Experiment With These 6 Gluten-Free Baking Brands


Updated 08/11/11 11:25 AM · Posted by · 3 comments

My Best Gluten-Free Baking Brands

For those of you who have decided to go gluten-free for health reasons, or for those of you who have celiac disease or a sensitivity to gluten, I'm sure you'll agree with me when I say it's not always easy to go cold turkey on removing baked goods from your life. But, if you're like me and get really sick when you eat gluten, staying away from it is actually quite easy. I can still visit bakeries Read more

Bark for Breakfast: Some Healthy Cereals Have NO Taste


Updated 03/02/07 4:26 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 6 comments

Bark for Breakfast: Some Healthy Cereals Have NO Taste

Some people love to start their day with a hearty bowl of cereal. The milk, soy milk, or rice milk adds extra vitamins and protein. Cereals nowadays are made with heart-healthy whole grains, complete with the fiber and carbs you need. However, healthy cereals are not all equal. Arrowhead Mills makes many healthy breakfast options, and they're great if you prefer a plain cereal with not much Read more

12 Cereals With Fewer Than 150 Calories Per Serving


Updated 03/17/12 7:01 PM · Posted by · 4 comments

Low-Calorie Cereals Under 150 Calories Per Serving

A bowl of cereal is a common go-to breakfast in our house because it's quick, it's a cinch to whip up, and most importantly, it offers a healthy dose of necessary fiber. If you're not careful, there are many reasons that bowl of cereal is making you fat. Avoid weight gain by pouring one of these healthy cereals, all under 150 calories per serving. 1 cup Arrowhead Mills Oat Bran Flakes: 140 Read more

3 Easy Ways to Get More Key Nutrients


Updated 11/17/11 9:48 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Easy Ways to Get More Nutrients

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Shape here on FitSugar. This week Shape turns to Cynthia Sass, a registered dietitian with master's degrees in both nutrition science and public health. According to the most recent nutrition surveys, the majority of Americans fall short when it comes to hitting the recommended marks for the three most important food groups: fruits, vegetables Read more

Allergic to Milk, Eggs, or Wheat? Healthy Substitutions to Use in Recipes


Updated 07/25/11 7:50 AM · Posted by · 3 comments

Baking Substitutions For Milk, Eggs, and Wheat Flour

Having a sensitivity to gluten, eggs, and dairy can make baking tricky since eggs, flour, butter, and milk are required in most recipes. Guess what? You can substitute gluten, eggs, and dairy with other ingredients that work the same way and are often healthier! Even if you don't have an allergy, it's good to know these tricks of the baking trade, so if you're out of eggs you can substitute in Read more