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Hummus has always been a staple snack for all my parties, but since it's so popular, it can get boring. Here's a twist on that basic recipe. You'll find this version is slightly creamier since it's made with Greek yogurt, and the dill gives it a fresh, zippy flavor. If you have time, whip up this dip, and refrigerate it overnight — it tastes much better the next day. To see my recipe read Read more
Superbowl is this Sunday, and many of you will be throwing or attending parties. Normally this involves four or more hours of nonstop snacking, so here are some healthy foods you can nosh on without compromising your health goals. Make them for you own party, or bring them along to share with your friends. Make your own hummus with chick peas, garlic, tahini, olive oil, and lemon juice. Serve 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 recently became Kettle Brand Pretzel Chips' biggest fan. If you crave crunchy and salty foods, these are the chips for you. Plus, they're much healthier than greasy potato chips because they are baked. They come in 3 delicious flavors - Original, Honey Dijon, and my fave, Fully Loaded - covered with sesame, poppy, and caraway seeds, with a hint of onion and garlic. Another plus? The first Read more
In my house, Super Bowl Sunday equals Super Bowl snack time. Savory items like chips, dips, wings, and pizza are standard, but I also offer up healthy, lighter fare. Intercept empty calories, sugar, and fat by making these better-for-you alternatives to the classics. With tasty food like this, you won't even miss the guacamole, ranch dip, or chicken wings! Read more
You can buy hummus just about anywhere these days, but nothing compares to the taste when it's freshly made. And it's really easy to make — the hardest part is buying all of the ingredients. What You'll Need: 1 can of garbanzo beans (chick peas) 2 cloves of garlic, minced (you can always use more) 1 - 2 tbsp tahini (it's made out of ground up sesame seeds) Juice from 1/3 of a lemon 2 tbsp Read more
Super Bowl snacks don't need to be unhealthy! Take this recipe for a Greek yogurt layered dip from FitSugar reader NicoleCulver. She posted it in our Healthy Recipe community group. Don't forget to post your own recipes in the community; they may wind up here on our homepage! Mini-Layered Dip Small clear cups 3 avocados, mashed with a touch of salt and pepper 2 large tomatoes, diced 1 can black Read more
Super Bowl Sunday is days away, and for those of us less interested in the game, there's still one reason to participate: the food. For this Giants-Patriots showdown, we've taken the focus away from the field and onto iconic dishes from each team's hometown. Keep reading to see lightened-up recipes of traditional faves, from Boston cream pie to New York pizza. Read more
Make these healthy bite-sized Mexican pizzas for your Super Bowl Sunday party. FitSugar reader dashingdish posted her recipe in the Healthy Recipe community group. See the recipe after the break! Read more
Are you ready to see the Giants and the Patriots face off once again in next week's ultimate Super Bowl rematch? Well, in preparation for today's major game, don't forget to pull out all the stops in the snack department. Here are a few of our all-time favorites — and for more championship chow, check out the rest of our game day eats, too. Buffalo Chicken Cheese Dip Gyro Jalapeño Read more
