Snack Attack: Maple Cinnamon Fruit Dip


Updated 08/02/10 9:00 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 8 comments

Recipe For Maple Cinnamon Fruit Dip

As if fruit wasn't delectable enough on a hot Summer day, you can make it even more appealing by enjoying it with this creamy sweet, protein-rich dip. It literally takes seconds to prepare, but you'll want to enjoy this treat slowly, one dipped piece of fruit at a time. To whip up this delicious recipe that can be shared as a party appetizer or enjoyed by yourself as an afternoon Read more

Snack Attack: Pineapple Ginger Fruit Dip


Updated 07/26/10 12:00 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 0 comments

Recipe For Pineapple Ginger Fruit Dip

If warmer weather has you craving fresh juicy fruit, here's a way to jazz it up. This fruit dip is made with low-fat cream cheese and nonfat Greek yogurt, so it's decadently creamy without a ton of saturated fat or calories. The flavor of fresh grated ginger and a hint of maple syrup complement the fruit so well. Make it for your next dinner party appetizer or as an afternoon snack. To learn how Read more

Healthy Side Dishes, Dips, and More


Updated 05/26/12 8:00 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Healthy Dips and Side Dishes For Barbecues

Memorial Day is a great weekend to kick off the beginning of Summer. Keep the barbecue healthy by offering nutritious options that are low in calories. From a potato salad without mayo, to a guacamole made with edamame, these delicious dishes have something for everyone. Side Salads Israeli Couscous With Tomato, Feta, and Mint Sweet and Sour Cucumbers Potato Salad With Cornichons and Read more

Staying Vegan on the Big Day: Wedding Menu Options


Updated 05/18/12 1:20 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Vegan Wedding Menu Ideas

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

5 Cinco de Mayo Ingredients Remixed For DIY Hangover Beauty


Updated 05/03/12 5:00 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Cinco de Mayo-Inspired Beauty Recipes

This weekend is sure to include tequila-induced debauchery as Cinco de Mayo descends once again. But don't let all your extra cocktail party ingredients go to waste. After you're done gorging on guacamole and guzzling margaritas, use your leftovers to make these DIY beauty recipes. So become a morning-after mixologist and pull a Houdini on that hangover. Find out some of the skin care perks to Read more

3 Ways Cottage Cheese Can Help You Lose Weight


Updated 04/30/12 12:55 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Cottage Cheese Helps Weight Loss

In order to lose weight, eating low-calorie protein is a must. Protein offers sustained energy, satiates your hunger, and curbs sugar cravings. After you eat a protein-packed food, you feel so satisfied you don't have the urge to reach for extra bites, and this translates to weight loss. Choosing low-calorie, low-fat protein sources is a must and while Greek yogurt has gained a lot of Read more

3 Good-For-You Treats to Satisfy Peanut Buttery Cravings


Updated 04/25/12 9:36 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Low-Calorie Peanut Butter Snacks

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

How to Snack Right in the Morning


Updated 04/17/12 3:02 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Healthy Midmorning Snacks

As we all know, there's a right way and a wrong way to snack. It matters less whether you do it and more about why you snack. If you're hungry, snacking can help you stick to your diet overall, but if you're snacking for other reasons — you're bored or emotional, for example — snacking can be synonymous with diet sabotage. This is especially true when it comes to midmorning snacking. A Read more

Taste the Rainbow: Orange


Updated 04/11/12 6:36 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

Orange Fruits and Vegetables

Strangely enough, orange produce was harder to come by than red for this colorful produce tour. The options are pretty straightforward, but that doesn't make them any less full of flavor. I stuck to three different ingredients: oranges, carrots, and orange bell peppers. Find out what to do with them when you keep reading. Read more

Taste the Rainbow: Red


Updated 04/10/12 2:10 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Red Vegetables

The first stop on our colorful tour of produce is the red section. Specifically, beets, red bell peppers, and radishes stood out on the grocery shelves. Find out our favorite ways to use these red ingredients when you read on! Read more