Healthy Recipe: Oatmeal, Dark Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Muffins


Updated 02/11/12 2:22 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 25 comments

Healthy Recipe: Oatmeal, Dark Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Muffins

The girls and I did a little baking this weekend and concocted a pumpkin muffin recipe that I just had to share. Using pumpkin not only gives these muffins a distinctly autumnal flavor, it keeps the muffins moist without a lot of fat. I added oatmeal for extra fiber and dark chocolate chips for a little extra zip. My daughters love them and they make for a quick but surprisingly filling breakfast Read more

Healthy Dose Link Time: Make-Ahead Gluten-Free Lunches


Updated 09/13/11 10:45 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 0 comments

Easy-to-Pack Gluten-Free Lunches

Get packing! Healthy vegan and gluten-free lunches — Oh She Glows Looking to shed pounds? Here are 10 must-follow weight loss tips — Fit Bottomed Girls Why a spoonful of brown sugar is better than OK — Health Make this: whole wheat pumpkin oatmeal muffins — Peanut Butter Fingers From hatha to Bikram, how to find the perfect yoga practice — Fitbie Wait, don't throw that out! Turn these Read more

The Healthiest Seeds to Snack On


Updated 02/06/12 2:28 PM · Posted by · 4 comments

Calories in Pumpkin Seeds, Chia Seeds, Sunflower Seeds, and Flaxseeds

Just like nuts, seeds are full of protein and fiber and will give you an energy boost when snacked on throughout the day. Here are four types of seeds that are delicious and good for you! Pumpkin Seeds: Pumpkin seeds aid in lowering cholesterol, promote good prostate health, and are high in plant sterols and phytochemicals. And they're not only a good source of protein and fiber, but potassium Read more