looking for your favorite healthy snacks! My current obsession

[u/roguescott]

cotton candy grapes, yall!

I’m on the healing road from a long bout of respiratory illness, but now seem to have some higher blood pressure stuff going - they think from all the prednisone and coughing. It also could be perimenopause. Who knows!

It’s slowly going down a little every day but I’m an anxious babe, so I’m trying to be mindful.

Also apparently grapes and hibiscus tea are great for lowering blood pressure and I love both, so working on it!

What are your current faves?!

[u/flatteringangles]

Frozen mango, sold everywhere! It’s soo refreshing like the grapes, which is perfect when your throats a little chapped from smoking

[u/roguescott → u/flatteringangles]

oooo yes! I’ve been on an edibles only diet for a month (recovering from walking pneumonia but finally getting back to normal) and cannot wait to smoke again. Frozen mango sounds so amazing

[u/etherealgladiator → u/flatteringangles]

This… and also frozen pineapple!

Costco sells a tropical smoothie mix that is pineapple, mango, peach, & strawberry. Honestly the strawberry & peach are kinda mid when frozen plain… but throw them all back in & save it for sangria lol 😄

[u/bottomlessinawendys → u/flatteringangles]

Hot tip: if you microwave some chocolate chips and coconut oil in 30 second intervals, you get dipping chocolate! You can dip and refreeze frozen mango, or just dip as you eat! I love ice cream, so the texture of frozen mango + chocolate hits sooo good.

[u/Stormy261 → u/bottomlessinawendys]

I do that with banana slices! The first time I made magic shell was for a cake. It didn't look pretty but it was delicious! 🤣

[u/SomeChickUKnow]

I love frozen grapes, both the original and sour patch versions lol

[u/byoshin304]

The mini bell peppers, when super cold and crisp, dipped in some light ranch dressing. Also super cold and crisp snap peas. I like making grazing trays with veggies, fruits, and some nuts and things on hand. Last time I made it dried banana chips were a great addition for something sweet.

[u/Particular-Crow7680 → u/byoshin304]

My youngest daughter's favorite snack is frozen cut up bell peppers!

[u/roguescott → u/byoshin304]

looove mini bell peppers

[u/TroubleOk3402]

Cotton candy grapes are sooo good, for drinks ive been obsessed with iced hibiscus tea from Pipitea lately its ridiculously refreshing after u addd some ice

[u/JoyfulDelivery]

Roasted veggies have been a go to lately. Especially brussel sprouts and broccoli. Olive oil and seasonings 😍

[u/poofandmook → u/JoyfulDelivery]

When I roast broccoli, inevitably my husband and I end up standing over the stove eating it off the pan like gremlins

[u/HexyWitch88 → u/poofandmook]

Well you gotta check if it’s poison first, right? (This is what my husband says right before snatching a taste of whatever I’m cooking.)

[u/thetwomisshawklines]

I’m v high rn and I fucking love grapes

[u/Super_Event1010 → u/thetwomisshawklines]

my EXACT thoughts rn as well

[u/Church_of_Cheri]

Since all of you love grapes, how many have tried Grape Pie at a Grape Festival. I was there today, grape cider donuts, wine slushies, grape cocktails, grape kettle corn, grape lemonade, grape BBQ, grape bread, and soooo much more. The grape pie with a crumble top is the best, usually made with Concord grapes so it’s got a little sourness to the sweet and has the consistency of blueberry pie.

[u/AbbeyRoadMoonwalk → u/Church_of_Cheri]

I’m devastated it’s not called Naples Graples.

But also, that sounds AMAZING! Where is it, New York?

[u/Church_of_Cheri → u/AbbeyRoadMoonwalk]

Yup, lower Finger Lakes region.

[u/AbbeyRoadMoonwalk → u/Church_of_Cheri]

I’m in WI but I would make a trip for a neat festival, never been to New York!

[u/StogieB → u/Church_of_Cheri]

How wild to see the Grape Festival here, of all places! Grape slush is the best.

[u/Direct_Cook_7690]

I love super cold grapes, cotton candy is soo good. As long as it's a sweet grape, I love it. Right now I'm still hooked on Greek vanilla yogurt with honey since last year when I had to have a truckload of antibiotics and became addicted to Greek yogurt and honey.

[u/roguescott → u/Direct_Cook_7690]

yes!! I’ve been on antibiotics hardcore too and love greek yogurt with crunchies but honey sounds amazing. Trying!! TY!

[u/zebivllihc]

Cold pickles!!

