A protein- and fiber-packed breakfast jump-starts your metabolism, providing energy to last the day. But some choices for your morning meal can be loaded with added sugar, causing you to crash. Skip the sweetened cereals and sugary baked goods and opt for these deliciously filling breakfast ideas, all containing under 20 grams of sugar and many naturally sweetened. Nonfat vanilla Chobani Read more

A bowl of cereal is a common go-to breakfast in our house because it's quick, it's a cinch to whip up, and most importantly, it offers a healthy dose of necessary fiber. If you're not careful, there are many reasons that bowl of cereal is making you fat. Avoid weight gain by pouring one of these healthy cereals, all under 150 calories per serving. 1 cup Arrowhead Mills Oat Bran Flakes: 140 Read more

OnSugar blogger Sophie's Sweeties has a healthy banana bread recipe that cuts calories by using Kashi cereal, apple sauce, and yogurt. My mom used to eat a slice of homemade banana bread every morning for breakfast. She would make 10 loaves at a time and freeze them until the last loaf was purely a delicious memory. She made a few loaves with chocolate chips, some with walnuts, and a couple were Read more

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

When you're in a rush in the morning, cereal is the perfect meal — just pour it, spoon it, and you're good to go. There's probably over a hundred different boxes to choose from, and while I'm sure you know Apple Jacks isn't the healthiest (a serving has as much sugar as three Chips Ahoy! cookies) even seemingly healthy cereals aren't the best choice. It's important to fill your bowl with a Read more

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Shape here on FitSugar. After a week of spartan lunches, rigorous workouts, and sleep-depriving presentations, it's easy to feel you've earned a happy hour margarita and a plate of cheesy nachos. But topping off a tough week in this way can undo all your hard work and even pack on the pounds. According to a study from the University of North Read more

Breakfast may be known as the most important meal of the day, but it's also my favorite. There's always something to satisfy my taste buds whether it's sweet or savory, warm or refreshing. Since I love fruit, yogurt, oatmeal, eggs, and pancakes so much, I wouldn't even dream of skipping out on breakfast, but I know many people who do in order to lose weight. If calories are on your mind, check Read more

You know you're supposed to get at least 25 grams of roughage, and you know what you should eat each day to get your daily fiber, but when you do, you end up with some serious digestive issues. Don't give up! If your fiber intake has been well under the recommended amount, then you suddenly start downing flax-filled oat bran muffins, your tummy is likely to protest. Here are some ways to prevent Read more