Crackers only come in boxes right? Wrong. While most of you are familiar with boxed crackers, they don’t always have to come out of one. You can easily make, and even improve upon, the humble cracker in a much healthier way. These rosemary coastal crackers, for example, are the perfect blend of savory, sweet, and salty. Each bite is more enjoyable than the next and we can confidently say that there’s no way you can enjoy one at a time. If you limit yourself to a single cracker, we need to contact you about your self-control because we need lessons.

Some crackers require dips, spreads, or toppings to enhance the flavor. With these crackers, you don’t need any of those flavor enhancers. All of the flavor is directly in the cracker. The dried cranberries (free of preservatives and added sugars) complement the herbaceous rosemary and nutty almonds and walnuts. Just make sure to chop up the dried cranberries before adding them to the food processor with the other ingredients. The food processor does a great job, but don’t trust it to chop up the cranberries along with all of the other ingredients.

This recipe has something that you probably don’t see too often: almond pulp. What is this strange ingredient and is it raw vegan? Almond pulp is the byproduct of almond milk. Save the pulp that results after you pour the almond milk through a fine mesh strainer, nut milk bag, or cheesecloth. You don’t have to throw that away because it is valuable! Finally, this is a time-consuming recipe because it take about 16 hours to dehydrate. Make it at night and it’ll be ready in the morning!

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For people living with Crohn’s disease, it can be difficult to stick to a healthy eating plan when you’re on the go. You probably won’t find Crohn’s-friendly snacks from gas stations or convenience stores. That is why health experts encourage you to always pack snacks that are safe and healthy for your condition. 

Each person living with Crohn’s disease has their own particular food tolerances and taste preferences. It is necessary to keep track of what you eat because certain foods may affect the digestive tract differently. While there is no specific diet for Crohn’s disease, there are nutrient-dense foods that are beneficial to consume if you have the condition. It can be beneficial to keep a food journal, as monitoring which foods make your gut happy vs. unhappy can help you choose better meals and snacks moving forward. Additionally, eating the right foods can help you manage digestive flare-ups. 

Although there isn’t a perfect diet to follow if you have Crohn’s disease, you can consult with a dietitian for help. Consider experimenting with the following Crohn’s-friendly snacks that are tasty and easy to digest. 

Rice Crackers

Rice is one of the most tolerated sources of carbohydrates if you have Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis. Health experts consider it an IBD-friendly food, noting that most people do not experience gut inflammation after eating it. When buying rice, make sure to purchase low-fiber white rice because brown rice and wild rice may not benefit your condition. You can easily make rice cakes, rice crackers, and rice pudding with rice. Purchase unsalted rice crackers from the store and top it with avocado, peanut butter, or hummus for a filling, Crohn’s-friendly snack. 

Bananas

Bananas are easy to enjoy if you have Crohn’s disease, and they make for an easy travel snack, no matter what symptoms you experience. Pack one or two in your bag and get on the move! According to dietitians, you can eat bananas at almost any stage of ripeness, except for the very green types. Bananas are truly the exception if you have Crohn’s disease because they are easy for the body to digest. You can add more protein and healthy fats by pairing them with some healthy peanut butter. 

Hummus

If you want a higher-calorie snack option, this classic chickpea dip can be a great option, especially if you have a hard time maintaining weight. A small container of two to three tablespoons of hummus is a perfect on-the-go snack that is Crohn’s-friendly. Since you probably do not want to eat hummus with a spoon, cohoe some crackers that don’t aggravate your digestive system. As mentioned earlier, rice crackers can be a great option, but plant pretzels can also help you avoid a flare-up. 

Applesauce 

People with inflammatory bowel disorders typically have to avoid raw fruits, but cooked fruits without peels are usually fine, more often than not. Applesauce is very easy to digest and safe to eat, especially after a flare-up. Applesauce contains lots of potassium and vitamin C, especially if you make your own applesauce. Store bought applesauce can be tricky because a lot of it contains added sugar. You can make your own by clicking here, or you can search for healthier varieties in the store. 

