Last-Minute Homemade Holiday Gifts For Healthy Living


Updated 12/22/11 1:20 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Homemade Gifts For Health Food Nuts and Fitness Freaks

Everyone loves receiving gifts, especially when they're homemade! And luckily you still have time to whip up these simple homemade presents for the folks still on your list. A DIY gift shows the recipient that you put a little extra thought and care into his or her gift — not to mention a little elbow grease. Ready to get crafty? We've rounded up a half dozen healthy gifts for the holidays. For Read more

A Reader Recipe: Almond and Flaxseed Granola


Updated 07/30/11 9:32 PM · Posted by Fit Community · 1 comment

Homemade Almond and Flaxseed Granola Recipe

Save on money, sugar, and fat with this healthy granola recipe from FitSugar reader prepel. She posted this recipe for almond and flaxseed granola in our Healthy Recipe community group. Deee-licious! I forgot to take pictures when I made this granola so this was all that was left. It tasted delicious over blackberries and banana oatmeal. See how easy it is to make this granola after the break! Read more

Delicious Gluten-Free Granola Options


Updated 08/08/11 11:29 AM · Posted by Heather Dale · 2 comments

Gluten-Free Granola Brands

Granola mixed in with fruit and yogurt is a quick and healthy breakfast option. But for those who can't eat gluten, finding a gluten-free granola that isn't doused with sugar can be difficult. If this sounds familiar, check out these gluten-free granola options that don't overdo it with the sweet stuff. And don't forget to take a look at these gluten-free energy bars, which can also be used as a Read more

Let's Break It Down: Oatmeal vs. Granola


Updated 04/15/11 4:54 PM · Posted by · 7 comments

Comparing Nutritional Value of Oatmeal vs. Granola

Some like it hot . . . some like it cold. During these brisk snow ridden months, oatmeal is almost irresistible. Unless, however, there's granola on the table. While I like both of the breakfast foods, I'm often partial to the chillier bowl topped with strawberries and bananas. Then again, a steaming porridge complete with pumpkin goodness is pretty hard to turn down. So perhaps knowing the Read more

Speak Up: What Did You Eat Today For Breakfast?


Updated 08/03/11 9:40 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 34 comments

Summer Fruits, Granola, Yogurt, and Honey For Breakfast

FitSugar reader summer m shared her healthy breakfast in the Healthy Recipe Group. Fresh fruit from the farmers market is the best. And Sunday mornings (the day after the market) are perfect for a fresh and simple breakfast of fruit, yogurt and granola. For this quick meal I mixed together some fresh strawberries, raspberries, peaches and fresh figs. Mixed the fruit together and topped my fat Read more

Food Review: Attune Probiotic Granola Münch


Updated 07/11/10 2:05 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 1 comment

Review of Attune Probiotic Granola Munch

I first encountered Attune via its wellness bars, which promise to deliver the probiotics of yogurt in a convenient bar. Since the bars don't really fill me up, I prefer old-fashioned yogurt. But since I love granola, I figured I'd give the brand another shot, with its Attune Probiotic Granola Münch. This granola is designed to be eaten on its own, with milk, or atop yogurt for extra probiotic Read more

Food Review: Bear Naked Granola's New Flavors


Updated 06/01/10 10:55 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 0 comments

Bear Naked New Flavors of Granola

Granola is filled with sweet oaty goodness that not only satisfies your sweet tooth, but also fills your belly and gives you energy all morning. Bear Naked is one of my favorite brands because their products always test fresh, homemade, and are made with basic ingredients like oats, agave syrup, and almonds. If you're also a fan of Bear Naked, you'll be happy to see they came out with two new Read more

Healthy Recipe: Low Cal Chai Spiced Granola


Updated 03/02/10 6:41 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 2 comments

Recipe For Low Calorie, Low fat Granola

I love a little granola in the morning. It naturally sweetens my bowl of Greek yogurt, a breakfast staple loaded with protein but a bit on the sour side. Problem is, my favorite granola is packed with calories and fat. I decided to create my own recipe using a bunch of spices to add flavor without calories while omitting the oil which adds fat. I added warming spices, many of which can be found Read more