Bye Bye Butter: Healthier Baking Substitutions


Updated 02/25/12 10:12 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

How to Replace Butter When Baking

Whether you're vegan or just want to make healthier baked goods, finding ways to omit the butter can greatly reduce the amount of calories, fat, and cholesterol in your sweet treats. There are countless ways to replace eggs in recipes, and here are healthier alternatives to using butter. Applesauce: This ingredient is often used to replace oil in recipes, but it can also be an alternative to Read more

Mix It Up: Two Whole Grains Are Better Than One


Updated 01/13/12 2:15 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Nutritional Benefits of Cooking Two Grains Together

I'm a whole grain junkie. Check my pantry; I have at least five on hand at all times. I get a little crazy with my grains, too, and instead of cooking quinoa all by its lonesome self, I mix in another grains, like millet. The combo takes your taste buds on a flavorful ride. And if you're not a fan of a grain's texture, say the chewiness of barley, adding in another grain can disguise the texture Read more

5 Starches For Gluten-Free Gravy


Updated 11/07/11 12:11 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Gluten-Free Sauce Thickeners

No roux for you? Try these five wheat-free alternatives for thickening your gravy this Thanksgiving. We'll school you on preparation, flavor notes, and brand recommendations, so you will feel confident trying out these new starches. Take a look, and tell us which is your go-to gluten-free starch. Source: Thinkstock Read more

Cooking Tips to Help You Avoid Food-Borne Illnesses


Updated 10/14/11 11:51 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 2 comments

How to Cook Your Food Properly

You're a whiz at keeping your kitchen clean and free from germs and bacteria, and you know the proper way to store dinner leftovers and pack them for lunches the next day, but what do you know about handling raw meats? Before relying on your internal gauge, keep in mind that there are certain foods that must reach a specific internal temperature before consumption to prevent any exposure to Read more

How to Cook Healthy When Your Partner Isn't


Updated 10/06/11 7:49 AM · Posted by · 5 comments

How to Make Meals Healthier When in a Relationship

One of the perils of being in a relationship? Having a partner that isn't as health conscious as you, likes to indulge more than you do, or simply refuses to eat healthy. This can lead to either eating completely separate dinners, which can take time, or feeling like you compromise by eating less healthy than you would. But there are some things that you can do to make a healthy compromise. Read Read more

Healthy Cooking Tips From Cat Cora


Updated 07/02/07 11:00 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 0 comments

Healthy Cooking Tips From Cat Cora

Food Network personality Cat Cora, and author of the book Cooking From the Hip, has given eDiets these healthy cooking tips: Buy Seasonal, Fresh Ingredients. Cat says using fresh ingredients is one of the best ways to ensure your meals will be healthy and taste great. She frequently visits her local farmers' markets to find foods to include in her recipes, especially fruits and vegetables at Read more

45 Grilling Tips, Tricks, and Recipes to Make Barbecue a Healthy Affair


Updated 05/25/12 12:55 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Healthy Barbecue Guide With Tips and Recipes

Grilling season has officially arrived. And whether you're looking for the best veggie burger or side dish recipe, calorie breakdowns of everything you'll find at a backyard barbecue, or cooking gadgets to make grilling even more healthy, we've got you covered! Keep reading for our best healthy grilling tips, tricks, and recipes. Read more

4 Time-Saving Tips For a Healthy Lifestyle


Updated 05/24/12 1:20 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Healthy Time-Saving Tips

Summers can be incredibly busy — between shuttling kids to and from activities to planning and going on vacation, all the activities that come along with the season can leave you pressed for time. Luckily, we've got a few suggestions for how to maintain a healthy lifestyle, even if you've only got minutes to spare. Total-body in 20: Breaking up your workout in just 10- or 20-minute increments Read more

Easy Ways to Get More From Your Food Budget


Updated 05/18/12 8:55 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Stop Wasting Food

Go the extra mile with your food budget with these tips from LearnVest. For years, many people — my husband, mom, sister and even my son — told me to stop wasting so much food. Throwing away half a piece of chicken here or a handful of grapes there never seemed like such a big deal to me. If I was full or no longer in the mood for that particular food, then I had no problem tossing Read more

Meal Strategies to Help You Lose Weight


Updated 05/10/12 2:25 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Eating More Small Meals to Lose Weight

You are what you eat, but how you eat is almost as important. If you're trying to lose weight, here are three eating strategies that may work for you. Eat more frequently: Grazing or eating smaller meals more frequently is a strategy that works for many people. You'll avoid the blood sugar spike and crash that can happen when you eat a big meal. And waiting too long between meals can cause you Read more