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It's a Keeper
Sick of dealing with pads and tampons during your time of the month? Tired of wasting so much dough on something you just throw away? Then it might be time to give the Keeper a try. It's an all natural latex rubber cup that is worn inside you - it can even be worn overnight. It can hold up to 1 full ounce of menstrual flow. FYI - your period is only about 2-4 ounces. Allergic to latex? No Read more
Cushnie et Ochs Fall 2012
Cushnie et Ochs was all about the femme-fatale factor for Fall 2012 as designers Carly Cushnie and Michelle Ochs showed a vast array of body-con dresses punctuated with modern details. Inspired by Pedro Almodóvar's The Skin I Live In, the duo put the spotlight on fitted sheaths featuring sexy cutouts. Zippers also played a large role in the story, lined against the length of the body and, while Read more
Snacking Good: Natchitoches Meat Pies
We've always wanted to take a stab at rolling out a few Natchitoches meat pies. Thanks to an easy recipe from Food Orleans, this might be a dream realized sooner rather than later. [Baked or fried? You decide.] Natchitoches meat pies are one of those special little treats with a name as fun to say as they are to scarf down. Nackadish — that's how you say it — is a small town we drive through Read more
A Reader Recipe: Chunky Cherry-Chocolate Granola Bites
FitSugar reader JuicyNoelle came up with this special cookie for Valentine's Day; she posted the recipe in our Healthy Recipe group. Tied with a festive pink ribbon and a little love, I’m hoping these cookies will be perfect for Valentine's Day. The whole-grain oats, nuts, and cherries in these cookies add heartiness, while the melted dark-chocolate chunks deliver bursts of richness. The chia Read more
A Doctor Dishes: Which "Superfoods" Are Worth the Cost?
We're thrilled to present this smart LearnVest story here on Savvy! Most people you speak to these days are trying to stretch every dollar as far as possible — even the ones they spend buying apples and oranges. Food prices are expected to increase yet again this year, and food manufacturers are making portions smaller without reducing prices. Not surprisingly, a recent Rasmussen poll found Read more
What Is Twig Tea, Anyway?
Alicia Silverstone claims that twig tea, also called kukicha, cures just about everything. And we've been noticing it appearing in more and more stores (we also saw it a few times at the Fancy Food Show). But what's the deal with all of the hype? Twig tea is essentially a Japanese blend of the tough stems, stalks, and twigs from the Camellia sinensis plant. These bits usually get discarded, but Read more
Foods That Can Make You Look Pregnant
We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Shape here on FitSugar. Over the weekend, I saw a photo of a female celebrity (who is in a relationship with a male celeb) leaving a café with the caption, "Baby bump?" and I had to refrain myself from shouting out loud, "Come on, can't a girl eat without the world thinking she's having a baby?!" The truth is having a perfectly flat stomach Read more
Happy Hour: Pimm's Cup
"Pimm's Cup" is fun to say and even more fun to drink. But what exactly is Pimm's No. 1? Like Southern Comfort or Fernet-Branca, this type of liquor is synonymous with its brand; Pimm's No. 1 is just that, and nothing else. This gin-based booze hails from England and carries a lower alcohol content (25 percent) than most hard liquor. For that reason, it's one of my absolute favorite ingredients Read more
How to Make Your Favorite Snacks Healthier
When you're craving a salty, crunchy snack, there are many to choose from — but they're not always healthy. Here's how to make your favorite snacks that much better for you with just a few tweaks. Popcorn: It's one of the lower-calorie snacks to choose from already, but watch out for toppings — that's where you can get carried away with fat and calories if you're not careful (just look at Read more
