Walnuts or Almonds

Both of these nuts are filled with fiber, improving digestion, and antioxidants which reduce inflammation and pain. Walnuts, in particular, contain omega-3 fatty acids which are effective at inducing sleep while there is plant protein as well.

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Smoked Salmon on Whole Wheat Crackers

Salmon is rich in both omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin D, making it effective at inducing sleep while also reducing salt cravings as you head to sleep. Put the salmon on crackers with some cream cheese for a tasty late-night snack.

Yogurt With Granola

Packed with calcium and protein, yogurt is nutritious and tasty, making for an ideal snack before bed. The Vitamin D and tryptophan found in yogurt will boost your heart and immune health while also helping to make you sleepy. The omega-3 in granola will also do well to put you at ease.

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Popcorn is one of the healthiest snacks on offer, but that’s not to say it needs to be bland and boring. The versatile goodies can be made salty or sweet (or a combo!) depending on what flavor you favor.

Start out by melting your butter (or coconut oil) as this will allow the spices to stick to the popped kernels. From there, it really is a taste situation—put as much seasoning as your heart desires and keep tasting as you go along to determine what to add more of until you have a satisfactory flavor bomb in your mouth.

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Try out some of these seasonings to spice up your next Netflix date.

Italian Herb

• Melted butter/coconut oil
• Dried oregano
• Dried basil
• Garlic powder
• Salt

Cinnamon Chocolate

• Melted chocolate
• Ground cinnamon
• Sugar

Sweet & Spicy

• Melted butter/coconut oil
• Ground cinnamon
• Ground cumin
• Paprika
• Sugar
• Salt

The post Get Popping With These Creative Popcorn Seasonings appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

When making your shopping list from September through December, make sure to add these tasty in-season fruits to your list and enjoy all of their fantastic possibilities.

Apples

Apples might be thought of as a year-round fruit, but these beauties actually come into season during the autumn in the Northern Hemisphere. While great as a simple snack, you can also try more adventurous recipes—like baked apples with brown sugar or apple cider—by using these little guys.

Cranberries

Cranberry sauce is a staple on Thanksgiving plates every November, so it comes as no surprise that this fruit is at its best during the fall. Tarts, pies, and cakes are some of the places where this “superfood” stands out, but the possibilities are really endless.

Pears

Pears are like apples—ubiquitous year-round—but at their peak during the fall. The summer heat turns these fruits sweet and juicy by the time they are ready for harvest in the fall, after which they can be used in salads, as a snack, or for any of a number of culinary uses.

The post Be Sure to Enjoy These Fall Fruits While You Can! appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

Baked Banana Chips

Baked banana chips make for a sweet and satisfyingly crunchy snack that goes great with yogurt and lemon juice.

Baked Tofu Chips

Tofu chips are a light, airy alternative to potato chips. The trick is to slice the tofu into really thin pieces so that they just melt in the mouth.

Garlic Rosemary Baked Potato Chips

The powerful combination of garlic, rosemary, and sweet potato is delightful. They are warming in winter and energizing in the summer.

Brussels Sprouts Chips

Brussels sprouts aren’t just for Christmas—when baked in olive oil and left to dry, they also make for a deviously moreish snack.

Cinnamon Carrot Chips

Carrots have a lovely crunch at the best of times, but the texture of the carrot sticks after they’re baked in a cinnamon dressing are immensely satisfying. You can graze on them throughout the day and, if you’re feeling adventurous, they go delightfully with a honey yogurt.

The post 5 Healthy Alternatives to Potato Chips appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

Be sure to add these fruits to your shopping list and add the best of summer to the kitchen.

Watermelon

Watermelon’s name is apt, as this fruit’s content is more than 90% H2O! That makes it a perfect and refreshing treat for the warm months of summer, as it gives you a sweet hydration boost that is perfect for days at the pool or the beach.

Peaches

Peaches also come into their peak during the summer. This classic fruit oozes juiciness and sweet flavor that makes it a perfect snack on its own or a great option in desserts like peach cobbler and peach ice cream.

Strawberries

Nothing quite says summer like a container full of strawberries on a picnic in a sunny park. These juicy and delicious red berries are at their peak in early summer, and you should run to the store now to snatch some up.

The post Summer Fruits That You Must Put on Your Shopping List appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

Check out the most popular pickles on Earth, and what sets them apart.

Dill Pickles

Dill pickles are popular as a savory snack and are often served with sandwiches or meals. Made in a brine whose main ingredients are dill and garlic, these pickles aren’t sweet, but they certainly pack a lot of flavor. They can be served and cut in a variety of ways.

Bread and Butter Pickles

Bread and butter pickles are a unique variety that was originally made to be served on sandwiches or with bread. Made by leaving cucumbers in a solution containing apple cider vinegar and brown sugar, these pickles are normally served in small, thin, circular slices.

Gherkins

Gherkins are a sweet and sour pickle variety that is often made with a type of small cucumber, making them a bite-sized snack. White vinegar and white sugar are normally used in their production, making them a pickle that combines two strong flavors.

