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It can be pretty overwhelming when you see the rows of energy bars at the grocery store, but I just found an awesome one made by Odwalla that I think you'd like too. I bought a box of the Peanut Crunch flavor, which are the same as the single bars you can buy, but they're half the size. That means they're only 120 calories instead of 240, so they're perfect for a light snack before or after a Read more
While I find a simple bowl of leafy greens doused in a zesty vinaigrette to be gratifying, lately I've been opening up to the deliciousness of salad add-ins that can transform a fresh side dish into a full-blown meal. Below are some of my favorite additions. Toasted Nuts It's amazing what toasted nuts can add to a salad. A handful of almonds quickly toasted in a pan adds a layer of warmth and Read more
It takes more than crunches! Try these flat ab moves — Fitness Four ways your co-workers are making you fat — Self Supersweaty treadmill workout to get you over your midweek slump — Peanut Butter Fingers How to kick your sugar cravings to the curb — Prevention From the street: international running guide and tips — Lululemon The pros and cons of video game fitness. And it's mostly Read more
Eating an apple a day may not prevent you from ever having to see your doc, but they are full of nutritional goodness: one medium apple is 95 calories with 4.4 grams of fiber and 195 milligrams of potassium. The high fiber content keeps you full, which helps prevent weight gain, and also keeps you regular, which results in a healthier body. Crunching on an apple is good for your smile because the Read more
You don't have to be a Boy Scout to be prepared. Whether simply stocking a bag for a trip to the grocery store, or packing for a cross-country flight, moms know a thing or two about preparing for the unexpected. And while mama's regular stash of goodies can tame a fussy and hungry tot on a good day, when airport delays and holiday shopping crowds are on the agenda, it's a good time to step it up Read more
We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Health.com here on our site. By Jessica Girdwain We get it: you want to lose the jiggle but don’t want to blacklist your favorite eats, count every single calorie, or overdose on gym hours. The great news is, you can drop weight without dieting: experts say making small change-ups to your day is one of the best ways to lose. We grilled Read more
I'm not going to tell you not to eat Halloween candy this year, because we all are a little psyched for Snickers and Reese's! When you head to the office bowl or snag a treat from your kid's stash, it's nice to have a list of candy you know is slightly healthier either because it's trans-fat free or contains a little fiber or protein. Based on info from nutrition labels on bags of Halloween Read more
If yogurt is your go-to breakfast, you get a thumbs-up for choosing a food that's so high in protein and calcium. Aside from adding the usual half cup of fresh fruit, here are five ways you can make that bowl of yogurt even more nutritious. Go Greek: A six-ounce container of nonfat vanilla yogurt contains seven grams of protein. But choosing Greek yogurt will give you more than twice the Read more
Let Glee's Heather Morris dance you into shape — Fitness Check out the latest workout gear that all of Hollywood is wearing — Fit Celeb Make like an action hero with this new fitness class from Crunch — Vital Juice Vegetarian meals that even the meatiest of eaters will love — Self Practice this etiquette to get out of tricky fitness situations — Daily Spark Starbucks has its sights on Read more
Celebrate National Peanut Butter Month with these peanut butter oatmeal cookies. Learn the pros and cons of your favorite sleeping position. Keep the bloat at bay with these flat-belly foods. Jimmy Kimmel's Humpilates workout is taking Hollywood by storm. This pyramid interval workout torches mucho calories in 30 minutes! Thinking of detoxing? Read our lessons we learned from a 10-day Read more
