organic food is different than the conventional non-organic food. Organic vegetables are higher in antioxidants such as polyphenols because they are not sprayed with fertilisers and pesticides. So they can help boost your immunity in a more effective way. The Happier Meal was created in collaboration with nutritionists, farmers and cooking experts. This includes celebrity eco-chef Tom Hunt, award-winning nutritionist Michaella Mazzoni and organic farmer Ben Andrews. The guide for Happier Meal is available online and includes both the beef and the vegan burger recipe. If you want to create your own Happier Meal at home just follow the recipe using all the organic ingredients. The happier versions of the burgers can feature fermented foods, like kimchi and be enjoyed paired with fermented drinks like kombucha, which support a healthy gut. Nutritionist Michaella Mazzoni said: "Choosing organic isn't just about what's on your plate; it's about overall wellbeing. There are holistic benefits of choosing organic that extend beyond the plate and simply swapping one or two elements of a dish to organic can make a world of difference.” Fermented foods have been known for centuries Kombucha which is a fermented tea, has been consumed in Asia for thousands of years. It is brewed from green tea or black tea which are full of antioxidants. When fermented it becomes a fizzy soft drink that is naturally high in healthy probiotics and live cultures bacteria that support the gut health and helps digestion. If you make kombucha from organic tea, it will have 69% more antioxidants, and it is free from pesticides or fertilisers which are harmful for health. Michaela Mazzoni said: "Kombucha is not only delicious, but it is also low in sugar and brimming with probiotics and antioxidants. It contributes to overall wellbeing so we're loving it for its natural goodness!"