If you crave decadent desserts whenever you’re on your period, here are some sweet, low-calorie options made for indulging. One homemade almond butter cup: 86 calories One cup of sliced apples (57 calories) drizzled with half a tablespoon of honey (32 calories): 89 calories One Edy’s Strawberry Fruit Bar: 80 calories Flourless chocolate cake: 96…
Accidentally skipping a birth control pill, or two, can leave you beyond worried. We turned to a board certified physician to offer advice on when you’ve missed a dose, or two, or three, of birth control pills. Keep reading to hear what she has to say on the matter. I have receives countless questions from…
The beauty of the reusable water bottle is that it’s just that – reusable. You can repeatedly head to the water cooler or faucet to fill it up, but when your bottle continually stays wet, it doesn’t have the chance to get a proper cleaning. Since bacteria love a moist, dark environment, it’s good to…
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 slim down. Breakfast: Low-Calorie Swap Oatmeal for breakfast is an excellent choice. You can sweeten your bowl…
If you’re watching your waistline and enjoying an ice-cold brew, then you’ll probably want to see how beers compare. The numbers may surprise you. Here’s the nutritional info for one glass, can, or bottle of beer (about 12 ounces). Keep in mind that even though there may be health benefits associated with drinking alcohol, they…
You want an easy lunch that’s healthy and filling, right? Look no further than this zesty avocado chickpea salad, bursting with fresh dill, lemon, celery, cucumbers, and carrots. Even though it’s served on just half an English muffin, you’ll feel satisfied until dinner because it’s full of fiber and protein. It throws together in less…
We have the best intentions when we choose healthy foods to nosh on. But if you eat them the wrong way, you could be missing out on valuable nutrients or getting more calories than you bargained for. Here are six good-for-you foods commonly eaten in not-so-healthy ways.
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Smoothies for breakfast can absolutely help you lose weight, but only if they follow the low-calorie, high-fiber, high-protein formula. And guess what? For your smoothie-sipping pleasure, this naturally sweet and creamy breakfast fits the bill to a T. At 400 calories, this smoothie offers 12.5 grams of filling fiber, and a whopping 34.5 grams of…
Turmeric is bold, is flavorful, and has recently enjoyed a surge in popularity thanks to a myriad of health benefits – notably, it’s a powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant and can aid in weight loss. But unless you grew up cooking Indian food, turmeric may be a bit unfamiliar in your cooking routine. Kick things up…
Between all the butter and frying, many recipes for buffalo wings boast as much as 800 calories per serving. For a version that doesn’t compromise flavor or texture – but cuts back on the fat – cook up these baked buffalo wings. After taking one of these spicy, juicy wings for a quick dip in…
