Food & Snacks

Urban Accents Kodiak Salmon Rub

From Amazon

Small Batch Crafted, Gluten Free

I like this seasoning so much I tried making it myself by blending my own cumin, oregano, chili pepper, white pepper, salt, and garlic. But it just wasn't the same. Maybe it's because Urban Accents uses chunky dehyderated garlic. Or maybe it's because they tried a thousands different ratios of herbs and spices until they perfected it. Regardless, now I just leave it to the experts. Slather this calorie-free combo all over your fish or chicken. It'll knock your pants off, so don't skip leg day.

– Chris Shugart

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Go Raw Flax Snax

From Amazon

Gluten Free, Keto Approved, Soy Free, Organic, Paleo

Will these pizza-flavored crackers kill your cravings for deep-dish pepperoni pie? No. No they will not. But they're still pretty dang tasty. They're made only with sprouted flaxseed, sunflower seeds, sesame seeds, tomato powder, and a few spices. Keep a bag in your desk at work and you'll be able to easily resist all those cakes and cookies the secretaries bring in. Stay away from me, Brenda!

– Chris Shugart

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Siete Cashew Queso

From Amazon

Dairy Free, Soy Free, Paleo, Vegan

"Eating clean" and "eating queso" do not go together. Or do they? Whether you're avoiding dairy or just looking for a snack with more real-food ingredients, this stuff fits the bill. It's made mainly with cashews and vegetables. And unlike most non-dairy cheese substitutes, there's no soy in sight. You can get it in mild nacho or (very frickin') spicy blanco.

– Chris Shugart

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CHOMPS Grass Fed Beef SticksFrom Amazon

From Amazon

100% Grass Fed & Finished, Sugar Free, Nitrate and Nitrite Free

It's time to ditch those "slim" convenience store snack sticks, unless you like mechanically separated meat splooge, soy flour, and corn syrup. Try these grown-up, all-beef sticks instead. Not only do these use beef that's grass fed and finished, they even use real beef-collagen casings. Snap into that, Jim!

– Chris Shugart

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Taza Wicked Dark Chocolate Bar

From Amazon

Organic, 95% cocao

Oh, you like chocolate? Really, punk? I doubt it. I think you like sugar and milk, you pantywaist. Wanna prove me wrong? Try one of these ACTUAL chocolate bars. This 95% dark chocolate bar is made with minimally-processed, unrefined cocao. It's actually stone ground and kinda gritty. But you like chocolate, right? So as a connoisseur, you'll love the natural texture. Besides all of the health benefits from polyphenols, these bold bars only have about 2 grams of sugar per serving. Brace yourself and have a taste.

– Chris Shugart

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Birch Benders Paleo Pancake & Waffle Mix

From Amazon

High Fiber, Gluten Free, Low Glycemic, Prebiotic

Ever look at the ingredients of a standard pancake or waffle mix? Bleached flour, sugar, crappy fats, racism, dog fighting... I think it's all in there. Instead, try this healthy and convenient mix from Birch Benders. Its main ingredients are cassava (a root vegetable), coconut flour, almond flour, and eggs. All you need to add is water and heat. At just 11 grams of net carbs per serving, waffles and pancakes are back on the menu.

– Chris Shugart

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Emerald Cove Organic Untoasted Nori Sheets

From Amazon

10 sheets nori seaweed (Pyropia Yezoensis)

A couple years ago, TC taught us how to make zero-carb sandwiches. It took me a while to follow through with that because I couldn't remember to add nori to the shopping list. Silly me, I could've just bought it online. He describes these as "sandwich rolls" because you basically plop your sandwich fillings on a sheet and then roll it up. You do have to moisten the sheets with water – either by spraying it or by dipping a basting brush in water and brushing the wrap. I like to mix a bit of salt into the water before moistening the sheets. Then you just add your tuna mixture or other meaty ingredients and roll it up!

– Dani Shugart

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Pocono Cream of Buckwheat Hot Cereal

From Amazon

Organic, gluten-free, fat-free

Buckwheat is a true superfood. In spite of the name, it isn't wheat. It's a fruit seed. So it's gluten-free and has a low glycemic index. Along with phytonutrients, buckwheat contains chiro-inositol which helps with glucose metabolism and cell signaling. It also appears to be better than oatmeal when it comes to heart health and reducing bad cholesterol, plus it has anti-inflammatory properties. And while you don't really eat buckwheat for protein, the protein it does have contains all eight essential amino acids. As a hot cereal, it's extremely filling, scoring very high in satiation studies, making it a great food when you're keeping your diet in check. Just add water and it microwaves perfectly in just a few minutes.

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Kevita Apple Cider Vinegar Tonic

From Amazon

Billions of live probiotics, fermented with water kefir culture, no added sugar

Apple cider vinegar has health benefits. Probiotics have health benefits. And elderberry has health benefits. So why not combine them into one super delicious drink? Honestly, even if this had zero health benefits I'd still drink it because it's so dang good – especially if you enjoy tart things. This stuff makes vinegar very palatable. It's also a little carbonated which is fun. Plus it's low calorie and sweetened with a teensy bit of apple juice and stevia leaf extract.

– Dani Shugart

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Siete Flama Hot Sauce Variety PackFrom Amazon

From Amazon

Traditional, Chipotle, Habanero, Jalapeño.

You know what annoys me about bodybuilders and bikini competitors? They have more abs than me. But you know what else? They seem to think that dieting down to display those abs means that they're stuck eating bland, boring foods. They're not. The password is "hot sauce." It'll spice up any contest diet for zero to ten calories per serving. These four complex taquería sauces from Siete are some of our favorites. There's no added sugar or anything else that would throw off your macros, and most have the added benefits of apple cider vinegar, flax seed, and chia seed. This four-pack contains every heat level you'd want – without sizzling your lips off – from mild chipotle to kicked-up habanera (my favorite). No more boring chicken breasts!

– Chris Shugart

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Vital Proteins Collagen Bars with MCTs

From Amazon

Gluten free, dairy free, no artificial flavors, 12g of collagen

I like stuff you can eat with your fingers. That's why I'm always on the lookout for bars that don't contain a bunch of junk ingredients. These fit the bill and they're pretty darn good. They're chewy, they're full of collagen (great for your joints), and they contain a decent amount of fiber... without making you farty. There's only a few grams of sugar per bar and it comes from sources like berries. So if you're trying to up your collagen intake this is a handy way to start. My favorite flavor is the mixed berry, but they're all good.

– Chris Shugart

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Siete Grain-Free Tortilla Chips

From Amazon

Gluten-free, dairy-free, soy-free, paleo and vegan-approved

What's the Spanish word for "wizards"? Magos? Well, that's apparently who's working behind the scenes at Siete Foods. How else could they make these chips? The ingredients? Cassava (a root vegetable), healthy avocado oil, coconut flour, chia seeds, and salt. Ain't nothing in there to be mad about. And yet they're light, crispy, and dip-able. Throw a fiesta and invite your friends who don't eat healthy. They'll never know they're making better choices.

– Chris Shugart

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