tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20936851166873246772024-02-07T00:43:10.177-05:00Smart SnackerA healthy lifestyles blog devoted to Smart Snacking tips, tools and tricks; new snacking products and simple nutrition tips to live by.Lindsay, RD, Your Smart Snackerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11751044403689862022noreply@blogger.comBlogger221125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2093685116687324677.post-48875439487045102102011-07-18T20:48:00.001-04:002011-07-18T20:56:19.567-04:00[Healthy] Summer GrillingIt's summer time and to me the summer months mean cooking and grilling out with friends and family. It’s a great way to cook a meal that is ideal for your waist line yet draws the attention of the crowd; after all, who doesn’t love a steak on the Barbie?
Nonetheless, lately grilling has taken the ’heat’ in the research field; with new research trending regarding carcinogens it’s tough to figureLindsay, RD, Your Smart Snackerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11751044403689862022noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2093685116687324677.post-21950208765042210302011-06-30T10:16:00.000-04:002011-06-30T10:16:02.836-04:00A Summer filled with AntioxidantsAntioxidants are naturally occurring substances found in foods that help block free radicals in our bodies thus preventing or repairing damage to body cells. These powerful components may also improve immune function and lower risk of infection or cancer. Antioxidants can be found in a variety of foods; fruits and vegetables, nuts, grains, some meats, poultry and fish, tea and red wine.
The Lindsay, RD, Your Smart Snackerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11751044403689862022noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2093685116687324677.post-6293128335337496862011-06-19T20:38:00.002-04:002011-06-19T20:43:15.257-04:00Making the Most out of a Pasta PortionPasta portions are small (1/4 cup), unsatisfying, high in calories and carbohydrates.
Am I the only one that goes overboard with pasta portions?! Whenever I eat pasta I love to make the most out of my pasta portion by adding tons of vegetables (peppers, tomatoes, spinach (greens), zucchini, squash, etc) and/or lean protein (beans, lean ground meats) to my serving. This way you add 'bulk' to Lindsay, RD, Your Smart Snackerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11751044403689862022noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2093685116687324677.post-31894503584204239382011-06-09T15:20:00.000-04:002011-06-09T15:20:57.502-04:00MyPlateto this...Have you seen this yet? This is the USDA's latest and greatest way of delivering our most basic nutrition tips to live by. This made headlines last week as it was launched world wide! Taking the place of the old MyPyramid, the new MyPlate has been launched to help any distorted or misinformed thoughts on the nutrition guidelines set forth by the USDA, etc.
What is MyPlate allLindsay, RD, Your Smart Snackerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11751044403689862022noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2093685116687324677.post-15894044052270367642011-06-08T14:54:00.001-04:002011-06-08T14:55:23.394-04:00Down and out...but back again! Tips!I'm back just in time to gear you up for the hot weather...
Smart Snacker Meets Cocktail Party
Its spring time and summer is rolling in- beach parties, weddings and dinner parties with friends shouldn’t keep you from feeling great in your bathing suit!
Let me help you navigate your way through your next cocktail party. Cocktail parties are always exciting because you get to dress up, Lindsay, RD, Your Smart Snackerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11751044403689862022noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2093685116687324677.post-36510720872496490642011-05-10T20:53:00.000-04:002011-05-10T20:53:06.341-04:00Oh, let me count the ways...I love Napa!
Recap: 3 Simply because...
1. Wine. It flows like water. Life is easy like that.
2. Relaxing views and beautiful gardens.
3. Garden to table. The food.
4. Wine pairings and tasting. Daily. The way of life.
5. Mom and Pop Vineyards.
6. And the Big Dog Vineyards.
Restaurant Lindsay, RD, Your Smart Snackerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11751044403689862022noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2093685116687324677.post-64096354453887640622011-05-06T18:00:00.000-04:002011-05-06T18:00:42.818-04:00RombauerNapa recap 2: Of course you don't go romping around the vines of Napa without stopping at as many wineries as your body will allow you. Well, in our excursion one of our favorite spots we hit was Rombauer! Coincidentally, Mom loves it too ;)
We enjoyed ourselves while partaking in some of their tastings (they offer a classic or proprietary tasting) and then a self guided tour through the Lindsay, RD, Your Smart Snackerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11751044403689862022noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2093685116687324677.post-31799954649211589892011-05-04T14:49:00.000-04:002011-05-04T14:49:19.597-04:00Oakville GroceryFirst post of the Napa recap: It really helped that I had been to Napa before. This time I knew exactly where I wanted to go and had a pretty good idea of where things were. It is also nice going with a crowd of people that are easy to travel with, down for whatever and know a thing or two about the stretch of wineries down 29.
