3 Ways Snacks Can Help You Lose Weight


Updated 02/11/12 2:15 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

How Snacks Help You Lose Weight

You might think snack time is just for preschoolers, but everyone can benefit from eating a few bites between meals. Aside from filling nutritional holes in your diet, snacking can also help you on your road to weight loss. If the numbers on the scale are on your mind, here are three ways snacking can help you lose weight. Snacks Keep Blood Sugar Levels Steady If you've ever gone too long Read more

How to Make Your Favorite Snacks Healthier


Updated 02/08/12 1:58 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Make Popular Snacks Healthier

When you're craving a salty, crunchy snack, there are many to choose from — but they're not always healthy. Here's how to make your favorite snacks that much better for you with just a few tweaks. Popcorn: It's one of the lower-calorie snacks to choose from already, but watch out for toppings — that's where you can get carried away with fat and calories if you're not careful (just look at Read more

Healthy Snack: Vegan Cucumber Tofu Rolls


Updated 02/08/12 7:59 AM · Posted by · 3 comments

Cucumber Tofu Rolls Recipe

Tofu usually shows up as part of a full meal, but it also makes a delicious and satisfying snack. Prepare tofu ahead of time and store it in the fridge to whip up these protein-packed vegan cucumber tofu rolls in a matter of minutes. If you've never cooked with tofu, this is a great no-fail recipe to try out. Keep reading to learn how to make this savory tofu recipe. Read more

Score a Touchdown With These Healthy Super Bowl Snacks


Updated 02/07/12 10:42 AM · Posted by · 10 comments

Healthy Super Bowl Snacks and Dips

In my house, Super Bowl Sunday equals Super Bowl snack time. Savory items like chips, dips, wings, and pizza are standard, but I also offer up healthy, lighter fare. Intercept empty calories, sugar, and fat by making these better-for-you alternatives to the classics. With tasty food like this, you won't even miss the guacamole, ranch dip, or chicken wings! Read more

Make This: Spicy Roasted Chickpeas


Updated 02/06/12 3:32 PM · Posted by · 9 comments

Roasted Garbanzo Beans Chickpeas Recipe

At Nopalito, a Mexican eatery in my neighborhood, every meal starts off with a complimentary bowl of spicy fried chickpeas. This snack is full of heat and crunch and sort of reminds me of spicy wasabi peas or corn nuts. Because I'm addicted to them, I decided that I would try and make a healthier version at home. Like kale chips, roasted chickpeas are a great way to satisfy a chip craving, minus Read more

Super Bowl Swaps: Healthy Spins on Iconic NYC and Boston Foods


Updated 02/04/12 1:56 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Healthy Versions of Classic Boston and New York Foods

Super Bowl Sunday is days away, and for those of us less interested in the game, there's still one reason to participate: the food. For this Giants-Patriots showdown, we've taken the focus away from the field and onto iconic dishes from each team's hometown. Keep reading to see lightened-up recipes of traditional faves, from Boston cream pie to New York pizza. Read more

Reader Recipe: Healthy Layered Greek Yogurt Dip


Updated 02/01/12 4:21 PM · Posted by Fit Community · 0 comments

Healthy Layered Dip Recipe For the Super Bowl

Super Bowl snacks don't need to be unhealthy! Take this recipe for a Greek yogurt layered dip from FitSugar reader NicoleCulver. She posted it in our Healthy Recipe community group. Don't forget to post your own recipes in the community; they may wind up here on our homepage! Mini-Layered Dip Small clear cups 3 avocados, mashed with a touch of salt and pepper 2 large tomatoes, diced 1 can black Read more

Ditch the Dairy: Milk-Free Snacks That Pack a Protein Punch


Updated 01/27/12 3:30 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

150-Calorie Dairy-Free Snacks High in Protein

Dairy products aren't the only choices when it comes to high-protein snacks. If you're eating a diet minus milk, or you just want a low-cal snack that's high in protein, check out these 150-calorie snacks that don't contain a drop of dairy. One serving of spicy roasted chickpeas (one fourth of this recipe: 134 calories, 5.6 grams protein Twenty-one raw almonds: 146 calories, 5.4 grams Read more

Skip the Butter: 5 Healthy Toast Toppings


Updated 01/27/12 10:58 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Healthy Toast Toppings

A piece of whole-grain toast in the morning is a quick, no-fuss breakfast. But when you add the usual toppings of butter and jam, it becomes a vehicle for refined sugar and saturated fat. Pass on empty calories and make your toast with one of these protein-packed and heart-healthy toppings. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day after all! Source Read more