Not all snacks are created equal. I think you know that, but what you might not know, is EVEN the ones that are marketed as healthy, often aren’t. Some snacks that are advertises as “a healthy, high protein snack” include a whopping 22 grams of sugar, which is shockingly the equivalent of a chocolate bar. Not so healthy, after all. Why Should You Care? Simply put, the snacks that have a poor protein to sugar ratio can send your blood sugar on a roller coaster. Here are some illustrations. In a perfect world, you consume a healthy snack or meal...

As a personal trainer, lifestyle counselor, and registered massage therapist, I practice a holistic approach to health in order to maintain a balanced way of life. My goal is to educate people on the mind-body connection. That vital relationship is what keeps you healthy, fit, and pain-free. Everything is inter-related. In high school, I made my “healthy rum balls” for family and friends, and was surprised by the positive response. So, I decided to make something of it… after months of research and taste testing, I re-created that recipe into a nutrient-packed snack with very little natural sugar. Made with...