One place we checked out last year and made it a point to return to Lindsay, RD, Your Smart Snackerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11751044403689862022noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2093685116687324677.post-28350215578795160882011-05-03T18:46:00.000-04:002011-05-03T18:46:46.171-04:00Where wine flows like waterHeading back, back to Napa, Napa!
Remember last year? I was totally Chippin' out, finding new treats and some eats!
Well, I just got back from my second Napa trip! I can't wait to fill you in on some of my favorite dinner spots, wineries and our quick day trip to San Fran! Stay tuned.Lindsay, RD, Your Smart Snackerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11751044403689862022noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2093685116687324677.post-47931719485111184222011-04-27T15:22:00.000-04:002011-04-27T15:22:36.047-04:00Snack Sack- Week 2Hey guys! Snackin' again...as per usual. This week I am really trying to hone in on my inner-fruit love. I obviously went baserk at the farmer's market last week and had to deal with the consequences...strawberries at [almost] every meal! I give you week 2 snacks...
I am proud to report that today's strawb and grape snack mix (just grapes and strawberries halved with a drizzle of lemon juice) Lindsay, RD, Your Smart Snackerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11751044403689862022noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2093685116687324677.post-76817370081158201342011-04-24T20:49:00.001-04:002011-04-24T20:50:13.567-04:00Snack SackSince I am your Smart Snacker, I thought it would be fit to start off with a weekly Snack Sack post. The thought would be that you get a feel for good snacking foods/ideas that you could hopefully incorporate into your daily routine. So I give you my snack from last week...
Obviously, the apple (small; ~ 80 calories) only lasted that day but the almonds have lasted throughout the week. They Lindsay, RD, Your Smart Snackerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11751044403689862022noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2093685116687324677.post-72760381147893568852011-04-22T17:35:00.001-04:002011-04-22T17:37:17.740-04:00When life gives you strawberries......get in the kitchen and be creative! Nuff said.
Quite the predicament to be in, huh? I have so many strawberries- I obviously have no self-control when it comes to shopping at the Farmer's Market! Go figure!
So, I give you...
Strawberries 10 ways:
1. Salad topper (spinach, blue cheese, candied walnuts and berries...YUM)
2. Slim strawberry shortcake (angel food cake Lindsay, RD, Your Smart Snackerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11751044403689862022noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2093685116687324677.post-71573388944616582162011-04-20T09:50:00.000-04:002011-04-20T09:50:42.384-04:00To Detox or Not To detox?I have forever been asked the same question; To Detox or Not To detox? Personally, this question aggravates me. Nutrition is always in the news with new trends, must-try diets and common misconceptions on whether or not you should do "this" or "that" to be "more healthy." So let's clear up the myth :"You must detox to clean your gut."
This notion has gained a lot of press thanks Lindsay, RD, Your Smart Snackerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11751044403689862022noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2093685116687324677.post-6909471698507394292011-04-12T20:17:00.000-04:002011-04-12T20:17:13.561-04:00Get more from what you Eat- The 411 on Super foodsThere are an abundance of foods that we consume daily that can provide essential vitamins, minerals and nutrients for optimal health. Foods that may promote additional health benefits beyond that of basic nutrition are coined functional or super foods. Super foods are multitasking foods that may provide multiple disease-fighting qualities while filling you up with taste good nutrients but withoutLindsay, RD, Your Smart Snackerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11751044403689862022noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2093685116687324677.post-52713185813577385452011-04-07T09:24:00.002-04:002011-04-07T10:14:59.472-04:00It could pass as sushi!Hey guys- Happy April! Obviously, I am a little behind on the posts for April...but man it started with a bang and kept on running! I thought I would share a quick, SIMPLE, healthy recipe that I did for a cooking demo last week at work; I did this demo to round out the end of March aka National Nutrition Month. The theme this year was eating right with color. This is a simple way to add a ton of Lindsay, RD, Your Smart Snackerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11751044403689862022noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2093685116687324677.post-91785020530060210552011-03-27T22:28:00.000-04:002011-03-27T22:28:37.963-04:00For the love of Fiber!Being that we discussed the benefits of our complex carbohydrates, abundance of nutrients including our filling fiber, provided by the Sweet Potato, I am glad to share this new research I have stumbled across.
I am sure that you have heard lots in the news, magazines and through word of mouth that fiber is good stuff. Healthy, important in a healthy lifestyle and can reap some great Lindsay, RD, Your Smart Snackerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11751044403689862022noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2093685116687324677.post-55107324711428450222011-03-24T22:02:00.001-04:002011-03-24T22:03:44.005-04:00Potato, PatatoSo I am beyond sure that there has been a time or two that someone has told you to eat a sweet potato instead of a white/russet potato...am I right?
