A smoothie seems like the perfect weight-loss elixir. It’s quick and easy (especially if you follow these time-saving tricks), but since it’s easy to throw just about anything into your NutriBullet or blender, it’s hard to know just how many calories a smoothie really contains. When you’re trying to lose weight, nutritionists recommend a smoothie…
You’ve committed to eating low carb to lose weight. To help things feel a little easier (and less depressing), here are some food swaps you can make to save on carbs without feeling deprived. For some of these swaps, it may not seem like a huge difference, but if you’re constantly choosing the higher carb…
Who isn’t tempted by a little fun-sized trick-or-treating candy? From the tiny Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups to the Snickers bar you can wrap your hand around, there are Halloween candy jars everywhere these days. Remember, the little indulgences add up – just because they’re small doesn’t mean they are calorie-free. Take a look at the…
A fan favorite, Starbucks’ Pumpkin Spice Latte has become a signature part of the Fall – scrolling through Instagram is proof! For 10 years, the “espresso blended with the unmistakable spices of Fall” complete with “steamed milk, topped with delectably sweetened whipped cream and pumpkin pie spices” has become a way to mark the end…
The average beer contains around 160 calories and 15 grams of carbs – not necessarily the perfect match if weight loss is a huge concern to you. If you’re looking to lighten up your drinking routine, use this list the next time you saddle up to the bar. Besides being lower in calories than most…
Egg white omelets and sandwiches have made their way onto many breakfast menus, but is choosing egg whites over whole eggs really the best choice nutritionally? If you’re looking to cut calories, fat, and cholesterol from your diet, egg whites might be a better option, but check out what you might be missing by skipping…
Before going back to your co-worker’s stash for another fun-size Snickers or inhaling half the goodies your kiddo brings home from trick-or-treating, you need to know that even though Halloween candy is small, it still contains calories. Shocker, I know! But really. Knowing the amount of calories doesn’t really mean a whole lot, but this…
Breakfast is an important meal – some even argue that it is the most important meal of the day. Because breakfast is key for providing the body with the energy you need to power through the morning, a sugar- or fat-laden morning meal isn’t the greatest idea on days where productivity is key. It’s also…
Raise your hand if you grew up on Jif or Skippy. Aah, it brings back memories, doesn’t it? But now that you’re a health-conscious adult, you wouldn’t let your bread go near that jar of hydrogenated oil, sugar, and salt. Yep, it’s only all-natural peanut butter for you, made simply with the goodness of peanuts.…
The last thing you want to deal with in the afternoon is a low-energy slump that comes from being too hungry or because you ate a heavy lunch that knocks you into a coma. These healthy lunch recipes are exactly what you need for hectic work days. Each meal is full of healthy protein, fiber,…
