Vitalicious Super Sampler Pack giveaway

[Disclosure: I received a complimentary sample of this product. My policy is to only post giveaways about products I honestly like, or those I think FatFighterTV members would enjoy.]
Tasty, filling, and only 100 calories in a muffin top? Is it possible? Yes… with Vitalicious VitaTops it is! I like mine warm with a dollop [...]

Barney Butter winner!

Congrats to FatFighterTV member – Jay – for winning last week’s giveaway for the Barney Butter duo. Enjoy!

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Healthy Recipe: Edible Eyeballs and other spooky Halloween treats

Looking for some fun Halloween treats that don’t have a scary amount of calories? Check out these spooky snacks from Disney FamilyFun. They’re frighteningly healthy – perfect for parties or as an after-school treat.

Tags: black beans, carrots, Food & Nutrition, Halloween, melon, snacks

FDA cracks down on food label claims

Okay, remember my shock when I saw that the new Smart Choices nutrition labels on sugary cereals? Well, now the FDA is on it. The agency sent out this letter to food manufacturers, saying there are too many Front-of-Package (FOP) labeling programs which all have different nutritional criteria and can be misleading.

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Barney Butter giveaway

[Disclosure: I received a complimentary sample of this product. My policy is to only post giveaways about products I honestly like, or those I think FatFighterTV members would enjoy.]
Mmmm… almond butter! I love the stuff. I actually only tried it for the first time a few months ago, but I was instantly hooked, probably because [...]

10 healthified pumpkin recipes

I love almost-anything pumpkin so much, I even drink Pumpkin Spice tea this time of year in my festive mug! It’s perfect on a chilly day. While I was sipping on it, I came across a bunch of healthy pumpkin recipes. Hopefully, there’s not a pumpkin shortage where you live and you can enjoy some [...]

News Nugget: Day cares make changes to fight childhood obesity

With more emphasis on stopping childhood obesity, some day cares are making changes in their menus. This article shows how a day care center in Delaware is serving grilled chicken instead of hot dogs, strawberries instead of cookies, and water and low-fat milk instead of fruit juice. The goal is to teach kids early that [...]

News Nugget: Are corner stores making kids overweight?

Just how much do city kids eat at corner stores after school? A new study looked at the snacking habits at K-8 Philadelphia schools where half of the students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunches. Results show children usually buy chips, candy and sweetened drinks, spend an average of $1 each time, and eat [...]

News Nugget: Fewer schools selling junk foods

Pleas to get junk food out of schools may be paying off. New research from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention finds fewer schools are selling snacks and drinks like candy and soda. The report shows high schools and middle schools that sold sugary or salty snacks dropped on average from 54 percent to [...]