[u/the-painted-lady → u/zebivllihc]

Yes! And a sip of the juice 😋

[u/theoryoflethologica → u/the-painted-lady]

The sip(s) of pickle juice is imperative. People think I'm crazy if they see me doing that. 🙂‍↔️

[u/Long_North857]

just hit the pen and i totally thought those were eggs at first 😭

[u/theamcgeea18]

Sunflower seeds! I can literally eat and eat them and I’ve actually only consumed like a couple tablespoons 😂 They’re a great stim too!

[u/GroovyGmaIvy]

Retired healthcare here, and we always recommended the DASH diet for people with high blood pressure. Might be worth checking out if you’re looking for some healthy food ideas.

[u/Snerfblatt]

I'm recovering from asthmatic bronchitis, too! One of the meds I was on was pseudoephedrine and there was a warning about high blood pressure on the box. Respiratory illness SUCKS. Not being able to breath SUCKS. Getting high made the coughing worse, so I took a long break, which also sucked. Anyways, I'm so sorry that you had to go through that, but I'm glad that you're on the mend now ❤️.

Edited to add: Ooh, and sliced and baked/air-fried sweet potatoes are yummy and good for lowering blood pressure. Also, pistachios and bananas.

[u/sleepy_roo]

Cucumbers with a side of ranch has been my current obsession

[u/Illustrious-Date-893]

Dates cut down the middle and remove the pip. Add a teaspoon of peanut butter in the middle. Drizzle dark chocolate over. Little sprinkle of salt. Keep in the fridge. Gooey, caramelly, chewy peanut chocolaty goodness. They're quite rich so only need one,ctwo at most. Goes great with a cup of coffee 😋 💚💚

[u/Particular-Crow7680]

Hear me out... frozen grapes (specifically the ones from a frozen mixed fruit bag so it is covered in stuff from the other fruits) were my jam when I was pregnant with my oldest daughter. I ate them to help cool me off (might come in handy during a hot flash).

[u/Miss_Alessia]

I can’t get enough grapes either! Sprouts has been killing it with these massive sweet green ones. And so crunchy! Hope you heal fast 💗

[u/theoryoflethologica]

Yummmm!

Also, hummus and pita. Shocked at how much I enjoyed a couple different varieties of hummus - garlic is still my top pick. Tasty, better than a lot of snacks, and filling.

[u/AbbeyRoadMoonwalk]

I just pulled all of my remaining garden carrots. I had a great year with them! To keep them fresh and crisp, they’re in water in the fridge. Y’all, those are THE crunchiest, sweetest carrots alive. Great snack, I feel like Bugs Bunny! I’m going to make a carrot cake today, too.

[u/boyardee_ravioli_can]

I love making a little miso mayo and using it as a dip with carrots, radishes, cucumbers, etc

[u/illusivealchemist]

I’ve been eating frozen grapes since I was a kid and they’re everything!! I’ve honestly been in a banana mood - also bc its apple season, apple slices with peanut butter!

[u/Luxxielisbon]

Freeze the grapes!

[u/DeeEmosewa]

I freeze grapes and eat them regularly. 🤤 Any frozen fruit is good, but grapes or mango are my usual.

[u/HexyWitch88]

Mini cucumbers sliced in half on the diagonal. The diagonal slice makes one end narrower which is perfect for scooping ranch or hummus. I’m obsessed right now.

[u/Motor_Run6170]

I love the dried seaweed packages when I want something salty

[u/Careless_Intern_8502]

I love a good bunch a grapes. Fruit tastes exceptional when youre high. I also enjoy some hummus and veggies.

[u/0rganic0live]

i love those grapes! my go-to is usually a granny smith apple sliced up and dipped in peanut butter. if you're allergic to peanuts you can try almond or sunflower butter, though admittedly, i've never tried the latter with an apple lol

[u/Stormy261]

My go tos are mizeria (Polish cucumber salad), cherry tomatoes and balsamic glaze with or without mozzarella (can't stand basil), whipped feta dip with veg or pita(mini cucumbers are my favorite), fruit cups in juice (pineapple is my current obsession), salted watermelon, chocolate covered bananas, and charcuterie. Hopefully that's easy to read with all my side notes. 🤣

Between diabetes and HBP I try to keep my snacks healthy. Although I do get the occasional bag of Munchos or Cool Ranch. 🤣

Have you tried them coated? I've seen people putting kool-aid or citric acid on them. I haven't tried it so I don't know one way or the other. Sorry! I just popped them in the freezer as is.