If your child has been diagnosed with a food allergy, you know both cooking at home and dining out can quickly become a challenge. Since healthy eating begins at home, and eating at home begins at the grocery store, we turned to Amie Valpone of The Healthy Apple for some advice on how to stock your pantry for success, whether you're dealing with food allergies or just want to take a cleaner Read more

We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Health.com here on our site. There are so many ways to get this good-for-you protein into your daily diet. Here's how to do it — and why you absolutely should. By Sally Kuzemchak, RD If you bypass tofu at salad bars, skip the meatless dishes at Chinese restaurants, and avoid edamame when you're out for sushi, well, it's time to give Read more

Dairy products aren't the only choices when it comes to high-protein snacks. If you're eating a diet minus milk, or you just want a low-cal snack that's high in protein, check out these 150-calorie snacks that don't contain a drop of dairy. One serving of spicy roasted chickpeas (one fourth of this recipe: 134 calories, 5.6 grams protein Twenty-one raw almonds: 146 calories, 5.4 grams Read more

Soy is one of the most versatile ingredients; it can be eaten whole or ground, fermented, and formed into various ingredients for nutritious and healthy cooking. Not only that, but it's also high in protein and fiber and contains less fat than its animal counterparts, so it's a no-brainer for people who want to eat less meat. Want to know how different forms of soy compare in both taste and Read more

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Prevention here on FitSugar! Improve your weight loss plan by avoiding these health diet disasters By Alyssa Shaffer Thanks to confusing labels and unearned reputations, it's difficult to know what's good for you. You might automatically reach for items with a "health halo," such as spaghetti sauce (love that lycopene!), or labels like reduced Read more

I've never met a vegetarian (myself included) who hasn't been asked a hundred times, "Are you getting enough protein?" But this isn't the only thing vegetarians need to watch out for. Avoiding meat means you need to pay special attention to your diet to make sure you're getting other essential nutrients as well. You also need to be careful about overdoing it with meat alternatives and dairy Read more

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Fitness Magazine here on FitSugar! Ah, motherhood. You've gained a new little bundle of joy — and to go with it, some extra pounds. Don't let food worries add to your stress and sleepless nights as you adjust to your new schedule. We sought out the best foods to keep you going and slim you down in the process. Rev Up Your Engine The key to Read more

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Prevention here on FitSugar! The surprising ways you turn healthy foods into diet disasters By Nancy Rones, Prevention 1. Your marinades pack a big fat punch You're wise to choose skinless grilled chicken, but be careful with condiments. Barbecue sauce is filled with sugar, which equals calories (about 94 per 1/4 cup). The healthy move Ditch Read more

If all the mixed messages about soy products have you confused, you're not alone. Recent studies have certainly found mixed evidence on the benefits. I've been hearing mostly about soy's effect on heart disease and breast cancer, so here's the latest research on the topic. Heart Disease A recent comprehensive update of soy research by the American Heart Association's nutrition committee found Read more