Sometimes we have to leave earlier for work or we scheduled an early workout class and it is not even 10:00 AM and we might be hungry already. I decided to write down a few of my personal favorite snacks for at home, work or on the go.

Hokkaido Pumpkin, also known as “Red Kuri Squash”, is rich in vitamins and contains minerals such as: calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, beta-carotene and Vitamins A, B, C, which makes this pumpkin a super nutritional food for the colder fall season. Hokkaido pumpkins are some of the easiest pumpkins to prepare and store; due to their flavor and their smaller size, they are growing in popularity which makes them less expensive compared to other pumpkins. To prepare the Hokkaido pumpkin, you have to remove the seeds and fibers before using for cooking, the skin is perfectly edible and does not need to be removed regardless of how you want to prepare it. Personally, I’m a huge fan of this pumpkin and enjoy the delicate, sweet and slightly nutty flavor every single time.

Avocado Pesto is one of my favorite dishes if I’m in hurry and don’t have the time to cook a time-intense meal. This recipe is super fast and easy to prepare – and leftovers can be stored for a few days in a sealed mason jar for a couple of days. Avocado is a high-fat food. In fact, 77% of the calories in it are from fat, making it one of the fattiest plant foods in existence and in my opinion perfect for pesto.

Grocery shopping can be overwhelming some time. It might even be a challenge to find healthy food especially when you are on a tighter budget. I’ve decided to write a few tips down below which might be helpful for everyone.