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Carrot soup's the perfect remedy for those days when you're in the mood to wind down with a meal that's truly light. One of my favorite versions is so silky-smooth you'd think it was simmered with cream like a traditional bisque, but the secret ingredient to its consistency is actually a blended potato, which adds a velveteen heft. I like to build flavor by first sautéing the aromatics, then Read more
I'm getting a major kick out of this shot from No Strings Attached, which opens Friday. Ashton Kutcher cleverly offers a "bouquet" of carrots to Natalie Portman as a work-around of their "strictly sexual" relationship. When I was researching the no-flowers phenomenon last May, I discovered 15 alternative wedding bouquet ideas, including everything from macarons to seashells to balloons, but the Read more
Zucchinis are overflowing out of many people's gardens now so you can either find them free from a generous friend, or for a couple bucks at your local farmers market. Once you get your hands on this green summer squash, give this recipe a try. Carrot Zucchini BreadGrandma's recipe Ingredients 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed (flax meal) 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon 1/2 Read more
One smart move I made when planting my Winter garden was to mix my radish seeds and my carrot seeds together. I used Easter egg radishes and Chanterey carrots for the garden, which are both known for their mild flavor. I also favored the Chanterey carrots because they are short, and thus suited for raised beds that might not have as much soil depth as some gardens. But why did I mix the seeds Read more
You're asking and I'm answering . . . Dear Fit, For years I have been peeling my carrots before eating them, but recently I went to a friend's house for dinner. She was making a big salad and she didn't peel the carrots before slicing them. I asked her about it and she said you could eat them. Is this true? Have I been peeling for nothing? Or does the peel have extra nutrition, like apple peels Read more
I know I'm supposed to be getting a certain amount of Vitamins and Minerals each day - That's what RDI is (formerly known as RDA). It stands for Reference Daily Intake and it represents the suggested daily intake levels for nutrients. That being said, when it comes to Vitamin A, women should get 700 mcg (micrograms) or 2,310 IU (International Units) a day. This vitamin helps with vision, bone Read more
Vitamin A — What doesn't it do? It helps with your vision, bone growth, cell growth and repair, and cell division. It helps regulate the immune system, and makes white blood cells, which help to fight off infections. Vitamin A also helps the skin and mucous membranes function as a barrier to bacteria and viruses. It also speeds up healing when you get cut, and prevents your skin from Read more
The baby carrot marketing blitz we showed you last year is accomplishing what it set out to do — giving bite-sized veggies a junk food makeover. A recent Fast Company article digs into this new campaign, which has taken cues from companies like Doritos and Coca-Cola to rebrand baby carrots as a cool, snackable alternative to both traditional carrots and unhealthy salty and sweet options. Read more
We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Prevention here on FitSugar! Yup! You can demolish these diseases with your diet. By Molly Raisch, Prevention Here's one thing to add to your grocery list: disease-fighting foods. A growing body of research shows that you can squash certain symptoms with what you eat. In fact, eating the right foods may be just what the doctor ordered for Read more
Earth Week is here, and eco-conscious skin care line Yes To is celebrating by offering 25 percent off all products sitewide, from April 18-24. You can save on natural hair and skin products like the Cucumbers Facial Towelettes ($6), Carrots Super Rich Body Butter ($13), and my personal favorite, Blueberries Intensive Skin Repair Serum ($20). All you have to do is pack your cart with fruity Read more
