Recycling's great, but upcycling is both fun and productive! Baby food pouches may be slowly overtaking traditional glass jars when it comes to lil ones' pureed food, but that doesn't mean the ubiquitous jars aren't taking up precious space on mama's countertop. Before dumping them in the recycle bin, check out some interesting ways the jars can live a second life — your counter and the Read more

I don't know how people do it, munching on sugary doughnuts, chocolate-filled croissants, or crumb-covered muffins. If I started off my day with that much sugar, then I'd feel sluggish and cranky all morning. I fuel myself in the a.m. with low-sugar foods that are full of fiber and protein. If you need some low-sugar breakfast ideas, then these meals all contain fewer than 30 grams of sugar. Read more

Looking to lighten things up a little for your upcoming Cinco de Mayo celebrations? The fun and festive holiday is this weekend, but all the food can get a little overwhelming. Whether you're planning a big bash or you want to try a lighter version of these sometimes calorie-laden foods, we've got you covered. If you're craving some Mexican fare, tempt your taste buds with these 12 healthier Read more

Food. It keeps us living, but when it's really good, it's a reason to live. When you find those tasty morsels that you just have to talk about, you could tweet it or post it on Facebook, but is there any better way to share in your foodie excitement than to take a photo? I think not. Here, seven foodie photo apps that are hot and ready to be served up on your smartphone. Source: Instagram User Read more

Preparing healthy food at home is a tried-and-true weight-loss strategy — assuming you have the time, the energy, and an eye for portion control. A healthy-meal delivery service takes the guesswork out of the equation, but does it taste good? Curious about how a strict regimen of premade meals could improve my eating habits, I jumped at the chance to try out a week's worth of Jillian Michaels Read more

You may vow to skip takeout in favor of cooking every weeknight dinner, but let's face it: regardless of how much you like to cook, if you've got a busy schedule, you probably don't want to spend hours in the kitchen every night. The secret? According to Allie Lewis Clapp, food director of Real Simple magazine and editor of the new book Real Simple: Easy, Delicious Home Cooking, the secret sauce Read more

Emma Stone and Andrew Garfield were busy out and about in NYC yesterday. They were arm in arm for a walk in the West Village neighborhood, then they stopped to shop at Whole Foods. The duo are hanging out in NYC during Andrew's Broadway run in Death of a Salesman. He'll be on stage opposite Philip Seymour Hoffman until about a month before his and Emma's blockbuster The Amazing Spider-Man comes Read more

If you've never uncooked anything other than a salad before, have no fear! These seven raw recipes, from smoothies to full-fledged entrées, are great starting points for those unfamiliar with raw cuisine. Plus, they don't require fancy equipment: just a blender and a vegetable peeler. Click through and chop away! Read more

If you rely on sleeping pills for a good night's sleep, take note: a recent study found that those who took sleeping aids like Ambien and Lunesta had a higher risk of dying sooner or developing cancer. While the jury's still out on whether the study found merely a correlation between being sick and taking sleeping pills (rather than the medication being the cause of the early deaths), why not Read more

It's common to crave something salty or sweet, but some cravings can be texture-driven, like creamy or crunchy. Weight-loss specialists say that crunchy food cravings usually are linked to the need to release anger, stress, or frustration. If you tend to reach for chips, trail mix, and Goldfish to satisfy your hankering for something crunchy, we've got five inspired veggie options (beyond your Read more