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All the News That's Fit to Eat - Apr. 15, 2009

YumSugar — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 12:50:14 PDT

Bartenders are looking beyond simple syrup to sweeten your sipper. - San Francisco Chronicle
With its mild flavor and slight bitterness, broccoli rabe should be a staple in home kitchens. - New York Times
Turn to these satisfying and healthful meal ideas for road trips. - Boston Globe
Preparing homemade baby food is easy and economical. - Washington Post
Meet 10 superfoods that you may not be familiar with. - Chicago Tribune
Did you know that the kinds of food you eat may have an impact on your appetite? - Wall Street Journal
A food club has kept these gourmands together for 45 years. - Los Angeles Times

Appetite Cell Phone Case Is Protection Perfection

GeekSugar — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 07:30:09 PDT

This past weekend PetSugar took a little trip to Portland, OR, and while out doing some shopping at a local craft exhibit, she found the perfect case for her BlackBerry Pearl! PetSugar picked up one of these $14 leather cases with a hand-painted yellow flower accent to protect her cell phone. The company that creates these cases is called Appetite and thankfully has an Esty store, so we can check out its other cute designs.

Appetite also makes an assortment of vegan as well as nonvegan cases for everything from laptops and cell phones to itsy bitsy cases for iPod nanos. Here's hoping it updates the online store with some BlackBerry Curve cases so I can get my hands on one just in time for Fall!

What's the Deal With: Leptin

FitSugar — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 02:00:00 PDT

I have come across the word "leptin" a lot recently and instead of just skimming over it and knowing it is vaguely related to weight, I thought I'd do a bit more research.

Leptin (from the Greek word leptos meaning thin) is a hormone that helps control appetite and metabolism. In a normal weight person, when body fat increases, leptin levels rise which signal the brain that it needs to speed up metabolism and decrease appetite. According to Leo Galland, M.D., author of The Fat Resistance Diet, when folks are overweight the leptin message gets lost and the body cannot regulate its fat stores.

New research indicates that inflammation, a condition in which your immune system is kicked into overdrive, may lead to weight gain and make losing more difficult. Doctors think inflammation interferes with leptin production. So from a nutritional perspective you should eat inflammation fighting foods that are high in omega-3 fatty acids.

Simply put, leptin is part of the complicated chemical process that helps regulate weight.

C'est L'Amour: French Eats For Feb. 14

YumSugar — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 13:02:34 PST

If a global menu feels too daunting for your Valentine's Day dinner, try channeling a bit of Parisian romance by focusing on French foods. You don't need a view of the Eiffel Tower to feel the love - you can set the mood right at your own dinner table by pairing classic French dishes with your favorite sips. Here are 10 tasty dish ideas to help you create a Valentine's Day meal of festive French cuisine. Bon appetit!

Nicole Miller Fall 2012

Hannah Weil — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 20:31:42 PST

Topping her graphic prints, fringe-trimmed dresses, and flares with floppy hats, Nicole Miller zeroed in on '70s boho-glam for Fall 2012. There was barely a look that didn't hit the runway with a hat to top it all off, adding to the drama and unifying every style with a nod to that confident '70s woman. But it's not just a single trend of the decade we see - Miller's collection offers a taste of all the essential elements in velvet flares, striped and colored leather jackets, bold abstract prints, and fringed dresses and tops you could see on any of the era's rocker chicks.

Trends: '70s, fringe, colored fur and leather, florals and abstract prints.
Colors: Burgundy, black, brown, yellow, and green.
Key Piece: The velvet flares, floppy hats; the orange and yellow shift with black cutout sleeves.
Accessories: Black, tan, and leopard-print hats, leather messenger bags, jeweled clutches, and buckled or lace-up ankle boots.
Who Would Wear It: The girl with an appetite for drama in the everyday; the boho rock chick.

Cynthia Rowley Fall 2012

Hannah Weil — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 06:59:50 PST

Deriving inspiration from craftsmen - mechanics, cobblers, and (much more obviously) leathermen, Cynthia Rowley's own Fall craftsmanship honed in on these artists with a succinctly modern and much sportier interpretation. Save for denim on denim suiting or brilliant colored leather, there's not too much literal interpretation, but rather a cool collection of womanly, curve-conscious design married with menswear-inspired structure. We're treated to bold all-over prints washed over body-skimming sheaths, skinny pants, and even gloves. And while a tougher, boxier leather jacket lined in shearling might pinpoint Rowley's craftsmen influences, what takes shape is still definitively for the girls.

