Go Nuts! Eat Healthy Fats


Updated 07/17/07 8:30 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 8 comments

Go Nuts! Eat Healthy Fats

Women are scared of FAT. We think that if we eat fat, we'll become fat. It's true that certain types of fat are unhealthy for us. Trans fat should be avoided like cigarettes. Also, foods high in saturated fat like butter, cream, sausage, bologna, and bacon can clog up your arteries, so moderation is key when it comes to those fats. Then there are unsaturated fats. Nuts, olives, olive and Read more

Staying Vegan on the Big Day: Wedding Menu Options


Updated 05/18/12 1:20 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Vegan Wedding Menu Ideas

Even though wedding meals typically include bacon-wrapped scallops, filet mignon, and wedding cake smothered in buttercream frosting, you can still enjoy a delicious vegan menu if you, your partner, or your guests follow this animal-free diet. A little creative planning is all it takes, and since many venues, caterers, and bakers are being asked more about vegan options, chances are your venders Read more

Healthy Dose Link Time: Hola Vegan Tacos!


Updated 05/03/12 10:30 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Vegan Nachos Recipe

For Cinco de Mayo make vegan nachos with cashew sour cream — Healthy Happy Life Lose it and fast! Most effective way to drop 10 pounds — Shape A diet plan to flatten your belly just in time for sporting that bikini — Fitness Work while standing and other ways to add years to your life — Yahoo! Shine Come on get happy! 10 secrets shared by happy women — Prevention Always wanted to make Read more

3 Ways Going Vegan Helps You Lose Weight, 3 Ways It Makes You Gain


Updated 04/26/12 11:25 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Mischa Barton Goes on a Vegan Diet

Celebs like Alicia Silverstone, Alanis Morissette, and Olivia Wilde all benefit from a vegan diet — now add actress Mischa Barton to the list. The 26-year-old actress showed off her slim and healthy figure on the set of Oasis singer Noel Gallagher's new music video. Mischa told Us Weekly, "I've been running like three miles a day," and added she also loves juice cleanses and vegan food. Vegan Read more

Fast & Easy Dinner: Chicken and Cashews in Lettuce Cups


Updated 02/08/12 10:49 AM · Posted by partysugar · 8 comments

Chicken and Cashews in Lettuce Cups Recipe

Whenever I eat at Betelnut, a popular Asian restaurant here in San Francisco, I always order the lettuce wraps. However, I had never made them at home — until I recently found this simple and quick recipe. Chunks of chicken breast are seared in a pan before being tossed with a flavorful mixture of honey and soy sauce. Ginger, garlic, water chestnuts, and scallions further season the chicken. Read more

15 Salty Snacks Under 150 Calories


Updated 03/31/12 10:35 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

150-Calorie Salty Snacks

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

3 Snacking Habits to Break Now


Updated 03/16/12 3:43 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

3 Ways Snacking Makes You Fat and How to Fix the Problems

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Prevention here on FitSugar! These noshing habits could be the reason your scale is stalled By Karen Ansel, RD, Prevention We do it in the car, on the train, in front of the TV, on the phone, and even in bed. For too many of us, snacking has become so automatic that our brains barely register the hand-to-mouth motion. And it's not as if we're Read more

Know Your Nuts? What's in an Ounce


Updated 04/03/12 4:43 PM · Posted by · 11 comments

What One Ounce of Nuts Looks Like

Nuts are one of the best foods you can nosh on because they're full of healthy fats, contain protein and fiber to fill you up, are cholesterol-free, and they're a great snack you can easily pack with you wherever you go. A serving size of nuts is one ounce, which is about a handful. Considering my handful and my hubby's handful look a lot different, I thought it'd be good to go over what exactly Read more

Sauteed Cauliflower With Anise and Cashews


Updated 11/17/11 9:47 AM · Posted by · 4 comments

Sauteed Cauliflower With Anise and Cashews Recipe

We are thrilled to announce our new partnership with Padma Lakshmi! The host of Emmy-winning Top Chef, writer, and designer started Padma Lakshmi, a social networking site that celebrates our favorite topics, including food adventures, recipes, and party planning. She'll be dishing up goodies for us here on YumSugar monthly! Today, Padma shares a recipe for Sauteed Cauliflower With Anise and Read more