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Need some healthy treats to power you through the weekend? These no-bake fruit and nut balls that reader be-healthful posted in the Healthy Recipe community group may be just what you need. See the recipe when you read more Read more
Nuts have always been my go-to snack. I keep bags of homemade trail mix everywhere — in my gym bag, my desk drawer at work, even in the car. Although a great source of protein, fiber, and healthy fats, they're also high in calories. If you're not careful, you can end up racking up hundreds of calories with only a few bites. I've already told you about what 100 calories looks like when it comes Read more
Almond Butter is one of my favorite treats. A spoonful of it with some dark chocolate chips and dried cranberries is absolutely divine and, not to mention, satisfying. 1 tbsp of almond butter contains 95 calories, 8g of healthy fat (this can help to lower LDL cholesterol), no cholesterol, 2g of fiber, and 2.5g of protein. 2 tbsp of almond butter contains 86 mg of calcium. Your RDI of calcium Read more
This little guy is doing a whole floor routine here at the zoo. I love when he takes the nut and rolls it around on his chest, jumps up and looks at the "audience" for approval. No worries, Mr. Otter, we like you. We really like you! (Thanks, again, mgod.) Read more
One of the easiest foods to snack on (in my opinion) is nuts - a great Super Bowl munchable. Dieters tend to shy away from them because of their high fat content - but they have the the unsaturated heart-healthy fat that may help to lower LDL (bad) cholesterol. Just want to remind you that even though they are loaded with "good" fat, you still should limit yourself to a handful. Check out how Read more
I'm a bit of a nut head. An entire shelf in my kitchen cupboard is dedicated to my nut collection, with each kind of nut having its own designated jar. I also keep snack sizes of mixed nuts to stash in my purse when I'm heading out the door. When enjoyed in their raw state and preferably organic, nuts are a great source of protein, fiber, and they even lower bad cholesterol and triglycerides Read more
We've been confident that potato chip alternatives are soon to be a huge snack food trend, and sure enough, nearby grocery stores are have finally jumped on the black bean, lentil, and kale chip bandwagon. This weekend I spotted something new that I'd never seen before: Baked Nut Chips, by Blue Diamond Growers, the makers of those tasty smokehouse- and wasabi-flavored almonds. Just looking at Read more
Nuts are one of our favorite foods. Convenient for snacking, they're loaded with protein and healthy fats. But nuts are also high in calories (and some more than others), making it necessary to watch portion sizes when noshing on these nuggets of energy. From almonds to walnuts, we've created a visual breakdown of the most popular nuts so you can see just how many it takes to hit the 100-calorie Read more
When I was a child, I loved peanut butter. In college I experimented with almond butter. Cashew butter, which I dabble in every once in a while, is just heavenly. My girls, however, only like peanut butter, which made me curious — are all nut butters created equal? Does it matter which nut butter you choose? Is one more healthy than the other? To see a side-by-side nutritional comparison of Read more
Looking for a healthy way to start your day? This spelt and buckwheat banana nut muffin that reader prepel posted in the Healthy Recipe community group may be just what you need. Keep reading to find out how to make this dish! Read more
