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My relationship with meat is constantly on the up and down; lately it's been pretty confusing. Meat recalls, environmental woes, and the ethics of it keep me one step away from becoming a vegetarian again — heck, I've even considered going vegan! But here's the thing: when it comes to a healthy vegan diet, I'm sort of at a loss. And let's be real, I love dairy products. This weekend I decided Read more
There's been a lot of talk in the media about E. coli contamination in ground meat lately, hamburgers specifically. First, The New York Times profiled Stephanie Smith, a young woman who was paralyzed after eating a contaminated hamburger. A week later, Larry King and CNN posed the question "Should Americans banish the burger"? The media is always reporting beef recall stories, which leave me a Read more
We see the term Grass Fed a lot when buying beef. Seems healthier but is it just really good marketing? Grass Fed usually refers to meat and poultry that eat grass, silage or hay. As we all know by now, there is a loop hole. Products labeled as grass fed are not regulated and there are no real requirements determining how long an animal must feed on grass in order for it to be called grass Read more
Have you gotten on the CrossFit bandwagon? Many celebrities are fans of CrossFit, and it's becoming more and more popular as a way to get results fast without being bored. Mel Ockerby is one such fan. The former gymnast started CrossFit training just two and a half years ago and now spends her days challenging herself and others as a Puma trainer and member of the reigning champion team in the Read more
Reader For The Love Of Fiber gave a healthy makeover to classic Irish soda bread. She shared her recipe in our Healthy Recipe group. A new generation of Irish Soda Bread just in time for St. Patty's Day. It’s versatile as a breakfast bread with a schmear of grass-fed butter and your favorite cup ‘o tea, or as a nice addition to a body-warming soup. Or corned beef and cabbage, if you want Read more
We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Shape here on FitSugar. Yes, pink slime is gross. No one wants to think about anything being in their burger except actual meat. But the huge controversy may be about more than just pink slime. The biggest concern with pink slime is that we're buying (or eating) a product and we don't exactly know what it's made of, says Prescott Frost, a Read more
Like years before, 2011 was chock-full of trendy diets that got everyone talking, as well as trying. So what were the top diets of 2011? Read on to find out! HCG Diet The HCG diet isn't new (it's been around for more than 50 years), but it's once again a phenomenon. This was the year that people flocked to doctor's offices to get a pricey hormone injection all in the name of weight loss. The Read more
It's hard to imagine how Tyler Florence juggles two Food Network shows, three signature restaurants, a burgeoning line of kitchen supplies, and a multimillion-dollar empire, but the chef does so with finesse — and he still finds time to publish a seventh book, a brand-new baby cookbook called Start Fresh. While promoting the new tome, he took the time to talk about his restaurant, El Paseo, Read more
What's the secret to a great meatloaf? OnSugar blogger Fresh Tart goes on a delicious exploration of this comfort food recipe. When I started asking food friends what they think makes a great meatloaf, three separate people said ask Chef Stephen Trojahn of Gastrotruck, because his smoked meatloaf sliders are amazing. So I sent him a note, and he kindly shared the following tips! 1. Start with Read more
What makes a hamburger a hamburger? We could ponder the question for days, but wouldn't you rather bite into a juicy burger? But not just any burger: we've taste-tested our way around the country to find 25 amazing hamburgers you shouldn't miss. Whether you're a local or a tourist, it's certainly worth seeking out these must-have hamburgers. YumSugar's Top 5 Burgers Shake Shack, New York, NY: Read more
