Healthy happy you.
Whether it's because of mindless eating or the need to take a break, sometimes you can't resist the office candy jar. Its sweet offerings are varied and never ending, and finding your way over to it can be a much-needed distraction or break from the daily grind. But the call of the candy jar can mean disaster for your diet, especially if it leads to a regular habit of unconscious indulging. Are Read more
Whenever I curl up on the couch in front of a good movie, I have to have a bowl of freshly popped popcorn. So the same goes for the Oscars - a night celebrating all the movies we love. Now I'm not talking about microwave popcorn here, there's way too much garbage in it. There's two ways I make it: 1. The old-fashioned way: Take a 1 quart size saucepan and pour enough canola oil on bottom Read more
If you're looking to get fit in 2011, healthy snacks are more than a great idea. Here are some of our fave snacks from the Get Fit For 2011 community group. Read more
This is your year to get healthy and fit, and FitSugar is here to help. We've created weekly challenges for our Get Fit For 2011 giveaway that will help you stay on track. This week's challenge: Share your favorite healthy snack in the Get Fit For 2011 community group. Include a stellar photo of your dish, and we might just post it on FitSugar! By meeting this challenge, you will be Read more
When temperatures heat up most of us flock to the movies (or stay indoors where it's air conditioned) for some refreshing down time. Traditional theater and TV snacks like popcorn, candy, ice cream, and chips can wreck your mindful eating habits, so we offered up some simple, nutritious, and satisfying snack ideas recently and asked readers to share their favorites. The suggestions are all Read more
When I get a craving it's hard to curb, and over the years I've learned that if I constantly ignore my cravings I feel cheated. Instead of depriving myself or always giving into a decadent dessert, I've found healthy substitutions. Whenever my sweet tooth kicks in I reach for one of these go-to snacks. They're all totally satisfying but much healthier than a cupcake or Twinkie. Try one the next Read more
There's no reason to be an unhealthy couch potato, but sometimes you just need an hour or two to veg out in front of a screen and be entertained. Next time you sit down for a Game of Thrones marathon or finally clear the house so you can watch The Bachelorette in peace, opt for a light snack that won't ruin your appetite or mindful eating efforts. Here are some simple, nutritious and satisfying Read more
Eating healthy isn't always cheap, but it's a must if you want to improve your overall health. If you choose to buy organic or exotic options like dried blueberries — $13 for a small bag! — snacks can quickly eat up your food budget. Find out how to nosh on healthy nibbles and still have money left in your wallet. Cheese sticks: Instead of buying individually wrapped cheese sticks, save Read more
FitSugar reader eatingbirdfood made some low-carb protein coconut macaroons that would be great for an afternoon or post-workout snack. She posted the recipe in our Healthy Recipe group. These macaroons are low in sugar and carbs and made with Tone It Up's new protein powder, Perfect Fit Protein. Learn how to make this low-carb treat after the break! Read more
It's finally here — the weekend where you pack up, suit up, or eat up to celebrate the start of warmer weather. For many, that also means packing up the car and heading somewhere to celebrate Memorial Day. Staying healthy on vacation, no matter how short, can be difficult, especially when you're on the road. It's so easy to pull over and grab fast food or gas station fare instead of searching Read more
