From Amy's Kitchen: Vegetable Lasagna


Updated 08/07/07 8:34 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 18 comments

If you've have ever stepped into a health food store, which I'm guessing 99% of you have, chances are quite high that you've heard of Amy's Kitchen. This kitchen kicks out all sorts of tasty dishes, like: soups, pizza, burritos, mac n' cheese, pot pies, and pasta sauce. These prepared meals and sauces are made with organic vegetables, organic pasta, and whole grains. Not only are they Read more

5 Fast, Easy, and Grill-Friendly Meals to Make This Week


Updated 05/27/12 4:20 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Easy Grill Recipes

Even though all the Memorial Day festivities have come to a close, that's no excuse to put your grill away! There's no better way to welcome the warm weather than a special weeknight supper cooked outdoors. Whether you choose to eat al fresco or you just love to hit the grill, here are five easy meals that you can enjoy even when you're short on time! Read more

28 Dips For a Delish Memorial Day Feast


Updated 05/24/12 12:35 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

YumSugar's Best Dip Recipes

A winning Memorial Day meal should be easy, fun, and certainly delicious. What better way to bring all those ideas together than with a tasty dip for your guests? To encourage you to go for a dip this Memorial Day, I've rounded up 28 dips — in honor of Memorial Day on May 28 — in order to get your creative juices flowing. You'll find something for every palate, from chili con queso to Greek Read more

9 Ways to Earn Extra Cash When Money Is Tight


Updated 05/24/12 12:55 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Ways to Earn More Money

I'm sure everyone can do with a little more cash in their wallets. Here are some great suggestions by Wise Bread for you to make extra money. Even though I'm self-employed full-time, I'm always looking for new and exciting ways to make more money. Earlier this year, I wrote a Wise Bread post on websites that can help you earn extra cash. More recently, I came across a blog post on Zaarly titled, Read more

Nighttime Fasting: A New Way to Lose Weight?


Updated 05/24/12 8:44 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Is It Better to Not Eat at Night?

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Shape here on FitSugar. This week Shape turns to Cynthia Sass, a registered dietitian with master's degrees in both nutrition science and public health. If you couldn’t let anything cross your lips from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 a.m., but you were allowed to eat anything you wanted for eight hours a day and still lose weight, would you try it? Read more

It's National Salad Month! Healthy Tips to Get You Excited


Updated 05/23/12 5:15 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Make a Salad Healthy

As if we need an excuse to enjoy a big bowl of veggies, fruits, and other goodies tossed together, May is National Salad Month. Grab your best greens and follow these tips and tricks for making a tasty and healthy salad. Creative Ways to Build a Salad Hitting the salad bar can be a good thing when you know the best way to navigate through all those choices. To maintain a healthy medium, follow Read more

Fit Tip: Keep It Up Long After Summer Ends


Updated 05/23/12 1:00 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Why You Should Stick to Your Summer Diet and Exercise

Last-minute Summer shape-up plans may help you shed pounds and tone fast, but they do involve a lot of hard work and dedication as you race against the warm-weather countdown. So as you ramp up your healthy routine in time to don that bikini, make an even better resolution: stick to your new healthy resolutions, even after the Summer season fades. Whether you're detoxing with a debloating meal Read more

5 No-Cook Meals You'll Have Time to Make This Week (We Promise!)


Updated 05/21/12 8:31 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

No-Cook Meals

When it comes to weeknight cooking, Spring and Summer days are both bad and good things. On the one hand, with longer, warmer days, it's easier to be out and about than behind the stove in a kitchen. On the other hand, balmier evenings call for fast, superlight, no-cook meals that come together in a heartbeat. Keep reading to see five of our favorites right now. Read more

5 Fast, Easy, and Freezer-Friendly Meals


Updated 05/13/12 4:25 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Freezable Dinner Recipes

When you're on the go, it's incredibly convenient to have meals that are fully prepared in the freezer. Just pop these dishes in the oven until they're nice and hot, and enjoy a home-cooked meal whenever you want. Here are five fast and easy ideas that also happen to freeze very well. Read more

Back on Track: Map Out the Week's Healthy Dinner Menu


Updated 05/21/12 1:50 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Healthy Dinner Menu Plan

After getting home from a busy day of work, especially if I hit the gym, the same question always pops into mind — what to make for dinner? Without a plan in mind, it's easy to fall back on boxed mac and cheese or Chinese takeout, which aren't the healthiest options. To prevent scrambling to whip together a not-so-healthy meal, take time to map out your dinner menu for the week. Knowing which Read more