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Crafting Personal Fuel: Why Do-It-Yourself Protein Bars Are Worth the Effort

May 30, 2025 06:28AM ● By Chloe Karydes Krecun

Homemade protein bars offer customizable nutrition with fewer additives, helping meet fitness, gut health or snacking goals using whole, nutrient-rich ingredients.

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Giddy-Up Bars

May 30, 2025 06:27AM ● By Holley Samuel, MEd, RD, CSSD, CPT

Dates, cocoa, hemp seeds and cashews power these plant-based bars, ideal for a natural energy boost with optional espresso for a little extra kick.

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Monster Energy Bars

May 30, 2025 06:27AM ● By Holley Samuel, MEd, RD, CSSD, CPT

Packed with nut butter, chia, oats and mini chips, these bars offer a kid-friendly, protein-rich snack that’s quick to make and easy to store for workouts or school days.

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Easy Almond Protein Bars

May 30, 2025 06:27AM ● By Dawn Jackson Blatner, RDN, CSSD

Almonds, protein powder and Medjool dates form the base of these chocolate-topped bars designed to support recovery and hydration with clean, simple ingredients.

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Cinnamon Apple Date Bars

May 30, 2025 06:27AM ● By Yasi Ansari, MS, RDN, CSSD

These chewy, spiced bars feature dates, dried apples and chia seeds with plant-based protein, supporting digestion and energy in a wholesome, prep-ahead snack.

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Pumpkin Energy Bites

May 30, 2025 06:27AM ● By Yasi Ansari, MS, RDN, CSSD

No-bake bites made with almond butter, pumpkin, oats and flax deliver fiber, healthy fats and fall flavor in a snack that’s easy to freeze and enjoy on the go.

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Healthy Cravings: Snacking for Hormonal Harmony

Apr 30, 2025 06:28AM ● By Maya Whitman

Hormone-friendly snacking tips to curb cravings, stabilize energy, and support overall well-being with expert advice and simple nutrition strategies.

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Cacao Banana Yogurt Bowl

Apr 30, 2025 06:27AM ● By Holly DeLong

Dive into a cacao banana yogurt bowl layered with fresh raspberries, crunchy seeds, and a touch of cinnamon for a naturally sweet, energizing snack.

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Pumpkin Chia Pudding

Apr 30, 2025 06:27AM ● By Holly DeLong

Creamy, cozy pumpkin chia pudding blends yogurt, seeds, and pecans for a deliciously hormone-friendly treat that feels like fall in a cup.

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Chia Protein Bars

Apr 30, 2025 06:27AM ● By Dr. Mindy Pelz

Rich, crunchy chia protein bars packed with superfoods, dark chocolate, and a nutty sweetness make a satisfying, nutrient-dense snack.

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Kefir Kraut Dip

Mar 31, 2025 06:27AM

Creamy, zesty and teeming with probiotics, this simple dip pairs tangy sauerkraut with luscious kefir cheese—perfect with crisp veggies or whole-grain chips at your next gathering.

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Apple Kefir Salad Dressing

Mar 31, 2025 06:27AM

This silky kefir-based dressing combines the sweet-tart notes of apple and vinegar with probiotic power—an easy way to upgrade any salad with tang, depth and gut-friendly benefits.

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Blender Salsa

Mar 31, 2025 06:27AM ● By Kris Urquhart

Bold and smoky with a hint of heat, this fermented salsa delivers a punch of flavor plus gut-boosting benefits, thanks to live cultures and prebiotic-rich ingredients like garlic and onion.

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Increasing Gut Health With Prebiotics: How To Feed the Good Microbes

Mar 31, 2025 06:27AM ● By Marlaina Donato

Prebiotic-rich foods like asparagus and bananas support gut health, reduce inflammation and may play a role in preventing chronic disease.

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Blueberry Blast Smoothie

Mar 31, 2025 06:27AM ● By Kris Urquhart

Bright, creamy and bursting with antioxidants, this tangy kefir smoothie blends banana, blueberries and coconut milk for a refreshing sip that supports digestion and urinary health.

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