Avocado

According to dietitians, avocado is one of the best superfoods for people living with Crohn’s disease. It contains lots of unsaturated fats and other nutrients, including potassium, vitamins C & E, and magnesium. Similar to bananas, avocados are very easy for the body to digest and tolerate. Avocados are also versatile, and you can eat them fresh with a little sea salt, pureed on top of rice crackers, as guacamole, or incorporate them into smoothies. 

Peanut Butter On Toast

If you have Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, or another inflammatory bowel disease, you should obtain your dietary fat from heart-healthy sources. Nut butters, nuts, seeds, avocado, and olive oil are great sources of heart-healthy fats. Peanut butter on toast is a great snack if you have Crohn’s, but make sure that the bread fits within a low-residue diet. Low-fiber white bread tends to be a better option for people with Crohn’s disease, especially if symptoms are severe. If you don’t enjoy peanut butter, you can opt for cashew butter, almond butter, and other nut butters.

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Get ready to start snacking in a healthy and delicious way! These raw vegan, dehydrated flax crackers are a different breed of cracker. They are great alternatives to unhealthy, processed snacks because they pack a nutritional and flavorful punch. In fact, they are incredibly rich in fiber and omega-3 fatty acids, which aid immune, heart, and brain function.

Flax seeds are naturally rich in lignans, which may reduce the risk of breast cancer in women and prostate cancer in men. Even though flax seeds boast impressive health benefits, it’s best to wade into their waters when enjoying them initially. The reason for this is because flax seeds may cause bloating if you enjoy too much straight out of the gate. Enjoy small amounts first so that your body can acclimate to thew new ingredient. While you can use whole flax seeds in this recipe, you can also use ground flaxseed for better nutrient digestion. This is really a personal preference and won’t alter the flavor of the crackers.

This recipe is very tasty and involves a lengthy ingredient list. Some of the standout ingredients include nutritional yeast, tomatoes, basil leaves, garlic cloves, lemon juice, and nori sheets. When you buy nori sheets, make sure that they are not roasted or salted in any way, otherwise they aren’t raw vegan. You actually blend every ingredient, except the nori sheets, to create a paste, which you then spread on the nori sheets. The nori imparts a wonderful umami flavor to the crackers, and also provides a sturdy base.

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When you set out on the open road, the traditional go-to snacks come from gas stations or convenience stores. You can easily pick them up along the way and they provide quick and easy snackability (that’s our new word). It’s the American way to shove your face with all sorts of chips, candies, and all sorts of other junk food. 

Somewhere along the way, Americans got the impression that snacking was synonymous with junk food. A snack is a miniature meal, but it can often turn into a full on pig-out session, polishing off an entire bag of chips in minutes. People don’t consider snacks to be miniature meals, though, and therein lies the problem. A snack should be a quick bite that offers nourishment, yet most people fail to make calculated decisions when it comes to snacking.

After a long road trip, it’s not uncommon to find crumbs, chips, or sticky sweets in those hard-to-reach places of the car, especially if children were in there. The reason people choose those snacking options is because they are quick and easy. Ideally, everyone would spend days prepping healthy snacks for the road trip, but hectic schedules can make this difficult. It doesn’t have to be difficult, especially when the snacks are easy to make. 

What Should Healthy Snacks Contain?

The holy trinity of snacking nutrients include complex carbohydrates, fiber, and protein. Together, these nutrients help to provide the body with energy and sustenance, which keeps you feeling full. It’s that sustenance that keeps you from going back for more. Chips, for example, offer little to no nutrients, so you can eat the entire bag and still feel hungry. Then you end up with a tummy ache somewhere along your drive. There’s no need to ruin drive time by plaguing your digestive system.  

Next time you hit the road, prepare the following snacks. You can thank us later.

Quick And Easy Date Bars

The great thing about these raw vegan date bars is that they only contain three simple ingredients! They are filling and damn delicious!

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Apple, Blueberry, & Cashew Butter Sandwiches

Healthy raw vegan snack alert! These apple, blueberry, and cashew butter sandwiches fill you up with healthy fats, fiber, and protein.

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Baked Plantain Chips

These homemade plantain chips are perfectly crunchy and incredibly addictive. Fair warning…you may need to make a bigger batch because they are that good!

