Healthy 2009: Beans and Cabbage


Updated 01/02/09 6:18 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 20 comments

Healthy 2009: Beans and Cabbage

The new year represents a fresh start and we all look toward the future with hope. In the foods that folks traditionally eat on New Year's Day, health and prosperity come together in the form of beans and cabbage — two superfoods. The circular shape of beans represents the cycle of a year ending as well as prosperity — the beans represent coins. Black-eyed peas are considered good luck in Read more

Christine Taylor on Organic Beauty, Her Must Haves, and Nighttime Hair Routine


Updated 05/10/12 2:46 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Christine Taylor's Skin Care and Beauty Tips

Actress Christine Taylor has signed on to be the spokeswoman for organic skin care line Nourish, and as a vegan and mother, her partnership with the brand seems like kismet. "A lot of times products will say 100 percent natural, but this one actually works," Christine explains. "Every person in my family has different favorites, and it's in every bathroom." Not only does she love the idea of Read more

Do You Know Which Lucky Foods to Eat in the New Year?


Updated 01/02/12 1:51 PM · Posted by · 5 comments

Lucky New Year Foods

We're into the second day of the new year, and by now, you've probably recovered from that massive hangover, and have managed to square away all of your big resolutions. To help you get your year off to the right start, we want to see what you know about age-old food traditions that are supposed to bring good fortune right about now. Cultures around the world are welcoming the year with a variety Read more

Healthy Foods to Celebrate Rosh Hashanah


Updated 10/11/11 6:24 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Healthy Rosh Hashanah Foods

I'm not Jewish, but my best friend is so I've been lucky to celebrate Rosh Hashanah — the Jewish New Year — almost every year. The two-day celebrations begins tonight at sundown, which means a big dinner prepared by her family. As is the case in other cultures, many of the foods served during Rosh Hashanah are believed to bring good luck and fortune to the eater. And, even better, is the fact Read more

5 Questions to Ask Before Joining a CSA


Updated 06/29/11 3:50 PM · Posted by YumSugar · 0 comments

CSA Box

Considering jumping on the ultrafresh food bandwagon? Joining a CSA might be the way to go. Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) is a great option for city-dwellers who want to connect with the source of their produce. Instead of picking and choosing veggies at a farmers market, you're essentially backing a local farm's budget and receiving what is seasonally ripe and available. It's an awesome Read more

Party Favors for Your Geek Chic Reception


Updated 04/16/12 4:22 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 7 comments

Geeky Party Favors for Your Geek Chic Wedding

A geeky girl's dream wedding would include an awesome reception where everyone mingles, fills up on delish food and drink, and has a total blast while celebrating your big day. To help make this dream a reality, you'll want to check a few things off your "To Do" list beforehand. Of course you'll need music and entertainment, plus something fun to fill your guests' time. Party favors are a hit Read more