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Even though kale might be one of the healthiest veggies around — it's packed with vitamin, minerals, and cancer-fighting phytonutrients — it's also incredibly versatile. It's great in soups and smoothies and almost everything in between. Here are seven ways to prepare this hearty, healthy green. Read more
What's not to love about kale? This dark leafy green is in a league of its own in terms of its iron, fiber, and calcium content. Kale also contains the flavonoid called maempferol, which may help prevent ovarian cancer — win! Even better, when baked, kale makes a great chip stand-in for those times when you're craving something savory, salty, and crisp! To help increase your kale intake, here Read more
When you're invited to a dinner party, you may not expect to be doing the cooking yourself, but that's exactly what I did last weekend. At a recent gathering of friends, I was surprised to see that we actually made our dinner and then sat down to eat it. Organized by a dear friend of mine, Parties That Cook came to his house and set up work stations, gave us recipes, showed us some chef tips, Read more
Who needs to buy lunch when you can prepare a quick, healthy meal in no time at all? FitSugar reader Dara8182 posted this to-go friendly recipe for chicken Caesar kale wraps in our Healthy Recipe group. Perfect for lunch or dinner, this healthy wrap is packed with protein and fiber. Coupled with the fact these only take minutes to make, it is a quick and healthy option for any busy day. I Read more
Celebrate the warmer weather with this recipe for a healthy kale pesto that reader prepel posted in the Healthy Recipe community group. Superfood Pestooriginal Six superfoods mixed into one simple recipe! Ingredients Kale, 6-8 leaves torn into chunks 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 tablespoons water Juice from 1/4 lemon 2 tablespoons sunflower seeds 1 garlic clove, sliced 6 parsley Read more
We've all heard about the bounty of benefits a heaping helping of kale has to offer our stomachs and taste buds, but actually putting the dark, leafy green on your plate is a whole different story. Most of the time people are curious about kale, but they're just not sure how to cook it up. We've taken the hassle and heartache out of the process, and here is our delicious offering: six yummy Read more
Green up your Super Bowl snacks and bake your own kale chips. It is so easy — you only need three ingredients. Watch the video and see for yourself just how quick it is to make your own. Read more
Nut butters are good for more than just sandwiches. As a source of healthy fats and plant-based protein, nut butters can be a nutritional powerhouse. Whether you prefer classic peanut butter or one of the healthy peanut butter alternatives, here are five unexpected ways to incorporate nut butter into your diet: Blend it into your smoothie: Make your breakfast sip a bit creamier — and more Read more
This week in PopSugarTV, we went behind the scenes on some of our favorite films, fashion lines, and food. Yum took a peek inside the kitchen of one of the world's best steakhouses to bring us the famous recipe for Morton's Porterhouse. Bella tried out the new Hunger Games nail polish collection and showed us the benefits of facial oils. Fab showed us how to wear florals like Emma Roberts and Read more
At Nopalito, a Mexican eatery in my neighborhood, every meal starts off with a complimentary bowl of spicy fried chickpeas. This snack is full of heat and crunch and sort of reminds me of spicy wasabi peas or corn nuts. Because I'm addicted to them, I decided that I would try and make a healthier version at home. Like kale chips, roasted chickpeas are a great way to satisfy a chip craving, minus Read more
