Pickles and ice cream? Peanut butter-covered anything? Expectant mamas have a reputation for craving some of the most unusual food combinations during their pregnancies. While Mariah Carey couldn't get enough of Kellogg's Crunchy Nut cereal, pregnancy can also send moms running for cover when foods that were once on their must-eat lists suddenly turn their stomachs upside down. For some mamas, Read more

Practically every American child grows up on Cheerios, either regular or honey nut, so you would think that the new dulce de leche flavor would be an instant hit. Caramel coated corn and oat Os sounds pretty darn unbeatable, yet our taste testers weren't that impressed. The promise: The "thick caramel sauce popular in Latin America inspired this new Cheerios flavor." See the rating. Read more

When talking health food trends, last year was all: ancient grains, overnight oats, and gluten-free goodness. This year's biggest health food trends? Here's a hint: chia pets, the godfather of fitness, and pina coladas. Coconut milk: With recent studies calling into question the benefits of soy, people were on hunt this for a dairy-free alternative that wasn't linked to breast cancer. While Read more

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Prevention here on FitSugar! Only 12 percent of Americans can estimate the calories they eat in a day! Find out why we're so clueless and get easy ways to stop calorie confusion. By Mara Betsch, Prevention You know what calories are, and you probably know that if you eat too many, you’ll gain weight. But do you know how many are in your Read more

Let's face it: unless you reside in tropical climes, the idea of cold cereal and Caprese salad just doesn't cut it right now. Instead, you should succumb to that secret desire to enjoy the succulent, creamy, gooey nature of the season's finest comfort foods, from griddle patty melts to just-out-of-the-oven peanut butter and chocolate chunk brownies. Here are a few of our favorites right now; for Read more

Weekend brunch is one of my favorite meals, but with all the deliciously decadent foods to choose from, like a Belgian waffle smothered in maple syrup and whipped cream, it's easy to overindulge. To avoid having to spend the entire afternoon in a coma on the couch, here are some tips for making your weekend breakfast as healthy as it is satisfying. Load pancake batter with fruit: Mix in at Read more

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. According to the most recent nutrition surveys, the majority of Americans fall short when it comes to hitting the recommended marks for the three most important food groups: fruits, vegetables Read more

Breakfast may be known as the most important meal of the day, but it's also my favorite. There's always something to satisfy my taste buds whether it's sweet or savory, warm or refreshing. Since I love fruit, yogurt, oatmeal, eggs, and pancakes so much, I wouldn't even dream of skipping out on breakfast, but I know many people who do in order to lose weight. If calories are on your mind, check Read more