I go to the gym pretty late on most days so I usually eat dinner before I work out. And on those nights where I'm especially famished after my workout, I reach for an apple to satisfy my hunger. Because an apple contains about 10 percent of the RDA for fiber, it keeps me feeling full and satisfied, but having the same thing every night can get pretty boring. To mix things up, I've been baking my Read more

Michelle Obama's first cookbook American Grown will be released on May 29, and we're cooking up some of Michelle's tried-and-true recipes like this apple cobbler, a favorite of President Obama. The First Lady has a unique, slow method of preparing this cobbler. She marinates the apples in their spicy, sugary juices overnight, then slow cooks the cobbler at a low temperature to gradually break Read more

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

Even though wedding meals typically include bacon-wrapped scallops, filet mignon, and wedding cake smothered in buttercream frosting, you can still enjoy a delicious vegan menu if you, your partner, or your guests follow this animal-free diet. A little creative planning is all it takes, and since many venues, caterers, and bakers are being asked more about vegan options, chances are your venders Read more

Alcohol. Sulfates. Silicones. Is it time for your hair to go into chemical rehab? Each of these common ingredients has a purpose, but they can also be overused, causing the hair to act out. Get educated on what's in your hair products and figure out a few simple solutions for better strands when you continue reading. Read more

Photo: Camilla Salem When building salads, it's far too easy to get stuck in a rut. You know what works, buy the same ingredients, and inevitably eat green leaf lettuce with black olives, sliced tomatoes, and shredded carrots everyday. However, with a little creativity and an open mind at the grocery store, you can enjoy a fabulous variety of healthful and scrumptious salads on a regular basis. Read more

Got a hankering for some peanut butter? One tablespoon of this creamy spread will run you 105 calories, so if it's peanut butter you're after but not all the calories, enjoy one of these deliciously satisfying and oh-so-nutty treats instead. Peanut Butter Oatmeal Sandwich Cookies For a healthy treat that feels really decadent, whip up these peanut butter sandwich cookies — the filling is Read more

FitSugar reader Whipped has just the thing for this weekend's brunch: a less indulgent recipe for French toast, which she shared in our Healthy Recipe group. This challah French toast with maple-apple compote is killer. Think warm, sweet challah-bread french toast topped with warm, cinnamon sugar-sautéed apple slices and dripping in even more thick, syrupy cinnamon sugar. These kind of remind Read more

Who says you can't have doughnuts? Check out this recipe for baked apple cider doughnuts that CookingErin shared in the Healthy Recipe community group. I have been craving apple cider donuts ever since the weather turned "Fall-ish." I finally satisfied my craving a few weeks ago after picking some up at an apple orchard in New Jersey. Then I picked up Health magazine and saw a recipe for making Read more