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Homemade crackers are easy to make, and since they don't contain all those extra ingredients, they can be healthier than the ones you pick up at the store. Ready to ditch the Ritz? Reader CheesePlease shares her recipe for rosemary sea salt crackers in our Healthy Recipe group. What goes best with cheese? Crackers of course! Try these homemade crackers that are decidedly light and Read more
This weekend was all about baking. My stand mixer was in constant rotation as I made pizza dough, bread, cookies, and pie crust. And while I can't get enough of baked goods made with whole grains, the mister is not a fan. To avoid a showdown in the kitchen, I've been mixing whole grain flour into everyday all-purpose flour. It's a win-win: I get the added nutrition, and the mister won't complain Read more
I know we'd all like to assume that since we bought something at a natural foods store that it's good for us, but unfortunately that just isn't the case. Remember the cookies from Alternative Baking Company? They looked wholesome, but when I took a closer look, they turned out to be 500 calories per cookie! So when I saw MI-DEL Ginger Snaps, I was slightly cautious. I'm a huge fan of anything Read more
In the summertime, my mom would never bake anything. She said it was hot enough outside, and she didn't need a hot oven adding to it. Now that I'm a mom, I see her point, so before it becomes full-on summer weather out there, why not bake some cookies? You can always freeze some to eat on those super hot days. I learned this recipe for Cranberry and Walnut Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies from Read more
It's officially barbecuing season, and with this comes tons of burgers, hot dogs, potato salad, and beer. To avoid packing on the pounds this Summer, here are some ways to add a healthy spin to your barbecues. Go for homemade guacamole instead of creamy dips: Avocados offer the healthy fats your body needs, which is a much better option than the saturated fats found in dairy-based dips. If Read more
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
FitSugar reader Ambitious Kitchen adapted a Weight Watchers recipe for oatmeal blueberry banana bread! She shared her recipe in our Healthy Recipe group. Love banana bread? Me too! You want to know what I don't love? All of the fat and calories in each slice. I adapted a Weight Watchers recipe, and fell in love with this moist, healthy banana bread. Feel free to sub in half of the flour for Read more
After YumSugar reader Dreamalittledream asked for some advice on cooking healthy for one, we got to thinking. It's definitely easier to stay committed to healthy cooking when you've got people to share it with — or a few mouths to feed! — but cooking for yourself need not be a lonely or trying experience. In need of some inspiration? Look no further. We've got you covered with five helpful Read more
Reader For The Love Of Fiber gave a healthy makeover to classic Irish soda bread. She shared her recipe in our Healthy Recipe group. A new generation of Irish Soda Bread just in time for St. Patty's Day. It’s versatile as a breakfast bread with a schmear of grass-fed butter and your favorite cup ‘o tea, or as a nice addition to a body-warming soup. Or corned beef and cabbage, if you want Read more
Get your daily fiber fix with this bran muffin recipe from FitSugar reader For the Love of Fiber. She shared it with us in our Healthy Recipe group in the Fit Community. These fiberlicious muffins are inspired by a Bob's Red Mill recipe, but with a few tweaks. They are moist, delicious, and best of all — filling! These nutrient-dense powerhouses resemble a Morning Glory Muffin, minus the Read more
