Pete & Gerry's Organic Eggs


Updated 12/26/08 7:02 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 8 comments

Pete & Gerry's Organic Eggs

Pete and Gerry's Organic Eggs are organically produced in the fresh air of the White Mountains of New Hampshire. So what makes them organic? Their hens eat organic grain beginning on their second day of life. They don't give their hens antibiotics or medications. And no pesticides or herbicides are used in the production of the grain that they eat. What else makes these eggs great? The Read more

A Reader Recipe: Chunky Cherry-Chocolate Granola Bites


Updated 02/10/12 1:30 AM · Posted by Fit Community · 0 comments

Cherry-Chocolate Granola Bites

FitSugar reader JuicyNoelle came up with this special cookie for Valentine's Day; she posted the recipe in our Healthy Recipe group. Tied with a festive pink ribbon and a little love, I’m hoping these cookies will be perfect for Valentine's Day. The whole-grain oats, nuts, and cherries in these cookies add heartiness, while the melted dark-chocolate chunks deliver bursts of richness. The chia Read more

Savory Sight: Baked Eggs With Crispy Potato Cakes


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Baked Eggs Recipe

We've had baked eggs on our mind lately, and this recipe from Monica Bennett sounds divine, doesn't it? If you have never had the opportunity to taste what an organic farm-fresh egg tastes like, I hope that one day you will. I had my first experience with these heavenly treasures a little over one year ago, and ever since then, I have been on a mission to find as many as these as I can wherever Read more

How Your Fridge Can Help You Lose Weight


Updated 01/14/12 3:33 AM · Posted by · 3 comments

Ways Your Fridge Can Help You Lose Weight

The LG fridge might have features to help you lose weight, but since it's not yet available (and its price tag is a bit steep), give the fridge you already own a little makeover. It can help you reach your 2012 weight loss goals with these tips. Get Organized Organizing your fridge will help you make healthier decisions when it comes to food, and being able to see all different ingredients Read more

Hangover Cures That Work (and Ones That Don't)


Updated 12/20/11 4:20 AM · Posted by Fitness Magazine · 0 comments

Hangover Cures That Really Work

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Fitness Magazine here on FitSugar! You know you shouldn't, but sometimes a girl just can't help herself. You plan to meet up with friends for a drink after work, and one drink turns into many more, which then turns into a rough next morning. We hope you don't have a hangover reading this, because we bring you some not-so-good news. "There are Read more

4 Toxic Foods That Should Never Cross Your Lips


Updated 12/09/11 7:08 AM · Posted by Prevention · 7 comments

Foods You Should Never Eat

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Prevention here on FitSugar! Is your food loaded with toxins and chemicals? Here, simple swaps to protect yourself By Anne Underwood Clean eating means choosing fruits, vegetables, and meats that are raised, grown, and sold with minimal processing. Often they're organic, and rarely (if ever) should they contain additives. But in some cases, Read more

Wheat-Free Pumpkin Dog Biscuits


Updated 12/06/11 2:04 PM · Posted by Pet Community · 1 comment

Wheat-Free Pumpkin Dog Biscuit Recipe

For a delicious and seasonal doggie birthday treat, Yoo Eatz baked up some wheat-free pumpkin dog biscuits for her lucky pooch. Disclaimer: Before we go any further, please take note that these are dog biscuits, not people biscuits. No harm will befall you if ingested, but I guarantee that your dog will enjoy them more that you will. I'm a terrible parent. In fact, it makes me wonder sometimes Read more

A Reader Recipe: Banana Date Bread


Updated 11/21/11 11:45 AM · Posted by Fit Community · 0 comments

Healthy Banana Date Bread Recipe

This healthy banana bread recipe from FitSugar reader JuicyNoelle looks delicious. She posted this recipe in our Healthy Recipe group. Banana bread has been one of my favorite foods since I was a little girl. I usually follow a classic banana bread recipe, but this weekend I was inspired to try a little something different. Instead of white flour, I used a whole wheat pastry flour (a healthier Read more

Leading Egg Supplier Under Fire For Health Violations


Updated 11/22/11 8:18 AM · Posted by · 8 comments

McDonald's Egg Supplier's Health Violations, Animal Cruelty

Have you always pooh-poohed those cage-free, organic eggs sold at the supermarket? Well, read ahead, because a new story may have you thinking twice. A 20/20 special airing today on ABC shows workers at Iowa-based Sparboe Farms — the fifth-largest shell egg producer in the US and main supplier for eggs at McDonald's — burning off the beaks of young chicks; dead, rotted hens being pulled out Read more

5 Sneaky Supermarket Tricks That Make You Eat More


Updated 11/14/11 1:25 PM · Posted by Prevention · 0 comments

Supermarket Tricks That Make You Eat More

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Prevention here on FitSugar! Have a healthy (and cheap) trip to the grocery store By Bari Nan Cohen, Prevention You walk into a grocery store expecting to buy only the items on your list, yet you leave with a cart full of extras you may not really need — and a considerably lighter wallet. An accident — or lapse in judgment? Actually, the Read more