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What snack has whole grains, is low in calories and fat, is sugar free, free of additives and GMOs, AND tastes delicious? The answer might be more obvious than you think: popcorn! Simple yet strangely satisfying, popcorn is well, popping up everywhere! You can find tons of different varieties of ...

Imagine the following scenario: you’re sitting on the couch, scrolling through your phone, watching How to Get Away With Murder, and mindless munching on a bag of chips. Sound familiar? Thought so! We’ve all been there. However, mindlessly snacking isn’t that great for our health. It also sets us up for eating ...

Snacks- can either be your friend or foe. Do you have control when it comes to snacking or are you one of those people who once you start, you can’t stop? Snacking can get pretty tricky – many have appealing packaging which try to entice you through colorful images and ...

For someone who has always known that vegetarianism is not for her, I’ve been thinking a lot about choosing one day of the week to not eat meat. Of course, I’ve heard and seen people participating in, “Meatless Monday,” but I didn’t know much about it. After some digging, I ...

Will You Burn More Fat if you Fast? There is a general idea that if you fast before you work out, you’ll burn more fat. The short answer is no, you won’t burn any more fat if you decide to exercise on an empty stomach. While it would be great ...

One of my favorite memories of my childhood is the smell of my mom’s homemade pasta sauce. Using my great-great grandmother’s recipe, and a few tweaks of her own, she’d spend the whole morning chopping, sautéing, and perfecting the most delicious marinara sauce you’ll ever taste. Then, she’d let it ...

I don’t know about you, but I don’t normally use the words “healthy” and “fast food” in the same sentence. When we think of fast food, we often think of things that are greasy, high in calories, and low in nutrients. However, you can eat out without blowing your diet. It just ...

Summer is right around the corner and one of my (many) favorite things about this season is dining el fresco every night!!!! Nothing says summer to me like eating on my deck on a perfect summer night, and the best food to eat outside is anything grilled! This can be ...

What should I include in my food diary? How Much The amounts of the different food and drink items should be included in the food diary. Measurements can vary from cups to ounces, or even the number of items.   What Kind What kind of foods and drinks are important ...

We’ve all heard the term “follow your intuition”. Growing up, my mom used to always tell me to trust my gut. If something doesn’t feel right, it probably isn’t. Maybe you’ve been told something similar. But did you know that your intuition can also guide your eating habits? Story time: ...