While the idea of zucchini bread may sound healthy, don’t be fooled! Most are loaded with sugar and butter, which means they’re also loaded with calories – we’re talking 340 per slice! Naturally sweetened with ripe banana, this recipe is also vegan, which cuts back on fat and cholesterol but doesn’t compromise on flavor. You’ll…
Did you know that the flavor of your food can affect your chances of losing weight? As it turns out, certain foods actually trigger a greater feeling of fullness. Eating umami snacks and foods can actually help prevent you from overeating. The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition published a study saying that umami flavor increases…
Trying to shed a few pounds? Hannah Bronfman‘s trainer, Chase Weber, has been giving us some seriously convenient weight-loss hacks, including how to snack (a quick refresher: Hannah is one of our favorite fitness stars, and founder of the fitness and lifestyle blog HBFit). Related Stories: 10 Snacks With 10 (or More!) Grams of Protein…
We’re pretty big yogurt fans here at the POPSUGAR office, and Noosa is definitely one of the favorite brands across the board. When the new “sweet heat” collection showed up at our office, we couldn’t wait to dig in – what would the fruity, spicy pairings taste like? Would these be our new refrigerator mainstays?…
Banana bread is one of those comforting foods I crave, no matter what time of year. But many versions are too dessert-like to enjoy in good health. Not so here – with half the sugar found in typical recipes, olive oil in place of butter, and a mix of whole-wheat and all-purpose flours, you can…
Woman need between 25 and 30 grams of fiber each day, and sorry to say, but that morning bowl of cereal probably isn’t enough. So here are some high-fiber, low-cal snacks you can nosh on to make sure you’re getting your fill of fiber for the day. 1 large apple (with skin): 120 calories, 5.5…
Smooth, chocolaty, melt-in-your mouth, decadent pudding. A traditional recipe is made with white sugar, whole milk, egg yolks, and butter – definitely not the healthiest dessert, but man, is it delicious! Here’s a healthier version made with – get ready for this – black beans! And it’s sweetened with maple syrup, which is way better…
Mason jars are handy for salads, but you can also use these versatile, naturally BPA-free containers for your on-the-go snacks. If you like eating two-ingredient snacks like veggies and hummus, here’s a brilliant, inexpensive little hack to keep two ingredients separated, so you can avoid unappetizingly soggy snacks. All you need is a wide-mouth jar…
Wake up early in the morning to exercise and need to fuel your workout? Go for a mix of protein and easily digestible carbs, which allows your body to stay energized during your workout without weighing it down. If you’ve got an early workout planned, then try one of these pre-workout snacks for the morning.…
Kayla Itsines is a fitness goddess – she’s transformed women’s bodies and lives, and has a quick, intense workout program totally dialed. Millions of women the world over are looking at her for how to exercise, and what to eat . . . so naturally, when we spoke with her on set for ClassFitsugar in…
