![]() My personal food philosophy is everything in moderation. Soon after school, my husband and I headed to Austin in hopes of fulfilling our dream of living in a vibrant city full of outdoor activities, delicious food and ‘weird’ people (it’s totally a compliment). My passion for food and healthy living began very early in my life, and it is very important to me to educate our community on living a balanced life while listening to our body’s reactions. There, I received my bachelor’s in Food and Nutrition, completed the Coordinated Program in Dietetics, and received my master’s in Human Nutrition. Born and raised in Alabama, my journey to Texas began after graduating from The University of Alabama. Like Sam, I am also not originally from the great state of Texas. No easy feat! She wears lots of other hats too, just like Sam! Sarah runs our meal plan program and is responsible for all of our nutrition labels. While it may seem simple, making sure that we’re eating meals seated and without distraction (phone, tv, books, etc) can go a long way in helping us feel more satisfied and even helping us to better digest our food! I’m also a big proponent of mindful eating. I’m passionate about food quality and sourcing and one of my favorite things to do is shop directly from my local farmers. ![]() Personally, I feel my best when I’m eating a paleo, real food-based diet. I believe in real, unadulterated food and in not overcomplicating nutrition. When it comes to my food philosophy, I operate from a very holistic perspective. I have two rescue dogs and love spending time outdoors with them. I’m also a Whole30 Certified Coach and a Certified Personal Trainer through NASM. My goal has always been to get actionable and accurate nutrition information into the hands of the largest number of people possible, and I believe my role as Lead RD at Snap Kitchen truly gives me that opportunity. So back to school, I went, first for pre-requisite courses and then to graduate school at UT Southwestern Medical Center. I got an undergraduate degree in English at NC State before deciding that I needed to pursue my passion for sustainable, real food. Only nine ingredients go into these, and all are entirely pronounceable and recognizable.I was born and raised in New York and found my way to Texas by way of North Carolina. Both are gluten-free, and dairy-free, but I decided to go with the banana pancakes because they were grain free and paleo. On their online menu (click here), sort options by meal type and restriction to find food that fits your profile.īecause the lure of gluten-free pancakes was the siren song that drew me in to Snap Kitchen, I had the deliciously difficult decision to choose between the banana pancakes and almond butter and maple pancakes. Each label announces a meal’s attributes including vegetarian, vegan, paleo, dairy-free, gluten-free, sodium conscious, and more. ![]() Green means meat-free, red indicates red meat, and the goldenrod color is for poultry. One whole wall of Snap Kitchen is dedicated to the refrigerated shelving on which the meals are organized by type and contents. Do note that items are not made in a dedicated gluten-free facility, but steps are taken to prevent cross contamination. Steer clear from granola-containing items (namely parfaits) and the pita chips, which are gluten violators. Most items at Snap Kitchen are gluten-free, just make sure to keep your guard up. I sought out Snap Kitchen namely for breakfast (as the hotel I was staying at had few- if any- safe options), however, once realizing what a treasure trove it is, I stocked my family’s travel cooler with lunch and dinner selections, which I will focus on in an upcoming post. Everything is individually portioned, and labeled to accommodate various allergens and special diets (vegan, paleo, etc.), and user-friendly, requiring only a reheating in the oven or microwave to bring the food to life. What is so revolutionary about Snap Kitchen is that they stock pre-made breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks that are primed for grab-n-go convince but made from real ingredients that you can actually pronounce. The location I visited was in the historic part of Philly, located just a few blocks from Independence Hall, the Constitution Center, and other landmarks from this history-rich city. Snap Kitchen is an innovative shop that perfectly captures the fun of gourmet cooking without the mess of… well, actual cooking. However, while in Philadelphia, I stumbled across Snap Kitchen, an Austin, TX export that recently set up their first East Coast locale in Philly. Most days, I rely on microwave-friendly fare, which rightly has not earned a reputation for health or taste value. As a busier than ever college student tackling classwork, internship, and working this summer, my free time has been dramatically reduced, leaving little time to eat out or cook from scratch.
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