Content tagged with “Snacks” (Page 2)

Gluten-free? Top swaps for eating deliciously on-the-go
You may have noticed gluten-free labels on more foods—everything from breads to brownies—at the supermarket...

5 healthy ways to satisfy your PMS cravings

DIY super-easy frozen mochaccino

It’s National Banana Bread Day! One amazing (healthier) recipe to celebrate
I learned everything I know about baking from my mother. When I was a little girl, I loved getting up super-early on...

Is this super-“healthy” doughnut a good idea? Or are we just tricking the kids?

Spicy Buffalo wings with a healthier spin

3-ingredient guacamole & more easy Super Bowl dips

Homemade spiced nuts in 5 minutes
Hi, my name is Carolyn and I’m addicted to nuts. I definitely blame my genes. My maternal grandfather (may he...

DIY healthy lunchbox treats: homemade fruit bars
When it comes to lunch, not much has changed since I was a kid—even at age 34, I’m still envious when a co-...

Snack-attack rescue: 13 healthy snacks to stash in your desk drawer
I’m a snacker, especially at work. When my mind is working hard, my stomach inevitably starts grumbling. While...

Energy snacks for kid athletes
As a kid, I met the end of August with mixed emotions. I was bummed that summer vacation was ending. But I was psyched...

Cure your salty junk food cravings with these better-for-you-swaps
I can pass up an entire tray of brownies, no problem. Cake? No thanks. Cookies? Blah. Not interested. But put a plate...

Smoothies that top the calorie charts (and healthy options to drink instead)
I’m obsessed with smoothies. Maybe it’s the heat. Maybe it’s all the fresh berries my husband, Colin...

What’s fresh: zucchini bread for chocolate lovers
Zucchini. Say the word and you’re sure to elicit passionate opinions of this abundant summer vegetable. In my...

How much food do you really need?
We all know—and you’ve heard me give my registered dietitian spiel before—that to slim down you have...

8 secret-weapon foods to power up your diet
It’s that time of year when I’m looking for an extra edge to stay slim and get in better shape. I’m...

What’s Fresh: Sweet, luscious cherries
I have a hoarding instinct that kicks in when it comes to fruits like cherries that have such a short growing season (...

3 reasons you should snack on popcorn
A few years ago, I bought a hot air popcorn popper at a yard sale for 25 cents. It was one of the best investments I...

4 road-trip snacks that are healthier than gas station eats
Summer is just around the corner and that means that our weekends for the next few months are filling up with lots of...

The best-kept secret of successful dieters
It’s a question that I would venture to guess every dieter has asked...even those who successfully lose weight,...

The #1 food you should eat (and probably don't)
My dad’s family is from Norway and for as long as I can remember we’ve been eating fish balls, fish...

The secret to killer guacamole
I heart guacamole. I can eat it morning, noon and night (really). I like to have the ingredients on hand to make it for...

Mad-easy 5-ingredient dips
March Madness means sports madness in my house. My husband loves to kick back and watch big games, playoffs and...

5 healthy after-school snacks they’ll rush home for
When I was a kid, my mom would always have a snack waiting for me when I got home from school. Cheese, whole-grain...