Congrats to FatFighterTV member - elizabeth p – for winning last week’s giveaway for the variety package of Dr. McDougall’s Ready-to-Serve Chunky Soups – enjoy! And thanks, Dr. McDougall’s Right Foods! Get your FREE copy of "Recipes and Tips for Healthy, Thrifty Meals" Download e-book here. Related posts Dr. McDougall’s Chunky Soups giveaway One Dish Chicken & Rice Bake Oikos prize pack winner! Oikos prize pack giveaway Holey Donuts! winner Read Full Story

As you get ready for Thanksgiving, check out the FFTV go-to guide below to help make your holiday healthy, trouble-free, and fun! From healthy recipes to food safety to trivia, we’ve got you covered. Turkey Troubles? Just in case you have any food safety questions or problems as you cook your turkey – remember, you can call the USDA Meat & Poultry Hotline: 1-888-674-6854. It’s open on Thanksgiving Day from 8:00 a. m. to 2:00 p. m., Eastern Time. And make sure you use a meat ... Read Full Story

[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.] I’m not a big fan of packaged soups, mainly because they are so high in sodium. I would much rather whip up my own homemade batch in the slow cooker. But for those times when I need something quick, Dr. McDougall’s new Ready-to-Serve soups are a good alternative – they are not too salty, they ... Read Full Story

Here’s a stuffing recipe that won’t leave you stuffed this Thanksgiving! Switching from butter to a smaller amount of oil cuts two-thirds of the total fat and a third of the calories. Plus using whole-grain bread adds three grams of fiber per serving. Maybe it’s time to start a new tradition. From eatbetteramerica. Prep Time: 30 min Start to Finish: 1 hr 40 min Makes: 12 servings (1/2 cup each) Ingredients 15 slices white whole grain bread 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 cup ch... Read Full Story

Congrats to FatFighterTV members – Lissa, Gianna, Cammy, Carol, and Laura T – for winning last week’s giveaway for the Blue Bunny ice cream vouchers – enjoy! Thanks, Blue Bunny! Get your FREE copy of "Recipes and Tips for Healthy, Thrifty Meals" Download e-book here. Related posts Blue Bunny Sweet Freedom giveaway I scream, you scream… Blue Bunny ice cream winners! Weight Watchers ice cream winner! Weight Watchers ice cream giveaway Read Full Story

You know – carbons. As in carbon emissions. Check out Does This Blog Make Us Look Fat? to find out why it’s the new way to watch what you eat. It’s all the rage, so do it! Get your FREE copy of "Recipes and Tips for Healthy, Thrifty Meals" Download e-book here. Related posts What do you count? What happens when you hit the diet wall? The Twitter Diet – Are you on it? The Hershey’s Kiss Diet The Hershey's Kiss Diet Read Full Story

You probably know the popcorn at the movie theaters is far from healthy, but did you know having a medium popcorn and soda from a major national chain is like eating three McDonald’s Quarter Pounders with 12 pats of butter? That’s according to a new report from the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI). CSPI says the popular combo from Regal, the country’s biggest movie chain, has 1,610 calories and three days’ worth – 60 grams – of saturated fa... Read Full Story

As obesity rates continue to climb, new research finds some obese people do not realize they have a weight problem. The study says one in ten people classified as obese do not understand they are overweight, and believe they are healthy. Get your FREE copy of "Recipes and Tips for Healthy, Thrifty Meals" Download e-book here. Related posts News Nugget: Overweight preschoolers have signs of heart disease News Nugget: Obesity epidemic hits toddlers News Nugget: Nearly one in four Brit... Read Full Story

According to the Calorie Control Council, the average American may have more than 4,500 calories and 229 grams of fat from eating a traditional Thanksgiving dinner… and snacking throughout the day. Think you know your T-Day numbers? Here’s a fun little quiz to find out. See if you can match these popular holiday foods and drinks with the right number of calories and fat in each one. Popular Thanksgiving Day foods and drinks: 1. Roasted Turkey – (no skin) 4 slices (4 oz.) 2... Read Full Story

A new ad campaign from the dairy industry is stirring up quite a debate. The ads say that without the sugary flavoring in chocolate milk, some kids won’t drink regular milk and won’t get its nutrients. Critics say kids will drink white milk if it’s the only milk offered, and that they already get too much sugar, which is adding to the country’s obesity problem. Should schools serve chocolate milk? What do you think? Get your FREE copy of "Recipes and Tips for Healt... Read Full Story