On Fridays, we list the links we love and point to the hot topics at our favorite sites.

Have you been stuffing yourself silly ever since holiday season set in? If you want to get a grip, Hungry Girl says you need to chew the right thing.

Lil Sugar lists 10 healthy foods great for new moms who need to grab and go — but we think they’re great snacks for any mom running all around town.

Wondering what to do with your holiday leftovers? Love Food, Hate Waste has some ideas. You could also donate your extras to a homeless shelter or other community agencies that feed the poor.

Be sure to show your appreciation for all the goodies you’ve been getting. Divine Caroline unveils the new rules for saying thanks.

Photo: vistamommy, Flickr