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Snapguide (Version 1.7.10)

MMMarisa Moore, MBA, RDN, LD
· 1 min read

Photo: Teona Swift

Written in 2014, 12 years ago. Food science changes, so check newer advice before you change your routine.

Lifestyle Consistency

Everyday Wellness Habit Consistency

Core daily lifestyle pillars recommended by nutrition professionals for lifelong vitality.

  1. Morning Hydration & SunlightCircadian rhythm anchor 100%
  2. Whole-Food Plate BalanceReal food plate foundation 85%
  3. Movement SnackingActive breaks through the day 30 min total
  4. Evening Digital Wind-DownRestful boundary 88/100

Source: Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics & American College of Lifestyle Medicine.

Platform and Price
Free: Apple

RDN Score
5 out of 5

Synopsis of the App
Snapguide is an easy, mobile way to create, share and view quick guidebooks on everything from how to chop an onion to building a fence and how to grow out your hair. It's a virtual hub for how-to guides. 

Pros

  • User-friendly interface with large, attractive photos and easy navigation. 
  • Easy navigation through a wealth of information on a variety of topics.
  • Option to select favorite topics to personalize your Snapguide experience and what you see first.
  • Wide variety of categories including food, drink, style, technology, automotive and photography among many others.
  • Use your area of expertise to create and share guides to grow your online credibility and social media following. 
  • Conveniently create guides using any combination of text and images right in the app.
  • Browse content that's featured, popular, recent or simply by topic.
  • "Like" guides for easy access later.
  • Guides include convenient extras like supply lists.
  • Use Snapguide "requests" to ask for help and get inspiration for new guides.
  • Connect with other "makers" by answering requests for specific guides or following, liking and responding to their guidebooks.
  • Save guides as drafts if you need a little more time to finish.
  • Use the app's friend finder to connect with friends on Facebook and twitter.
  • You own the content you share.
  • Browse the guides without signing up or signing in. 

Cons

  • User curated content doesn't guarantee accuracy, credible content or consistent results.
  • Not yet available on android.

Bottom Line
Snapguide provides a platform to get your content to the world and an easy way to learn from others. It's a DIY paradise especially for home cooks and teachers at heart. All you need is a smartphone and something to teach. 

Marisa Moore, MBA, RDN, LD

Marisa Moore, MBA, RDN, LD, is a nutrition consultant based in Atlanta and adjunct faculty at Georgia State University. Follow her at MarisaMoore.com, on Twitter or Instagram.