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      U.S. News: "U.S. News Reveals Best Diets Rankings for 2020"
    
      NCBI: "The Mediterranean Diet: From an Environment-Driven Food Culture to an Emerging Medical Prescription"
    
      Heart: "Fish and Omega-3 Fatty Acids"
    
      Gut: "Mediterranean diet intervention alters the gut microbiome in older people reducing frailty and improving health status: the NU-AGE 1-year dietary intervention across five European countries"
    
      Clinical Nutrition: "Blueberries improve biomarkers of cardiometabolic function in participants with metabolic syndrome—results from a 6-month, double-blind, randomized controlled trial"
    
      Biomedicine & Biotechnology: "The Change of Total Anthocyanins in Blueberries and Their Antioxidant Effect After Drying and Freezing."
    
      NIH: "Omega-3 Fatty Acids"
    
      Food Science & Technology: "Lycopene – a bioactive carotenoid offering multiple health benefits: a review"
    
      Advances In Nutrition: "Omega-3 Fatty Acids EPA and DHA: Health Benefits Throughout Life"
    




Nutrient-rich hummus and whole-grain crackers are a perfect Med diet snack combo.

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Plant-based protein and fiber make these chickpea-based puffs extra satisfying.

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Sneak some veggies into your diet by way of pretzels.

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Kind bars are a super convenient snack to tuck into your bag or even your glove compartment.

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These little nuts pack in a lot of protein.

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Just as nutritious as fresh blueberries, these freeze-dried berries are available year-round.

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This bar provides lots of antioxidants and plenty of protein in a convenient package.

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These come in some great flavors, including Sriracha, which adds a kick to everything.

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When you're in a pinch, these pre-made cups sure do the trick.

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These crisps make it easy to get your spicy chip fix.

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These olives are salty, hearty and packed with goodness.

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Typical snack mixes rarely deliver in terms of protein, leading you to feel hungry as soon as you finish a serving. This is not the case with Hilo's variety.

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This clever snack makes it easy to fuel up and feel full by offering 17 grams of protein per serving.

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      U.S. News: "U.S. News Reveals Best Diets Rankings for 2020"
    
      NCBI: "The Mediterranean Diet: From an Environment-Driven Food Culture to an Emerging Medical Prescription"
    
      Heart: "Fish and Omega-3 Fatty Acids"
    
      Gut: "Mediterranean diet intervention alters the gut microbiome in older people reducing frailty and improving health status: the NU-AGE 1-year dietary intervention across five European countries"
    
      Clinical Nutrition: "Blueberries improve biomarkers of cardiometabolic function in participants with metabolic syndrome—results from a 6-month, double-blind, randomized controlled trial"
    
      Biomedicine & Biotechnology: "The Change of Total Anthocyanins in Blueberries and Their Antioxidant Effect After Drying and Freezing."
    
      NIH: "Omega-3 Fatty Acids"
    
      Food Science & Technology: "Lycopene – a bioactive carotenoid offering multiple health benefits: a review"
    
      Advances In Nutrition: "Omega-3 Fatty Acids EPA and DHA: Health Benefits Throughout Life"