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Mayonnaise is considered one of those truly bad for you foods. There's about 100 calories in a tablespoon of what might just be America's favorite condiment. With this in mind how are you going to satisfy your tuna fish fix? Here's a great recipe for you to try. Ingredients 1 - 6 1/2 oz. can Solid White Tuna (packed in water, drained and flaked) 1/2 - cup plain non-fat 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
For many who have stuck to their healthy ways all week long, the weekend is a time to loosen up the reigns a little, ignore weight-loss rules, and indulge in some high-calorie Cinco de Mayo goodness. If you're not careful though, an entire weekend of living it up could make you gain the pounds you've worked so hard to keep off all week. Here are some ways to splurge a little this weekend and not Read more
For Cinco de Mayo make vegan nachos with cashew sour cream — Healthy Happy Life Lose it and fast! Most effective way to drop 10 pounds — Shape A diet plan to flatten your belly just in time for sporting that bikini — Fitness Work while standing and other ways to add years to your life — Yahoo! Shine Come on get happy! 10 secrets shared by happy women — Prevention Always wanted to make Read more
I'm a big believer in the power of a plate of perfectly scrambled eggs. The methodical process of re-creating your go-to scramble moves can be both soothing and delicious, but if you want to spice things up this Spring, the kitchen can be a great place to start. If your scramble is feeling a little (or very) tired, here are seven fresh and simple ideas to help wake your eggs up. Make a Read more
This weekend is sure to include tequila-induced debauchery as Cinco de Mayo descends once again. But don't let all your extra cocktail party ingredients go to waste. After you're done gorging on guacamole and guzzling margaritas, use your leftovers to make these DIY beauty recipes. So become a morning-after mixologist and pull a Houdini on that hangover. Find out some of the skin care perks to Read more
Want a balanced lunch that offers fiber and protein? A sandwich has your back, but choose the wrong add-ons and condiments, and it's a whole day's worth of calories in a few bites. Here are ways to cut calories from this favorite lunchable — they may not be huge amounts, but keep in mind that little bits definitely add up. Whole-wheat pita (170) instead of two slices of whole-wheat bread Read more
FitSugar reader meetcasey took the classic mayo-filled chicken salad recipe and gave it a healthy twist. She posted her recipe adaptation in our Healthy Recipe group. 1 1/4 cup plain, nonfat yogurt 1/2 cup grapes (cut in half) 1/2 cup apple (chopped) 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or almonds 2 cups cooked, chopped chicken Mix yogurt, grapes, apples, and nuts. Combine chicken and yogurt mixture and Read more
Greek yogurt is more than just a breakfast food; it also makes a healthy fat substitution in recipes. Skip oil, butter, and heavy cream, and bump up levels of calcium, protein, and probiotics with these easy swaps! Sour cream: Replace sour cream with Greek yogurt, and most people won't even be able to tell the difference. Use it on top of baked potatoes or serve alongside Mexican fare; you can Read more
In order to lose a pound in seven days, you need to cut out or burn 3,500 calories in a week. That's 500 fewer calories a day. If you just can't squeeze in a workout, here's how you can cut those calories out of your diet, a little bit at a time. *This is not a full day's meal plan, but rather examples of where you can cut calories in your daily diet. Breakfast Choose vanilla Greek yogurt (120 Read more
