"Healthy" High Munchies

Hello again lovely readers! This week I am going to show you some sweet and savory snacks that are healthy for you and satisfy those cravings we get when we are high as fuck. I am recommending snacks that I personally eat when I'm high that offer some sort of nutrition as well. Just a disclaimer: I am not saying that you should feel guilty eating "unhealthy" snacks either! I believe food should not make you feel any negative emotions after eating them, but rather, it should be something that makes you feel happy. Just live in a balance of both and you'll be blessed. This is the first post of many healthy high munchy snacks that I'm bringing you and I have a lot more up my sleeve so stay tuned for those!

The Sweets

1. Coconut Clusters

You can find a big bag of this at Costco! If you're a coconut fan like I am, you will love this. It is really sweet and contains "super seeds" such as chia seeds which are rich in omega-3s and fiber, sunflower seeds which are high in vitamin E and anti-oxidants, and pumpkin seeds which are high in magnesium and zinc. The main base is coconut which is high in fiber and healthy fats which can actually help lower cholesterol. 10 out of 10 would recommend!

2. Dark Chocolate

For all my chocolate lovers out there, this is for you! I would recommend getting a bar that is 70% cocoa or more. Dark chocolate has many health benefits. It makes you feel happier first of all because duh... it's chocolate. It also helps improve brain function, reduce inflammation, and it lowers blood pressure. Weed + chocolate = a less stressed world.

3. Coconut Cookies

Can you tell I love coconut yet?! These are an amazing snack when you're high because 4 cookies are one serving size (at least for the Breaktime brand) which is crazy because a lot of other cookie brands have a serving size of 1 or 2 cookies. For 4 cookies, these only have 9 grams of sugar which is pretty good considering 4 Oreo's have 18 grams of sugar and 4 Chips Ahoy Chocolate Chunk cookies have 22 grams of sugar. Yikes!

4. Toast & PB

You can't go wrong with this one. I personally like to use rye bread and Kraft's 100% Natural Smooth Peanut Butter. The bread is a good source of fiber and the peanut butter is a great source of healthy fats and protein. The bonus is that 1 or 2 slices of this will fill you up so you are less likely to binge out on other foods. Get fancy by adding bananas, cinnamon, chia seeds, honey, or anything else you like on top for a little something extra.

The Savory

1. Popcorn

If you have seen our Stadium Nightclub post under the "Outings" tab, you would have seen this guy make an appearance at the end. Popcorn in general is good for you (when it's not covered in tons of butter and salt) because it is high in fiber and anti-oxidants. Who would have thought? Skinny Pop is my go-to brand but there are many others that are equally as good. When looking for popcorn, find one that is already popped in a bag (or pop it yourself) because those microwaveable ones have a chemical called perfluorooctanoic that activates when heated and is likely carcinogenic.

2. Corn Chips & Salsa

A fiesta for your mouth! These are a great healthy munchies snack because corn does not have a high glycemic index, which means you won't have a crazy spike in your blood sugar. They are also high in magnesium, calcium, and zinc which helps with cardiovascular health. Just be wary of the sodium content. The Que Pasa brand is my favorite because they have simple ingredients. Salsa contains anti-oxidants and vitamin C which is great for immunity. Find a salsa with a shorter ingredient list for more health benefits.

3. Pistachios

Out of all the nuts to munch on when I'm high, pistachios, cashews, and peanuts are my favorite. Pistachios beat the others however. They have a higher protein content than the other nuts mentioned and they are lower in fat as well. They also provide you with essential vitamins like vitamin A, vitamin K, vitamin C, vitamin E, vitamin B6, thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, folate, pantothenic acid, choline, and betaine. So get your daily dose. A serving size of these is considered to be 40 pistachios. So go ahead and get nuts!

4. Hummus & Veg

Did you hear about the vegetarian that died during dinner? Police are calling it a hummus side LOL. No but seriously, hummus is an amazing source of protein, it reduces inflammation, and helps digestion and intestinal health. I like to have this with some veg, pita chips, or in a wrap. Finding a hummus with additional flavour like red pepper or garlic could add even more health benefits to this list. Spread more hummus, not hate!