4 New Healthy Snacks to Try This Spring

The dark and gloomy winter weather is finally behind us, and we can usher in the bright and cheerful Spring. Appetites can change in tandem with the seasons, so we’re here to help you manage those Spring cravings!

There’s a range of menus offering snacks that are healthy, delicious and light to fill you with vitamins and energy. Here’s the best that Shanghai has to offer! 

VEGAN ICE CREAM

Our beloved Happy Buddha just launched their now product: CocoMojo. It’s that rarest of things, a healthy indulgence! CocoMojo is delicious vegan ice-cream - Coconut based, it is 100% dairy free and 100% creamy. CocoMojo use only natural ingredients and is lower in sugar than other ice creams. 

Because CocoMojo is dairy free, you can say goodbye to sensitive stomach problems and allergies caused by lactose intolerance, which affects many of us.

This ice cream is not just good for your health it is also good for the environment. As it doesn’t contain any animal products, you will actually reduce your ecological footprint by eating it! 

Nutrition facts for CocoMojo chocolate ice cream: 

How much? 3 scoops of Ice Cream RMB25/ 350 gr package RMB65

Which flavor? Chocolate, Mint Chocolate Chips, Vanilla, 

Where? 

Online: Kate&Kimi www.kateandkimi.com

In Store : Happy Buddha 388 S Shanxi Nan Rd and 528 North Nanquan Rd

Direct order contact: 178 1870 0754, [e-mail]

HEIKE MATE

There’s very little in the way of satisfaction that Heiki Mate doesn’t provide. In one bottle you can your refuel your energy, satisfy your thirst and please your palate completely guilt-free! It’s the newest thirst-quenching trend in many European capitals, you can find it also in Shanghai now.

Heike Mate is made with Yerba Mate (pronounced mah-teh) a South-American rainforest plant. One bottle of Heike-Mate gives you a sustained, mellow energy boost that leaves you less jittery than other caffeinated drinks do.  Heike Mate contains 80% more anti-oxidants than green tea, 24 vitamins and minerals, and 15 amino acids. The positive effect on energy and concentration comes from Mateine: the natural Caffeine of the Mate plant. 

Made from premium Argentinean Mate it doesn’t contain sugar and hence calories. The energy provided by the Yerba Mate benefits gives you clarity of thought, reduces fatigue, and brings you good spirit. The drink of choice for any Shanghai start-up!  

How much? Average price RMB22 

When? Any time you feel a bit sleepy and need to refocus 

Where to buy it? Sproutworks, Pure&Whole, Little Catch, Logan's Punch, Bites and Brews, Nosh, Betterbentos

BETTER BENTOS BITES

Early afternoon craving? Post-workout recovery? Something for your sweet-tooth to finish  lunch? Better Bentos bites are an ideal way to satisfy your craving without excess. These are a balanced and nutritious snack made with natural ingredients.

No conservatives or artificial flavors are added; these are all home-made products. All the taste comes from the quality of the natural ingredients. 

There are four tastes available: Cacao, Peanut, and Macadamia flavors. The brand itself is heavily involved in community improvement, hence they do many events and motivate their customers to challenge themselves and improve their diet!

How much? RMB7 the bites, RMB25 the four 

When? Any time you want it! 

Where to buy it? Saucepan, Rawk, Z&B Fitness, Versus, Torque 

ROOTS WATER

Formulated by Chinese herbalists, yet blended in Germany, Roots Water is a premium herbal teabrand that combines traditional Chinese medicinal herbs with dried fruits andedible flowers to create its four signature flavors: Everyday Detox, Cleansing Delight, Morning Call, and Inner Peace. As their names suggest, each blend iscreated by Roots’ herbalists around a functional benefit.  Since no tea leaves are used, Roots Water doesnot contain caffeine, making it a good alternative for those who want to take a break from caffeinated beverages, and a perfect option for getting hydrated before bedtime.

Four Flavours:

Inner Peace: Peppermint, rose, camomile, etc -- Flavour: Minty and refreshing   Function: Calming and soothing

Morning Call: Lemon grass, ginger, rooibos, etc -- Flavour: Fresh and spicy   Function: Contains natural antioxidants and stimulates metabolism 

Everyday Detox: Goji berry, dandelion roots, etc -- Flavour: Neutral and earthy Function: Anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidative power from Chinese medicinal herbs

Cleansing Delight: Raspeberry, fig, cinnamon, licorice root, etc -- Flavour: Sweet and sour   Function: Soothes sore throat and promotes better bowel movement

How much? RMB78 for a box of 14 sachets

When? Any time,  any where!

Where to buy it? 

Online: www.rootswater.cn or search "如此花草水"on Taobao.

In Store: Hunter Gatherer's retail sector, Sproutlifestyle (from 8th April).website at 

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