Snacks
These 5 Habits Will Help You Stop Eating so Much Added Sugar
Added sugar. There's little doubt you're eating too much of it. In a day and age when the average American consumes a staggering 88 grams of added sugar per day [...]
Is Avocado Toast Healthy?
Americans love avocado. The trendiest way to eat it? Avocado toast. Both foodies and average Joes seem to adore it. It’s suddenly on the menu at every culinary hot spot [...]
Are Nutri-Grain Bars Actually Healthy?
Americans want their food healthy, convenient and delicious. The demand for those three criteria has driven the explosive growth of breakfast, cereal and snack bars. A product sector which hardly [...]
Hey, Skinny Kid: Here’s What You Need to Do to Bulk Up
I’m always surprised by just how skinny high school boys are nowadays. I look around and see skinny guys all over the place. Now don’t get me wrong, being thin [...]
Are Lärabars Actually Healthy?
While a new wellness bar brand now seems to appear on the shelves every other day, Lärabars have been around for over 15 years. Throughout that time, they’ve enjoyed a [...]
You’re Probably Ignoring This Number in the Nutrition Facts—and It Might Be Making You Fat
As a country, America has never been more obese. There’s no one reason for this. Too much added sugar, not enough physical activity, chronic dehydration—all of these things play a [...]
Are Harvest Snaps Healthy?
Pick up a bag of Harvest Snaps, and you’ll be bombarded by impressive claims of good nutrition. Fresh-picked goodness! 50% less sodium than regular potato chips! 5 grams of plant [...]
Are Goldfish Healthy?
Goldfish are as American as apple pie. Introduced by Pepperidge Farm in 1962, the fish-shaped cheese crackers have stood the test of time. Perhaps in part due to their enduring [...]
Are Popchips Actually Healthy?
Popchips are extremely popular.
21 Horrible Snacks for Athletes and What They Do to Your Body
Even if you're eating well-balanced meals, it's surprisingly easy to set yourself back with high-fat or sugary snacks. Snack time is when many Americans indulge in unsuspecting ways. Since portion [...]