Chocolate cravings are serious business, but instead of downing hundreds of calories in a chocolate bar, brownie, or chocolate ice cream, here’s a quick snack that will give you a chocolate fix but for only 100 calories. This addictively crunchy, salty-sweet snack whips up in minutes, offers a decent amount of protein and fiber, and…
They had no idea. I baked a batch of this delicious just-like-Gramma’s cornbread, and they really had no clue. I mean, it’s so fluffy, moist, and subtly sweet, how could they guess it was made without butter, buttermilk, or white sugar? Subbing maple syrup for the white stuff lends a subtly sweet, warm flavor, which…
Chia seeds can go into so many different recipes, but chia pudding is arguably one of the most delicious and foolproof ways to turn a healthy, nutrient-rich superfood into a treat. The little seeds are full of fiber, protein, and omega-3 fatty acids. With mere minutes of prepwork and a little chill time in the…
Looking for the perfect Super Bowl party snacks, but worried about the guilt that follows? Thankfully, dietitian Julie Upton, MS, RD, of Appetite For Health, is here to offer eight different guilt-free snack ideas that will help you score major points with your friends and family this weekend. Will you be tuning in to watch…
It’s not just for preschoolers! Snack time is important for adults, too, because it can satiate hunger between meals to prevent overeating and help you lose weight. Snacks can also be a way to get valuable nutrients you’re missing from meals alone. But not all snacks are good ones. We’ve enlisted the expertise of two…
It’s not really a party until the dip shows up. Good with veggies, fruit, and pita bread, the sheer variety of dips makes them an easy crowd-pleaser. If you’ve got a party coming up and want to get crazy with the dip but also want to keep calories and fat down, we’ve got 24 recipes…
Don’t let cravings get the best of you. Have it all with this high-protein snack that will satisfy your sweet tooth without going overboard on calories and processed sugar. Shhh – don’t tell yourself that the main ingredient is chickpeas! At just 144 calories, each serving has only three grams of sugar and offers a…
You nosh on a bunch of melon and head out for a run. Five minutes into your workout, you experience one of the worst cramps in your belly. You try everything to make it go away: massaging it, slowing down your pace, and raising your arms in the air, but walking is the only thing…
When you need a little energy before a workout, a banana is one of the best choices since it’s quick and easy to digest. But you can’t exactly keep bananas lying around your car, desk, or in your gym bag – that’s a mushy disaster just waiting to happen. And while you could easily pick…
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…
