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Lifestyle · January 18, 2020

Nature’s Garden: Keto Snack Mix

How many of you all had a New Years Resolution to eat healthier for 2020?! I know I did and it is so hard to keep it up. But, my friends over at Nature’s Garden sent me over their brand new Keto snack mix and I am hooked! I just got it the other day and I can’t stop eating it! I’m literally snacking on some right now while typing this.

Y’all know I don’t promote products unless I really love them and I am here to tell you that this really is an amazing snack mix. It is full of pepitas, almonds, macadamias, pecans, and probiotic cheese balls to keep you full and energized for hours. And I’m not even on a strict Keto diet, but I love it! Keep on reading for some more information and a coupon code just for you!

Nature's Garden Keto Snack Mix
Look at all this yummy goodness!

Benefits of the Keto Snack Mix

So first of all, this is the only snack mix of its kind that is officially Keto certified. So if you are on the Keto diet, you definitely need to have this as a staple in your pantry. I will also list some other benefits of this amazing snack mix per serving as well below:

  • 7G of protein
  • 15G of fat
  • 170 calories per serving
  • 2G net carbs
  • Just 1G of sugar

Probiotic

This snack mix is full of natural and delicious ingredients to help you become happy and fit. Each serving of this snack mix provides 5 billion cfu probiotic Howaru Shape B Lactis B420. In clinical studies, consuming 10 billion of this probiotic per day helps the beneficial bacteria in your gut and helps contribute to body weight decrease as well.

Ingredients

  • Almonds
  • Pepitas
  • Dried Cheddar Cheese (Pasteurized milk, cheese culture, salt, annatto- vegetable color, Bifidobacterium Lactis B420)
  • Pecans
  • Macadamia Nuts
  • Sunflower Oil

How to Order

So if reading all that piques your interest in ordering a Nature’s Garden Keto snack mix of your own, I have all the information for you here. Be sure to use the code KETOSNACK15 in order to get 15% off your total order too! And also, if you’re interested in entering a giveaway for free product, be sure to give them a follow on Instagram (click here to do so) and like their “product giveaway” photo for a chance to be entered! You definitely want to try this snack mix out for your own and see how much you like it- I know you will!

In: Lifestyle · Tagged: Healthy eating, Keto diet, Keto Snack Mix, new years resolutions

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  1. Jessie Mills says

    January 18, 2020 at 4:23 pm

    I have always wanted to try Keto food! I feel like I need to some more research into it as the ingredients are hearty and healthy and I feel like I would reap the health benefits sooner. Thanks for this post!

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      January 18, 2020 at 8:07 pm

      No problem! Yes just by researching this snack and all the benefits from it, I am curious as well. I am definitely wanting to eat healthier this year!

      Reply
  2. Maria says

    January 18, 2020 at 4:31 pm

    I think I have to give this a try. I eat trail mix every day and this ingredient list is to good and healthy too.
    Thanks for sharing:)

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      January 18, 2020 at 8:06 pm

      Yes! It is so good. It’s just like a trail mix. I love everything in it!

      Reply
  3. h.r. says

    January 18, 2020 at 4:36 pm

    this looks so yummy! will definitely have to give it a try.

    -h.r. | http://www.thornsandall.com

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      January 18, 2020 at 8:05 pm

      Yes you definitely should! It is delicious!

      Reply
  4. Megan | Navigating Momtopia says

    January 18, 2020 at 8:21 pm

    First, thanks for stopping by our book blog 🙂 And my husband tried going Keto for a while, more for medical reasons than anything else. It didn’t stick because he found different ways to control what he was taking in, but if he decides to try it again, this is the perfect snack mix to have on hand! Thanks for sharing 🙂

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      January 18, 2020 at 8:24 pm

      Of course! I totally understand that. Everyone needs to do what’s best for their body! My hubby does the Mediterranean Diet more so but he can still have this mix since it is full of nuts and that is an approved snack. And I always love reading your book reviews my friend!

      Reply
  5. Natasha says

    January 19, 2020 at 1:53 am

    YUM!! Definitely want to try this! Thank you for sharing!

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      January 19, 2020 at 1:59 am

      No problem! You should definitely try it. It’s very delicious!

