The Ginger People


Updated 01/16/07 8:04 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 4 comments

The Ginger People

The Ginger People are passionate about nature's most versatile and vibrant flavor, you guessed it - Ginger. They have created many wonderful products using this powerful fiery taste. Suffering from a cold? Drink some Ginger Soother. It's made with Chinese yellow ginger, honey, and lemon for instant relief. Ginger is said to soothe the throat and stomach, warm the internal organs, and ease Read more

Robert Pattinson Talks Racy Cosmopolis Scenes


Updated 05/25/12 8:40 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Today's Celebrity News May 25, 2012 Early Edition

Robert Pattinson on refusing to do certain scenes in Cosmopolis — People Bethenny Frankel responds to divorce rumors — Us Weekly Listen to AI winner Phillip Phillips's first single — HuffPost Entertainment So many reasons to love Tom Hardy — Lainey Gossip Oops! There's a serious typo in the Great Gatsby trailer — Zap2It See Kim Zolciak's topless wedding gift for her fiancé — Read more

Chef Sachin Chopra on Indian Food's Evolution in America


Updated 03/24/12 4:39 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Indian Food Trends and Tips With Sachin Chopra

Over the past few years, Indian food, much like Vietnamese and Korean cuisines, has made giant strides in the landscape of American cuisine. No one can speak to this more than chef Sachin Chopra, the creative force in the kitchen at Bay Area restaurants All Spice and Arka (where he's chef-owner and consulting chef, respectively). Chopra, who was recently named one of the four new chefs to watch Read more

10 Ingredients to Liven Up Your Salad Dressings


Updated 03/06/12 9:50 AM · Posted by · 6 comments

Ingredients to Boost Salad Dressings

The sky is the limit when it comes to making homemade salad dressings, yet most people still toss their greens in something store-bought or a simple mix of olive oil and balsamic. Adding a few simple ingredients can totally transform the flavor of your salads, many of which are kitchen staples. Fresh or dried herbs: Quickly chop herbs like parsley, mint, thyme, dill, tarragon, cilantro, basil, Read more

Who Is Your Favorite Bachelor of 2011?


Updated 01/27/12 9:48 AM · Posted by · 18 comments

Favorite Single Celebrities of 2011

This year has been full of tasty celebrity eye candy, and lucky for us some of the hottest stars are eligible bachelors! Sure, a few may have rumored girlfriends, but we like to think they're single until there's a ring on that finger (so there's still a chance). These guys aren't just sweet to look at, they've all had a sweet year as well. Our favorite ginger Prince Harry became the top Read more

4 Surprising Things You Don't Know about Calories


Updated 12/19/11 4:15 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Facts About Calories and Weight Loss

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Prevention here on FitSugar! Only 12 percent of Americans can estimate the calories they eat in a day! Find out why we're so clueless and get easy ways to stop calorie confusion. By Mara Betsch, Prevention You know what calories are, and you probably know that if you eat too many, you’ll gain weight. But do you know how many are in your Read more

Sauteed Cauliflower With Anise and Cashews


Updated 11/17/11 9:47 AM · Posted by · 4 comments

Sauteed Cauliflower With Anise and Cashews Recipe

We are thrilled to announce our new partnership with Padma Lakshmi! The host of Emmy-winning Top Chef, writer, and designer started Padma Lakshmi, a social networking site that celebrates our favorite topics, including food adventures, recipes, and party planning. She'll be dishing up goodies for us here on YumSugar monthly! Today, Padma shares a recipe for Sauteed Cauliflower With Anise and Read more

How to Make Your Own Quick and Easy Herbal Tea


Updated 05/03/11 1:20 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

How to Make Your Own Herbal Tea

I find that people are either devout coffee drinkers or dedicated tea aficionados. I myself fall into the tea category, as my pantry is overflowing with various flavors of tea. But now that Spring has arrived, I'm inspired to make my own home-brewed tea with fresh herbs and test out different combinations. Below, you'll find my top three favorite homemade herbal teas, but other yummy herbs like Read more

4 Natural Remedies You Already Have in Your Pantry


Updated 03/30/12 9:22 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Home Remedies That Use Common Spices

Some ailments need the power of the medicine cabinet, but other times when you're not feeling that hot all you need to do is look toward the spice rack. Whether you're in a bad mood, can't stop coughing, nursing a hangover, or have post-workout soreness, here are four spices that can help you feel better —  no medicine required! What: Peppers When to use: When you're feeling down. Why: The Read more

How to Break Your Bad Snacking Habits


Updated 10/12/11 2:48 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Break Bad Snacking Habits

Who can go out to the movies and not buy a tub of buttery popcorn? A recent study appearing in the journal Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin shows that your environment can be a powerful trigger when it comes to how you eat. If you're used to noshing on specific foods in a certain place — like popcorn at the movies — you'll likely develop a habit of eating even if you're not hungry Read more