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Healthy Snacks to Boost Your Energy

Many traditional snacks are loaded with calories and oils and not much nutrition. These healthier snacks will boost your energy and not blow your good nutrition habits.

Finding Wellness Trends at the Fancy Food Show

Finding Wellness Trends at the Fancy Food Show

The 2019 Fancy Food Show in New York featured wellness trends from kombucha and specialty waters to jerky and dark chocolate.

My Foodie Adventure at the 2018 Fancy Food Show

My Foodie Adventure at the 2018 Fancy Food Show

Follow blogger Judy Freedman as she tastes her way through the 2018 Fancy Food Show in New York City, sampling many of the new foods coming on the market.

The Wonderful Truth About Watermelon

The Truth About Watermelon

Watermelon is a perfect summer food: refreshing, nutritious, hydrating and delicious. It also has antioxidants to help protect your cells from damage. And that's not all!

Sweet Summer Guacamole

Sweet Summer Guacamole

Try this fruity twist on traditional guacamole. It's easy to make and delicious and nutritious to eat.

Smart Strategies for Super Bowl Snacks

Smart Strategies for Super Bowl Snacks

Super Bowl Sunday doesn't have to be a big loss for your diet. Plan some healthy snacks and stick to your game plan.

Why Choosing Artificial Sweeteners Isn’t Necessarily Better

Why Choosing Artificial Sweeteners Isn’t Necessarily Better

A small Australian study suggests that consuming high amounts of artificial sweeteners might affect how the body responds to sugar—and might raise a person's risk of diabetes.

How to Bust the False-Hunger Habit

How to Bust the False-Hunger Habit

Psychology can play a big role in how much we eat.

Cookies, Apples or Yogurt? Not Always a Simple Choice for Kids

Cookies, Apples or Yogurt? Not Always a Simple Choice for Kids

Kids are driven mostly by food preferences—not healthy eating—in choosing their snacks. But some can be swayed by food brands and their own allowance, according to new research.

5 Easy Ways to Curb Mindless Snacking

5 Easy Ways to Curb Mindless Snacking

Mindless snacking takes no effort, but resisting it does take a little effort. Try these 5 easy ways to curb mindless snacking.

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My Fabulous Foodie Day at the 2017 Fancy Food Show

New York's Fancy Food Show is a feast for food lovers, and blogger Judy Freedman shares some of her favorite food finds from the 2017 show.

Doughless Potato Knishes

Doughless Potato Knishes

Potato knishes are easy to make and perfect to serve as part of the Passover meal.

5 Energy-Boosting Snacks for the Busy Mom

5 Energy-Boosting Snacks for the Busy Mom

Busy moms spend a lot of time preparing and providing healthy snacks for their kids, but it's time to think about how you're fueling yourself! Here are top 5 energy-boosting snacks from an RD mom.

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My Foodie Favorites at the 2016 Fancy Food Show

The Summer Fancy Food Show in New York features plenty of tea, beets, protein products, frozen treats and other sweets.

Top 10 Most Refreshing Popsicle Recipes

Top 10 Most Refreshing Popsicle Recipes

If you want something more than ice pops made from sugar water and a little fruit flavoring, try these yummy popsicle recipes.

10 Toddler Snacks: Classic and Elevated

10 Toddler Snacks: Classic and Elevated

Toddlers love to snack, so be prepared with healthy snacks, both easy and elevated.

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6 Diet Pitfalls and How Moms Can Avoid Them

When life as a mom gets busy, it's easy to develop some bad dietary habits. The registered dietitian behind Real Mom Nutrition offers solutions to six common pitfalls.

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Tips to Outsmart Food Cravings

If you have frequent food cravings, try these tips to help you outsmart your cravings and eat healthier foods instead.

Top Halloween Recipes

Top Halloween Recipes

Looking for some frightful, fun and spooky treats to serve at a Halloween party or to whip up with the kids? Here are some of our favorite holiday-inspired recipes.