      Reply
  6. Hazlo Emma says

    January 19, 2020 at 4:12 am

    Charity,
    I love this.
    Anything ‘cheesy’ with macadamia nuts plus almonds is a go for me. At times I switch up the oils with scoops of coconut oil – oh, just yummy!
    This is an expensive diet, but the trade-off with medical bills or prescriptions is such a sweet deal.
    If only we would all understand the value of high fats, low carb diet combined with adequate protein? Healthy fat is a must-have in my diet. I love the questions I attract because households get transformed. I have scheduled the blog to share on social media.

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      January 19, 2020 at 2:15 pm

      Yes! It is definitely worth paying a higher grocery bill rather than medical bills later. So important to know what you’re fueling your body with! Thanks so much for your sweet comment!

      Reply
  7. Athena Christy says

    January 19, 2020 at 8:33 am

    This looks so yummy! Love this post ♡

    —Athena Christy
    https://athenachristy.wordpress.com/

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    • Charity Gentry says

      January 19, 2020 at 2:20 pm

      Thank you so much! It is very yummy for sure!

      Reply
  8. Joy says

    January 19, 2020 at 12:25 pm

    I’ve never heard of this! Sounds so good! I’ve been keto for 2 years and love eating this way!

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      January 19, 2020 at 2:23 pm

      Yes! It’s a great way to eat. And you should definitely try this mix out. So tasty!

      Reply
  9. Kristi says

    January 19, 2020 at 3:17 pm

    Interesting that this snack mix has probiotics in it. I’ll have to check it out!

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      January 19, 2020 at 6:14 pm

      Yes you should! It is very delicious!

      Reply
  10. Hollee says

    January 19, 2020 at 3:20 pm

    They definitely look good! This year I am working on not spending money so maybe in 2021 I will try them haha!

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      January 19, 2020 at 6:16 pm

      Haha I totally understand that! That’s a great goal for 2020 as well!

      Reply
  11. Emily says

    January 19, 2020 at 6:05 pm

    Trail mix is one of those things that I always forget how much I like it until I have it again! This would make a great work snack! 🙂

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      January 19, 2020 at 6:17 pm

      Yes! That’s exactly what I was thinking! I can’t wait to pack it for my snacks at work!

      Reply
  12. Aaliyah says

    January 19, 2020 at 6:38 pm

    This sounds really yummy! I’ve heard a lot of good things about the keto diet but I haven’t yet tried it for myself! X

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      January 19, 2020 at 7:00 pm

      It is very yummy! We do more of a Mediterranean diet, but this is still approved on it too because you can definitely snack on nuts. We love it!

      Reply
  13. Fransic verso says

    January 19, 2020 at 7:16 pm

    That’s awesome kit and I know how hard it can be to eat healthy, but I doing challenges to defeat and stay on the track haha.

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      January 19, 2020 at 7:21 pm

      Yes! I always feel much better when I stay on track with it too

      Reply
  14. Darina says

    January 19, 2020 at 8:00 pm

    Healthy eating is something I always try to do. Sometimes could be so hard. Especially, finding healthy snacks on the go. This snack sounds delicious. I will check it out. Thank you for sharing.

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      January 19, 2020 at 8:45 pm

      No problem! This is definitely a perfect snack for on the go!

      Reply
  15. Nancy says

    January 19, 2020 at 8:37 pm

    Oooh! I haven’t had the keto snack mix before but it looks delish! I need to look into this because I am in need for some healthy snacks in the office. Thanks for sharing this promo!

    Nancy ♥ exquisitely.me

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      January 19, 2020 at 8:45 pm

      Yes! This would be a perfect office snack. I am definitely bringing it to mine!

      Reply
  16. Sophie says

    January 19, 2020 at 8:43 pm

    I love snack mixes like this, such handy things to have in the house. I like the ones that have some nuts/ protein sources in them too. This sounds like a good mix x

    Sophie

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      January 19, 2020 at 8:46 pm

      Yes, I love having something that’s healthy that I can grab quickly when I am on the go!

      Reply
  17. Sydney says

    January 19, 2020 at 9:47 pm

    Great find! I’m always on the search for healthy snacks so I’ll have to look into this one. Thanks for the idea!

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      January 20, 2020 at 11:02 pm

      No problem! It really is delicious and a perfect healthy snack for on the go!

      Reply
  18. Sophie says

    January 19, 2020 at 10:24 pm

    I may have to try this, as I’ve heard SO many incredibly benefits from probiotics. My friend had such incredible results from keto. x

    Soph – https://girlvsworldblog.com <3

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      January 20, 2020 at 12:15 am

      Yes! It is definitely worth a try. I think it’s delicious!