Potato, Patato? The Sweet versus the Russet.
This could seem pretty bais because I LOVE sweet potatoes but I will try not to take sides. Just know I could eat sweet potatoes everyday. I could eat them any way...mmm.
So to clear up Lindsay, RD, Your Smart Snackerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11751044403689862022noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2093685116687324677.post-34126076493188747832011-03-22T14:38:00.000-04:002011-03-22T14:38:51.171-04:00So delish, Not So nutrishHey guys! Coming back from a HUGE weekend of fun, excitement and accomplishments! More to come on that later...
So as I promised, Greek yogurt news first! Last week I sampled my Stony field Greek Cherry Yogurt. Okay guys, more often than not it's an issue of brand loyalty for me but this time I thought new Greek yogurt out? must try it! Well the truth is I loved it; it was creamy, satisfying, Lindsay, RD, Your Smart Snackerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11751044403689862022noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2093685116687324677.post-3451647235002079872011-03-21T10:11:00.000-04:002011-03-21T10:11:13.893-04:00Never Have I Ever...Eaten a Kiwiberry! Have you?
Sweeter than a kiwifruit, these little grape or berry looking boogers can be eaten WHOLE. No need to peel or pick out seeds just start poppin'! What's the nutrition on a kiwiberry look like? For 3.5 oz serving it runs you 77 calories, 3 gm fiber, 7.6 gm sugar and loads of vitamin C...
I am very, very intrigued.Lindsay, RD, Your Smart Snackerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11751044403689862022noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2093685116687324677.post-52900359433269625322011-03-17T19:35:00.000-04:002011-03-17T19:35:35.126-04:00HeavenI think I died and went to heaven the moment I set foot in North Raleigh's new Whole Foods. In case you're in the area and haven't got around to seeing it yet, fear no more! I completely became a freak paparazzi once I broke through the front doors and managed to get out with some great pictures! It's absolutely AWESOME, especially if you're a foodie [like me] and love Lindsay, RD, Your Smart Snackerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11751044403689862022noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2093685116687324677.post-34770544453162808682011-03-15T21:10:00.000-04:002011-03-15T21:10:50.973-04:00New & Improved.
NEW
IMPROVED
N E W & I M P R O V E D.
...Stay tuned for the product review ; )Lindsay, RD, Your Smart Snackerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11751044403689862022noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2093685116687324677.post-11438745312783810892011-03-10T10:48:00.001-05:002011-03-10T10:50:09.191-05:00Adding Flavor, Holding [off on] the CaloriesIn the kitchen I am adding flavor, while holding the calories! Every year for Christmas my Mom gives me a box of Penzys Spices. I look forward to the box of goodies every year- all different flavors each time; from taste-bud tingling Florida Pepper to 4 different types of sweet cinnamon. I have quite the collection now- it makes for a fun time in the kitchen! I get to try different flavors daily Lindsay, RD, Your Smart Snackerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11751044403689862022noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2093685116687324677.post-5314433094617842042011-03-02T09:41:00.003-05:002011-03-02T09:43:33.544-05:00My Newest SnackobsessionSo remember back when, when I was having this weird obsession that turned into the Battle of the Nut Butters? Well, I am still obsessed [surprise!!] but I have found the Newest Snackobsession...hold on to your seat...
Oh my word people! This is the greatest seed butter of all [forget the nuts]! Cinnamon, Vanilla Sunflower Butter- with flax and hemp seeds. Sounds particularly healthy, noLindsay, RD, Your Smart Snackerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11751044403689862022noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2093685116687324677.post-76546446830013548522011-02-17T16:10:00.000-05:002011-02-17T16:10:28.454-05:00The 411 on Sea Salt or Table SaltSea salt or table salt…what’s the difference? As you may see in tons of advertisements, now fast food chains are buying you in by saying that they use all natural sea salt on their french fries; first it was the type of frying oil now it's the salt...what next?
Well, they may say it's "better" for you but what gives? taste, texture and how the salt is processed are the basic Lindsay, RD, Your Smart Snackerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11751044403689862022noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2093685116687324677.post-14168816351314222022011-02-15T16:14:00.000-05:002011-02-15T16:14:50.018-05:00Avoiding a [workout] SlumpI have been run-ragged the last couple of weeks- between work, moving, training for the half and just trying to have a life I obviously have been super busy. During this time it is hard to find ways to get in my workouts, specifically runs; this isn't the first time I have had trouble fitting in long workouts so I thought I would share with you what helps me avoid a [workout] slump...
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