Healthy Desserts & Snacks: Low Glycemic & Nutritional Guide

For those seeking healthier indulgences, low-glycemic alternatives and moisture-optimized baking techniques help manage weight and cravings.

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The 10 Best Foods to Beat Your Sugar Cravings

It’s a fact: Sugar is not good for us, and we’re hearing about how bad it is in the news, best-selling books and documentaries. Even if you cut out sweets, the sheer pervasiveness of added sugar to processed foods -- from bread to salad dressing -- makes it hard to give it up without a fight.

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How to Make Healthy, Low Sodium Beef Jerky

Beef jerky is packed with protein, however most commercial jerky is also loaded with salt. The salt is not required for preservation, just for the taste. Make your own beef jerky as a healthy alternative. It's not a difficult process, although it does take some time and attention to food safety practices.

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20 Easy, Healthy Summer Snacks

Need help improving your summer snacking habits? We found 20 healthy snacks and quick on-the-go means that deliver solid nutrition with each bite.

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Healthy Peanut Butter Snacks

Peanut butter is a healthy, energy-packed high-protein food. Although it is high in calories and fat, peanuts contain monounsaturated fat, which is much better for your heart than other types of fat.

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The Best and Worst Easter Candy

Shopping for this year's Easter basket? Read on to learn how to pick the best candy options and avoid the worst ones when it comes to Easter candy.

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10 Great Easter Treats That Aren't Candy

To keep your family from overdosing on candy and sweets this year, we found 10 affordable treats that work for both Easter baskets and egg hunts -- and these are sure to leave you and your kids hopping with joy.

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What Vitamin Do I Need If I Crave Ice Cream?

If you crave ice cream, you might need to enrich your diet with the nutrients it contains, or you might simply want a cold, sweet treat. According to the United States Department of Agriculture, you should consume foods like ice cream that are high in sugar and fat only occasionally.

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9 Better-for-You Potato Chip Swaps

Potatoes are definitely America’s favorite vegetable. According to the Northern Plains Potato Growers Association, the potato chip was invented in 1853 and has been America’s #1 snack food for more than 50 years. In 2011, Americans ate 1.5 billion pounds of potato chips -- that’s about four pounds per person.

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