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Everything Bagel Dehydrated Flax Crackers

Are you gluten-free or on a raw vegan diet? Satisfy your Everything Bagel craving by snacking on these dehydrated flax crackers. Make sure to make them a couple days before your road trip.

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Apple Pie Energy Balls

You can have your snack and enjoy it guilt-free now that you have these apple pie energy balls. It’s like dessert in healthy snack form!

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4-Ingredient Chewy Peanut Butter Balls

Chewy, sweet, filling, and 100% plant-based, these peanut butter balls are the perfect snack to provide sustenance during your road trip.

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Crunching on cruciferous crackers can created cleansing greatness! How is that for some alliteration? The beauty of dehydrator is that you can crisp up food or make it crunchy without veering from the raw vegan diet. The only downside to the dehydrator is that it can take a while. In the case of these cruciferous crackers, it takes about 12-14 hours. Ideally, you place them in the dehydrator overnight so that they can crisp up by the time you wake up in the morning.

These crackers are named after a nutrient powerhouse: broccoli. This cruciferous vegetable contains powerful antioxidants, one of particular note is sulforaphane. This enzyme is a potent antioxidant that works to fight off certain cancers and protect the brain. You want to know a secret? If you cook broccoli, you essentially destroy the sulforphane enzyme, so eat broccoli raw if you want it to be active in your system. Lastly, if you prefer romanesco and already have some in your kitchen, you can use that instead of broccoli.

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The everything bagel is a beloved breakfast item, but starting your day off with bread is horrible. When you invite the fattening cream cheese to the party, you set your digestive system up for failure. Yes, this is how many people start their days, but they can get an everything bagel fix without the unhealthy carbs and dairy.

Everything bagel flax crackers use the same spices that go on an everything bagel. These crackers are the more nutritious, snack alternative. Please gather your own seasonings and don’t buy the everything bagel seasoning because that often contains preservatives. What are you waiting for? Bust out the dehydrator and get to snacking!

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Too often do we discard things that we interpret as “waste” items. This recipe is all about zero food waste, which is a trending movement in the culinary world. No part of the food or plant gets left behind!

For people who juice, the most common thing that they throw away is the leftover pulp. This recipe embraces that pulp, but you definitely have to juice in order to obtain it. We hope you like carrot juice because you’ll need three cups of carrot pulp for this recipe.

Once you have the pulp, all you need to do is procure the rest of the ingredients. You’ll be crunching on raw vegan dehydrated crackers in no time! And the best part is that you can feel good about not wasting food.

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If you have a dehydrator, you may find that you are always on the hunt for new and exciting recipes. A lot of people miss the crunch of chips while cleansing, but this is the next best cleanse-approved option. Not only are these flax crackers nutritious, but they also pack a ton of flavor and pair well with avocado. What more could you ask for?

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Anyone who has ever hosted a party knows that it is one thing and one thing only: stressful. What dishes are you going to serve? Will you have enough ice for your beverages? How many people will actually show up versus the amount of people who responded to your Facebook event? Will you bust out your real plates or stick with paper plates for an easier clean up? All of these questions need to be answered!

First Thing’s First

Stop worrying. You are hosting a party, which is meant to be a light-hearted social event that is fun for everyone, including you. You also have to realize that you are not cooking a large meal. A successful party is one that has a variety of appetizers and finger food. People want to grab food and be social, so don’t inhibit socialization by preparing a three-course meal that demands respect and attention. Let people flow naturally and use appetizers to feed your guests.

Our advice for the new raw vegan host/hostess is to keep it simple. You don’t need to make three passes of a blended mixture through a cheesecloth and obtain special oil to make delicious raw vegan appetizers. Simplicity does not mean that your food will fall flat or taste bland; rather, it just means that simple flavor combinations form harmonious relationships that delight the palate.

