What's not to love about Greek yogurt? Packed with calcium and protein, the rich snack is as great for breakfast as it is as a healthier stand-in for decadent desserts. While we've long been fans of nonfat flavored Chobani and Oikos yogurts, Greek yogurt specialist Fage also recently released its own line of fruit-filled, fat-free options. Fage Total 0%, Chobani 0%, and Oikos 0% all contain zero Read more

Greek yogurt has not only become my favorite kind of yogurt, but it's also one of my all-time favorite foods. I love the thick and creamy texture, and the dose of protein. One six-ounce container offers 14 grams of protein or more (depending on the flavor and brand). Lately, I've been putting Chobani in my grocery cart — it's less expensive than the Fage or Oikios at my local market. But I Read more

If your child has been diagnosed with a food allergy, you know both cooking at home and dining out can quickly become a challenge. Since healthy eating begins at home, and eating at home begins at the grocery store, we turned to Amie Valpone of The Healthy Apple for some advice on how to stock your pantry for success, whether you're dealing with food allergies or just want to take a cleaner Read more

Just as important as it is to fuel up before you exercise, don't forget to eat a little something once your workout is complete. (Your body needs a combo of protein and carbs to build and repair muscle and quickly recharge lost energy.) Don't go overboard and consume so many calories that it cancels out the ones you burned while sweating it out. Here are some ideas for post-workout snacks, all 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

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

First it was hummus, then soy milk, then almond milk. Now it's Greek yogurt that's the hottest health food trend: sales of brands like Fage and Chobani are through the roof. In just five years, sales of this thick, protein-rich yogurt have grown 2500 percent. Americans can't seem to stop catching waves of the latest whole foods. But now that açai, goji berry, quinoa, and probiotic yogurt have Read more

Heading back to school in a couple weeks means packing lunches for you and your kiddos. Seemingly healthy choices may not be as beneficial as you think, so here are some ways to pack a healthy lunch. Read more