healthy snacks

Snack Your Way To Recovery

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The recovery period is an important performance factor for athletes.   Especially, for athletes that workout longer than ninety minutes at a time or for those elite athletes that compete on sequential days.  Consuming a recovery snack may also be beneficial for other active individuals helping them meet their daily nutrient needs. Timing and composition are two important factors […]

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PUMPKIN: More Than Just A Decoration!

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Pumpkins are packed with vitamin A and beta-carotene.   Beta-carotene is a carotenoid and an antioxidant, which is converted to vitamin A in the body.  Pumpkins also supply a good source of vitamin C, vitamin K, vitamin E, iron, magnesium, and potassium; not to mention that every half cup of pure pureed pumpkin provides around 3.6 grams of fiber! Below […]

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BYOS (Bring Your Own Snacks)

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I often hear my friends say, “Wow, I love that this place is a Bring Your Own Booze (BYOB) restaurant,” “Can’t we go to a place that is BYOB,” or “We need to do a BYOB on sushi night.”  It is funny how my friends seek out places with this option, because they believe it […]

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Music Festival Must-Haves!

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This past weekend I went to Lollapalooza!  It was my first time going and I had an amazing time!!!  My friends and I went all three days and even toughed it out in the rain. Preparing for the weather, heat, and unexpected can be tricky when going to any music festival.  Being a dietitian, the […]

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HANGRY

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My friend’s dad once told him not to marry a female without getting her really really tired first to see how she behaves.  I think that is good advice, but he missed one important factor…he should also get her really really hungry!  Women can behave quite differently when they are hungry.  Some can get quiet, some can get grouchy, […]

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Ode to the Vending Machine

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Oh vending machine… Why do you taunt me with your sweet, sugary crap? Don’t you know that you are packed full of fat? I should have planned ahead with healthy snacks of my own. So, I could avoid this stomach groan. Oh vending machine… You are always there for me when I am not prepared. […]

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