Snacks
Snacks for Adrenal Fatigue
Over 80% of us will experience adrenal fatigue multiple times over our lives. Symptoms can include weakness, lack of energy, trouble concentrating, becoming easily confused, forgetfulness, trouble completing basic tasks you could once handle easily, hoarse voice, poor digestion, constipation, depression, insomnia, not feeling rested after waking from sleep, and relying on naps during the day.
The best way to support your adrenals and help recover your health is to eat a light, balanced meal every 90 minutes to two hours. This grazing technique works because the frequent meals keep your blood sugar steady throughout the day; and as long as your glucose isn’t dropping, your adrenal glands don’t have to interfere. Giving your adrenal glands lots of rest allows them to devote energy to healing and restoring themselves.
Each of your meals should ideally contain a balance of potassium, sodium, and natural sugar (from fruit).
Here are some perfect snacks you can graze on to help recover your adrenal health:
Over 80% of us will experience adrenal fatigue multiple times over our lives. Symptoms can include weakness, lack of energy, trouble concentrating, becoming easily confused, forgetfulness, trouble completing basic tasks you could once handle easily, hoarse voice, poor digestion, constipation, depression, insomnia, not feeling rested after waking from sleep, and relying on naps during the day.
The best way to support your adrenals and help recover your health is to eat a light, balanced meal every 90 minutes to two hours. This grazing technique works because the frequent meals keep your blood sugar steady throughout the day; and as long as your glucose isn’t dropping, your adrenal glands don’t have to interfere. Giving your adrenal glands lots of rest allows them to devote energy to healing and restoring themselves.
Each of your meals should ideally contain a balance of potassium, sodium, and natural sugar (from fruit).
Here are some perfect snacks you can graze on to help recover your adrenal health:
- Apple, celery, and dates
- Orange, avocado, and spinach
- Sweet potato, kale, and lemon juice
- Cucumber, avocado, and lime juice
- Banana, dates, and romaine lettuce
- Coconut water, dried apricots and celery
- Coconut water, banana, and spinach
- Mango, figs, and celery
- Oranges, cilantro, and butter lettuce
- Raspberries, tangerines, and green leaf lettuce
- Berries, raw honey, and cucumber
- Apple, dates, and collard greens
- Banana, grapes, and red leaf lettuce
- Apple, cauliflower, and cucumber
Simple Mills Crackers, Simple Elegant (only certain options - check ingredients)
Pumpkin Fig Bars
Ingredients
Paste
- 1 1/2 cup dried figs
- 1/3 c unsweetened almond milk
- juice 1/2 lemon
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 2 c almond flour
- 2 tbsp coconut flour
- 2 tbsp flaxseed meal
- 3/4 c pumpkin puree
- 1 1/2 tbsp raw honey
- 1/8 tsp sea salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Combine paste ingredients in a food processor and blend until smooth. In a medium sized mixing bowl, add all the dry crust ingredients and whisk well. Add the pumpkin puree with the honey and whisk again. To a baking pan lined with parchment paper, press half of the crust mix down with your hands (wet with water if needed). With a spatula, spread an even layer of the paste on top of the crust. Add the rest of the crust using your hands and cover past evenly. Place in the oven for about 25-27 minutes and allow to cool for 10 minutes before cutting into squares. Enjoy!