Snack Attack: Banana Dog


Updated 04/12/10 1:19 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 13 comments

Recipe For Peanut Butter Hot Dog

Here's a quick snack I love to nosh on in the late afternoon before a long hike or bike ride or after a run. It's filling, packed with protein, and tastes sweet enough to feel like a treat. If you're a peanut butter fanatic, you're going to love this simple and nutty snack. It is so easy to make and only involves four ingredients. To find out how to create your own peanut butter hot dog, and see Read more

Your Healthy Snack Ideas


Updated 03/24/08 5:38 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 9 comments

Your Healthy Snack Ideas

After reading all your wonderful snack suggestions my afternoon snack has transformed into an inspired treat. There were so many great ideas, and I love reading that you all eat your fruits and veggies throughout the day. Aside from the various energy bars and seasonal fruit that we all eat and love, here are some great snack ideas: Edamame Pepitas (pumpkin seeds) Whole grain wheat thins with Read more

Ice, Ice Baby: Creative and Healthy Ways to Use Your Ice Tray in the Kitchen


Updated 05/16/12 11:07 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Ways to Cook With Ice Trays

Eating healthy is no easy feat — it usually requires a little more time in both planning and preparation. But did you know that a simple ice tray can make healthy living a breeze? From smarter snacking to a good-for-you breakfast, keep reading for creative and healthy ways to use your everyday ice tray. Smoothies A smoothie makes a healthy on-the-go breakfast, but sometimes life is so Read more

Painless Ways to Add Fiber to Your Diet


Updated 01/09/12 3:30 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Eat More Fiber

Whether you're a serious meat eater who considers a side salad enough greens for the day, or someone who just hates veggies, if one of your New Year's resolutions is to eat more fiber, here are some easy ways to increase your roughage without a disapproving peep from your taste buds. Have a sweet tooth? Add spinach to homemade brownies, mash baked sweet potato into pancake mix, or add shredded Read more

A Reader Recipe: Vegan Chocolate Banana Soft Serve


Updated 06/30/11 5:43 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Chocolate Banana Soft Serve Ice Cream Recipe

If you're looking for a frozen vegan treat this Summer, this chocolate banana soft serve that reader LaurenMurphy posted in the Healthy Recipe community group may be just what you need. This recipe is a great dessert, or can even be a breakfast option (I literally just ate this for my breakfast). The bananas not only provide a creamy texture, but also a major hit of vitamins B6 and C, and Read more

A Reader Recipe: Detox Orange Ginger Smoothie


Updated 12/15/11 12:20 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Dextoxifying Ginger Smoothie Recipe

Holiday indulgences got you down? FitSugar reader JuicyNoelle has a detox smoothie for you. She posted the recipe in our Healthy Recipe group. Are you looking for ways to embrace a little holiday detox? If so, don't forget to incorporate a piece of ginger. Ginger is believed to fire up your body’s natural detoxification work. It also helps your body better absorb nutrients, and eliminate waste Read more

How to Make a Healthier Stack of Flapjacks


Updated 10/14/11 4:01 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Tips For Healthier Pancakes

Whether you whip up pancakes during the week or save them for a big family brunch on the weekend, a stack of pancakes covered in maple syrup and melted butter isn't exactly the most nutritious breakfast you can sink your fork into. Usually made with white flour and sugar, traditional pancakes don't offer much in the way of nutrients. If you're a fan of flapjacks, here's how you can make them Read more

A Reader Recipe: Summer Solstice Berry Smoothie


Updated 06/27/11 8:45 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Spinach and Berry Coconut Milk Smoothie

Start your day off with this smoothie recipe from FitSugar reader AllieNic, who shared it in our Healthy Recipe group. The sun is out; the breeze is warm — it’s definitely Summer out there! My favorite breakfast on a warm Summer morning is a nice, brain-freeze-inducing smoothie packed with spinach and berries. There’s just something about getting a green veggie in the a.m. that makes my Read more

Healthy Snack: Smudgies


Updated 06/17/11 3:58 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 40 comments

Healthy Snack: Smudgies

If sweet frozen treats are what you crave in the heat, then here's a snack for you. It's a cinch to make and contains only three ingredients — graham crackers, bananas, and peanut butter. This dessert is dairy and cholesterol free, contains no added sugar, and tastes like an ice cream sandwich. My girls and I all love them, and I bet you will too. To see the recipe just read more Read more

Celebrity Trainer Harley Pasternak Dishes About Food


Updated 09/01/11 1:15 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 8 comments

Interview With Celebrity Trainer Harley Pasternak About the 5-Factor World Diet and Healthy Food Tips

Harley Pasternak says that if you follow his 5 Factor diet, you will see results. First, eat five times a day: two meals and three snacks. Next, everything you eat should have five components: lean protein, low glycemic carbs, healthy fats, fiber, and a sugar-free beverage. And to keep it real, there's a cheat day once a week. The in-demand trainer recently came out with a new book — the 5 Read more