Salads can be quite deceiving. Those bowls of leafy greens look so colorful and nutritious yet are filled with more fat and calories than a burger and fries combo. Here are five salads that may taste amazing but need a serious health overhaul, so I've included tips on how to re-create them yourself — minus some of the calories! Read more

When cold Winter wind blows, I want to cup my hands around a creamy, satisfying bowl of hearty soup. Recipes typically made with butter and cream can run you hundreds of calories, so before taking your next spoonful, check out these soups that are low in calories but bursting with savory flavor. Source: Flickr Users whitneyinchicago, jules:stonesoup, and zrzka2010 Read more

What starts out as an innocent meal, can easily turn into a caloric catastrophe. Eating too many calories, regardless of your current physical activity level, can wreak havoc on your body. To help you get healthy, and possibly shed a few pounds, here are multiple ways to save calories at every meal! Source: Flickr User boellstiftung Read more

When you take a trip to your local farmers market this Summer, you're sure to leave with a canvas bag chock-full of crisp, fresh veggies. Luscious tomatoes, succulent zucchinis, and bunches of robust leafy greens are staples in my kitchen because they're incredibly healthy and so low in calories. After seeing what 100 calories of your favorite fruits look like, you're probably curious to see how Read more

It's easy to get carried away when eating snacks; they lend themselves to mindless eating. If you're not able to refrain from finishing the whole bag of chips, or an entire pint of ice cream in one sitting, this slideshow is for you! We've got five sweet, savory, and totally satisfying snacks that are all under 100 calories! Read more

Santa isn't the only one allowed to enjoy the treats of the holiday season. But, if we don't want to end up with a bowl full of jelly for a January belly, we all better watch what we eat, especially when it comes to the sugary sweets. I've gathered up a group of treats that will satiate even the strongest of sweet toothed people but won't tip you over on the scale. Come check out these five Read more

The day of love is almost here, and besides exchanging Valentine's Day cards and romantic glances, this is a huge day of sweets. We're talking boxes of chocolate, heart-shaped sugar cookies, and other decadent treasures. You should definitely enjoy some bites of your favorite desserts, but before you do, find out how many calories those little bites will run you. Read more

It's the time of year when chocolate is everywhere. They say you are what you wear eat, so I must be bittersweet. While I believe a little dark chocolate here and there is good for the soul and your health (here are some surprising health benefits of the chocolate), some chocolate cravings run deep. Here are seven ways to scratch your chocolate itch without piling on the calories and literally Read more

Decadent, high-calorie, sugary Valentine's Day treats aren't the only way to celebrate the holiday of love. Here are 15 adorable suggestions for chocolate-free, heart-shaped recipes to inspire smiles from your dinner date — no added sugar or creamy filling required. Because nothing says, "You have my heart," like a wholesome meal made with love. Source: Flickr User gail_thepinkpeppercorn Read more

There are only so many hours in the day for getting physical. Skipping the gym for a little romp isn't something you should do every day, but when you do choose getting sweaty in bed over the exercise bike, you're still burning calories. With Valentine's Day just around the corner, check out the health benefits of getting it on. Thinkstock Read more