What 100 Calories Really Look Like: Fresh Fruit


Updated 01/22/12 6:52 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Photos of 100-Calorie Servings of Fruit

I'm constantly craving juicy, refreshing fruit, and although it's low in fat, it's not void of calories. If you're watching what you eat, it's good to know how many calories you're consuming, so here are some visuals to let you know just what 100 calories of your favorite fruits look like. Read more

What 100 Calories Looks Like: Fresh Fruit Edition


Updated 09/01/11 1:15 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 10 comments

Calories in Fresh Fruit

Now that you know what 100 calories of baby carrots and other veggies look like, let's see how fresh fruits compare. Check out the chart below — you won't believe how many raspberries you'd have to eat to reach 100 calories! Fruit Amount Calories Apples 2 extra small 105 Apricots 6 whole 101 Bananas 1 medium 105 Blackberries 100 berries (or 1 1/2 cups) 100 (93) Blueberries 125 Read more

WTF?!


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WTF?!

Eww! These creepy cartoons give new meaning to the phrase "fresh fruit." Now, can someone tell me why this should make me want to eat candy? Source Read more

Healthy Meals Made Easy: Make a Big Salad


Updated 10/05/09 11:24 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 11 comments

Healthy Meals Made Easy:  Make a Big Salad

A great way to make sure you get your veggies for the week is to make one big salad. I'm more likely to eat a salad everyday if it's already made, as opposed to having to take time to make one everyday. Who has time for that? It'll take about 30 min to an hour to buy all the stuff you need, and another 30 minutes to wash and cut everything up. Here are some tips to make it go by even Read more

It's Not a Diet! Lose Weight With Lifestyle Changes Instead


Updated 02/13/12 1:40 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Make a Healthy Lifestyle Change

Whenever you resolve to eat healthier or fewer calories, it can be easy to fall into the diet trap — thinking that you just have to power through for a few weeks eating only lettuce in order to meet your weight goals. But instead of dreading the idea of healthy eating, think of your new goals as a lifestyle change, not a diet, with these tips. Get creative in the kitchen: When you've resigned Read more

A Doctor Dishes: Which "Superfoods" Are Worth the Cost?


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Expensive Superfoods

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

Meet Me in Moscow: A Russian Food Primer


Updated 02/07/12 5:23 PM · Posted by · 4 comments

Russian Dishes and Ingredients

Whenever you're complaining about the ferocity of Winter, just remember things are much, much colder in other parts of the world. But while Russian Winters may be brutal, they've got plenty of amazing, comforting recipes with flavors designed to take that chill out of your bones. It's time to call up your babushka, put on your copy of Doctor Zhivago, and grab a tall glass of vodka, if you see Read more

5 Surprising Ways to Eat Nut Butter


Updated 02/06/12 1:50 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 0 comments

Ways to Eat Nut Butter

Nut butters are good for more than just sandwiches. As a source of healthy fats and plant-based protein, nut butters can be a nutritional powerhouse. Whether you prefer classic peanut butter or one of the healthy peanut butter alternatives, here are five unexpected ways to incorporate nut butter into your diet: Blend it into your smoothie: Make your breakfast sip a bit creamier — and more Read more

5 Reasons Not to Skip Winter Farmers Markets


Updated 02/02/12 10:37 AM · Posted by · 4 comments

Reasons to Go to a Winter Farmers Market

I know, it's really cold outside. But the shift in weather is no excuse to shift your diet away from local, sustainable, fresh food! You may not get to wear shorts and a tank, but making a trip to a farmers market is just as productive an excursion in the cooler months as it is in the hot Summer sun. Are you picking up what I'm putting down? Here are five reasons you shouldn't skip farmers Read more

The Secrets of the World's Healthiest Women


Updated 01/27/12 8:15 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Secrets of the World's Healthiest Women

We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Health.com here on our site. From pouring on the olive oil like the Greeks to slashing stress like the Scandinavians, what we can learn from the happiest, slimmest, longest-living cultures around the globe. The secret to a long, healthy life in America? According to longevity researchers, it may be to act like you live somewhere else. It Read more