It's hard to resist the crrrrunch! of a crispy snack. If crunch is what you crave, try some healthy noisemakers, such as apples, baby carrots, red bell peppers, low-fat popcorn, and pretzels made with whole grain. Or concoct your own crunchy mix with cereal, peanuts, pretzels, and dry-roasted edamame soybeans. EatBetterAmerica's Daily Serving
Dried banana chips pump up the flavor in and on top of this bread. The crunchy banana-cereal topping is a bonus. From eatbetteramerica. EatBetterAmerica's Daily Serving
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You know that eating breakfast jump-starts your metabolism. But did you realize that certain a.m. choices can crank up your fat-burning even more? The key: eating a breakfast that’s high in Resistant Starch (RS). Found in foods like bananas and oats, RS actually signals your body to use fat for energy. Start your day skinny ...
By Jenna WeberOn the menu this week are some favorite down-home comfort foods. Grab a few zucchini from your local farmer’s market and see how amazing they taste as a pizza topping! Whip up a delicious batch of zucchini bread with any extras. Also, take a break from meat with my meatless sloppy joe recipe. ...
Are the fruits and vegetables you buy clean enough to eat?The Environmental Working Group (EWG) studied 100,000 produce pesticide reports from the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to create a list of 49 of the dirtiest and cleanest produce.So before you hit the grocery store, see how some ...
If you want to walk off the weight fast, just add this simple do-anywhere 300-400-500 Diet Plan.Here’s how it works: You eat about 300 calories for breakfast, 400 calories for lunch, 500 calories for dinner, and one 100-calorie snack. (Keep track using your favorite smartphone or online tracker like the ones at Livestrong.com or Fitday.com.)Combine ...
We all love to snack. But because of the numerous health-claim-touting foods on the market, it’s sometimes tricky to make sure you’re getting the most nutritious nosh. Take our quiz to see if you know your snack food facts from fiction. [View the original article here]
I’ve always maintained that if I want to lose weight, all I need to do is step on the scale once or twice a week. Even if I say I’m going to weigh myself tomorrow, I’ll eat less today. This is true for most women I know; they all hate the thought of stepping on ...
In the dog days of summer, sipping a cold glass of iced tea is a heavenly experience. These 9 low-cal recipes will leave you refreshed and ready to battle the heat. View the slideshow. [View the original article here]
I drink water—a lot. And though it usually quenches my thirst, sometimes I need a little taste in my beverage. Metromint’s newest product, Goodberrymint, solves my problem by combining fantastically fruity and minty flavors with hydrating distilled water.The product: Metromint Goodberrymint ($1.39 to 1.69 for 16.9 oz.; available online at Metromint.com and at retailers nationwide ...
Ketchup or catsup. Regardless of how you refer to America’s favorite condiment, ketchup makers are trying to make you feel good about shaking and squeezing gobs of this tomato-based sauce onto your foods.As a dietitian, this stumps me, especially when I think of all the areas in which we can improve our diets, like giving ...
By Jenna WeberOn the menu this week are some favorite down-home comfort foods. Grab a few zucchini from your local farmer’s market and see how amazing they taste as a pizza topping! Whip up a delicious batch of zucchini bread with any extras. Also, take a break from meat with my meatless sloppy joe recipe. ...
I love coconut, but besides Mounds and Almond Joy candy bars, there aren’t a lot of portable ways to enjoy this tropical fruit. The CocoChia on-the-go snack mixes are the perfect way to get delicious coconut plus plenty of heart-healthy omega-3s.The product: Living Fuel CocoChia Snack Mix ($17.97 for a pack of 12; available online)The ...