For those seeking healthier indulgences, low-glycemic alternatives and moisture-optimized baking techniques help manage weight and cravings.
'Tis the season to fill up on the sweetest things in life — family, love and, of course, desserts! We always want to encourage you to enjoy these moments and feel good about all of your choices. Fitspo should never been about skipping out on a fun cocktail or holiday treat. It’s all about balance.
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It’s the season when parties and potlucks are in full swing. But instead of bringing the usual casserole or ham to your next gathering, why not bring something different, such as an easy, homemade snack? From roasted chickpeas to zucchini chips, these recipes are unique, healthy and sure to impress a crowd.
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As a health nut, you know how important it is to work wellness into your routine. You take the stairs instead of the elevator and do chair exercises at your desk. And if you’re going to eat out, it’s got to be organic. Why should sex be any exception?
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Think it’s impossible to make a delectable dessert in minutes? Think again. Beyond being incredibly quick to prepare, these scrumptious treats burst with nutrients from fruits and whole grains.
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If you thought the words “cookie” and “healthy” didn’t belong in the same sentence, think again. Here are 10 cookie recipes that are healthier than the store-bought variety. From natural sweeteners to quality flours, you’ll be baking with good-for-you ingredients. So break out the rolling pin and preheat your oven.
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There are wrong ways and right ways to eat peanut butter. Read on to learn super simple and yummy peanut butter snacks that won't hurt your diet.
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Read on for eight ways to recharge when that 3 p.m. afternoon slump hits, and you’re feeling scattered and sluggish.
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After Christmas, Halloween is the next most popular holiday of the year. Why? One word: Candy! Americans spend more than $2 billion dollars on Halloween treats, according to IBISWorld. About three-quarters of U.S.
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Attention, all chocolate lovers: Chocolate is good for you! Cocoa is naturally rich in dietary polyphenols, which have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Plus, they can help protect against fatty deposits on artery walls.
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Candy is meant to be a treat, but even when consumed in moderation some varieties push the wellness envelope. To have your sweets and stay healthy too, limit candy that’s particularly high in sugar, unhealthy fats and artificial ingredients. Read on for 20 candies that can really spook your health.
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For most people, the idea of dessert and eating healthy is an oxymoron… after all, decadent desserts are designed to feel a bit naughty. But what if there was a way to “have your cake and eat it too,” so to speak? Well, knowing a few tricks of the treat trade can help.
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If you don’t have a sweet tooth, you might be in the minority, but you’re sure to be a lot better off health-wise. (As long as you don’t have taste for salty, fatty foods instead!
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To get maximum health benefits from chocolate, you want to eat chocolate at higher percentages, as dark as you can, without additives.
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Love yogurt but not in the mood for something sweet? Go with savory yogurt, instead! You’ll begin with a cup of plain yogurt, and then dress it up with a variety of herbs, fruits, vegetables and nuts -- whatever you like.
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Even though you may be excited about Halloween approaching, the ubiquitousness of candy corn, caramel apples and chocolate bars can put a haunting halt to your diet.
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Eating healthy is paramount for leading a happy and healthy life. Start the new year off thriving by adding these 2017 popular food items to your grocery list!
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We know, it's so hard to resist walking by any Cinnabon, especially at the mall or airport where your healthy food options are already limited.
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Storing raw nuts isn't as simple as storing commercially roasted and packaged nuts. Roasting nuts decreases their susceptibility to turning rancid. Both raw almonds and cashews require careful storage if you want to save them for more than a few days.
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In the past, chocolate was deemed "the food of the gods," only for the elite to enjoy. Nowadays, everyone can enjoy the bittersweet taste of chocolate, as well as the health benefits that it provides.
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Melted chocolate serves as an irresistible dip for strawberries, sugar cookies, marshmallows and chunks of pound cake, or as a topping for ice cream. But if the chocolate hardens, you can no longer dip into it or pour it -- and the magic is lost.
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