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I have a confession to make: I'm addicted to blue corn chips. You'll often find this Tostitos alternative in the health food section, but are they really healthier than a regular corn chip? Actually, they are! Tortillas and chips made from ground blue corn pack more nutritional punch than white corn. Corn comes in many colors, including white, violet, blue, and black. The blue hue comes from Read more
Crunchy, salty, tasty, and sometimes an accidental meal, I'd have to say that Garden of Eatin's Blue Corn Tortilla Chips are one of my favorite snacks. They have a whole line of chips made out of blue corn such as regular, No Salt if you're watching your sodium intake, Red Hot Blues made with a hint of zingy cayenne pepper, Little Soy Blues made with toasted soybeans, Sesame Blues uniquely made Read more
Want a balanced lunch that offers fiber and protein? A sandwich has your back, but choose the wrong add-ons and condiments, and it's a whole day's worth of calories in a few bites. Here are ways to cut calories from this favorite lunchable — they may not be huge amounts, but keep in mind that little bits definitely add up. Whole-wheat pita (170) instead of two slices of whole-wheat bread Read more
If you're craving something salty, don't reach for greasy potato chips. Here are 15 low-calorie healthy snacks that are sure to satisfy your salty desires. Four-ounce snack-size container of low-fat cottage cheese: 81 calories, 459 mg of sodium Salted cashews (16 nuts): 147 calories, 77 mg of sodium One and a half cups of edamame in pods: 150 calories, 45 mg of sodium Two and a half cups of Read more
Lauren Conrad left an LA salon on Friday with freshly painted nails. She chose a chic nude color for her hands and went with a traditional red for her toes. LC played it safe with her polish change, but she recently made a bold move with her hair. Lauren asked fans to vote on what color to dye her locks, and peach was the winner. It's not her first foray into experimenting with dip dye, in fact, Read more
If you hadn't noticed already, I'm a little obsessed with tequila these days. During San Francisco's Cocktail Week, I got educated on the basics of tequila by expert Ryan Fitzgerald and was swiftly convinced that there were numerous reasons why America should be drinking more tequila. But beyond that, I also garnered a number of surprising facts about the Mexican spirit. See the shocking facts Read more
From margaritas to body shots, tequila has played an unforgettable role in America's drinking history. But let's face it: how much do you really know about this spirit? I'll be the first one to admit: I knew nada. So, instead of opting for one of the more advanced seminars on craft cocktail tools or artisanal gin cocktails at San Francisco Cocktail Week, I opted for a crash course on tequila Read more
Gwyneth Paltrow showed off her amazing shape in a tight blue dress for Bon Appétit's June issue, the first from new editor Adam Rapoport. She chatted all about her recently released cookbook, My Father's Daughter, though Gwyneth also shared details about her personal life. The jet-setting mom of 7-year-old Apple and 5-year-old Moses addressed rumors about her starting a magazine, admitted to not Read more
January is dedicated to New Year's resolutions. February is all about hearts. And March is National Nutrition Month — that's 31 days dedicated to cultivating sound eating habits. Created by the American Dietetic Association to help Americans improve their diets, the month comes during the time of year when people find their resolve for making healthy choices start to fade. This year's slogan, Read more
If you prefer shopping at health foods stores because you know whatever you put in your cart is healthy, think again. Just because a healthy brand makes a product doesn't mean it's instantly good for you. I just assumed that Newman's O's were better than regular Oreos, but unless you compare labels side-by-side, you can't be sure. Check out the chart below to see if the healthy versions of these Read more
