
Searching for gluten-free, low-carb, organic or vegan king cakes? New Orleans has ’em (as seen on NOLA.com)
As recently as a decade ago, the idea of a healthier king cake was virtually unheard of. There was the occasional “sugar free” version with artificially sweetened glaze atop a ring of white flour, but not a legitimately good-for-you king cake.

The low-down on those trendy diets for the New Year (as seen on NOLA.com)
Many of us think about slimming down and getting healthier in the new year, but how to go about it is the question.

Peppermint stocking stuffers that are big on flavor, light on sugar and fat
Peppermint, once relegated to those sweet red and white striped candies, now flavors everything from ice cream and lattes to barks and cake pops, especially during the winter holidays.

Give holiday cookies a healthy makeover with these 3 recipes (as seen on NOLA.com)
It’s holiday baking time, whether for cookie swaps, holiday gifts or treats to bring to a party.

Guide to healthy holiday gift ideas: Clothes, juices and stocking stuffers (as seen on NOLA.com)
Holiday shopping days are quickly ticking away. Not to worry, though, we have a host of healthy gift ideas to help support friends and family on their wellness journeys.

Stress-Less Holidays: Six strategies to slow down and enjoy more (as seen on NOLA.com)
With just a little bit of thought and planning, wellness-focused gifts can be tailored to suit anyone on your list.

Love It, Like It, Hate It: Guilt-free candy cane + peppermint finds!
‘Tis the season for all things Candy Cane + Peppermint Mocha. And if you just can’t say no to the holiday sweets, you’ll want to check out Molly’s top picks for good-for-you peppermint mocha & peppermint chocolate finds!

Get the Skinny: Last-minute holiday gift guide 2018
Some of us may or may not be panicking, realizing that our shopping days are quickly ticking away. Not to worry, though, we’re Getting the Skinny with Molly on a fast, easy healthy holiday gift ideas to help support friends and family in their wellness journeys.


Love it, Like It, Hate It: Eggnog!
Eggnog is a love-it-or-hate it holiday tradition – and for those who love it, we hate to be the bearer of bad news, but even the “light” versions of eggnog can squeeze nearly 300 calories and 40 grams of sugar into a single 8-ounce cup.

Get the Skinny: 3 Top fast food + drive-thru to fuel holiday hustle on the run!
With just a little bit of thought and planning, wellness-focused gifts can be tailored to suit anyone on your list.

Love It, Like It, Hate It: Caffeinated pick-me-ups for the holiday bustle
If you’re struggling to keep up with the pace of holiday hustle and bustle, you may be turning to energy drinks for a quick pick-me-up.

Get the Skinny: 7 easy ways to sneak more protein into breakfast
With just a little bit of thought and planning, wellness-focused gifts can be tailored to suit anyone on your list.

Love It, Like It, Hate It: Bagels!
Bagels are one of those foods that *seem* like they’re healthful, but not all are – in fact they range tremendously in carbs, calories, and even protein.

Get the Skinny | 5 thanksgiving ingredient upgrades
When it comes to “healthifying” holiday favorites, there are the obvious recipe swaps: lighter versions of ingredients like cheese, cream cheese, and cream-based soups, along with whole grain flour, brown rice and sweet potatoes in place of their white counterparts.

Love It, Like It, Hate It: Pumpkin spice everything!
Pumpkin spice-flavored anything is still going strong, and Thanksgiving has us craving these fall flavors more than ever!

8 Holiday strategies for dealing with special diets, picky eaters (as seen on NOLA.com)
No one wants to be “that person” at the dinner table. Having special dietary needs can make one feel like a giant inconvenience.

Love It, Like It, Hate It: Butters and butter alternatives
The butter aisle can be almost as overwhelming as the selection of yogurts, with options ranging from plain old butter to margarine to olive oil and coconut oil blends – it’s hard to know what’s really a healthful option, and what’s just good marketing.

Get the Skinny in the kitchen with Swerve’s Ben McLauchlin | Sweet Potato Casserole – GF
A Thanksgiving tradition, Ben has Swerverized this holiday favorite with zero added sugar and the same deliciousness your friends and family are accustomed to!

Get the Skinny: Pumpkin nutrition + 3 easy recipes for leftover Halloween pumpkins!
Whatcha gonna do with all that pumpkin? We’re Getting the Skinny with Molly on the health benefits of pumpkin plus 3 easy ways to add it to our diets!