Amazing news! Announcing Fiber One Partnership!

Greetings Skinny readers! We are excited to announce that our founder Tanya Zuckerbrot, MS, RD is working closely with Fiber One to launch their new Fiber One 90 Calorie Chewy Bars. We’ve been sampling the bars here at Skinny, and we’ll have a full blown review in a few short weeks, but needless to say, they are delicious! The bars are available in chocolate and chocolate peanut butter, and have five grams of fiber to boot! And since you are a Skinny reader, we don’t have to tell you all the virtues of adding more fiber to your diet.

Keep your eye out for our full blown review, and if you see these bars on the grocery shelves and happen to try one – write us back and tell us what you think!

A word of note: Here at Skinny, we have a strict editorial policy, and no company, no matter how big or small, can buy coverage here. If we don’t like a product, we will not support it.

SkinnySizeMe: Rachael's Meringue Recipe

• 3 egg whites
• 2/3 cup Splenda
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Skinny Poll: Mediterranean Cuisine

We've been giving you our Skinny tips on how to navigate through the menus of many cuisines. From Italian to Chinese, how to choose when fast food is your only option or when you are out at a bar for happy hour, we have not lead you astray. New to the Skinny community? Click on that black Search button on the upper right hand corner to check out all of our archives.

Today we gave tips on what to eat when you eat Mediterranean.  But now we want to hear from you! What do you eat when you eat Mediterranean and why? Not sure if your dish is Skinny-friendly? Ask us here.

Skinny Poll: How do you make your dessert Skinny-approved?

We told you our secrets. Now, you tell us yours. Let us know your healthy dessert tips here.

Skinny Poll: What do you eat when you eat Chinese food?

We are taking an unofficial poll: What's your favorite Chinese food dish that's on the healthy side? Or do you want to ask us about a dish to find how it measures on the nutrition scale? Comment here.

Happy National Doughnut Day?

Yup, it’s true: Today is National Doughnut Day. Whether as a quick breakfast grab, a birthday party treat, or business meeting staple, doughnuts have been a part of American culture forever. This sweet, deep fried pastry we hate to love is being honored today, June 5th. A day for celebrating doughnuts seems trite, but the history is actually pretty interesting.

National Doughnut Day was established in 1938 by the Chicago Salvation Army to raise funds during the Great Depression as well as to honor the work of Salvation Army volunteers during WWI who prepared doughnuts for thousands of soldiers.

Major doughnut chains like Dunkin Donuts and Krispy Kreme are giving away free doughnuts in honor of the special day. Resist the urge! A standard sized doughnut can cost you a whopping 400 calories, 15 grams of fat, and 63 carbs! If you absolutely must have a doughnut today, opt for 1 glazed doughnut hole or munchkin, which contains 50 calories, 2.8 grams of fat, and 7 carbs.

Leave your house fortified with healthy snacks to satisfy your sweet tooth and keep you from dipping into the doughnut box!

Get lean, get GREEN, get Skinny

Every day, we are becoming more aware of the effects our actions have on the environment. This week, get the Skinny on how to reduce your eco-footprint, starting with cleaning up your home environment. Tune in to our articles on the web each day to learn how you can choose to be a natural beauty, make conscious decisions when in the supermarket or dining out, and get our exclusive guide so you can decipher exactly what all of these eco-friendly terms mean for you and our Earth. Get lean, get GREEN, get Skinny!

Top Nutrition Tips for April - by Sara Sweetin, Nutritionist to the Stars

1) Drink three acai berry drinks per day This power juice will boost your metabolism and help you to lose weight.

2) Try a detox colon cleanse There is no better way to clean out your system and start fresh than with a fast or calories in the form of liquid.

3) Use hoodia supplements This all-natural pill will suppress your appetite and help you stay full on less food.

4) Banish all sugars, processed foods, coffee and sodas These foods will make it impossible for you to lose weight and will actually cause you to gain weight, even if consumed in moderation.

5) Lose weight quickly The faster you can shed those unwanted pounds the better.

6) Cut out all meat Vegan is the only way to eat healthy.

7) Listen to the real RDs Disregard all information above and Happy April Fools Day!

National Nutrition Month

Sure, we give you tools to eat right every single day, but since March is National Nutrition Month, it’s the perfect time to really take a look at your health and make the changes you want! Think about your diet, how you feel about yourself and your body, and where you can potentially make healthy changes — then make a plan to reach your goals. And don’t forget, we’re here for you every step of the way!

Speaking of… Mark your calendars because March 11 is Registered Dietitian Day (ahem, yours truly). We’ll be expecting your gifts and cards (just kidding!). But seriously, there is one little thing you can do for us: Tell us about someone who has inspired you to make healthy changes in your life and why (please keep it to 5 sentences). We may choose to highlight your story and that fabulous person on our blog to give us all a little inspiration. We can’t wait to hear your stories!

Confessions of a Dietitian

This weekend Confessions of a Shopaholic premiered in movie theaters all over the country. Not all of the Skinny girls are shopaholics, but we all can appreciate the high after a solid purchase. But although we may not be addicted to shopping like Rebecca Bloomwood, we have our weaknesses too.  We thought we'd take this opportunity to show you that we are not healthy eating, nutrition information dispensing robots. Being registered dietitians does not prevent us from being human. Many of us got into this field because we love food, so of course, we indulge in what we love just like Rebecca shops. The key is to do it in moderation so your appreciation for that indulgence is heightened ten-fold.

All this week on the web, look for our confessions A.K.A. our weaknesses when it comes to our expertise. We hope this will inspire you to realize that it is possible to live your life to the fullest while maintaining your healthy figure and overall wellness. Please share your stories, addictions, food downfalls, and fashion faux pas so we can help you through them. That's what we're here for after all!