One Last Thing

Don’t worry about the healthy food that you put out for people to eat. You may want to let them know what they are getting into, but some of the recipes in this article will have your friends thinking that they aren’t even eating raw vegan. Think about pairing dishes that utilize similar ingredients and select appetizers that are familiar to people. You can also purchase a few raw packaged items like Go Raw’s chips, or raw dehydrated seed crackers. These are great to use if you are making dips. Let us know how you like the following recipes and if they are a hit at your party.

Pico de Gallo Salsa

Did you know that this classic salsa recipe is raw vegan? Get to chopping because this dip is great to have for any party, no matter the occasion.

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Chili Lime Jicama Sticks

Jicama is an underrated produce item, and most people don’t know that it is a fantastic source of fiber. It has a similar texture to Korean pears and absorbs the chili and lime flavors beautifully.

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Dehydrated Rosemary Flax Crackers

If you want to exert the effort of making these dehydrated crackers, they are absolutely worth it. Crunch on these and top with avocado or homemade guacamole for added health benefits.

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Cucumber Hummus Roll Ups

If you don’t want to dip carrots in hummus, you don’t have to anymore! Roll up your hummus in cucumber slices for a raw appetizer.

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Herbed Raw Cashew Cheese Spread

If you’ve been craving cheese while you are cleansing, make this recipe and prepare for your taste buds to be wowed. It’s so easy to make!

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Raw Hummus

Whether you are looking for a raw spread or a filling dip, this hummus can satisfy your cravings. Try it out and let us know how you like it.

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Cashew Mozzarella Caprese Salad

This recipe is a bit more involved and takes some time to create, but it’s worth it in the long run. Save this recipe to impress people you really like!

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Carbs, or carbohydrates, are one of the three macronutrients that the body uses to obtain energy. They provide fuel for the brain and energy for working muscles, and since the body is not able to produce these nutrients on its own, it is each person’s responsibility to obtain them via his or her diet. Because a lot of good carbs have been labeled as bad, many dietary plans ban them from consumption. Carbs, overall, tend to be misconceived as fat earning once the body is through with them, which makes us avoid them completely, or aim for low-carb diets.. This, however, can lead to nutrient deficiencies, reduced energy, nausea and other health risks.

The main types of dietary carbs are sugars, starches, and fiber. These three kinds of carbs can be found in both healthy and unhealthy foods, so it is essential to know what they are and where they can be found.

Sugars like glucose and fructose naturally occur in fruits and vegetables, but they can also be included in the refined sugar of cakes and cookies. Sucrose, on the other hand, is table sugar and should be avoided because it is processed and bleached. Starches are the most commonly consumed carbs. Beneficial complex carbs are in sweet potatoes, whole grains, and oats, while simple carbs are found in white flour, instant noodles, and pretzels (you want to avoid simple carbs as much as possible). Lastly, fiber is the only one of the three that cannot be digested, but it greatly aids the digestive system and is one of the most important foods in our diet.

So what are the ones we should eat?

The key to finding the “good” amongst the “bad” ones is understanding their basic composition. Good carbs tend to have low or moderate calories; they are low in sodium and saturated fat, while being high in nutrients and naturally occurring fiber. They are also unlikely to be processed or refined, and are void of added sugars. For example, when it comes to grains, whole grains provide more nutrients than the white grains because they have not been processed or bleached. They are also a great way to consume insoluble fiber:

Legumes, such as beans, lentils, peanuts and peas, are also considered “good carbs,” as long as they come raw and have not been pre-seasoned or sugar-coated. Whole fruits and vegetables are generally great sources of the good carbs. Eat the following foods for the highest does of plant-based complex carbs:

• Bananas
• Apples
• Pears
• Broccoli
• Carrots
• Sweet Potatoes

Bad carbs lacking in nutrients are associated with health problems like obesity and type 2 diabetes. They can be deceiving as well, such as with sweet potatoes, which can be great sources of carbohydrates and fiber if cooked and consumed well; you run into problems when you buy them canned or fry them in canola oil and season them with lots of sugar and salt. But once we have found the right kind of carbs we will discover that they actually help the body lose and maintain a healthy weight.

There is an abundance of bad carbs out there, which is why it is integral to discern which ones are good. This is why we consistently advocate learning about food. Knowledge ultimately helps you lead a healthier life.

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