Good Food Awards 2012


Updated 01/17/12 2:48 PM · Posted by OnSugar Blog · 1 comment

Good Food Awards Marketplace Pictures 2012

We weren't the only ones to hit up the Good Food Awards this past weekend; check out what Let's Go San Francisco spotted at the Good Foods Marketplace this weekend. You can imagine my delight and excitement when I stumbled upon the Good Food Awards at the Ferry Building. For $5 I had all-you-can-eat chocolate, cheese, and coffee (um, seriously a dream come true). Vendors from all over the country Read more

Taste Test: Brendan Brazier's Thrive Foods Direct


Updated 01/19/12 10:51 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Brendan Brazier's Thrive Foods Direct Review

A few months back, we spoke to Brendan Brazier about his latest book Thrive Foods: 200 Plant-Based Recipes for Peak Health. Most recently, Brendan has developed Thrive Foods Direct, a food delivery service that offers fresh and organic meals that coincide with his nutritional philosophy. Whether you are looking to cleanse, feel clueless when it comes to plant-based cooking, or are traveling, the Read more

When to Buy Organic


Updated 10/14/11 11:49 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 5 comments

What Foods You Should Buy Organic

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 Read more

Food Review: Healthy Asian Chicken Frozen Dinners


Updated 05/20/11 12:00 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 1 comment

Review of Lean Cuisine, Healthy Choice, Kashi, and Other Frozen Chicken Dinners

It's a fact: frozen dinners happen. We know life is busy and you can't always whip up a home-cooked meal. When pressed for time, microwaveable meals make for an easy option, but the frozen-food aisle can easily overwhelm your senses of judgment. With so many choices, it's hard to figure out which frozen dinner will truly be a tasty, healthy meal. To take the guess work out of your next trip to Read more

Prince William and Kate Middleton Unite With Danish Royals For UNICEF


Updated 11/03/11 6:26 AM · Posted by · 15 comments

Kate Middleton, Prince William Pictures With Danish Royals

Kate Middleton and Prince William joined forces with Crown Princess Mary and Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark this morning for a special outing in Copenhagen. This was apparently the first meeting for Kate with Mary and Frederik, though William has known the Danish family for years. The four royals visited a UNICEF food center that distributes emergency food and medical supplies to East Africa, Read more

Victoria and Harper Work in London as David Watches the Boys in LA


Updated 10/16/11 4:41 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Victoria Beckham Pictures With Harper Beckham in London

Victoria and Harper Beckham are in London this week, and yesterday the mother-daughter duo were seen leaving the offices of 17 Management. They took off from LAX last Sunday, so that Victoria could tend to some work in her native England. Posh has had enough free time to share some thoughts on Twitter. Victoria posted a food tip, writing "Healthy snack! Real, fruit sorbet: freeze single, red Read more

Hey, Vegans! Complete Protein Meals Under 400 Calories


Updated 01/01/12 3:40 PM · Posted by · 5 comments

Vegan Meals Offering Complete Proteins Under 400 Calories

If you want gorgeous, radiant locks or to heal fast from that pulled hammy after dropping into a split, protein is a must. Every cell, tissue, and organ in our bodies is made up of protein, so getting your fill is important when it comes to building and repairing your cells. Protein is made up of amino acids, 12 of which are produced by the body. The other nine, called essential amino acids, must Read more

Scenes From the San Francisco Street Food Festival


Updated 08/22/11 4:48 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

SF Street Food Festival

This past weekend saw the third annual San Francisco Street Food Festival, a gathering of San Francisco's most sought-after street merchants, food trucks, and restaurants, organized by nonprofit incubator kitchen La Cocina. The occasion — "a celebration of vendors and entrepreneurship," according to the organization — helped increase awareness (and funds) for up-and-coming food businesses. Read more

Snack Attack: Eat This, Not That For a Healthier Snack Time


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Healthy After-School Snacks

When tots burst through the door after a busy day at school, the first order of business is securing a snack. Moms are busy, and while many aspire to feed their lil ones only homemade meals and snacks, that's just not always an option. With studies linking pesticides found in many "kid-friendly" foods to ADHD, it's time to pay more attention to what exactly is in our kids' foods. Store bought Read more

Summer-Saving Tips For Whole Foods Fans


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How to Save Money in Organic Supermarkets

There's nothing like good weather that gets me in the mood for cooking in my kitchen, which inevitably leads to more trips to the grocery store. Although some may think supermarkets that focus on natural and organic foods are too expensive, there are plenty of ways to cut costs on your grocery bill. I talked to Lindsay Lehfeld from the Whole Foods team who shared with me 10 ways they can help you Read more