This is a guest post by Lisa Cain, PhD, a.k.a Snack-Girl and originally appeared here. One of the biggest hits on Snack Girl has been the No Bake Brownie Balls. They are simple to make, nutritious, and taste like a brownie! How can you go … Continue reading
National French Fries Day Today. Here’s A Healthy Alternative Recipe
Or try Fooducate’s Online Nutrition App! Today is National French Fries Day, another made up holiday by the food industry to get us to eat more. Fries originated in Belgium, but it was our third President, Thomas Jefferson that asked for … Continue reading
GOOD READ: A Vegetable You Gotta Try
This is a guest post by Lisa Cain, PhD, a.k.a Snack-Girl I decided to put “Good Read” in my title in the hopes that you will actually read what I have to say. Every year, I post a rhubarb recipe and … Continue reading
This Tuna Melt Is So Light & Tasty It Will Make You Cry
This is a guest post by Lisa Cain, PhD, a.k.a Snack-Girl Tuna melts use to be a staple in my college dorm. One cup mayonnaise, a little tuna, and say the word “green” and you had lunch! As you age, you … Continue reading
Healthy Apple Crisp: Cute & Yummy
This is a guest post by Lisa Cain, PhD, a.k.a Snack-Girl Many of us are on the hunt for a dessert that is both satisfying and healthy. I’ve been asked for a redo of creme brulee (which isn’t gonna happen). For … Continue reading
Give The Healthiest Vegetable on The Planet Some Love
This is a guest post by Lisa Cain, PhD, a.k.a Snack-Girl Yes! You know the vegetable that I am referring to – KALE. Kale is on every list for “healthiest vegetable”. One cup of kale contains 36 calories, 5 grams of … Continue reading
An Awesome Portion Control Trick For Homemade Cookies
This is a guest post by Lisa Cain, PhD, a.k.a Snack-Girl So, you like to bake – but you have a problem. Yes, I know that problem well. You bake a couple dozen cookies and then they stare at you from … Continue reading
Broccoli With Peanut Sauce Is For Everyone (Even The Broccoli Haters)
This is a guest post by Lisa Cain, PhD, a.k.a Snack-Girl Raise your hand if you like steamed broccoli with nothing on it! One, two…..TWO of you I’m just being silly. I am sure many of you can just chomp away … Continue reading
The Squash That You Need To Try
This is a guest post by Lisa Cain, PhD, a.k.a Snack-Girl Snack Girl must confess to a certain dislike of squash. The season is NOW and the fresh squash is rolling in around here so I am trying to change my … Continue reading
Love Salted Chocolate Caramels? Try This Healthy Candy Alternative
This is a guest post by Lisa Cain, PhD, a.k.a Snack-Girl No one is ever going to accuse Snack Girl of not loving a WEE bit of chocolate. Today, I want to you to introduce you to my new love – … Continue reading









