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Being that my hubby is entertained by anything sports related, the NBA basketball finals have been playing on our TV a lot lately. Always a fan of a close game, I got roped in and watched last night's playoff competition. It's tied between the Lakers and the Celtics — the hoops rivals of my youth — making the games super exciting. Celebs Leonadro DiCaprio, Justin Timberlake, and even Kim Read more
Well the NBA Finals have finally begun, and I don't know about you, but I'm glad they're here. The sooner they're here, the sooner they'll be over, and the sooner I'll have my husband back. So how do you feel about the NBA Finals? Who are you rooting for? Source and Source NBA Finals: Into It or Sick of It? I love it and am a huge Celtics fan. I'm psyched and am rooting for the Read more
Get your daily fiber fix with this Southwestern quinoa salad recipe from FitSugar reader For the Love of Fiber. She shared it with us in our Healthy Recipe Group in the Fit Community. This salad takes quinoa to the next level, and has been known to turn quinoa haters into ambassadors. Learn how to make this recipe after the break! Read more
French braids are popular the world over, but they certainly aren't emblematic of France. It's unclear what about them, really, is so Gallic. As it turns out, "French" braids aren't French at all. So who's really responsible for the technique? The style's history is much cooler (and longer) than you might imagine. Learn how your favorite braid got its start below. Read more
St. Patrick's Day is tomorrow, and we can't help but feel the Irish love. We're all about green beer, shamrocks, and leprechauns, but there's a lot more to Irish tradition than the commercialized side of the holiday — especially when it comes to Irish wedding traditions. You don't have to be an Irish bride-to-be to appreciate these sentimental Irish and Celtic traditions, which have inspired Read more
Reader For The Love Of Fiber gave a healthy makeover to classic Irish soda bread. She shared her recipe in our Healthy Recipe group. A new generation of Irish Soda Bread just in time for St. Patty's Day. It’s versatile as a breakfast bread with a schmear of grass-fed butter and your favorite cup ‘o tea, or as a nice addition to a body-warming soup. Or corned beef and cabbage, if you want Read more
Last night's Lakers vs. Celtics game was a star-studded one. David Beckham reported to the Staples Center to see the home team defeat the visiting Bostonians 94-97. New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady may not have been as pleased with the results, nor was Boston native Jessica Biel likely happy to see the guys in green lose. Jessica did have a reason to smile, though, since she sported her Read more
Saint Patrick's Day is approaching, and you can jump-start the celebration with an Irish playlist, complete with Celtic folk, Irish rock classics, and contemporary hits. For good measure, I've thrown a recognizable Irish bar jig — I mean, an Irish playlist wouldn't be complete without one! So before you toss back your overflowing green beer, celebrate Irish culture by playing some famous tunes Read more
FitSugar reader For the Love of Fiber shared this turkey chili recipe in our Healthy Recipe group. After Thanksgiving, my good friend, a girl who literally didn't know how to boil water, sent me this recipe, using her turkey leftovers. I loved the idea of pulled turkey and her fiberlicious add-ins, so had to feature it. See the recipe after the break! Read more
Whole wheat pasta is a good way to get that much-needed fiber. FitSugar reader For the Love of Fiber shared this whole wheat pasta salad recipe in our Healthy Recipe group. Just because it's Winter, doesn't mean asparagus is off limits. Check out the full post for the line up of health benefits this amazing vegetable has to offer! Read on for the recipe. Read more