The post Explaining the Most Popular Pickle Varieties appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

Walnuts or Almonds

Both of these nuts are filled with fiber, improving digestion, and antioxidants which reduce inflammation and pain. Walnuts, in particular, contain omega-3 fatty acids which are effective at inducing sleep while there is plant protein as well.

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Smoked Salmon on Whole Wheat Crackers

Salmon is rich in both omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin D, making it effective at inducing sleep while also reducing salt cravings as you head to sleep. Put the salmon on crackers with some cream cheese for a tasty late-night snack.

Yogurt With Granola

Packed with calcium and protein, yogurt is nutritious and tasty, making for an ideal snack before bed. The Vitamin D and tryptophan found in yogurt will boost your heart and immune health while also helping to make you sleepy. The omega-3 in granola will also do well to put you at ease.

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The post Healthy Night Time Snacks That Are Conducive to Sleep appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

Popcorn is one of the healthiest snacks on offer, but that’s not to say it needs to be bland and boring. The versatile goodies can be made salty or sweet (or a combo!) depending on what flavor you favor.

Start out by melting your butter (or coconut oil) as this will allow the spices to stick to the popped kernels. From there, it really is a taste situation—put as much seasoning as your heart desires and keep tasting as you go along to determine what to add more of until you have a satisfactory flavor bomb in your mouth.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Almas Eftekhari (@allmissthang)

Try out some of these seasonings to spice up your next Netflix date.

Italian Herb

• Melted butter/coconut oil
• Dried oregano
• Dried basil
• Garlic powder
• Salt

Cinnamon Chocolate

• Melted chocolate
• Ground cinnamon
• Sugar

Sweet & Spicy

• Melted butter/coconut oil
• Ground cinnamon
• Ground cumin
• Paprika
• Sugar
• Salt

The post Get Popping With These Creative Popcorn Seasonings appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

When making your shopping list from September through December, make sure to add these tasty in-season fruits to your list and enjoy all of their fantastic possibilities.

Apples

Apples might be thought of as a year-round fruit, but these beauties actually come into season during the autumn in the Northern Hemisphere. While great as a simple snack, you can also try more adventurous recipes—like baked apples with brown sugar or apple cider—by using these little guys.

Cranberries

Cranberry sauce is a staple on Thanksgiving plates every November, so it comes as no surprise that this fruit is at its best during the fall. Tarts, pies, and cakes are some of the places where this “superfood” stands out, but the possibilities are really endless.

Pears

Pears are like apples—ubiquitous year-round—but at their peak during the fall. The summer heat turns these fruits sweet and juicy by the time they are ready for harvest in the fall, after which they can be used in salads, as a snack, or for any of a number of culinary uses.

The post Be Sure to Enjoy These Fall Fruits While You Can! appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

Baked Banana Chips

Baked banana chips make for a sweet and satisfyingly crunchy snack that goes great with yogurt and lemon juice.

Baked Tofu Chips

Tofu chips are a light, airy alternative to potato chips. The trick is to slice the tofu into really thin pieces so that they just melt in the mouth.

Garlic Rosemary Baked Potato Chips

The powerful combination of garlic, rosemary, and sweet potato is delightful. They are warming in winter and energizing in the summer.

Brussels Sprouts Chips

Brussels sprouts aren’t just for Christmas—when baked in olive oil and left to dry, they also make for a deviously moreish snack.

Cinnamon Carrot Chips

Carrots have a lovely crunch at the best of times, but the texture of the carrot sticks after they’re baked in a cinnamon dressing are immensely satisfying. You can graze on them throughout the day and, if you’re feeling adventurous, they go delightfully with a honey yogurt.

The post 5 Healthy Alternatives to Potato Chips appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

Be sure to add these fruits to your shopping list and add the best of summer to the kitchen.

Watermelon

Watermelon’s name is apt, as this fruit’s content is more than 90% H2O! That makes it a perfect and refreshing treat for the warm months of summer, as it gives you a sweet hydration boost that is perfect for days at the pool or the beach.

Peaches

Peaches also come into their peak during the summer. This classic fruit oozes juiciness and sweet flavor that makes it a perfect snack on its own or a great option in desserts like peach cobbler and peach ice cream.

Strawberries

Nothing quite says summer like a container full of strawberries on a picnic in a sunny park. These juicy and delicious red berries are at their peak in early summer, and you should run to the store now to snatch some up.

The post Summer Fruits That You Must Put on Your Shopping List appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

Check out the most popular pickles on Earth, and what sets them apart.

Dill Pickles

Dill pickles are popular as a savory snack and are often served with sandwiches or meals. Made in a brine whose main ingredients are dill and garlic, these pickles aren’t sweet, but they certainly pack a lot of flavor. They can be served and cut in a variety of ways.

Bread and Butter Pickles

Bread and butter pickles are a unique variety that was originally made to be served on sandwiches or with bread. Made by leaving cucumbers in a solution containing apple cider vinegar and brown sugar, these pickles are normally served in small, thin, circular slices.

Gherkins

Gherkins are a sweet and sour pickle variety that is often made with a type of small cucumber, making them a bite-sized snack. White vinegar and white sugar are normally used in their production, making them a pickle that combines two strong flavors.

The post Explaining the Most Popular Pickle Varieties appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.