Halloween is the year’s annual sugar fest -- but it is possible to keep Trick-or-Treaters happy without piling on even more sugar – and without being the neighborhood Halloween Scrooge! In today’s Love it, Like it, Hate it, we’ve got the best & worst of Halloween treats, including some that you can actually feel good about. So whether you celebrate Halloween with block parties, school ...
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Scary easy (and healthier) Halloween trick-or-treat sweets, DIY recipes (as seen on NOLA.com)
Some people have labeled me a Halloween scrooge. I promise, I’m not. I do, however, take a strong stance when it comes to sugary Halloween treats: We don’t have to give kids candy to be festive. And if we want to make healthier choices, we shouldn’t feel guilty about it. Trust me, plenty of folks up and down the block will be doling out the candy corn, Lemonheads and Snickers. Kids won’t ...
Protein primer: How much we need, why we need it, how to get it (as seen on NOLA.com)
Protein plays a vital role in helping us reach physical goals like getting leaner and stronger. It's involved in nearly all cellular and metabolic processes, keeping our bodies functioning smoothly and helping us maintain a healthy weight. If you use the "percent daily value" numbers on a Nutrition Facts label as a guide for protein intake, however, research shows that you may not be getting ...
Yes, you really should eat an apple a day: Here’s why (as seen on NOLA.com)
An apple a day might not keep the doctor away, but each sweet, crispy crunch could promote weight loss and support the body’s efforts to combat disease. That’s because apples are rich in fiber as well as phytonutrients and antioxidants. Here’s a look at what’s under – and in – the skin of apples that makes them good for us, plus tips and recipes to help us get more in our diets. DON’T PEEL ...
Is that Greek yogurt the real deal? 3 best bets, 3 to avoid (as seen on NOLA.com)
Is that Greek yogurt the real deal? 3 best bets, 3 to avoid Authentic Greek-style yogurt really does live up to its reputation as a health food, or even a superfood. Ounce for ounce, it has twice as much protein as regular nonfat yogurt, with nearly 40 percent less sugar. It’s a good source of calcium and vitamin D, and rich in probiotics. So when we’re nobly reaching for a carton of ...
Get the Skinny in the Kitchen: Goulishy Delicious Halloween Peanut Butter Monster Cookies!
Ben’s Salted Peanut Butter Keto Bites pull double duty for these scary-good Monster Cookies! Whip up a double batch of the PB Cup “Minis” to have extras on hand for a low-carb keto-approved snack to help fend off Halloween candy cravings! SALTED PEANUT BUTTER CHOCOLATE KETO BITE MINI (low-carb, GF) Ingredients: Chocolate layer: 1/2 cup cocoa powder1/2 cup coconut oil (melted)1/4 + 1 ...