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Barbecue season has basically come to an end and pizza is taking over now. While we may be tempted to order a meat lover's pizza with extra cheese (this is NOT on the Atkins Diet by the way), we should rethink our topping choices so we can still have our pizza and enjoy it too! Plus, besides pizza being yummy, it can also be really good for you (think lycopene in the tomato sauce and veggies Read more
Remember when I told you guys about Krispy Kreme's foray into whole wheat doughnuts? Some of you thought it was great, while others thought it was a dumb marketing ploy. Well, a few months later, they've got a new doughnut for you to weigh in on. This time it's a multigrain cake doughnut made with seven grains and topped with an oatmeal crisp crunch. For now it's just a limited time treat Read more
I just wanted to review the difference between multi-grain and whole grain breads, since they both sound so healthy. Multigrain simply means the bread or product is made from at least two different types of grain like wheat, oats and barley. However the term gives no indication if the whole grain was used, or if the grain was refined in any way. On the other hand, whole grain means the bread 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
Have you been celebrating National Panini Month? OnSugar blogger House of Anais has! Here, she shares her scrumptious-looking sandwich. I just read from YumSugar about August being national panini month and decided to have my own little lunch-time panini celebration. This is how the house of Anaïs panini turned out - it was delicious and the key ingredients included multi-grain bread, Swiss Read more
When you're craving something salty, nothing satisfies like a handful of crispy chips. Potato chips, corn chips, and ones made with rice — you name it, I'll crunch on it. Whether you're dipping chips into hummus at a party, or devouring a bag in front of the TV (never a good idea, but it can happen), it pays to know the caloric price of your fave chips — healthy and not so healthy. Here's a Read more
Looking for an exciting new vegetarian recipe to serve on the Fourth of July? Consider this recipe: an upscale take on the classic veggie burger. The patty is a filling combination of bulgur, pinto beans, walnuts, and spices. Serving the burger open-faced on toasted multi-grain bread adds an air of sophistication. Don't skip the lime mayonnaise — it provides a creamy zing to the completed Read more
