Go Ahead, Take a Few! 5 Snacks Under 100 Calories


Updated 09/17/11 5:23 AM · Posted by · 3 comments

Snacks That Are Under 100 Calories

It's easy to get carried away when eating snacks; they lend themselves to mindless eating. If you're not able to refrain from finishing the whole bag of chips, or an entire pint of ice cream in one sitting, this slideshow is for you! We've got five sweet, savory, and totally satisfying snacks that are all under 100 calories! Read more

Nighttime Fasting: A New Way to Lose Weight?


Updated 05/24/12 8:44 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Is It Better to Not Eat at Night?

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Shape here on FitSugar. This week Shape turns to Cynthia Sass, a registered dietitian with master's degrees in both nutrition science and public health. If you couldn’t let anything cross your lips from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 a.m., but you were allowed to eat anything you wanted for eight hours a day and still lose weight, would you try it? Read more

What 100 Calories Really Looks Like: Nuts


Updated 05/21/12 1:43 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

What 100 Calories of Nuts Looks Like

Nuts are one of our favorite foods. Convenient for snacking, they're loaded with protein and healthy fats. But nuts are also high in calories (and some more than others), making it necessary to watch portion sizes when noshing on these nuggets of energy. From almonds to walnuts, we've created a visual breakdown of the most popular nuts so you can see just how many it takes to hit the 100-calorie Read more

What 100 Calories Really Look Like: Salty Snacks


Updated 11/05/11 9:48 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

100 Calories of Salty Snacks Like Chips

Forget the fresh fruits and veggies! When you have a craving for a bag of crunchy, salty goodness, nothing else will hit the spot. Because these snacks aren't exactly low in calories, it's good to know just how much you can get in a serving. Keep reading to see what 100 calories of your favorite salty snacks look like. Read more

Save Money, Help the Planet With These DIY Healthy Snacks


Updated 05/15/12 4:30 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Healthy Homemade Snacks to Save Money

Eating healthy isn't always cheap, but it's a must if you want to improve your overall health. If you choose to buy organic or exotic options like dried blueberries — $13 for a small bag! — snacks can quickly eat up your food budget. Find out how to nosh on healthy nibbles and still have money left in your wallet. Cheese sticks: Instead of buying individually wrapped cheese sticks, save Read more

DIY 100-Calorie Snack Packs For Summertime Travel


Updated 06/28/11 1:37 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

100-Calorie Snack Ideas

Summertime is vacation time! If you're heading to the airport any time soon, along with your bikini and flip-flops, be sure to pack some snacks. Since airport food is notoriously pricey and unhealthy, bringing food along will save you money and unwanted calories. Eating before and during your flight will maintain your metabolism and can help prevent the dizziness and headaches sometimes Read more

13 Health Gimmicks You Can Stop Wasting Money On


Updated 05/01/12 12:20 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Health Gimmicks to Avoid

Consumers have a tendency of falling for the next big health gimmick. Save your money on health duds with these Business Insider tips. No matter how many times we're told otherwise, Americans' obsession with get-healthy-quick schemes will likely never die. Too bad most of these fads aren't worth their weight in salt — or your hard-earned dollars. We've put together a list of some of the worst Read more

6 Dieting Rules You'll Love to Follow


Updated 04/30/12 12:53 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Enjoy Being on a Diet

Don't eat this, stay away from that — following a diet can seem like a total killjoy. If you're feeling depressed about how restrictive your diet is, here are some proven weight-loss rules you'll welcome with open arms. Dig into a big breakfast: Skipping breakfast to save calories? That's a big mistake because eating breakfast actually jump-starts your metabolism. Your first meal of the day Read more

3 Ways Apples Can Help You Lose Weight


Updated 04/11/12 1:25 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Apples Help With Weight Loss

An apple a day may or may not keep the doctor away, but it sure can help you see results on the scale. Make these apple-inspired choices throughout your day and see how this fruit can help you lose weight. Breakfast: Low-Calorie Swap Oatmeal for breakfast is an excellent choice. You can sweeten your bowl of oats with maple syrup (one eighth of a cup is 100 calories) or pour on four times as much Read more

The Truth About 5 Confusing Foods


Updated 04/02/12 12:47 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

How to Keep Potatoes, Cheese, and Beer in Your Healthy Diet

We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from Prevention here on FitSugar! Even the most nutrition-savvy women can get lost in the headlines. Here's what you really need to know. By Sharon Liao, Prevention You heard that eggs can be high in cholesterol, so you dutifully switched to whole grains for breakfast. Next, you swapped out red meat for fish — only to later learn that fish can Read more