      Reply
  19. Cherry says

    January 19, 2020 at 10:34 pm

    I’m currently on a diet and always looking to eat healthy food. The Keto snack mix looks like something I’d definitely eat!

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      January 19, 2020 at 11:28 pm

      Yes you should definitely try it! It’s delicious!

      Reply
  20. Gillian says

    January 19, 2020 at 11:53 pm

    Sounds like it would be a tasty snack for travelling etc,

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      January 20, 2020 at 12:13 am

      Yes it would be perfect for traveling!

      Reply
  21. Jody says

    January 20, 2020 at 1:58 am

    This seems like it would be a great snack for when I am working!

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      January 20, 2020 at 10:55 pm

      Yes! It is a perfect work snack!

      Reply
  22. C.K Beauty says

    January 21, 2020 at 8:55 am

    These snacks look great! I’ve heard about the keto diet, so might have to give this a go 🙂

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      January 21, 2020 at 11:23 pm

      Yes you should! It is definitely delicious!

      Reply
  23. Jody says

    February 12, 2020 at 11:52 am

    This sounds like the perfect snack to get me through the workday. I think this would be better than most of the snacks I eat through the day. Might need to grab the fixings for this and make it over the weekend!

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Being chronically ill means I’ve tried my fair share of medications over the years, and my body always seems to have a mind of its own. If a medicine is supposed to make people sleepy, I’ll be wide awake all night. If there’s a tiny chance of an adverse reaction, somehow I’m usually that tiny percentage. 😅

So starting a new medication is always a little nerve-wracking for me. Part of me is hopeful it’ll finally provide some relief, and the other part is preparing for whatever random side effect my body decides to throw my way.

Here’s hoping this one actually helps my symptoms without adding a whole new list of problems. 🤞😂

Tell me I’m not the only one who reads the side effects before taking a new prescription! 👇 #sideeffects #medicationsideeffects #chronicallyill #chronicillnesslife #chronicillnessmemes
Vintage Americana decor has my heart ❤️🤍💙 There’s Vintage Americana decor has my heart ❤️🤍💙

There’s just something about decorating with old red, white, and blue treasures that makes a home feel extra cozy for summer. I love styling my dining room shelves with vintage Americana pieces, antique finds, and patriotic decor that can stay up from Memorial Day all the way through the Fourth of July and beyond!

Give me all the weathered flags, vintage crocks, old books, and classic Americana touches. 🇺🇸

I know some people pack away their patriotic decorations after July 4th, but I love leaving my summer patriotic decor out all season long. It just feels timeless to me!

Do you decorate with patriotic decor all summer, or do you switch things up after the Fourth of July? #vintageamericana #vintagepatriotic #americanadecor #americana #patrioticdecor
POV: being on surgery recovery leave for a month t POV: being on surgery recovery leave for a month turned me into a full-time homebody 🤣

Honestly, staying home healing after surgery has taught me one thing… I never want to leave my house again 😂 Being cozy at home with my cats, resting, binge watching shows, and avoiding the outside world has been absolutely glorious. I truly understand the “stay at home cat mom” lifestyle now lol.

At this point, I have everything I need right here at home. Peace, comfy clothes, snacks, my pets, and zero social obligations 🤣 Meanwhile, every time I actually leave the house, I come back completely exhausted.

So the fact that I have to go back to work today after a month of recovery is honestly going to be SUCH a rough adjustment 😅 I’m not mentally prepared to rejoin society yet lol. Anyone else secretly love being home way too much?!
#homebody #homebodylife #surgeryrecovery #stayathomecatmom #worklifebalancegoals
Honestly, I’ve been struggling with the thought of Honestly, I’ve been struggling with the thought of going back to work while still recovering from surgery. Between the physical healing and the emotional side of post-surgery recovery, I’ve been feeling pretty down lately. So this comedy date night ended up being exactly what I needed.

We bought tickets to see @johnbcrist months ago, long before I had any idea I’d be spending a month on surgery leave. Turns out the timing couldn’t have been more perfect. This was our third time seeing him live, and he absolutely delivered. I laughed so hard that for a couple of hours, I completely forgot about returning to work, ongoing recovery, and all the stress waiting for me next week. 🤣

Before the show, we had dinner at @redgingerasianbistro and finished the night with dessert at @timesbarandcoffee which made the whole evening even better. Good food, lots of laughs, and quality time with my husband was exactly the distraction I needed.

