Breakfast Ideas Under 30 Grams of Sugar


Updated 05/18/12 10:06 PM · Posted by · 8 comments

Low-Sugar Breakfast Ideas With Under 30 Grams

I don't know how people do it, munching on sugary doughnuts, chocolate-filled croissants, or crumb-covered muffins. If I started off my day with that much sugar, then I'd feel sluggish and cranky all morning. I fuel myself in the a.m. with low-sugar foods that are full of fiber and protein. If you need some low-sugar breakfast ideas, then these meals all contain fewer than 30 grams of sugar. Read more

Easy Ways to Get More From Your Food Budget


Updated 05/18/12 8:55 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Stop Wasting Food

Go the extra mile with your food budget with these tips from LearnVest. For years, many people — my husband, mom, sister and even my son — told me to stop wasting so much food. Throwing away half a piece of chicken here or a handful of grapes there never seemed like such a big deal to me. If I was full or no longer in the mood for that particular food, then I had no problem tossing Read more

What's in Your Grocery Cart? Test Your Nutrition Label Know-How


Updated 05/16/12 1:37 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Nutrition Label Facts

Anyone who's ever tried to decode a nutritional label at the grocery store is well aware that it can be an incredibly confusing task. And for those of us who think we've got it down pat . . . it turns out that the language used on those tricky lil labels is riddled with misleading terminology that may have you feeding your tot less healthy food than you think. Test your nutritional know-how, and Read more

How Much Fiber Is in That: Fruit


Updated 05/06/12 10:36 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 18 comments

Fiber in Fruits

Fiber, fiber, fiber. We all know we should be getting enough. It's recommended that women eat 25 to 30 grams of fiber each day to decrease the risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes, as well as some types of cancer including breast cancer. Eating plenty of fresh, luscious fruits in your diet is a great way to fill up on fiber, but which sources are the best? Keep reading to see a chart Read more

7 Drool-Worthy Food Apps to Download Now


Updated 05/03/12 4:05 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 1 comment

Food Photography Apps

Food. It keeps us living, but when it's really good, it's a reason to live. When you find those tasty morsels that you just have to talk about, you could tweet it or post it on Facebook, but is there any better way to share in your foodie excitement than to take a photo? I think not. Here, seven foodie photo apps that are hot and ready to be served up on your smartphone. Source: Instagram User Read more

Mural Meals: Be Inspired by Beautiful Bento Boxes


Updated 05/03/12 3:40 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Bento Boxes For Kids

Get ready to step up your sandwich skills with bento box lunches. These picturesque meal settings are a snazzy way to dress up leftovers, effective (and plastic bag free) way to pack lunch, and a smart way to encourage your children to eat healthier meals by making nutritious foods look more appealing (Jessica Seinfeld would be so proud). If you are as busy as most moms, you probably don't have Read more

Sweet Treats With a Hidden Source of Protein . . . Beans


Updated 05/03/12 12:10 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Healthy Dessert Recipes That Contain Beans

Poor beans. Many people pass them up because they're not a fan of the squishy texture or their gaseous repercussions. But these inexpensive magical legumes are so healthy for you, between their fiber, protein, and iron content, everyone should include them in their diet. If you're having trouble stomaching a bowl of beans, you can still reap the healthy benefits without your taste buds even Read more

Smarter Eats: Mix Veggies You Hate With Ones You Love


Updated 05/03/12 11:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Eat Veggies You Don't Like

Even the most healthy of eaters can't love every single veggie. You could cover the broccoli you despise with melted cheese to make those florets more palatable, but of course that's not a superhealthy option. Here's a healthy trick to help those unfavorite veggies go down: mix them with veggies you love. If it's mashed potatoes you crave, add chopped kale to your bowl, or grill peppers or Read more

Which Fruits Are Toxic to Dogs and Cats?


Updated 05/19/12 9:50 PM · Posted by PetSugar · 24 comments

Which Fruits Are Toxic to Dogs and Cats?

So many delicious fruits come into season during Spring and Summer, but if you're considering a tasty fruit salad for yourself, I hope you remember that some sweet treats are poison to pups! Before you serve up something unsettling, test your knowledge on different fruits and their toxicity to pets! Source: Thinkstock Question 1 of 12Grapefruit? Safe for dogs and cats Dangerous for dogs 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