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.

Chocolate Healthy Snacks

20 Easy, Healthy Summer Snacks

Published May,21 2018 | By Julie Upton, M.S., R.D., C.S.S.D.

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.

10 Healthy and Fun Halloween Treats to Hand Out

Published Oct,27 2017 | By Julie Upton, M.S., R.D., C.S.S.D.

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.

Julie Upton is co-founder of Appetite for Health and is a certified sports dietitian who has been writing since 1994. She is a nationally recognized journalist who has contributed to "The New York Times," "Shape" and "Men's Health." Upton is also the coauthor of "The Real Skinny: Appetite for Health's 101 Fat Habits & Slim Solutions." She holds a Master of Science in nutrition communications.