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Game Day Snackies - the Healthy Version
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items When you've got a big day of gaming ahead of you, whether it is streaming or just because you need a day to do some self-care via cozy games, snacks are must. Personally, I get cravings for munchies. And of course, ya gotta have that perfect trifecta...
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Drinks
Sweet & Savory
Protien
Diabetes Friendly
Gluten Free
Crunchables
Drinks
Drinks are totally necessary - to keep you hydrated, to keep you energized, and just beause they taste good. Here's my top recommendations:
Not a snack, but a stream-night essential. Fizzy, fun, zero sugar — keeps the soda cravings quiet. The nice thing is, there are lots of different sparkling water options to choose from and no matter where you live you should be able to find something...
Sparkling Water Variety Packs - Flavors & Sizes
If you want to cut down on the amount of disposable bottles, get a SodaStream. I'm a huge fan of mine. Sometimes I just make bubbly water. Other times, I like the lemonade flavor. But there's so many to choose from. If you're a big water drinker, lik...
SodaStream TERRA Sparkling Water Maker
Smooth, low-acid coffee you can grab from the fridge. Check the label — lots of bottled ones hide sugar in there.
Super Coffee Espresso Triple Shot Black
Trendy for a reason — calm, steady energy without the jitters. Matcha is known for improving focus and cognition so it's the perfect drink for gamers. Make sure it's unsweetened, or the sugar sneaks right back in.
Blume Superfoods Latte - Matcha Powder with Coconut
Fizzy, tangy, and a little bit fancy. No sugar, and it feels like a treat without the crash.
TEAZEN Kombucha Tea
All the soda pop vibes, zero sugar, sweetened with stevia. Tastes like a treat, acts like a sparkling water. Honestly, if you're just craving sweet and bubbly, I would definitely try this. It's like a soda - without all the bad stuff. I always keep s...
Zevia Zero Sugar Energy Drink
Sweet & Savory
I don't know anyone who doesn't crave something sweet sometimes. These things are for you.
Two squares kills the sweet tooth without the crash. Higher cacao, less sugar — that's the trick. And really, if you're going to eat chocolate, it's got to be Lindt, am I right? Seriously, Lindt chocolate is always the one I look for because the tast...
Lindt Excellence, 90% Dark Chocolate Candy Bar
Strawberries, blueberries, raspberries: the sweetest-tasting low-sugar fruit out there. Nature's dessert. Berries are satisfying and you don't need a whole pile of them to subdue the sweet tooth. My favorite is blueberries. I love to just slowly eat ...
Fresh Berries
Call me weird but when I want flavor and something different, olives hit the spot. Black or green - they are all good. But I do have a fondness for the green ones with the pimento in the middle. And they pair great with cheese and pickles!
Olives 101: Nutrition Facts and Health Benefits
Baby carrots, cucumber, bell peppers. Crunchy, dippable, and your energy stays right where you left it.
Homemade Hummus with Veggie Sticks
Protien
Protien snacks are great for gaming because you can't usually just shove them in your face and forget about it. They require chewing, which means they take longer to eat!
Chewy, savory, high protein. Just check the label — some brands sneak in way more sugar than you'd think. That's why I recommend Think Jerky - no sugar AND it's gluten free, which is a bonus.
Think Jerky Original Beef Sticks
Meal-prep a batch on Sunday and you're set all week. Simple protein that sticks. Now, if you're like me, peeling eggs - well, it's just annoying. Here's my personal tip. After you've cooled them in the ice bath, pop the egg into a glass jar, put the ...
Hard Boiled Eggs
The ultimate one-hand snack. Crunchy, filling, and the protein keeps you going through a long stream night. I recommend these almonds because - well, if you have the big bag, you might eat them all and nothing is good in excess. These portion control...
Blue Diamond Almonds
Old school for a reason. Filling, satisfying, and it actually keeps you full past the first match. The article linked below gives you some facts about this tasty snack.
Tip: mix it up a little bit by adding almond slivers, raisins, cranberries, dark chocolate or other tasty treats.
Tip: mix it up a little bit by adding almond slivers, raisins, cranberries, dark chocolate or other tasty treats.
Celery and Peanut Butter
Diabetes Friendly
This one is personal for me and the most likely portion of this list to grow. I have type II diabetes and finding snacks I can eat without guilt can be tough.
All the crunch of chips with basically none of the carbs. Dangerously poppable — you've been warned. I love parmesan cheese so the flavor works for me.
Whisps Parmesan Cheese Crisps
Crunchy like chips, but the fiber and protein do the heavy lifting. Sea salt is my favorite flavor but you can find other flavors to choose from if that's not your thing. One of the things I like about this snack is that I don't seem to feel compelle...
Biena Sea Salt Roasted Chickpea Snacks.
Light, crispy, salty, and the answer to "I want something crunchy at midnight." It's the perfect gaming snack for when you don't want to get overfilled and just want something light and tasty.
Kim Nori Gold Kim Roasted Seasoned Seaweed Snacks
Zero carbs, all crunch. Salty, crispy, and they won't budge your blood sugar one bit. I'm obsessed with th Southern Recipe Small Batch flavors. There's lots to choose from and every single one that I've tried has been delicious. I like pork rinds in ...
Southern Recipe Small Batch
Gluten Free
I don't have a gluten sensitivity or celiac's disease but I have friends who do, so I know how hard it can be to find snacks that are safe. These are a few of their faves.
Popcorn's fine — it's the giant bowl that's the problem. Pre-portioned bags solve it. And that's definitely a good thing for some of this. The bigger the bowl of popcorn you put in front of me, the more I will eat. Portion control is your friend.
SkinnyPop
Made Good snacks are actually gluten-free — and nut-free too, if you're packing them for anyone else. And I love that they are organic, non-GMO, vegan and more. They are even high in protiens and fibre, so they are a reasonably good choice for people...
MadeGood
Light, crispy, salty — veggie chips that scratch the chip itch without the gluten. We actually eat a lot of these in our house, even though neither of us are gluten free. They don't spike my blood sugar and my partner just loves that they are tasty w...
Sensible Portions
Sweet, salty, crunchy — whatever your craving is, Glutino has something to satisfy it. Without the gluten. I love that there's so much variety.
Glutino
Crunchables
Finally, when you just want to get your crunch of these are great. Always read the ingredients but some of these a gluten free and diabetic friendly, too.
I'm not going to lie - I know that if you buy pistachios with the shell on it slows you down, but I'm getting old and I don't have the teeth or the patience for that. So, shelled it is. But, if I buy the small packages, I get a little bit of built in...
Wonderful Pistachios No Shells Roasted & Salted
Salty, crunchy, perfect fall stream-night fuel. Get them in the shell and it will take you longer to eat them. But let's be real - I'm skipping shells if I can!
KIND Roasted & Salted Pumpkin Seeds, 7.0 Ounce, 1
Tiny, crunchy, lightly sweet rice cakes. Easy to grab a handful of between matches. And there's so much to choose from for flavors. I can't even tell you what my favorite it. I couldn't possibly choose. But I can tell you that I recommend trying some...
Drizzilicious
Why not boost your immune system while. you're getting your crunch on? These snackies are delicious but they are also filled with vitamins and minerals that help keep you immune stystem strong. And I don't know about you but I'm always running into p...
Nature's Garden Probiotic Immune Snack