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To stay healthy and satisfied as the temperatures dip, try incorporating these Winter fruits and vegetables that pack a heavy nutritional punch. We've rounded up 10 vitamin-rich seasonal ingredients you should be eating, plus flavor-filled recipes that make the most of their unique flavors. Read more
We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Self here on FitSugar! With spring in full swing, we've already said goodbye to the winter blues. But as you enjoy the milder weather and longer days, keep in mind that Memorial Day weekend is merely a month away — meaning it's almost time for bikinis and short shorts! So, is one month enough time to score your best body yet? It sure is, Read more
Spring is definitely here, but our hair is still feeling the aftereffects of dry Winter weather. If your hair is feeling parched and in need of TLC, hit the pantry. Our DIY "recipe" for a simple, homemade remedy soothes itchy scalp and creates soft, touchable hair. Best part? You only need three ingredients. Read more
These days everybody is preaching some kind of philosophy when it comes to eating. Eat locally, eat only organic food, eat seasonally — it can get kind of confusing. The light bulb went on for me, with regard to seasonal eating, the first time I realized just how much more flavorful a tomato is during Summer than any other time of year. The difference was so staggering that I started to Read more
These seasonal ingredients not only taste good, but they also have natural detoxing properties. Learn which Winter ingredients can help cleanse the body and how to incorporate them into your next meal. My doctor always recommends beets for times my body feels heavy or weighed down. Their fiber increases the production of antioxidant enzymes in the liver, helping the body eliminate bile and other Read more
The best part about eating seasonally is that you get to appreciate flavors and ingredients at their peak. A tomato in the cold Winter months isn't the same as one enjoyed in August, whereas citrus fruits, root vegetables, and dark leafy greens reach the pinnacle of deliciousness in Winter. Here are five fast and easy recipes that make the most out of the season. Read more
Who doesn't love cupping their hands around a warm bowl of oatmeal, especially during colder, Winter months? Aside from a satisfying breakfast, the nutritional power of fiber- and protein-filled oats can be enjoyed in other ways as well. If you're tired of oatmeal for breakfast, reap the benefits of oats with these ideas. Meatloaf or veggie burgers: Since oats have a sticky, gelatinous Read more
Although this Winter season has been rather strange, with all of the fluctuations in weather and temperature (it feels like Spring here today), it's still a great time of year to eat up hearty stews. The best part of stews is that the ingredients cook together for a long time so that all of the flavors meld and the end result is truly satisfying. We're always on the lookout for new combinations Read more
Chilly Winter weather calls for body-warming soups. Reader CheesePlease whipped up this Thai lemongrass chicken soup using easy-to-find ingredients. She posted a pic in our Healthy Recipe group. This flavorful lemongrass soup gives you a taste of an authentic Thai or Vietnamese recipe, but without using all the hard-to-find ingredients. Find the full recipe at the blog Cheese Please and don't Read more
Winter's prime time for comfort foods, and what could be more reassuring on a bleak day than truffle mac and cheese? Cooking in Pajamas expounds. You could go to a restaurant and pay $15 for a bowl of this decadent pasta, or simply make it at home for a fraction of the price. That's right. You can make this at home for a surprisingly reasonable price. The secret is truffle oil. The use of Read more
