7 Gluten-Free Energy Bars


Updated 04/03/11 9:59 PM · Posted by · 7 comments

7 Gluten-Free Energy Bars

With so many surprising food items containing gluten, you can only imagine how difficult it is to find the following commonly flour-filled snack, minus the gluten. Energy bars can be a great way to get a quick nutritional boost while also making a quick, healthy snack. But just like anything else, you need to be careful you're choosing a kind that is packed with protein, vitamins, and minerals, Read more

A Reader Recipe: Chunky Monkey Super Omega-3 Energy Bars


Updated 05/10/12 3:10 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

Chunky Monkey Flavored Energy Bars

FitSugar reader For the Love of Fiber offers vegan, gluten-free, and kid-friendly energy bars inspired by the Ben and Jerry's Chunky Monkey ice cream flavor. She shared it with us in our Healthy Recipe group in the Fit Community. Chunky Monkey Super Omega-3 Energy Bars Makes 12 bars Ingredients: 1 ripe banana 12 medjool dates, pitted 1 cup raw walnuts 1 cup quinoa flakes ½ cup chia Read more

The Biggest Diet Trends of 2011


Updated 01/25/12 9:05 PM · Posted by · 4 comments

The Biggest Diet Trends of 2011

Like years before, 2011 was chock-full of trendy diets that got everyone talking, as well as trying. So what were the top diets of 2011? Read on to find out! HCG Diet The HCG diet isn't new (it's been around for more than 50 years), but it's once again a phenomenon. This was the year that people flocked to doctor's offices to get a pricey hormone injection all in the name of weight loss. The Read more

Delicious Gluten-Free Granola Options


Updated 08/08/11 11:29 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

Gluten-Free Granola Brands

Granola mixed in with fruit and yogurt is a quick and healthy breakfast option. But for those who can't eat gluten, finding a gluten-free granola that isn't doused with sugar can be difficult. If this sounds familiar, check out these gluten-free granola options that don't overdo it with the sweet stuff. And don't forget to take a look at these gluten-free energy bars, which can also be used as a Read more

Can I Have Your Attention? It's National Celiac Disease Awareness Day!


Updated 09/13/11 2:10 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 1 comment

Ways to Celebrate National Celiac Disease Awareness Day

Today is National Celiac Disease Awareness Day; and, in honor of the day, we're rounding up some of our favorite gluten-free posts. From healthy recipes to celebs who eat a gluten-free diet, we've got all the gluten-free news you want to read! Is a Gluten-Free Diet Good For You? How to Tell If It's Really Gluten-Free Gluten-Free Celebrities Gluten-Free Breakfast Options Gluten-Free Read more