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The Best Ancestral Snacks + The Disturbing Truth About Microplastics

The Best Ancestral Snacks + The Disturbing Truth About Microplastics

BONUS: 100 Ancestral-Inspired Snack Ideas

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Feb 23, 2025
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The BEST Ancestral-Inspired Snacks + A Hard Truth About What’s Hiding in Your Food & Water

I have two of my FAVORITE ancestral snacks for you today, and trust me—you’re going to want to make these ASAP. I’m giving all readers the full recipes so you can try them out immediately.

But before we get into the good stuff, let’s talk about how far I’ve come (and thousands of others) with our snacks…

I used to think I was making healthy choices by eating Quest protein chips, protein bars loaded with gut-disrupting additives, and "high-protein" snacks filled with artificial flavors and processed junk.

I was all about convenience, but at what cost? My digestion was wrecked, my energy…well let’s just say I needed a nap every day, and I was constantly feeling off.

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Now? I love to keep it simple—beef, fish, and single-ingredient, nutrient-dense foods. No fillers. No weird additives. Just real food that actually fuels my body and keeps me FULL rather than crashing or craving more food an hour later. And let me tell you—it makes all the difference.

If you’re still reaching for protein bars or “macro-friendly” snacks that seem healthy but leave you feeling bloated, sluggish, or unsatisfied, consider this your sign to upgrade!

📌 Here are two easy, high-protein, super-satiating snack recipes that are 100% free from junk and fillers.

REAL Snacks Your Body Will Thank You For!

2 Easy, High-Protein Snack Recipes

Mini Beef Patty Lettuce Cups

  • ½ lb grass-fed ground beef (makes 3 mini patties)

  • Cooked in grass-fed butter 🧈

  • 3 butter lettuce cups 🥬

  • Organic mustard (simple ingredients only)

  • Raw cheddar (shred it yourself for best quality) 🧀

Sardine Avocado Cucumber Bites

  • ½ can sardines (boneless & skinless if preferred)

  • ½ avocado 🥑

  • Juice of ½ lemon 🍋

  • Pinch of flaky sea salt 🧂

  • 3 thick cucumber slices 🥒

(Both can be prepped in larger batches for easy grab n’ go)!

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If you’re tired of feeling stuck on what to snack on without reaching for processed junk…

I put together a guide with 100 nutrient-dense snack ideas inspired by our ancestors.

It’s an instant download, so you can grab it right now and start incorporating these clean, simple snacks into your day:

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