Calorie Count Blog

Green Smoothie

Thu, 23 May 2013 18:00:00 GMT

Get your daily dose of dark leafy greens any time of day with this delicious green smoothie. Ground flaxseed adds omega-3s. Pour any extra into a freezer-pop mold and have it later as a frozen green smoothie pop.

Boosting Your Metabolism For Dummies: Book Review & Giveaway

Thu, 23 May 2013 10:00:00 GMT

It’s what turns the food you eat into the energy your body needs to function. We’re talking your metabolism and our Director of Nutrition, Rachel Berman, has just released a book that will help you give it a boost.

The 30 Greatest Flat-Belly Tips of All Time

Wed, 22 May 2013 18:00:00 GMT

Everything you need to shrink your stomach, reduce bloat, and rock that bikini.

I Can't Believe It's Not Potato Salad!

Wed, 22 May 2013 10:00:00 GMT

Just like the name implies, there is NO potato in this amazing swap! Bring it to any cookout, and prepare to be showered with praise...

Quick, Budget-Friendly Stovetop Ziti (No Chopping Required!)

Tue, 21 May 2013 18:00:00 GMT

Staying within a grocery budget is a good exercise anytime of year, of course. This dinner recipe from the EatingWell Test Kitchen for no-chop stovetop Sausage & Peppers Baked Ziti helpfully watches the budget (and the clock) for you.

Coming Out of the Food Closet

Tue, 21 May 2013 10:00:00 GMT

Do you find yourself eating in secret? Today is your day to stop eating behind closed doors.

Low-Calorie Cocktails for Late Spring Drinks

Mon, 20 May 2013 18:00:00 GMT

Celebrate the flavors of the season with these refreshing drinks that have no more than 200 calories.

The Key to My Weight Loss: Listening to Mom

Mon, 20 May 2013 10:00:00 GMT

Kelton AKA keljerel was inspired to lose 20 pounds when his doctor told him it would help reduce his acid reflux symptoms. On the advice of his mom, he started calorie counting and realized he loved healthy foods and exercise. Bypassing the first 20 pound loss, this lead to an astounding 122 pound weight loss over the past year!

How to Make a Healthy Banoffee Pie Recipe

Sun, 19 May 2013 18:00:00 GMT

Love bananas? Toffee? How about whipped cream? Then you’ve got to try banoffee pie, one of Great Britain’s sweetest contributions to the confectionary world.

New Fitness Trends to Try This Summer

Sun, 19 May 2013 10:00:00 GMT

Here are three of the most exciting new fitness trends that you can do this summer.

Is Milk the Best Dairy Source?

Sat, 18 May 2013 10:00:00 GMT

When was the last time you saw a “got milk” ad? It’s been a while for me, and there’s a reason why. Milk consumption is down, but does this dairy switch mean for our nutrition? New research shows that dropping milk could leave a big hole in our nutrient intake.

Simply Marinade and Grill

Fri, 17 May 2013 10:00:00 GMT

One of the easiest ways to make dinner is to mix up a simple marinade and grill the entire meal. The idea is to coat the meat (or tofu or veggies) with extra flavor and then infuse it by grilling. Get started with one of these great marinade based recipes.

Frozen Chocolate-Covered Bananas

Thu, 16 May 2013 18:00:00 GMT

Kids will love dipping bananas in melted chocolate and rolling them in coconut to make this tasty frozen treat.

I Want My Body Back!

Thu, 16 May 2013 10:00:00 GMT

Where did your body go? Who has it? Why did you give it away? Whose body do you have now? How does your body feel about being unwanted?

Crazy-Healthy Zucchini Quinoa Lasagna

Wed, 15 May 2013 18:00:00 GMT

Quinoa is all the rage these days—and once you’ve made a few quinoa recipes, it’s not hard to see why. It cooks in 15 to 20 minutes, which means it is a truly convenient whole grain, and makes itself at home in lots of different kinds of recipes—soups, salads, casseroles, even desserts.