Kraft Shredded Cheese Breakdown


Updated 03/18/09 8:37 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 8 comments

Kraft Shredded Cheese Breakdown

I'm not going to lie to you — I love cheese. I use it all the time to add a hint of flavor, protein, calcium, and cheesy goodness to my foods. I honestly believe that cheese makes everything better. I also love anything that makes my life easier, so every week, I buy bags of shredded cheese to sprinkle on my salads, soups, sandwiches, pasta, and omelets. When I walked down the dairy aisle, Read more

Savory Sight: Buffalo Chicken Wontons


Updated 01/31/12 9:53 AM · Posted by Yum Community · 1 comment

Buffalo Chicken Wontons

With the Super Bowl approaching this weekend, there are plenty of chicken wing recipes to choose from, so why not try a different take on the game-day standby? For a nonmessy spin on the traditional Super Bowl appetizer, check out the wonton recipe from PrettyGirlsCook below. Plan on having a Super Bowl party? Buffalo Chicken Wontons have the great flavor of buffalo wings — minus the mess. Read more

Reader Recipe: Healthy Layered Greek Yogurt Dip


Updated 02/01/12 4:21 PM · Posted by Fit Community · 0 comments

Healthy Layered Dip Recipe For the Super Bowl

Super Bowl snacks don't need to be unhealthy! Take this recipe for a Greek yogurt layered dip from FitSugar reader NicoleCulver. She posted it in our Healthy Recipe community group. Don't forget to post your own recipes in the community; they may wind up here on our homepage! Mini-Layered Dip Small clear cups 3 avocados, mashed with a touch of salt and pepper 2 large tomatoes, diced 1 can black Read more

Top It Off: Unexpected Soup Garnishes


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Creative Soup Garnishes

This month, we're celebrating all things soup. While there's nothing more I crave than a giant pot of yummy homemade soup, sometimes during the work week, the timing is just not there. And after a long day of work, there's nothing easier than putting up some canned soup on the stove. In order to make it feel like a more elevated supper, over the years, I've gotten pretty crafty with the 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

A Reader Recipe: Buttercup Squash and Apple Soup


Updated 11/19/11 4:10 AM · Posted by Fit Community · 0 comments

Buttercup Squash Soup Recipe

FitSugar reader For the Love of Fiber has a healthy recipe to warm you up on a cold day. She shares it with us in our Healthy Recipe group in the Fit Community. This soup offers up a lot of flexibility, ingredient-wise. Since buttercup squash might not be readily available at your local store or farmer’s market, it can be swapped out for butternut squash or even pumpkin. If you haven’t Read more

A Tale of Three Tortas: Tortas en Mexico


Updated 11/19/11 1:23 PM · Posted by OnSugar Blog · 2 comments

Mexican Tortas Picture

How do tortas stack up when eaten in their country of origin, Mexico? Between the Bread does a little investigating. Since I'm mildly obsessed with spicy tortas, I couldn't let my first trip to Mexico end without trying a local sandwich. Though Zihuatanejo is more known for pozole and tacos al pastor, we heard good things about hole-in-the-wall Tortas Ziranda and hit it up for our last Read more

Create a Go-To Snack Center in Your Fridge


Updated 11/09/11 4:42 AM · Posted by · 5 comments

Healthy Snacks You Can Grab From Fridge

When in a rush or feeling snacky, you want to grab a nutritious snack that won't break the caloric bank. You might have good-for-you options scattered about your kitchen, tucked away in different cabinets and drawers, but a central location of healthy snacks will make the whole process much easier — especially if you're feeling a dip in your blood sugar. To make your snacking decision a Read more

Havana Nights: A Cuban Food Primer


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Cuban Dishes and Ingredients

When you taste Cuban food for the first time, you'd swear that Spanish and Caribbean cuisines had a little love child — which isn't too far from the truth. The diversity of Cuban culture is indicative in the rich and varied flavors of the country's cuisine. One of the most thriving Cuban communities in the US is located in Miami, FL (and let me tell you, they've got the food to prove it!). Read more

A Tale of Three Tortas: The $9 Nopalito Torta


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Nopalito's Tortas

We aren't the only ones who love Mexican sandwiches, or tortas; so does Between the Bread. I've been on a serious torta kick lately, devouring the Mexican sandwiches everywhere from my neighborhood to the Mission to Mexico itself. To show my deep appreciation for this delicioso dish, allow me to tell this tale of three tortas, starting at San Francisco's bourgie yet authentic Mexican eatery Read more