Trends: Colored leather, abstract prints, menswear.
Colors: Blue, black, maroon, orange, olive green, gray, white.
Key Piece: We love the printed pants, shearling-trimmed jacket, and deep navy leather pieces.
Accessories: Aviator shades, ankle boots, strappy platforms and socks, jeweled necklaces at the collar, feather-adorned bags, graphic printed gloves.
Who Would Wear It: Girls with an appetite for truly modern, crafty sportswear.

A Doctor Dishes: Which "Superfoods" Are Worth the Cost?

LearnVest — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:15:00 PST

We're thrilled to present this smart LearnVest story here on Savvy!

Most people you speak to these days are trying to stretch every dollar as far as possible - even the ones they spend buying apples and oranges.

Food prices are expected to increase yet again this year, and food manufacturers are making portions smaller without reducing prices. Not surprisingly, a recent Rasmussen poll found that 93 percent of adults report paying more for groceries now than they did a year ago.

So how can we supercharge our grocery dollars and get them to do overtime for us?

Yes, some foods are obviously a better nutritional deal than others (think apples vs. potato chips), but there’s another class of foods that blows the rest of the field away in terms of nutrients and health-protecting qualities: superfoods.

Superfoods can help prevent diabetes and heart disease, repair damage to your body’s cells, and more. But before you go piling them into your cart, know that some superfoods are better nutritional bargains than others. As a doctor and a mom, I’ve sleuthed out which ones are worth the extra cost in terms of their long-term health benefits. Below is the scoop on which ones may help you age better, ward off cancer, and more.

What to Know Before Buying Superfoods

Before we dive into what to buy, there are a few important things to remember about consuming these foods:

Eating foods fresh and in their natural state, especially fruits and vegetables (rather than in pill or powder supplement form), usually allows us to absorb the greatest amount of their nutrients. The way a superfood is processed or cooked can significantly lower its antioxidant content.
If the superfood can’t be eaten fresh, look for easy and appetizing recipes containing it. No matter how “super” a superfood may be, if you don’t know how to cook it, you’ll probably let it go to waste.

Are Superfoods "Good Buys" If I’m Shopping on a Budget?

Read on to find out.

Feel-Full Quick Tricks

Health — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 04:49:40 PST

We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Health.com here on our site.

By Health.com

It's not just what you eat that can make you more satisfied - it's how you eat, too. Try these tips to feel fuller longer.

H2O some more
Drink two eight-ounce glasses (16 ounces total) of water before each meal. It will fill up your stomach and trim up to 60 calories per meal.

Health.com: Which Foods Burn the Most Fat?

Flavor of the day
Use vinegar (or vinaigrette) and cinnamon for flavor whenever possible. These two ingredients can help regulate blood sugars after meals and help you feel full longer after eating, according to a study from the Department of Agricultural and Food Sciences, in Zurich, Switzerland.

Keep reading for quick feel-full tricks.

Watch a Full Trailer For Game of Thrones Season 2

Becky Kirsch — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 12:12:09 PST

Now that Game of Thrones season 2 has a premiere date, it's time to start getting excited for the return of the HBO hit series. Here to help is this spankin' new trailer, which finally gives us some fresh footage to ogle. It all goes by in a flash, but there's definitely much to be gleaned: take for example, Joffrey threatening to kill Sansa in order to send a message to Robb, or Tyrion contemplating taking on the throne. April 1 is just a couple of months away, so whet your appetite with the video below.

7 Wing Recipes to Make Your Game Day Spread a High-Flying Success

Sara Yoo — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 04:50:58 PST

Just like the halftime show and cheerleaders, wings are considered to be a great component on game day, but who says they can't be the main event? If you're willing to travel beyond the buffalo, the poultry possibilities are boundless, and prepping a wing buffet is easy to boot. Just fry up enough wing parts to feed your crowd, and toss them in a variety of make-ahead sauces to keep palates piqued and appetites sated. Check out our wing wrap-up for inspiration, but don't be afraid to get creative and experiment with your favorite flavors and ingredients!