Snack Attack! 10 Fun and Functional Snack Containers For Toddlers


Updated 11/15/11 1:29 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Snack Containers For Toddlers

Let's snack! If there's one thing all children seem to have in common, it's their propensity for snacking all day long. While sitting at the table enjoying a nice long lunch isn't most curious toddlers' idea of a good time, their busy little bodies need fuel, and that fuel is often delivered in the form of many snacks throughout the day. Grazing is actually a very healthy way to eat, but it can Read more

Snack Attack: Eat This, Not That For a Healthier Snack Time


Updated 08/21/11 6:09 PM · Posted by LilSugar · 0 comments

Healthy After-School Snacks

When tots burst through the door after a busy day at school, the first order of business is securing a snack. Moms are busy, and while many aspire to feed their lil ones only homemade meals and snacks, that's just not always an option. With studies linking pesticides found in many "kid-friendly" foods to ADHD, it's time to pay more attention to what exactly is in our kids' foods. Store bought Read more

DIY 100-Calorie Snack Packs For Summertime Travel


Updated 06/28/11 1:37 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

100-Calorie Snack Ideas

Summertime is vacation time! If you're heading to the airport any time soon, along with your bikini and flip-flops, be sure to pack some snacks. Since airport food is notoriously pricey and unhealthy, bringing food along will save you money and unwanted calories. Eating before and during your flight will maintain your metabolism and can help prevent the dizziness and headaches sometimes Read more

Snack Attack: Lower Fat Peanut Butter Raisin Spread


Updated 04/24/12 12:10 PM · Posted by · 4 comments

Recipe For Lower Fat Peanut Butter Raisin Spread

I used to be addicted to peanut butter. I ate it on apples, on bread, on pretzels, on ice cream, and even straight-up on a spoon drizzled with a little honey. I thought it was OK to devour gobs and gobs of the peanut buttery goodness because it was made from all natural peanuts. Then I realized there are over 200 calories in a two-tablespoon serving. No wonder I was gaining weight way back in Read more

Sweet Treat: Easy Apple Crumble


Updated 06/07/11 2:06 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Recipe For Low-Calorie Apple Crumble, Served Warm or Chilled

Here's a simple snack (or dessert) that's a cinch to whip up and can be enjoyed hot or cold, depending on your mood. It's just like enjoying a bowl of apple crumble, but without all the calories, fat, and sugar. Keep reading to see the easy recipe and find out the nutritional info. Read more

Celebrate Your Love of the Smoothie With These Refreshing Ideas


Updated 03/28/11 2:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Delicious, Healthy Fruit Smoothies to Start Your Day

Adding a delicious smoothie to your morning ritual can give you an energy boost and provide a healthy start to your day. I love creating new smoothie creations by adding nutritional ingredients to the fresh fruit I have on hand. To spark some smoothie inspiration, I've rounded up some of my favorite recipes for you to add to your smoothie-making arsenal. As with all all smoothie recipes, feel Read more

Snack Attack: Peanut Butter and Honey Balls


Updated 02/05/11 4:32 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Peanut Butter and Honey Ball Recipe

If you're a peanut butter lover, I've got a snack for you. Chock-full of protein, iron, and fiber, these tasty treats are delicious sources of healthy nutrients, but they're also bursting of flavor. Discovered on one of my favorite new websites, 100daysofrealfood.com, this small and powerful snack is made without the help of any processed foods. Sound enticing? Come check out the simple recipe! Read more

Snack Attack: Spice Up Your Cottage Cheese


Updated 01/12/11 5:25 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Yummy Cottage Cheese and Cinnamon Snack Recipe

Some people have a serious hankering for cottage cheese. I like the white stuff alright, but it's the fixins that really make me crave the lowfat snack. Apples and oats are always a delicious addition, and avocado cups make me happy, but the easiest and perhaps tastiest treat I've found so far comes in the form of a cinnamon stick. When your sweet tooth attacks, satiate it with a few sprinkles Read more

Edible Gift: Toasty and Tasty Almonds


Updated 12/20/10 1:56 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Yummy Toasted Almond Snack Recipe For Holiday Parties

One of my favorite perks of the holiday season are the homemade treats that my friends deliver to the house. To reciprocate the kind gesture, I considered doing some canning and cooking for their gifts, but then thought better of the little time I have and decided a jar full of tasty and toasty almonds was a better option. On their own, almonds offer up a bevy of health benefits with the loads of Read more

Snack Attack: Hot Chocolate Gets Cold


Updated 12/18/10 1:37 AM · Posted by · 3 comments

Fat-Free Chocolate Yogurt Snack

About this time of year, there may be nothing better than sitting in front of the fire with a cup of hot chocolate. But, when you're at your desk and the afternoon sweet craving hits you, a hearth and a cup of marshmallows may not be too easy to find. Have no fear, a cup of yogurt is here. Instead of cozying up to a toasty mug, satiate your sweet tooth with a no-fat treat that will bring images Read more