You open up a box of chocolates and choose carefully. Maple cream? Nah. Cherry cordial. Ugh, no. Chocolate-covered caramel? Yes, please! You can indulge in one of these for 95 calories, or make your own using four basic ingredients, for only 60 calories. No candy thermometer needed! These babies couldn’t be easier to whip up.…
It seems like everyone’s raving about the Paleo diet, but once I learned all the foods to avoid on this plan, I asked myself, “What’s left?!” If you’ve experienced a similar sentiment, then look to these 42 recipes that cover every meal of the day. These delicious and creative choices might even inspire you to…
There’s so much more to snacking than cheese and crackers! Here are 64 different mouthwatering, hunger-curbing snacks to enjoy every day of the month (and then some!) – all at 150 calories or fewer.
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Your alarm goes off, and you barely have enough time or energy to slip out of your PJs and into a decent outfit, let alone prepare a nutritious (and tasty!) breakfast. Boom! This recipe has your busy morning’s back. Make it the night before, and you’ve got breakfast for the week. Each chewy, nutty, and…
While Greek yogurt, eggs, and protein smoothies are excellent high-protein breakfast ideas, here’s a scrumptious meal that’ll offer over twice the amount of protein – almost 30 grams per 378-calorie serving! Protein in the morning is a must if you’re trying to lose weight, because it offers you sustained energy to prevent the morning blahs…
Eating breakfast is one way to get your metabolism fires burning strong, but what you eat can boost your metabolism even more. With a quick whir of the blender, here’s a smoothie recipe loaded with metabolism-boosting ingredients. In this recipe, you’ll find calcium-rich Greek yogurt, almonds, and broccoli, a nutrient that has been shown to…
Before working in health and fitness, I spent a good part of my adult years working around food and alcohol. I was a server all through college. I would later spend a good chunk of my writing career as a food editor. While I (usually) have no qualms about exercising regularly, my love of cocktails…
The following post was originally featured on Peanut Butter Fingers and written by Julie Fagan, who is part of POPSUGAR Select Fitness. This crock pot sweet potato soup is a savory, comforting soup that is packed with fall flavors and delicious vegetables. It’s warm and creamy (and also vegan and dairy-free!) and tastes delicious served…
The following post was originally featured on The Hummusapien and written by Alexis Joseph, MS, RD, LD, who is part of POPSUGAR Select Fitness. The time is upon us in which the great pumpkin obsession swiftly transforms into the great peppermint obsession. It’s normal. November becomes December. Fall becomes winter. Pumpkin becomes peppermint. You know…
Savory breakfasts are usually confined to the weekends, when you have time to concoct delicious, large brunches. But if you’re not a fan of overly sweet, sugary options during the week, try these savory muffins instead – with a little prep, you’ll have a quick, healthy workday breakfast in no time! – Additional reporting by…
