As I've been sitting home each day stuck in quarantine, I've been passing my days snacking away, trying to remain calm amidst all of the chaos that has been imposed on our world. Although this is a time of uncertainty, and one that should very well have no rules or boundaries, I'm tired of binging on snacks that leave me feeling fatigued and guilty. Therefore, I decided to compile a list of my top five prebiotic fiber snacks.
Prebiotic fiber is known to boost your mood through food from a neurotransmitter called serotonin. Serotonin is responsible for giving us feelings of pleasure and fulfillment. Serotonin is best known as a neurotransmitter critical for central nervous system development and function. 95% of the body's serotonin is produced in the intestine or gut. We can enhance our positive emotions simply by consuming nourishing and nutritious foods.
These healthy, low-sugar snacks will fuel your gut, boost your mood and leave you feeling satisfied for hours.
Top 5 Prebiotic Fiber Snacks
1. Gut Happy Cookies
(Upliftfood.com)
Uplift Food just launched their Gut Happy Cookies! These cookies offer a fun way to get a dose of prebiotics and probiotics in your body. The plant-based, Non-GMO, addictive yet nourishing cookies come in a variety of flavors with only 160 calories and 13 grams of fiber per pack. With a prebiotic blend on the outside and an inner filling of probiotic cream, you’ll be fueling your gut all day long! You can purchase their new product here.
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2. Julian Bakery Pro-Granola
This granola contains only 83 calories and 15 grams of fiber per serving. This versatile granola can be eaten with milk or yogurt as cereal for breakfast, or as an on-the-go mun.
3. Kiss My Keto Dark Chocolate
These Keto-friendly prebiotic containing chocolates are perfect for your late-night sweet tooth! Kiss my keto bars are sugar-free and contain inulin. Inulin is a soluble fiber that comes from plants and promotes gut health as well as supporting weight loss.
4. Chocolate Toasted Marshmallow Truth Bar
High in prebiotic fiber and probiotics, this bar is low in sugar and includes 10 grams of protein and 12 grams of fiber. With all-natural ingredients like chicory root fiber and unsweetened dark chocolate, you can nourish your body while you indulge in this decadent taste.
5. Alyssa’s Cookies
Alyssa’s healthy vegan bites are mouth-watering cookies that will satisfy any sweet tooth! These cookies are gluten-free, dairy-free, high in fiber and prebiotics, and are made with organic and natural ingredients.
I hope you guys enjoy these snacks and stay healthy while doing so!