Potato chips, apple chips, banana chips. It doesn’t matter which ones you choose, chances are they are often packed full with artificial flavors, fat and calories. Fortunately it is a lot easier than you think to make your own chips at home. These are ideal since they have less fat, calories and sugar than store bought chips and are just as good for movie nights or the next birthday. EAT SMARTER will show you how to easily make your own chips.

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.