Whether it is with maple syrup and fruit or savory bacon and butter: In many homes across America, pancakes are a regular breakfast tradition. With plenty of sugar and flour in the dough and some cream on top, they quickly become very fattening. Is it possible to make pancakes with less calories and carbs? The answer is yes! EAT SMARTER has developed two phenomenal recipes for low-carb pancakes.

If your body isn’t producing important thyroid hormones, you are said to have and underactive thyroid or hypothyroidism. EAT SMARTER will explain what causes this disease, how to prevent it and what you should be taken into account with regards to a proper diet with hypothyroidism.

What are superfoods? Can they help you lose weight? We will help you navigate these questions throughout the course of this article. You may have heard the term superfoods in regard to goji berries or avocados or flaxseed or any other trending health food. The term superfood simply refers to a food item that is rich in dietary nutrients or contains a particularly high quantity of specific nutrients such as antioxidants. For example, quinoa can be considered a superfood because it is a complete protein. The package of gummy worms hiding in your cupboard? Not a superfood.