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What is not to like about tea? Tea and especially chai tea help prevent and fight many different kinds of cancer, lower cholesterol and blood pressure, and may reduce the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease. The fact is - every ingredient in chai tea is good for you, and when you put them all together they pack a powerful punch for your immune system. Chai is a great alternative to your morning Read more
Looking for an elegant yet simple way to serve cauliflower? Look no further than Fresh Tart's gluten-free version of cauliflower gratin. Perhaps it's cliche that I read MFK Fisher's The Gastronomical Me and wanted to immerse myself in the world of food, but that's OK. Who wouldn't want to do exactly that after reading that sexy, scrumptious book? My goodness that woman could write, my mouth Read more
FitSugar reader Whipped shared this party-ready artichoke-walnut pesto crostini recipe in our Healthy Recipe group. Vegan Artichoke-Walnut Pesto Crostini Serves 4-6 The pesto can be made 2-3 days in advance and kept in the fridge. Otherwise you can freeze it for up to a month. Ingredients: 14 ounces canned artichoke hearts, drained 1 cup packed fresh basil 3/4 cups walnuts, toasted 3 cloves Read more
In order to lose weight, eating low-calorie protein is a must. Protein offers sustained energy, satiates your hunger, and curbs sugar cravings. After you eat a protein-packed food, you feel so satisfied you don't have the urge to reach for extra bites, and this translates to weight loss. Choosing low-calorie, low-fat protein sources is a must and while Greek yogurt has gained a lot of Read more
FitSugar reader Dara8182 shared this filling yet light recipe for broccoli white bean soup in our Healthy Recipe group. Broccoli cheddar soup is a delicious but decadent treat. I designed this recipe to be a low-calorie alternative to butter-, cream-, and cheese-laden soups. At only 125 calories per serving, it's a warm, filling, and packed with healthy veggies. Give this one a try! Learn more Read more
You've heard how meatless Mondays are good for the planet. Now, look to Cooking in Pajamas for a fast and easy vegan chili recipe. Meatless Monday is back baby! It never actually went anywhere, I just kept forgetting to blog about it. In my quest to get healthy and lose a few pounds before my 20th anniversary trip in April, I have been testing out a plant based diet. I keep going back and Read more
The Hunger Games finds Cato and Clove — Coming Soon Did Glee drop an S-bomb last night? — Zap2It Check out the full list of the Daytime Emmy Award nominations — TV Squad Watch a clip of George Clooney in The Descendants — /Film Aaron Eckhart will play a good guy version of Hook in new Peter Pan — Moviefone Ready to hear what Beyoncé's new album title is? — Vulture Rachel Weisz may 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
Cloves are one of those distinctly holiday aromas; spicy and a little sweet with a hint of nose-numbing chill. And since scent is Read more
It wasn't until recently that I started to feel comfortable cooking large roasts. In particular, I'd always been intimidated by roasting legs of lamb, until I learned that with high-quality meat, minimal preparation is all you need for a result that's truly impressive. Any roast requires significant cooking time, so this may not technically be a fast recipe, but it most certainly is an easy one. Read more
