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Eating enough protein daily helps with weight loss, since this macronutrient satiates your hunger better than carbs or fats. Plus, protein is the building block of the human body. Your muscles, skin, hair, and connective tissues are mostly made up of protein, but it also plays a huge role in every cell in your body. Our enzymes, hormones, and DNA are also partially made up of protein, so it's Read more
We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from Prevention here on FitSugar! Even the most nutrition-savvy women can get lost in the headlines. Here's what you really need to know. By Sharon Liao, Prevention You heard that eggs can be high in cholesterol, so you dutifully switched to whole grains for breakfast. Next, you swapped out red meat for fish — only to later learn that fish can Read more
A protein- and fiber-packed breakfast jump-starts your metabolism, providing energy to last the day. But some choices for your morning meal can be loaded with added sugar, causing you to crash. Skip the sweetened cereals and sugary baked goods and opt for these deliciously filling breakfast ideas, all containing under 20 grams of sugar and many naturally sweetened. Nonfat vanilla Chobani Read more
A bowl of cereal is a common go-to breakfast in our house because it's quick, it's a cinch to whip up, and most importantly, it offers a healthy dose of necessary fiber. If you're not careful, there are many reasons that bowl of cereal is making you fat. Avoid weight gain by pouring one of these healthy cereals, all under 150 calories per serving. 1 cup Arrowhead Mills Oat Bran Flakes: 140 Read more
We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Prevention here on FitSugar! Yes, you can have your cake (or pizza, or cheeseburger) and eat it too. But you need to learn what "moderation" really means. Here's how. By Amy Ahlberg, Prevention You already know that a too-strict eating plan can backfire, resulting in a blowout binge or, worse, throwing you off the wagon altogether. But when Read more
I'm a huge fan of quinoa, not only for the poppy, slightly chewy consistency, but more so because it's so healthy. A one-cup serving of cooked quinoa offers 5.2 grams of fiber and 8.1 grams of protein (seriously trumping brown rice in both nutrients). If quinoa's unique texture is a turnoff for you, here are a few products to help you reap the goodness of the grain. Read more
We're thrilled to present this smart LearnVest story here on Savvy! Most people you speak to these days are trying to stretch every dollar as far as possible — even the ones they spend buying apples and oranges. Food prices are expected to increase yet again this year, and food manufacturers are making portions smaller without reducing prices. Not surprisingly, a recent Rasmussen poll found Read more
Dairy products aren't the only choices when it comes to high-protein snacks. If you're eating a diet minus milk, or you just want a low-cal snack that's high in protein, check out these 150-calorie snacks that don't contain a drop of dairy. One serving of spicy roasted chickpeas (one fourth of this recipe: 134 calories, 5.6 grams protein Twenty-one raw almonds: 146 calories, 5.4 grams Read more
While shopping for yogurt the other day, I saw a woman stocking up on regular yogurt. I couldn't help but casually ask, "Have you ever tried Greek yogurt?" I know it contains so much more protein than the cups she was choosing, and it got me thinking about other foods that may seem alike, but nutritionally, they can be incredibly different. Here are a few seemingly similar foods that have Read more
Soy is one of the most versatile ingredients; it can be eaten whole or ground, fermented, and formed into various ingredients for nutritious and healthy cooking. Not only that, but it's also high in protein and fiber and contains less fat than its animal counterparts, so it's a no-brainer for people who want to eat less meat. Want to know how different forms of soy compare in both taste and Read more
