From one night of trick-or-treating, the average child collects 3,500 to 7,000 calories’ worth of candy on Halloween, according to Donna Arnett, MD, chair of the Department of Epidemiology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Public Health. She estimates it would take a 100-pound...
The options are plentiful in the snack aisle of your local health-food store, but they’re not always as healthy as you might think. The next time you’re in the market for a replacement meal bar or snack, give one of these alternatives a try. We love these picks because their creators sought out a...
As anyone on a weight loss plan can attest, looking forward to a daily treat (even if it’s the pre-packaged diet version) is a welcome respite from meals measured down to the ounce. You can indulge in that Weight Watchers-approved sweet snack (Red Velvet Crème Cake, anyone?) with zero guilt. But...
Summer is heating up around the country, so there’s no better time to indulge in a cool-down treat. While many store-bought popsicles, fudgesicles and creamsicles are high in fat and sugar and packed with processed ingredients, it’s easy enough to make your own version of your favorite frozen...
