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Recently I told you all about the Whole Grain Stamp for foods that are made with whole grains. That stamp was so successful that the folks that brought you that stamp, Oldways Food Issues Think Tank, are creating a Mediterranean Diet Food Stamp. The plan is to introduce the stamp in about 6 weeks. Here's what the Food Navigator has to say about the stamp The new stamp, which is in its final Read more
As much as we love to cook and eat, we can't ignore the stark reality of what's going on around us: each day, millions upon millions of people struggle to secure their next meal. (Ironically, even food writers have been known to live off of food stamps.) To bring more awareness to the cause, Food Network's brought together some of the country's top food outlets for a virtual roundtable to discuss Read more
Whether you're dabbling with veganism or just looking for some plant-based proteins to add to your diet, roaming the supermarket aisles for the right protein source can feel overwhelming when you have no idea which products to buy. We've defined four plant-based proteins you should know about, how much protein they contain, and what product brands we seal with a stamp of Read more
According to researchers at the University of California, San Francisco, sugar is as dangerous as alcohol and tobacco. And just like other legal vices, they think regulators should put restrictions on its sale and availability by taxing any processed foods that have added sugar, including soda, some juices, chocolate milk, and sugared cereal, as well as proposing age limits when it comes to Read more
We're thrilled to present this smart Kiplinger story here on Savvy! Every year, the IRS dutifully reports the most common blunders that taxpayers make on their returns. And every year, at or near the top of the “oops” list is forgetting to enter their Social Security number at the top of the tax form — or making a mistake when entering those nine digits. But think about it for a minute: Do Read more
A complete guide to potato varieties. — Kitchen Daily Thoughts from the latest exile of The Next Iron Chef. — The FN Dish Which star chef just underwent an emergency appendectomy? — Grub Street SF The USDA's latest problem: food stamp trafficking. — AP For an extrafun time, play this Thanksgiving drinking game. — Food Republic How to get better at homebrewing. — Serious Eats Which Read more
The top four reasons young people divorce — HuffPost Women Five things to do with your coffee beans — Wise Bread How to invest at every age — All You Six worst home fixes for the money — Bankrate How do I build my credit score to buy a house? — Credit Karma Food stamps to $75,000 in seven days — Budgets Are Sexy Spend money where you spend your time — Lifehacker Beware of these Read more
Editor's note: The following is a guest post written by Soleil Moon Frye, Target's mommy ambassador, author of Happy Chaos, and mom to Poet, 6, and Jagger, 3. This week Soleil shares her tips on bringing her kids into the kitchen. I'm a huge holiday person, and birthday celebrations are especially important to me. It's not about the presents — my favorite memories from childhood birthdays are Read more
Ginnifer Goodwin and Kate Hudson showed off their close bond on the cover of Marie Claire's June issue. The actors play frenemies in Something Borrowed, but they formed a great relationship behind the scenes. Kate, who is expecting her second child this Summer, opened up to the magazine about how pregnancy feels different this time around. Kate Hudson is currently in London with her Read more
Ellen Pompeo may live in Tinseltown, but the mom of one — daughter Stella Ivery, 1, — hasn't allowed success or the bright lights of Hollywood to shake her sensibilities. The Grey's Anatomy star answered a few of my questions as she promotes Huggies campaign to diaper babies in need. LilSugar: There’s a big debate about whether or not it’s possible for a woman to truly "have it all" — Read more