Sometimes healing isn’t just about physical recovery. Sometimes it’s about finding little moments that remind you how good it feels to laugh again. ❤️ 

Have you ever had a random night out come at exactly the right time? #johncrist #johncristcomedy #comedyshow #datenightideas #asheville
Not me having to put on my sunglasses every time I Not me having to put on my sunglasses every time I have to chop onions because my eyes tear up so bad… 🤣

Ever since I had LASIK surgery a few years ago, chopping onions has been brutal on my eyes. I’m talking instant tears the second I start cutting them 😂 Apparently my eyes became extra sensitive afterward, and honestly it’s been a struggle ever since.

But then I heard about the “wear sunglasses while chopping onions” hack and y’all… why does it actually work?! 😅 So now anytime my hubby isn’t home to take over onion duty, you can catch me in the kitchen wearing sunglasses indoors looking ridiculous but tear-free 😎 

If you’ve ever wondered how to stop crying while cutting onions, consider this your sign to try the sunglasses trick! It may look silly, but it seriously helps block those onion fumes from hitting your eyes 👏

Now I need to know… does anyone else have weird kitchen hacks like this? 😂 #kitchenhacks #cookinghacks #onionhack #cookinghack #onions
Y’all already know I’ve been on a serious freezer Y’all already know I’ve been on a serious freezer meal kick lately since I unfortunately have to go back to work next week 😭 And let me tell you… having a freezer stocked full of easy homemade dinners is about to save me on those busy weeknights!

One of my all-time favorite freezer meals is this homemade chicken pot pie recipe 🥧✨ It definitely takes a little extra work, especially if you make the homemade pie crust from scratch; but trust me, it is SO worth it. The creamy chicken filling, flaky buttery crust, and cozy comfort food vibes make it one of the best dinners ever.

Anytime I make homemade chicken pot pie, I always make two: one for dinner now and one freezer meal for later. And this time, I took my extra frozen chicken pot pie to my sweet mama after her surgery yesterday 💛 It’s honestly the perfect meal to bring someone recovering from surgery, welcoming a new baby, or just going through a hard season because all they have to do is pop it in the oven for an easy homemade comfort meal.

If you love easy freezer meals, homemade comfort food recipes, or make-ahead dinners for busy families, you definitely need to try this one!

Comment “RECIPE” below and I’ll send you my homemade chicken pot pie recipe! 🥧 #chickenpotpie #chickenpotpies #freezerfriendly #freezerfriendlymeals #comfortfoods
So instead of using the actual truck bed for two 1 So instead of using the actual truck bed for two 12-foot trees, he somehow decides cramming them into my SUV is the better option 🤣 And I’m still shocked they even fit. Barely 😅

Meanwhile, his shiny new truck is sitting safe and spotless in the garage where not a single speck of dirt or potting soil can touch it 😂🚙

Tell me I’m not the only wife dealing with this kind of logic?! 🤦🏼‍♀️😂 #marriagehumor #povreels #funnymarriage #husbandwifecomedy #husbandwifejokes
I can’t believe it’s officially been one month sin I can’t believe it’s officially been one month since my endometriosis excision surgery. Honestly, I really thought by now I’d be coming on here saying I finally felt like myself again. I wanted this surgery to be the answer so badly. But the truth is… I’m still struggling every single day.

The lower back pain, hip pain, chronic fatigue, GI issues, insomnia, dizziness, and POTS-like symptoms are all still here. And while my surgeon was absolutely wonderful and removed the endometriosis she found, we’re now starting to realize there may be something more going on underneath it all.

Right now we’re exploring possibilities like EDS, MCAS, and POTS, which honestly feels overwhelming because getting doctors to truly listen and take women seriously can feel like a full time job in itself. I know so many women with chronic illness, endometriosis, and invisible illnesses understand exactly what I mean.

But even though I’m discouraged, I’m not giving up. I know my body, I know something still isn’t right, and I’ll continue advocating for myself until I get answers. And if sharing my story helps even one woman feel less alone in her own health journey, then it’s worth it 🤍 #chronicillnessawareness #chronicillnesswarrior #endometriosis #endometriosisexcision #chronicallyill

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