As an hor d’oeuvre, for lunch or snack, I love to put together a plateful of finger foods. It is completely satisfying to eat with my fingers; it is primal, instinctual, easy, and I find joy in licking my fingers after an especially delicious bite. So why not eat this way more often, slow down and savor each bite?
Take a medium sized plate (a salad plate so that you do not overindulge) and fill with a mixture of your favorite finger foods. Some ideas:
olives
uncured, preservative free salami and deli meats
sardines
pickles (Bubbies are naturally fermented and contain probiotics)
nori – drizzled with EVOO, sprinkled with sea salt and cut into small squares fruit cut to size
plantain chips
sweet potato chips
roasted vegetables – leftovers from last night
crudites’ with hummus or pesto – carrot sticks, endive, sliced peppers, jicama
cheese – goat, brie, sharp cheddar, Havarti
whole nuts – almonds, Brazil, cashews, walnuts
marinated artichokes or mushrooms
stuffed grape leaves
kale chips
roasted chickpeas
Real Food, Real Health 