snacks

What's your go to? Mine are these. 42 grams protein for 220 calories I believe

When training, you need to take in enough protein to build muscle. Working out breaks down your muscles, and protein helps repair your muscles after your workout. Aside from meals, you can eat protein snacks before or after your workout. Here is an in-depth guide on why protein is essential, how...

When that mid-afternoon hunger strikes, it can be tempting to reach for unhealthy snacks, but you can add healthy low-calorie snacks into your diet without too much hassle. No, really. These low-calorie snack options will not only satisfy your cravings but also give you a boost of energy...

Snack on the wrong foods, and you end up feeling heavy, tired, and dragging through your workouts. Snack on the right healthy foods, though, and you can increase your energy enough to face down whatever your program says to do in the gym. Eat your way into fitness—especially when you cut out...

By: Matt Weik For many people, the hardest time of day (nutritionally) is at night. What can you eat that tastes great and would prevent you from devouring an entire carton of ice cream? You need something satiating, right? You don’t want to be lying in bed dreaming about potato chips and...

When you’re trying to lose weight, one of the greatest favors you can do for yourself is plan ahead — especially in the kitchen. Keeping track of your intake, controlling portion sizes and prepping well-balanced meals helps you create a calorie deficit and make healthy eating a habit. Even...

Losing weight doesn't mean you have to say no to snacks. There are plenty of 100-calorie snacks that you can eat throughout the day to satisfy your hunger and keep your diet on track. Of course, you can buy 100-calorie snack packs at the grocery store, but those foods are often heavily...

How many meals do you usually eat and if you eat snacks what do you choose? I saw a dietetician last year and she told me that I should have two snacks, one mid morning and one mid afternoon. Crackers with peanut butter or Philadelphia or cottage cheese are good she said. Sometimes I prefer a...

How much do y'all spend monthly on groceries? I spend about $350 a month. I shop at Wal-Mart for many things and go to a local grocery store for meats.