What's not to love about blueberries? They are delicious, low-calorie, and can be made in many different ways. And, of course, blueberries are so packed with health benefits that it's no wonder they are known as a superfood. Even better news: blueberries are low in calories (125 blueberries equals about 100 calories). In honor of National Blueberry Month, check out these reasons to add Read more

A protein- and fiber-packed breakfast jump-starts your metabolism, providing energy to last the day. But some choices for your morning meal can be loaded with added sugar, causing you to crash. Skip the sweetened cereals and sugary baked goods and opt for these deliciously filling breakfast ideas, all containing under 20 grams of sugar and many naturally sweetened. Nonfat vanilla Chobani Read more

If a busy schedule makes it hard for you to make healthy homemade meals and refuel yourself after a hard workout, here are 10 shopping tips to keep in mind when combing through the supermarket aisles. These shopping habits will make it easier for you to eat healthier and prepare home-cooked meals that will fit into your busy schedule. Keep canned tuna and/or beans in your pantry at all times to Read more

It's holiday baking time! But before you whip up all those fruitcakes and homemade Christmas cookies, keep these tips in mind to prevent the stomachache of food-borne illness and the headache of chemicals in foods. Don't Lick the Spoon Spritz cookies with a side of salmonella? Sounds like the worst holiday ever. Prevent a horrible bout of food poisoning this season by resisting the gooey, Read more

If decadent desserts are what you crave that time of the month, here are some sweet, low-calorie, healthy options you can feel good about indulging in. One small apple (77 calories) drizzled with half a tablespoon of honey (32 calories): 109 calories Six dried apricots: 100 calories Yogurt and fruit: Half a container of vanilla Greek yogurt (60 calories) and half a cup of frozen organic Read more

Inspired by a recent call for smoothie suggestions, runswimmerrun has shared her morning breakfast blend. There was a conversation a little while ago about what goes in a smoothie. (I am not going to use that word again.) So before I made my blend this morning, I snapped a picture of my ingredients. Frozen Spinach, Pineapple, and Blueberries, Hemp drink, milled flaxseed, unflavored whey protein, Read more

Enter to win by completing any challenges you may have missed, like FitSugar reader bcn1000, who shared a yummy recipe for strawberry oat muffins for the 11th challenge of our Get Fit For 2011 giveaway. 1 cup rolled oats    1 cup water/milk/buttermilk (water only has the lowest calories, but buttermilk is yummy) 1 cup whole wheat flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 Read more

If yogurt is your go-to breakfast, you get a thumbs-up for choosing a food that's so high in protein and calcium. Aside from adding the usual half cup of fresh fruit, here are five ways you can make that bowl of yogurt even more nutritious. Go Greek: A six-ounce container of nonfat vanilla yogurt contains seven grams of protein. But choosing Greek yogurt will give you more than twice the Read more

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