While comfort food is full of well, comfort, and makes the coldest days seem that much warmer, sometimes you just need a light and fresh side dish as the summer months approach.  What better way to keep a plate looking bright and healthy than with fresh vegetables straight from the garden?  Keeping it simple with a few ingredients, this [...]

Q. Hey Fitz! I am curious to hear your take on avocados. I just bought some, and now that I see how much fat is in them, it kind of scares me! Thanks, Ann A. Lots of calories and lots of fat. BUT!!! The fat is the “good kind” and if you use avocados wisely … they can be a [...]

We’re filling our schedules up with more and more every day and mornings can be especially crazy in preparing to take on such a hectic agenda. Rushing to get to work, getting the kids ready for school, showering and getting ready after you workout…these are just a few things that can leave you in a chaotic whirlwind during the early [...]

  Popcorn, Indiana FIT Popcorn Popcorn, Indiana has just introduced their FIT line of popcorn! This light and tasty snack only has 40 calories and just 2 grams of fat per cup. Popcorn, Indiana FIT was made available nationwide in January 2013, and made quite a statement on grocery store shelves. With bold flavor and crunchy kernels, FIT is perfect [...]

Sharing food and goodies with one another is an easy way to show affection, sympathy, or friendship.  Baking up a batch of healthy treats or bringing over a vegetable casserole can really change a person’s day for the better. Tracking down your best dishes and plates can be a hassle though. Not to mention, the last thing on someone’s mind [...]

  Foods that Harm, Foods that Heal, Revised and Updated: The Best and Worst Choices to Treat your Ailments Naturally, is an updated and revised version of the original mega-seller by Reader’s Digest.  This A to Z guide helps to outline all different types of foods, from the nutritious and healthy to the fatty and damaging.  The guide is packed [...]

Butter is fattening, cream cheese can be boring, and other spreads just don’t cut it when it comes to flavor!  Want to add some pizzazz and sparkle to your dull potato dishes, plain snacking crackers, or other spreadable foods?  Try this healthy take on a new kind of dip with chickpeas and avocado, that takes less than 10 minutes to [...]

It’s true. I can beat up big men. Seems like a surprising topic for an article, but I’m working with Green Giant and they just surprised the tar out of me. They sent me two bags of Veggie Chips to review and O.M.G – they’re better than Doritos! You heard me! Better than Doritos. The Green Giant Roasted Veggie Tortilla [...]

Just stumbled across this on Facebook and had to share! These Sesame Street themed fruit and veggie platters would be perfect for any child’s birthday party or get-together. In fact, I think my adult friends would go bonkers for them too. Just another bit of proof that healthy food can still be tons of fun. Cookie Monster Fruit Platter: Blueberry [...]

A standard Friday night might include hitting up the movie theater to see the new romantic comedy or action film starring your favorite actors.  While this is a great form of entertainment, your food experience can be less than fantastic.  Movie theaters are typically full of unhealthy, overpriced options that are packed with calories, fat, and sugar.  Why not put [...]