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Healthy Carrot Soufflé

FitSugar — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 21:43:49 -0800

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Holiday Eating Survival Guide

FitSugar — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 07:00:42 -0800

Thanksgiving is fast approaching, and it's never too early to develop your eating strategy. Dealing with copious amounts of rich, tasty food can tax your willpower, and this is a tax you pay with your gut. Here are some tips to become familiar with before sitting down to your T-day meal. Think of them as a study guide for the big day.
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5 Foods That Fight Stress

FitSugar — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 07:00:04 -0800

With the holiday season in full swing - presents to buy, meals to prepare, hardly a moment to hit the gym - it's easy to quickly become stressed out. And stress can trigger a load of other health issues, so it's best to keep our stress levels in check. While we're inclined to choose a not-so-healthy snack to put our stress at ease, there's a better solution in the way of food. Just read on to find out which healthy foods Self magazine suggests can help conquer stress and boost your mood.

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More Foods That Fight Fat

FitSugar — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 04:30:36 -0800

Since fighting fat with food is a popular topic, we thought it only appropriate to share with you five more edibles to help keep your waistline in check. Some of these foods block fat absorption, and others ward off cravings. But best of all, they're all packed with nutrients that are just plain good for you.

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Gadgets to Inspire Healthy Eating

FitSugar — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 05:50:56 -0800

Healthy eating is the foundation of healthy living. If you don't fuel your body with nutritious foods, everyday activities and exercise can both feel like a challenge. Here are some gadgets to make eating the good stuff easier and more exciting.

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Holiday Healthy Punch: Mulled Wine

FitSugar — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 15:45:23 -0700

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The Must-Have Vegetarian Cookbooks

FitSugar — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 05:50:55 -0700

Since Vegetarian Awareness Month is almost over, I thought it was only appropriate to give a shout-out to my favorite vegetarian cookbooks. It was hard to narrow the field down, but I'm certain these books will become classics in your kitchen, carniwhore or not.

Get ready for some awesome tasting food where veggies, grains, and beans reign supreme.

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Came Down With a Cold? Eat These Foods

FitSugar — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 07:00:57 -0700

A balanced diet can boost your immune system and prevent you from getting sick, but if you happen to catch a cold or worse, the flu, a healthy diet is essential in helping you recover faster. Here are some foods you should eat when you're sick.

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5 Foods That Fight Fat

FitSugar — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 04:30:08 -0700

It's pretty easy to name a list of fatty foods - french fries, donuts, and cakes are a few that come to my mind. But what about fat-fighting foods?

Besides being good for you already, there's a growing list of foods that actually help burn fat. Check out our list of what to stock up on if you want to slim down.

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Michelle Obama Hula-Hoops to Health

FitSugar — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 13:50:11 -0700

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Five Free Foodie Apps For iPhone

GeekSugar — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 09:05:16 -0700

What do you want to eat? It's an easy question, but sometimes finding the answer is tough. Check out five of my favorite free apps for finding recipes and restaurants, shopping for food, scoring a reservation, and more!

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Delilicious: Monster Candy Eyeballs

LilSugar — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 11:59:18 -0700

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7 Small Ways to Save Big When You Eat Out

SavvySugar — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 08:30:19 -0700

People are definitely eating differently thanks to the recession. But cutting food costs doesn't mean you still can't enjoy eating out. Tough times for consumers means empty tables at restaurants - and to fill them, restaurants are making menu changes and slashing prices, or offering discounts. Just take a look at how you can save on your next meal out.

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Delilicious: Jack-O'-Lantern Pumpkin Pancakes

LilSugar — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 20:54:44 -0700

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5 Superfoods About to Make It Big

FitSugar — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 04:30:21 -0700

Move over Açaí, there are some new superfoods in town. Hailing from exotic locations and brimming with antioxidants, vitamins, and other essential nutrients, here are our predictions for the next foods to gain super-duper status.

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10 Easy Dishes to Deliver to New Moms

babysugar — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 08:00:21 -0700

One of the last things on a new mother's mind is dinner. Any extra time she has on her hands is typically used to pick up things off the floor, throw in a load of soiled laundry, or catch up on some lost z's. Kitchen time is usually limited to heating up bottles, pouring a glass of water or throwing together a quick sandwich. An overwhelming 77 percent of LilSugar readers said they would prefer a meal over a newborn gift when given the option. So next time you think about showering that baby in layette, think about prepping one of these easy meals instead.

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When to Buy Organic

FitSugar — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 03:30:23 -0700

I like to think most of us would like to buy local and organic foods 100 percent of the time, but it means paying extra, which a lot of us can't always do. A good compromise is choosing organic when it makes the most sense for our health.

Here's our recommendation on foods to buy organic whenever possible due to high pesticide contamination, as well as those foods you can opt for conventional to be kind to your pocket book. I would like to add that you should try to buy local produce too - it'll taste fresher and have traveled many fewer miles to reach you.

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10 Grab and Go Snacks For New Moms

LilSugar — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 09:30:20 -0700

Once baby arrives, new moms tend to trade in the bowls of ice cream for healthy snacks that will nourish them while helping them shed the baby weight. While healthy eating can be tasty, it isn't always quick and with a lil one demanding constant attention, eating with one hand and on-the-run is essential. We've rounded up 10 quick and easy one-handed snacks that should give a new mom the energy she needs to make it through the day.

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5 Ingredients For a Healthier Salad

FitSugar — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 04:30:30 -0700

A salad has got to be the world's perfect meal since it's low in calories, extremely filling because of all the fiber, and so nutritious because of the variety of veggies. Since there are endless ingredients you can add to change up the flavor, you can have a different salad every day of the week and your taste buds will never get bored. Here are some ingredients to make this healthy meal even better. Find more tips in our Healthy Recipes group.

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5 Grains You Should Be Cooking With

FitSugar — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 09:00:46 -0700

Grains like rice and carbs like pasta are classic standbys, but they become exponentially healthier when they're unrefined. I am talking about whole grains. So swap out white rice for brown, use quinoa instead of pasta, and throw some bulgar wheat in that burger. You'll lower your risk of cancer and build up your body's levels of fiber, vitamin E, iron, manganese, and zinc. Here are five overlooked grains that you should consider adding to your next meal. I have even included recipes to get you started.

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Delilicious: Ring in Rosh Hashanah With a Round Apple Challah

PRSugar — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 16:51:30 -0700

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5 Foods That Feed Your Muscles

FitSugar — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 08:00:40 -0700

Your muscles are constantly working for you, so feed them well. Recent news indicates that muscle mass, especially in the lower of half of the body, is essential for good health. Muscle mass helps keep blood sugar levels even, thus fighting type 2 diabetes. Plus, muscle requires more energy to simply exist than fat, so more muscle means you burn more calories. The added strength is a bonus too. Here are five foods to put on your plate to help you maximize your muscle power.
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6 Simple Diet Tips

FitSugar — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 04:30:39 -0700

There's no one secret technique when it comes to losing or maintaining your weight. I keep dozens of tips in my head that I've collected from friends, dietitians, magazines, and books to help me stay on track and stick to my goals. Here are some of the most effective tips I've learned.

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15 Store Brand Items That Taste Just as Good

SavvySugar — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 08:30:03 -0700

As a creature of habit, you might find it difficult to branch out of the brands you're used to buying. We all want to spend less at the grocery store without sacrificing flavor, and Consumer Reports saved us all a whole lot of time by taste-testing a slew of supermarket and name brand items. In a few cases the name brand was declared tastier, but the majority of tests either ended in a tie or with the store brand as the winner. Check out 15 items that have the Consumer Reports taste stamp of approval.

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