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The folks over at Luna did some field research before creating the brand's new protein bar, simply named Luna Protein. After researching women's snacking habits, Luna found that women want snacks to keep them full, but that the female snacker often overlooks the filling properties of protein. So the company created a new bar chock-full of 12 grams of the filling macronutrient. The Luna Protein Read more
When it comes to pre-workout snacks, I like to mix things up, so when I spotted a new-to-me brand, Dr. Melina Protein Bars, at my corner store the other day, I snapped one up. I was excited to learn that the brand was created by a female doctor who resides in Sugar's fair city of San Francisco, an internist and nutritionist named Dr. Melina Jampolis. To find out how they taste, read more Read more
Your easy weeknight dinner: balsamic-glazed salmon — Eating Bird Food A protein bar battle royale: Nature Valley vs. Clif Mojo — Fit Bottomed Girls Time to celebrate —a cookie you can have for breakfast! — The Fitnessista 7 reasons to start every day with hot water and lemon — Mind Body Green Learn how experts cope with the big and little stresses of life — Daily Spark The healthy Read more
FitSugar reader eatingbirdfood came up with a vegan protein bar that's great for an afternoon or postworkout snack. She posted the recipe in our Healthy Recipe group. These bars are perfect for an on-the-go midafternoon snack. They're packed with protein, not sugar. Learn how to make this vegan treat after the break! Read more
FitSugar reader For the Love of Fiber offers vegan, gluten-free, and kid-friendly energy bars inspired by the Ben and Jerry's Chunky Monkey ice cream flavor. She shared it with us in our Healthy Recipe group in the Fit Community. Chunky Monkey Super Omega-3 Energy Bars Makes 12 bars Ingredients: 1 ripe banana 12 medjool dates, pitted 1 cup raw walnuts 1 cup quinoa flakes ½ cup chia Read more
Being an Olympic veteran means three things: you're a world-class athlete, you're used to hectic schedules, and you know how to travel smart. So who better to ask about how to stay healthy while being on the go than a few famous Olympic athletes? Whether you're snacking at home or need something to grab and go, here are recommendations from veteran Olympians Natalie Coughlin, Mia Hamm, and Shawn Read more
It seems like Tracy Anderson has trained half of Hollywood, and one of her biggest fans, Nicole Richie, even enlisted her to help her get in shape for her 2010 wedding. "Nicole worked out six days a week, she learned dance aerobics, she did her muscular structure work, and she did it in such a healthy beautiful way," Tracy says of her client's devoted wedding prep. If you want to look like a Read more
The daughter of an Olympian and wife of a Major League Baseball player, professional beach volleyball player Misty May-Treanor knows a thing or two about competing. She even tangoed her way across the stage in Dancing With the Stars a few seasons ago. After winning back-to-back Olympic gold with teammate Kerri Walsh in Athens and Bejing, the duo is hoping for top honors again this Summer in Read more
This recipe for banana-carob protein bars from FitSugar reader eatingbirdfood will help keep energy levels up and your grocery bill down. She posted this homemade protein bar recipe in the FitSugar Community Healthy Recipe group. I was looking for a protein bar that I could take with me on trips and decided to create my own. These bars are great because they are portable and delicious. They can Read more
June is here — can you smell Summer in the air? We can, which is why our must haves this month are sure to inspire you to get up, get out, and go! Whether it's biking, running, or hanging 10, here's what we're using to stay safe and active in the sun this year. Read more
