Whether you're trying to lose those last stubborn pounds for bikini season or you want to maintain your current weight, keeping a close eye on portion sizes is critical. You could always eyeball amounts, but let's face it, our eyes tend to be bigger than what our stomachs should be eating. Keep yourself honest and prevent overeating with these portion-control products. Read more

I love carbs. And while I'll never ban bread and pasta from my diet, thanks to my trainer, I am trying to be more aware of my carb intake. To balance my meals out and shed a few pounds in the process, I've been striving for low-carb snacks through the day. Check out what I've been eating! Read more

Snacking helps keep you from ravenously devouring everything in sight, and can help fill the holes in your daily nutrition as well. But since healthy snacking is all about the right choices, it helps if those choices are the easiest to make as well. Make snacking work for your weight-loss goals (not against them) with these five easy tips. Read more

Sure, we all aim to eat three well-rounded meals each day, with a healthy snack tucked in for good measure. But how often does that really happen for moms on the go? More often than not, we find ourselves fishing through the diaper bag looking to snag one of our lil ones' snacks as we dart between playdates and music classes — and a handful of Goldfish crackers doesn't do much to satisfy your Read more

Satisfy hunger and eat less by choosing snacks packed with fiber and protein. Since healthy snacks aren't always cheap, here are some recipes you can whip up in the kitchen. You'll help keep money in your wallet while also whittling your waist! Source: Flickr User Albertas Agejevas and Flickr User jamieanne Read more

Snacking between meals is a great way to keep hunger at bay and fuel your important calorie-burning workouts. If you often enjoy a midmorning or late-afternoon snack, read up on the common mistakes that people make when it comes to eating between meals that can cause the numbers on the scale to go up. Source: Flickr User VegaTeam and Thinkstock Read more

Eating veggies might not sound like much fun, but a cucumber race car?! Now you're talking, mom! Keep your kids happy and entertained with these fun ideas for healthy snacks. Read more

If you need more fiber in your diet, it's time to turn to creamy avocado. Just half an avocado contains seven grams of fiber. Although high in fat, avocados contain the good-for-you monounsaturated fats (MUFA) your body needs to help lower LDL (bad) cholesterol levels and maintain the HDL (good) ones. Here are seven delicious ways to snack on the soft and satisfying flesh of an avocado. Source: Read more

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

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