FitSugar reader livinginthin turned to an expert to find out if fiber supplements are good stand-ins for the real thing. She posted her findings in the 10 Pounds DOWN! community group. Metamucil got a makeover! These days supermodels sell Benefiber — this isn't your grandma's supplement! — and many products are now touting "added fiber" as a bonus on the package. It made us wonder: do fiber Read more

When it comes to a healthy and cost-saving lunch, nothing beats bringing your own. But even if you've got the brown-bag lunch routine down, here are a few tips to keep in mind to keep your lunches healthy and satisfying. Add a salad: The easiest way to bring lunch to work is to add a heaping portion of greens to leftovers from dinner. Keep a bottle of salad dressing at the office, and even small Read more

We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Health.com here on our site. There are so many ways to get this good-for-you protein into your daily diet. Here's how to do it — and why you absolutely should. By Sally Kuzemchak, RD If you bypass tofu at salad bars, skip the meatless dishes at Chinese restaurants, and avoid edamame when you're out for sushi, well, it's time to give Read more

We're thrilled to present this smart LearnVest story here on Savvy! Most people you speak to these days are trying to stretch every dollar as far as possible — even the ones they spend buying apples and oranges. Food prices are expected to increase yet again this year, and food manufacturers are making portions smaller without reducing prices. Not surprisingly, a recent Rasmussen poll found Read more

A healthy gut is a happy gut. To keep your intestinal tract in optimal working order, it needs lots of "good" bacteria — no, that is not an oxymoron! There are only three types of basic bacteria in our digestive systems, so boosting the "friendly bacteria" with probiotics can help balance the pH of the intestinal tract, creating a less desirable environment for pathogenic bacteria (the bad Read more

Lots of moms like to think out loud, and MiaFT is one of them. This is an excerpt from one of the latest posts on her Baby Love blog. If you're a mother, then obviously you have heard of Dr. Sears. But did you know that he now makes snacks and supplements for kids? We were lucky enough to be able to try the Popumz. They are 100 percent natural whole grain crisps, and they have all of the Read more

It's time to shape young taste. That's what Dr. Bill Sears is doing as he delves into his latest endeavor. The pediatrician, author of more than 30 books, and founder of the attachment parenting movement is moving out of the bookstore and onto grocery store shelves with the introduction of the new Dr. Sears Family Essentials line of all-natural snacks, beverages, supplements, and baby care Read more