Healthy Eating Tip: Load Pancake Batter With Fruit


Updated 12/02/11 6:12 AM · Posted by · 15 comments

Add Fruit to Pancake Batter

Homemade pancakes have become a weekend tradition in my family, but I know that if I eat a stack doused in syrup, I end up feeling tired and hungry within an hour. If this sounds familiar, try this the next time you're making pancakes: add tons of fruit to the batter. I don't mean just a few pieces — really load up the batter. Mix in at least three different kinds such as blueberries, Read more

Staying Vegan on the Big Day: Wedding Menu Options


Updated 05/18/12 1:20 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Vegan Wedding Menu Ideas

Even though wedding meals typically include bacon-wrapped scallops, filet mignon, and wedding cake smothered in buttercream frosting, you can still enjoy a delicious vegan menu if you, your partner, or your guests follow this animal-free diet. A little creative planning is all it takes, and since many venues, caterers, and bakers are being asked more about vegan options, chances are your venders Read more

Your Weekend Fit Tip: Start With a Healthy Breakfast


Updated 05/11/12 3:45 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Healthy Breakfast Tips For the Weekend

Many of you will be celebrating someone you love (or being celebrated yourself) this weekend for Mother's Day. And when it comes to family gatherings, chances are you'll be in for a big feast. But no matter if you're going out for an indulgent brunch, lunch, or dinner, you can start the day off right with a healthy breakfast. Starting the day with a small bowl of yogurt with fruit before brunch Read more

How to Splurge This Weekend Without Gaining a Pound


Updated 05/04/12 1:12 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Cinco de Mayo Weight Loss Tips

For many who have stuck to their healthy ways all week long, the weekend is a time to loosen up the reigns a little, ignore weight-loss rules, and indulge in some high-calorie Cinco de Mayo goodness. If you're not careful though, an entire weekend of living it up could make you gain the pounds you've worked so hard to keep off all week. Here are some ways to splurge a little this weekend and not Read more

The Best Way to Welcome New Parents (and Baby) Home From the Hospital


Updated 03/26/12 1:25 PM · Posted by LilSugar · 0 comments

Welcoming New Parents Home From the Hospital

"When I had my baby, after 50 hours of unbelievable labor, I came home to a kitchen that was not quite through a remodel and a pretty empty fridge," said Sara Kate Gillingham-Ryan, founding editor of The Kitchn. "After that, I swore that from then on I would always cook for my friends when they had babies, and that is how my famous Taco Box evolved." We thought Sara Kate's New Baby Taco Box Read more

400 Meter Diva Natasha Hastings on Running For Olympic Gold


Updated 03/13/12 7:33 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Olympian Natasha Hastings the 400 Meter Diva Interview

Finishing a quick tour once around the track with times hovering at the 50-second mark, the potential US Track Team is deep with female talent ready to conquer the 400-meter event at the Summer games. The women's relay team will most likely have a shot for a repeat gold medal performance, too. A member of the winning relay team in Beijing, Natasha Hastings told us in a recent interview that she Read more

Skip the Spoon: 5 Bowl-Free Ways to Use Oatmeal


Updated 02/16/12 12:15 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Healthy Recipes With Oats

Who doesn't love cupping their hands around a warm bowl of oatmeal, especially during colder, Winter months? Aside from a satisfying breakfast, the nutritional power of fiber- and protein-filled oats can be enjoyed in other ways as well. If you're tired of oatmeal for breakfast, reap the benefits of oats with these ideas. Meatloaf or veggie burgers: Since oats have a sticky, gelatinous Read more

Meet Me in Moscow: A Russian Food Primer


Updated 02/07/12 5:23 PM · Posted by · 4 comments

Russian Dishes and Ingredients

Whenever you're complaining about the ferocity of Winter, just remember things are much, much colder in other parts of the world. But while Russian Winters may be brutal, they've got plenty of amazing, comforting recipes with flavors designed to take that chill out of your bones. It's time to call up your babushka, put on your copy of Doctor Zhivago, and grab a tall glass of vodka, if you see Read more

Painless Ways to Add Fiber to Your Diet


Updated 01/09/12 3:30 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Eat More Fiber

Whether you're a serious meat eater who considers a side salad enough greens for the day, or someone who just hates veggies, if one of your New Year's resolutions is to eat more fiber, here are some easy ways to increase your roughage without a disapproving peep from your taste buds. Have a sweet tooth? Add spinach to homemade brownies, mash baked sweet potato into pancake mix, or add shredded Read more

5 Sweet and Savory Latke Recipes For a Healthy Hanukkah


Updated 12/20/11 1:00 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Healthy Latke Recipes Made With Sweet Potato, Carrot, and Zucchini

Happy Hanukkah to those celebrating, and what better way to enjoy the festival of lights than with a latke party? Latkes are pancakes made with shredded potatoes, but you don't have to stop there. Here are five healthy twists on the basic latke recipe. Pair your potato pancakes with sour cream, salsa, or homemade fruit chutney for a satisfying appetizer, but be warned — they're so irresistible, Read more