Snack

What do peaches, bananas, almonds, spinach, and coconut water have in common?    They’re all heart-healthy foods! Summer is here, temperatures are rising, and it’s time for a [...]

I am around food a lot.  A lot as in ALL DAY LONG.  My day job is on the campus of the University of Southern California as the on-campus Dining Dietitian.  Having an office inside of a [...]

Seriously, who doesn’t like pumpkin during the Fall?  Is there any other ingredient that people get so excited about?  I can’t think of one! Whether you buy a whole pumpkin, cut it up [...]

With super high summer temperatures in Los Angeles for the past month and the sweltering heat not coming to an end anytime soon, the stove and oven are off limits. To make things even more [...]

Disclosure:  I received a free copy of 365 Snacks for Every Day of the Year, however all opinions are my own.  Hi, my name is Lindsey and I am a hard core snacker.  I love snacks and crowned [...]

Disclaimer: By posting this recipe, I am entering a contest sponsored by Wild Blueberries of North America. I am eligible to win prizes, but all opinions are of course my own. #wildyoursmoothie I [...]

There are a few things that I particularly love in this life: my husband, Disneyland, and tiki bars/venues. Persimmons are close to making that list of top loves! I love them that much!  Sweet, [...]

Disclosure:  This post is based on my experience with the Almond Board of California’s sponsored trip in September 2016.  I  was not required to write a blog post, did not receive [...]

When 10am hits, do you start to get a little hungry?  By 12pm, you’re absolutely ravenous?  Maybe the same thing happens to you around 3pm?  Go ahead…it’s ok to have a snack! I [...]

Carbs are a constant topic of nutrition conversation.  No matter what education topic I’m presenting on or discussing with a group, carbs always come up.  If I had a dollar for every time [...]