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NBA Finals: Into It or Sick of It?

FitSugar — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 12:00:43 PDT

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 Kardashian are following the action on the court. Are you?

NBA Finals: Into It or Sick of It?

FitSugar — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 03:00:00 PDT

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?

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A Reader Recipe: Pulled Turkey Chipotle Chili

Fit Community — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 01:46:28 PST

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!

Roasted Asparagus Whole Wheat Pasta Salad

Fit Community — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 00:00:31 PST

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.

A Reader Recipe: Apple Cranberry Pecan Salad

Fit Community — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 10:14:14 PST

All the Fall flavors are in this recipe for apple cranberry pecan salad with goat cheese and vinaigrette. FitSugar reader For the Love of Fiber posted the recipe in our Healthy Recipes group.

Fresh cranberries are not just for chutneys and muffins. Check out this easy and delicious salad chock-full of antioxidants! If you can't stomach the tartness of fresh, swap out for dried (unsweetened, if possible) cranberries.

Read on for the recipe.

A Reader Recipe: Buttercup Squash and Apple Soup

Fit Community — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 04:06:02 PST

FitSugar reader For the Love of Fiber has a healthy recipe to warm you up on a cold day. She shares it with us in our Healthy Recipe group in the Fit Community.

This soup offers up a lot of flexibility, ingredient-wise. Since buttercup squash might not be readily available at your local store or farmer’s market, it can be swapped out for butternut squash or even pumpkin.

If you haven’t jumped on the coconut oil train yet: 1. What are waiting for? and 2. Extra virgin olive oil or butter can be used in lieu of it. Finally, your broth can be either chicken or vegetable. Obviously, if you’re going for a vegetarian soup, choose the latter. I used both because of what I had on hand: remaining chicken broth from a previous recipe, and a mind-blowing vegetable broth fresh off the stove that was made from vegetable scraps (carrot and sweet potato peelings, garlic and onion ends, herb stems, celery stalks, asparagus pieces, and bell pepper ribs) that would have otherwise been composted. It was a fantastic idea I stumbled upon from the kitchn. And because this girl hates to waste, I roasted up the seeds Sweet ‘N Salty Pumpkin-style, and used them to garnish the soup. So green, it’s scary. Oh, and it’s gluten-free. Hi-Yooo!

See the recipe after the break!

A Reader Recipe: Roasted Vegetable and Kale Soup

Fit Community — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 04:09:31 PST

FitSugar reader For the Love of Fiber has a healthy recipe to warm you up on a cold day. She shares it with us in our Healthy Recipe group in the Fit Community.

This soup is incredible on a crisp Fall day. The x-factor is the butternut squash and the roasting; something about that combo, plus the kale - let’s not forget that superstar - creates a savory combo that just melts in your mouth and leaves you warm and satisfied.

Learn how to make this soup after the break!

Pregnant Jessica Simpson and Eric Johnson as Larry Bird Share Halloween Family Portrait

Molly Goodson — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 18:22:27 PDT

Jessica Simpson confirmed her pregnancy earlier today by tweeting a picture of her mummy Halloween costume, and now she's sharing even more from their festive shoot! Jessica posted more pictures of her tight, baby-bump-baring getup alongside Eric Johnson as classic Celtics star Larry Bird. Eric is from the Boston area, so the team must be close to his heart. Even their dog, Bentley, got in the spooky spirit with a fun pearl leash and collar. The designer had two big announcements today as she finally revealed that she is expecting, and this morning Jessica launched her new venture BeautyMint. Just think, next Halloween Jessica and Eric will be out trick-or-treating with their son or daughter - congrats to the growing family!

From the Fit Community: Baked Whole Grain Eggplant Parmesan

Fit Community — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 11:48:45 PDT

FitSugar reader For the Love of Fiber slashes the calories in an Italian standby, eggplant parmesan, and shares the recipe in our Healthy Recipe group.

This is a modern and fiber-loving spin on an old Italian favorite, best reserved for a relaxing Sunday dinner, when you have some time to dedicate to the prep of this amazing dish. Using whole grains to bread the eggplant and baking instead of frying makes all the difference. If you're feeling really authentic, you can make an easy sauce (or should I say "gravy" for all you Italians out there) from scratch, but a good quality store bought sauce will do just fine.

Stretch your dollar and add even more fiber to the mix by serving over a small bed of whole wheat angel hair or spaghetti, such as Mara's Pasta and you'll have more than enough leftovers for tomorrow's lunch and/or dinner. Perhaps an eggplant parm sub (whole grain roll, of course!)? Just reheat in the oven, toast the roll, toss together a nice salad of mixed greens, and you've got another hearty meal. Use organic ingredients when possible.

Read on for the recipe.

Etsy Finds: Absolutely Autumnal Acorn Motifs

Elka Karl — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 13:00:51 PDT

While acorns and oak leaves are a common Fall motif, the use of acorn imagery is actually quite ancient. This widespread symbol of regeneration has meant many things to many cultures. In Britain, many people carried an acorn as a sign of good luck. In Norse mythology, the oak tree, and acorn, were symbolic of protection against storms. And the acorn motif, which has been found on Celtic and Greek goddesses, is a symbol of fertility and immortality. However you choose to think of it, the acorn is an undeniably powerful symbol. It's part of nature, after all. As a 14th-century proverb notes, "Great oaks from little acorns grow." Here are some modern, retro, and altogether lovely ways to decorate with this ancient symbol.