How To Snack Without Wrappers
Bulk Store Crackers + Hummus photo by Lorraine Dolbear
Is it just me, or are wrappers getting out of control? It seems like snacks are the worst offenders. Everything is wrapped in plastic then wrapped in a box…
One of my goals is to find wrapper free snack options. I recently started buying crackers and pretzels from the refill store, as well as locally made hummus by personal touch.
It feels so good eating snacks when I know that I can wash and reuse the glass jars they’re in. Packaged food is all that we know, though, and it is hard to make the change. So what’s holding you back, and how can you overcome it?
We are used to how packaged food tastes.
I notice this with my kids. They like canned lentil soup, but when I make it at home my daughter says she doesn’t like it. I think the truth is that she is just used to “lentil soup” tasting a certain way. It’s good to push your comfort zone and let yourself adjust to the wrapper-less snacks available at the bulk stores or made at home! A relatively quick snack you can make at home, that can replace a pre-wrapped granola bar, is mixing plain oats with peanut butter (add chocolate chips if you want!). It gives you a boost of energy, it’s tasty, and no wrappers!! What’s your favourite bulk snack or easy made-at-home recipe? Send me a message via contact page.
We are used to the ease of picking from a variety of snacks.
It is no secret that we all love convenience. Companies know this and they make it so easy to grab this snack or that snack. It comes pre-packaged for easy storage. This convenience comes at a cost, though. Where does all that packaging come from and where does it all go? It is challenging to get into a new habit of cleaning out glass jars and filling them at a bulk store, but it gets easier. It becomes second nature after a while, so what are you waiting for? Give it a shot!
I’m not saying it’s easy to make the switch. It takes time and I’m still working on it. The benefits are immeasurable, though. Just to name a few… it is better for the planet, the glass jars look cute in your pantry, and it’s healthier.
