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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
Carbs may be needed to fuel your body and your brain, but if you're looking to drop a few pounds fast, cutting them out (especially in the evening, as celebrity trainer Gunnar Peterson suggests) may help. Make sure to do it the right way with these low-carb snack and meal ideas, which will keep you full throughout the evening (and don't forget to enter to win a year of KIND bars and a juicer in Read more
Sevimel's idea for an interesting Asian-inspired appetizer has us all excited. Steak and Scallion rolls — a delicious low carb appetizer! For the recipe, visit her blog and upload your delicious recipes and drool-inducing food photos to our Savory Sights community group. Read more
The cookies and cakes of the season may have you feeling like you're on carb overload. And since a lower-carb diet can help you shed a few pounds, you may be thinking that going on a Dukan diet may be your best bet when the New Year rolls around. But you don't have to eliminate carbs altogether. Here are a few ways to cut carbs the healthy way. Practice the twice a week rule: If you can't Read more
Get ready to eat! FitSugar reader Sprint2theTable shared this recipe for vegetarian "spaghetti and meatballs" in our Healthy Recipe group. Spaghetti squash. It blew my mind. Who knew you could make a vegetable act like a pasta?! The best part is that you can make it in the microwave in under 10 minutes. Tofu-lentil "meatballs" are the vegetarian's (or the Read more
Whether you're going back to school or just trying to be healthier and save money, bringing your lunch with you when you're on the go is a good idea for many reasons. This is especially so if you're following a diet — you won't have to search for a place to eat that follows your rules, and you know just what is in your food. But sometimes it can be hard to come up with healthy lunch ideas Read more
Two important cooking skills you need to utilize during the Summer months include time-saving cooking tips and having easily accessible recipes that don't require an oven. Another win-win for Summer cooking? Swapping refined carbs with healthier, lighter options. You'll not only reduce your time in the kitchen, but your waistline will thank you as well! Here are some suggestions to get the ball Read more
Looking for a healthy breakfast treat? Try this recipe that FitSugar reader sunshineee posted in the Healthy Recipe Group. See the recipe when you read more Read more
Some folks swear they've lost weight by sticking to a low-carb diet. Cheese, meat, and fresh veggies aren't cheap, though, so while this diet may help you shrink your waist, it's doing the same for your wallet. With the economy the way it is now, new stats show that pasta is back. Sales of pasta products including frozen, refrigerated, canned, and boxed pasta, soup mixes, and prepared dinners Read more
By now, you all know that I am curious and nosy. This time I want to know if... Source Have you ever tried a No or Low Carb diet? Yes, and I am still on it. Yes, I tried one, but eat carbs now. No way. I love bread too much. Other - tell me below. Read more
