Stretch Island: The Original Fruit Leather


Updated 09/07/07 7:15 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 13 comments

Stretch Island: The Original Fruit Leather

Stretch Island Fruit Company are the makers of FruitaBü, but they also make non-organic fruit leathers that come in 12 delicious (and some very unique) flavors. Each fruit leather counts as 1/2 a serving of fruit but without all the juicy mess. Autumn Apple, Bountiful Blackberry, Abundant Apricot, Mango Sunrise - are just a few of their delicious flavors. They just came out with 3 new ones Read more

Make Your Glass of Bubbly Even Fancier


Updated 04/18/12 3:45 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Things to Add to Champagne

Champagne and sparkling wine are pretty fancy on their own, but if you're looking to make the moment even more special, we've got a few simple ideas for you. Use berries: Drop a few fresh raspberries or blackberries in your glass for a fruity addition. The delicate champagne bubbles will get trapped in the berry, and you'll be left with a fizzy treat at the end of your drink. Pomegranate seeds Read more

Would You Drink This Fruity Malt Beverage?


Updated 03/18/11 12:55 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

New Malt Beverage Blast by Colt 45

The Four Loko hype may have died out, but don't expect the novelty alcoholic beverage trend to disappear just yet. Pabst Brewing Co., which also produces Colt 45, is adding another beverage to its lineup: Blast, a "premium malt beverage with natural fruit flavors." The drink will come in innocent-sounding flavors like strawberry lemonade and blueberry pomegranate, but at 12 percent alcohol (twice Read more

Make Chocolate Count: Organic, Fair Trade, and Vegan Picks


Updated 02/14/11 8:47 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Organic and Fair Trade Chocolate For Valentine's Day

I'm definitely a fan of Valentine's Day, but mostly because I like the excuse to eat chocolate. Besides tasting good, dark chocolate is full of heart-healthy flavonoids (equal to many fruits), can soothe a cough, increase blood flow, and lower blood pressure. Spread the love even more this holiday by buying my picks for chocolate that's organic, Fair Trade, or health-inspired, and don't forget Read more

What 100 Calories Looks Like: Fresh Fruit Edition


Updated 09/01/11 1:15 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 11 comments

Calories in Fresh Fruit

Now that you know what 100 calories of baby carrots and other veggies look like, let's see how fresh fruits compare. Check out the chart below — you won't believe how many raspberries you'd have to eat to reach 100 calories! Fruit Amount Calories Apples 2 extra small 105 Apricots 6 whole 101 Bananas 1 medium 105 Blackberries 100 berries (or 1 1/2 cups) 100 (93) Blueberries 125 Read more