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Easy Southwestern Turkey Meatballs (Gluten Free)

Guest post by Barbara, owner of the blog, The Bold Blend. These spicy meatballs are wonderful dipped in a bit of salsa. Perfect as an appetizer. This recipe makes approximately 14 to 16 meatballs...

Healthy Snack Ideas for College Students Living in Dorm Rooms

Guest post by Alice from Be FITspring. All settled into college life yet or is it still hectic? I know with your busy lifestyle, between adjusting to classes, making new friends, and joining new c...

Donate and Educate the Children

In addition to our Charity of the Month, EatSmart will often make donations of bathroom and kitchen scales to worthwhile organizations whose focus is on healthy eating and lifestyles. One such prog...

Thanksgiving Leftover - Turkey Soup

The day after Thanksgiving is the perfect time to make a comforting and healthy turkey soup. Using the left over steamed, roasted or sauteed vegetables, turkey and the turkey carcass puts a new spi...

Gluten Free Zucchini Bread with Walnuts* (optional)

Guest Post by Jenny Manseau, Culinary Arts/Culinary Nutrition student and author of the blog, Creative Cooking Gluten Free. Moist Ingredients: 1 cup finely diced zucchini (washed but not peeled) 2...

Making The Perfect Cup Of Tea

Making the perfect cup of tea doesn't have to be difficult. There are plenty of ways you can make the perfect cup, depending on where you are and what you're doing. Unlike coffee, you don't need a ...

Spicy Buffalo Hummus

Guest post by Holly, owner of the blog The Healthy Everythingtarian. Forget eating spicy buffalo wings, this meatless hummus satisfies the craving just as well! Ingredients: (1 1/2 cups) 1 (15-oz...

Avocado Fries with Sweet & Spicy Peach Dipping Sauce

Guest post by Marnely Rodriquez-Murray, author of the blog, Cooking with Books. Ingredients 1 large avocado ½ cup flour ½ cup whole milk ½ cup panko Vegetable oil, for deep frying S...

So what do you need a Kitchen Scale for?

EatSmart Products is a New Jersey family run business that we started back in 2005. Our ongoing goal is to bring high quality, affordable bathroom, kitchen and luggage scales to the online marketpl...

How to Avoid the Freshman 15

You may have heard of something called “The Freshman 15,” which translates into those 15 pounds that some college freshmen gain from over indulging in dining halls buffets (and perhaps some drinks ...

Fresh Plum & Oat Muffins

Guest Post by Wendy, owner of the blog Around My Family Table. Ingredients: 8-12 large plums, pitted 2 sticks (1 cup total) butter, softened 2 cups brown sugar 2 eggs 2 tsp salt 2 tsp vanilla 2 ts...

Charity of the Month for October 2012 – Gilda’s Club Northern New Jersey

Starting in 2011, EatSmart fans have been wonderful in helping us choose our Charity of the Month based on their personal recommendations. This month, in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we ...

Toasted Millet Pumpkin Muffins

Guest post by Dena from the blog 40 Fit in the Mitt - Balancing a Fit and Fun Life in Michigan. Ingredients 1/2 cup millet 1 egg 1/2 cup Greek yogurt 1/2 cup soy or coconut milk 1/2...

5 Guilt Free Recipes for Labor Day Grillin'

Happy Labor Day to all! Sad to see the summer fly by so quickly but there is still plenty of time to enjoy some barbeque with family and friends. Barbeque may not be the first thing that comes to m...

Spiced Pumpkin Muffins with Maple Agave Cream Cheese Filling

Guest Post by Jenny Manseau, Culinary Arts/Culinary Nutrition student and author of the blog, Creative Cooking Gluten Free. Ingredients: 1 Cup Brown Rice Flour (Bob’s Red Mill) 1/3 Cup Potato Sta...