On some mornings, an überhealthy kale and blueberry smoothie or tofu scramble is what your tummy craves – but not today! You want a sugary, sweet, soft, and moist baked good. But you know grabbing one from a local coffee shop is just going to make you feel like crap, with all the white flour…
Think caramel apples are way too decadent to enjoy this Fall? At 560 calories, one apple is definitely way too much! Make these caramel apple bites instead. You only need four ingredients: dates, soy milk, apples, and the topping of your choice. These vegan treats are actually healthy enough to have for a snack. And…
The never-ending deluge of Halloween junk food can make it hard to stick to any healthy-eating resolutions. Thankfully, there are fun ways to say no to the candy bowl while still feeling like you’re indulging. Read on for 30 healthy smoothies, candies, shakes, snacks, and other treats that’ll make your Halloween happy and healthy! –…
Oatmeal typically seems like the healthiest option at a fast-food restaurant, right? Dr. Oz doesn’t agree. Grabbing a to-go bowl of oatmeal at places like McDonald’s or your local coffee shop might be sneaking hidden calories, sugar, and preservatives into your diet that you don’t expect. The Dr. Oz Show specifically cited “cream, stabilizers, [and]…
If Snickers are your favorite fun-sized Halloween treat, but you could do without the hydrogenated oils and refined sugar, whip up this version that’s made with a handful of ingredients and is vegan, too. Soft, chewy, with the perfect peanut crunch, these really do satisfy. A real Snickers fun-size bar is about 80 calories, and…
When I ditched dairy over the Summer, I didn’t realize how my Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup obsession would be affected. I’m not gonna lie – Halloween was really tough, having to live without that perfect marriage of chocolate and peanut butter. You can make these almond butter cups that are dairy-free, but if you also…
When heading to a dinner party, I always opt to bring a healthy, hearty dish, something that will change everyone’s perspective on what “health” food actually tastes like. I recently was cooking for a table of guests with dietary restrictions ranging from Paleo to gluten-free and all the way to vegan. It seemed like a…
Chicken has been known to be an excellent source of lean protein when abiding by a healthy meal plan. The protein in chicken plays an important role in weight loss, along with maintaining a healthy weight. It helps keeps you satisfied longer, along with aiding the production of muscle tissue, an important factor when following…
If you’re used to baking with butter, allow me to throw some numbers your way. Four tablespoons of butter is 407 calories. But if you swap it out for one avocado, you’re looking at just 322 calories, and this fruit also offers 13.5 grams of fiber and almost 1,000 grams of potassium – you can’t…
Craving a huge bowl of comfort food right about now? If you’ve never tried swapping pasta for spaghetti squash, you’ll be amazed at how this low-carb alternative can satisfy your need for noodles while also fitting into your weight-loss goals. Instead of baking it in your oven, here’s a no-fuss way to prepare this veggie…
