Must-Have Products to Keep Portions Under Control


Updated 05/23/12 1:30 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Portion-Control Products

Whether you're trying to lose those last stubborn pounds for bikini season or you want to maintain your current weight, keeping a close eye on portion sizes is critical. You could always eyeball amounts, but let's face it, our eyes tend to be bigger than what our stomachs should be eating. Keep yourself honest and prevent overeating with these portion-control products. Read more

3 Gluten-Free Make-Ahead Snacks to Satisfy Salty Cravings


Updated 05/18/12 5:52 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Gluten-Free Salty Snack Recipes

When you're craving something salty, crackers and pretzels are a popular choice, but they're not an option if you're avoiding gluten. You could buy pricey gluten-free alternatives, but they're not exactly the healthiest snacks. Here are three salty snacks you can prep ahead of time that are free of wheat, barley, oats, and rye. Gluten-Free Quinoa Pizza Bites Made with cooked quinoa, gooey Read more

Save Money, Help the Planet With These DIY Healthy Snacks


Updated 05/15/12 4:30 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Healthy Homemade Snacks to Save Money

Eating healthy isn't always cheap, but it's a must if you want to improve your overall health. If you choose to buy organic or exotic options like dried blueberries — $13 for a small bag! — snacks can quickly eat up your food budget. Find out how to nosh on healthy nibbles and still have money left in your wallet. Cheese sticks: Instead of buying individually wrapped cheese sticks, save Read more

No Bread Needed: 15 Low-Carb Snack Ideas


Updated 05/15/12 11:16 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

Healthy Low-Carb Snacks

I love carbs. And while I'll never ban bread and pasta from my diet, thanks to my trainer, I am trying to be more aware of my carb intake. To balance my meals out and shed a few pounds in the process, I've been striving for low-carb snacks through the day. Check out what I've been eating! Read more

Not So Fast: 4 Ways Post-Workout Snacks Lead to Weight Gain


Updated 05/08/12 11:50 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

What Snacks to Eat After a Workout

After finishing an intense workout, refueling is a must to restore water, electrolytes, and energy. But if you're not careful the snack you choose could end up undoing the good you've done, leading to extra pounds on the scale. Before grabbing just any old snack after working out, learn how the wrong choice can lead to weight gain. Chowing on a minimeal: A post-workout snack is just that — a Read more

Olympic Pros Shawn Johnson, Natalie Coughlin, and Mia Hamm Share Their Healthy Snack Ideas


Updated 05/08/12 9:50 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How Olympic Athletes Snack

Being an Olympic veteran means three things: you're a world-class athlete, you're used to hectic schedules, and you know how to travel smart. So who better to ask about how to stay healthy while being on the go than a few famous Olympic athletes? Whether you're snacking at home or need something to grab and go, here are recommendations from veteran Olympians Natalie Coughlin, Mia Hamm, and Shawn Read more

Make Healthy Snacking Easy With These Tips


Updated 05/04/12 1:20 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Healthy Snacking Rules For Weight Loss

Snacking helps keep you from ravenously devouring everything in sight, and can help fill the holes in your daily nutrition as well. But since healthy snacking is all about the right choices, it helps if those choices are the easiest to make as well. Make snacking work for your weight-loss goals (not against them) with these five easy tips. Read more

3 Good-For-You Treats to Satisfy Peanut Buttery Cravings


Updated 04/25/12 9:36 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Low-Calorie Peanut Butter Snacks

Got a hankering for some peanut butter? One tablespoon of this creamy spread will run you 105 calories, so if it's peanut butter you're after but not all the calories, enjoy one of these deliciously satisfying and oh-so-nutty treats instead. Peanut Butter Oatmeal Sandwich Cookies For a healthy treat that feels really decadent, whip up these peanut butter sandwich cookies — the filling is Read more

Easy Ways to Get 5 Grams of Fiber


Updated 04/23/12 4:25 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 14 comments

Easy Ways to Get Fiber

Are you getting enough fiber each day? The recommended daily quota of fiber for women is 25 to 30 grams, not only to keep the body regular, but also to help lower cholesterol and to prevent heart disease and certain cancers. If you're having a hard time eating enough fiber — or you have no idea how much you're getting — include one of these fiber-filled foods in your diet for an extra five Read more

A Reader Recipe: Roasted Maple Cinnamon Almonds


Updated 04/21/12 5:35 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Roasted Maple Cinnamon Almonds

These roasted maple cinnamon almonds from FitSugar reader CheesePlease make a perfect healthy snack or party appetizer. She posted her recipe in the FitSugar Healthy Recipe community group. Make ordinary almonds extraordinary! These are easy to make and excellent for snacking! For the recipe, visit my blog Cheese Please. Don't forget to post your own recipes in our Healthy Recipe group! Yours Read more