7 Steps to a Healthier Sandwich


Updated 07/20/11 8:38 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 15 comments

Ways to Make Your Sandwiches Healthier

Whether it's the recession or our increasing need for simplicity, sandwiches are having a moment. They're one of my favorite easy lunches and very healthy if you make them right. But it's important not to get stuck in an unhealthy or unimaginative sandwich rut. Some healthy-sandwich strategies are obvious: avoid fried foods and super-oily sauces, opt for whole-grain bread instead of sliced Read more

Healthy Dose Link Time: Weight-Loss Success Stories From Women Like You


Updated 05/23/12 11:55 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Stories About Normal Women Losing Weight

Real-life stories from women who lost 10 pounds in two months — Self Office water? Think twice. The germiest places in the workplace — HuffPost Healthy Living CrossFit fanatic Bob Harper helps get your upper arms ripped — Fitness Tonight's easy (vegan) dinner: spinach hummus pitas — Healthy Happy Life Road trippin' this Summer? Steer clear of these fast-food sandwiches — The Daily Read more

Link Time: Grilled Pepper Cheese Sandwiches


Updated 05/16/12 10:50 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Grilled Pepper Cheese Sandwiches

Must make: grilled pepper cheese sandwiches and potato soup — Food52 The best under-the-radar food magazines — HuffPost Food Harvard is awarding Jamie Oliver with its Healthy Cup Award — Eater Guy Fieri's opening an eatery in Times Square — Grub Street NY 30 must-try Spring dishes across America — Zagat How do you feel about face-tracking in bars? — Delish A love letter to rhubarb Read more

Office Weight-Loss Tip: Set Up an Eating Schedule


Updated 05/16/12 11:25 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Office Eating Schedule For Weight Loss

Busy nine-to-fivers have schedules that don't leave much wiggle room for anything but work. Getting wrapped up in a project often leads to skipped snacks and meals. A growling stomach, headache, and fuzzy brain make you realize you should have eaten lunch an hour ago, and since you're famished, you reach for the first (and probably not-so-healthy) food you can get your hungry hands on. Prevent Read more

Healthy Dose Link Time: Miranda Kerr Talks Healthy Snacks and Going Organic


Updated 05/16/12 10:30 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Interview With Miranda Kerr About Eating Organic

Working out, organic baby food, and more: get the dish on Miranda Kerr — Fit Celeb A rock-climbing gym in your house? You betcha! — Houzz Learn how a little stretch can improve your life — Real Simple Mice get slimmer and sexier from eating yogurt. What about humans? — Self How Smash's Katharine McPhee stays in Broadway-worthy shape — Fitness The lunch bell is calling! 10 sandwiches Read more

6 Handy Tips For Packing Work Lunches


Updated 05/15/12 9:54 AM · Posted by · 4 comments

Bringing Lunch to Work Tips

Bringing lunch to work every day sure does save more than a few bucks and keeps you healthy at the same time. It's such an easy everyday saving trick, and it's a great option for those trying to cut costs on their daily expenses. Here are a few tips that get me through the week. Mental Meal Plan: What do you want to eat for the rest of the week? Give it some thought before you make a trip to Read more

Bento: The Original Boxed Lunch


Updated 05/11/12 5:10 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Japanese Bento Boxes

Many of us wish we brought our lunch to work more often, and while leftovers and sandwiches are delicious options, sometimes we're looking for out-of-the-box ideas. Might I suggest you start searching in the box with a bento lunch? This Japanese boxed lunch has a long history, but these days it's a delicious, healthy, and convenient lunch option, perfect for Spring picnics or munching at your Read more

10 Grocery Deals That Trick You Into Spending More


Updated 05/08/12 12:20 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Fake Grocery Store Deals

To help you avoid an expensive grocery bill, Business Insider shares grocery deals that aren't really deals. These days everyone's trying to make the most of their trip to the grocery store, but it's hard to tell when you're saving big if the grocer is using tricky marketing tactics. RELATED: These Are the Groceries to Buy and Skip at the Warehouse Club We tapped deals expert and founder of the Read more

Make a Healthier Sandwich: Slice Calories With These Tips


Updated 07/21/11 6:36 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Healthy Sandwich Tips

I recently asked FitSugar Facebook readers, "Have any tips on how you make your sandwiches healthier?" There were so many excellent responses, I just had to share. If you're a sandwich lover, but not the high calories and fat sandwiches can contain, check how you can fix yourself a more healthy sandwich. "Cut your portions. If you'd have a whole, make it a half, pile on the veggies and lean Read more

A FitSugar Reader Recipe: Chicken Caesar Kale Wraps


Updated 05/24/11 12:40 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Recipe For Chicken Caesar Kale Wraps

Who needs to buy lunch when you can prepare a quick, healthy meal in no time at all? FitSugar reader Dara8182 posted this to-go friendly recipe for chicken Caesar kale wraps in our Healthy Recipe group. Perfect for lunch or dinner, this healthy wrap is packed with protein and fiber. Coupled with the fact these only take minutes to make, it is a quick and healthy option for any busy day. I Read more