It's easy to roll out the sugar cookie dough and toss on some sprinkles for a quick Valentine's Day treat. While a cookie may taste delicious, it can be the downfall to a healthy diet. 'Cause who can truly make a batch of cookies without licking the bowl and eating about half a dozen when they are baked in your kitchen? Instead of tempting yourself with the usual suspects, consider showing your Read more

Why all the hoopla about antioxidants? Well if you want to keep a young look about you and prevent some serious diseases, they may be your best friend. Considered a magical and sometimes essential part of one's diet, antioxidants help to keep existing cells alive and healthy. While many people rely on supplements or shakes to get their daily dose of antioxidants, there are easy and tasty ways to Read more

In addition to having you vote on who the best of 2009 is, we're also looking back at the biggest stories of the year. When it came to healthy eating, buzzwords like all-natural, grass fed, and localvore ruled the roost. Check out this slideshow to see my top healthy food trends of 2009 were. Read more

I don't know how people do it, munching on sugary doughnuts, chocolate-filled croissants, or crumb-covered muffins. If I started off my day with that much sugar, then I'd feel sluggish and cranky all morning. I fuel myself in the a.m. with low-sugar foods that are full of fiber and protein. If you need some low-sugar breakfast ideas, then these meals all contain fewer than 30 grams of sugar. Read more

We have the best intentions when we choose healthy foods to nosh on. But eat them the wrong way, and you could be missing out on valuable nutrients or getting more calories than you bargained for. Here are six good-for-you foods commonly eaten in not-so-healthy ways. Source: Thinkstock and Flickr user stevendepolo Read more

Traditionally, St. Patrick's Day is heavy on the Guinness, whiskey, potatoes, and corned beef. Together these things are not a picture-perfect recipe for health. Don't fret; you can still get into the spirit of today's celebration by eating a bevy of healthy, green foods. With this kind of diet, you won't need luck — you'll have good health on your side! Source: Getty Images Read more

Hearty comfort foods are especially popular during the Winter because they are rich, substantial, and, best of all, warming. They're also not that great for you — lots of refined carbs, fats, and little in the way of lean protein or veggies. Well, guess what? Being healthy doesn't mean we don't want a little comfort too. Here are five popular comfort dishes with a touch of FitSugar added to the Read more

Open most people's freezers and you're likely to see a pint of ice cream and TV dinners. While these foods may be freezer staples, they're not helping you on your quest to lose weight. But, when used right, the freezer is the perfect weight-loss tool for you. Source: Flickr User dobrych and Flickr User armigeress Read more

When your kids' food allergies rule out fast-food stops and airport kiosks as travel-day options, what's a mom to do? "Plan ahead!" says Amie Valpone of The Healthy Apple. Through her clean eating consulting business, Amie helps Manhattan moms come up with manageable, delicious solutions for dealing with food allergies from gluten to lactose intolerance, nut allergies, and more, both on the go Read more

The dress is bought, the final fitting has happened — the last thing you want is to feel puffy and bloated as you walk down the aisle. While you may have kept up with your already-healthy diet and lifestyle in the months leading up to the wedding, there are certain foods known to leave us feeling a little swollen around the seams. A good rule of thumb is to stick to a basic elimination diet Read more