What's the Deal with Green Potatoes


Updated 01/07/08 8:49 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 5 comments

What's the Deal with Green Potatoes

You buy potatoes. You store potatoes. You forget you have potatoes. You remember you have potatoes. You pull them out and their skins are GREEN!!! So what's the deal with green potatoes? I heard that the green skins are poisonous. Is it true? And why does it turn green in the first place? The green coloring on the skin is a build-up of a chemical called Solanine. It is a natural reaction 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

One-Minute Slimming Food Tricks That Work


Updated 05/21/12 4:35 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Easy Ways to Lose Weight in One Minute

We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from Prevention here on FitSugar! By Sarah Robertson, Prevention Here are successful strategies to cut calories and burn fat that take 60 seconds or less. With about 1,000 waking minutes in every day, you'll find plenty of opportunities to slip these tips into your routine and watch the scale go down. If you've already begun your weight loss, these Read more

Say Goodbye to the Bloat With These Healthy Asparagus Recipes


Updated 05/21/12 3:49 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Asparagus Debloating Recipes

If you're getting in shape for a big event like a wedding, or want to look your best for bikini season, what you eat makes all the difference. Besides helping with weight loss, the right foods can also minimize bloating. Here's where asparagus comes in: this Spring veggie encourages colon health and also stimulates the growth of probiotics in the body. From breakfast to dinner, help give your Read more

Staying Vegan on the Big Day: Wedding Menu Options


Updated 05/18/12 1:20 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Vegan Wedding Menu Ideas

Even though wedding meals typically include bacon-wrapped scallops, filet mignon, and wedding cake smothered in buttercream frosting, you can still enjoy a delicious vegan menu if you, your partner, or your guests follow this animal-free diet. A little creative planning is all it takes, and since many venues, caterers, and bakers are being asked more about vegan options, chances are your venders Read more

Make a Japanese-Inspired Salad, Live Longer in the Process


Updated 05/16/12 1:35 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Make a Salad Japanese

Japanese woman live to be almost 90 years old, which is a record high the world over. And while a lot of factors contribute to a long life, diet is certainly one of them. A bowl of udon or a plate of sushi might not appeal to you every night, but there are a few simple ways to tweak your salad using elements of this heart-healthy cuisine. Soba noodles In Japan, soba noodles are served either hot Read more

My Green Heaven, Continued: Fried Green Tomato Parmesan


Updated 05/15/12 3:18 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Fried Green Tomato Parmesan

We never would've thought of fried green tomato parmesan (that credit goes to Food Orleans), but now that the idea's entered our minds, there's only one real way to resolve our craving. Because I love them so, I've written a couple of love letters to fried green tomatoes over the years: the fried green tomato caprese "salad" I made without remorse, and fried green tomato BLTs, a longtime Read more

7 Easy Ways to Wake Up Scrambled Eggs


Updated 05/03/12 10:54 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Scrambled Egg Recipe Ideas

I'm a big believer in the power of a plate of perfectly scrambled eggs. The methodical process of re-creating your go-to scramble moves can be both soothing and delicious, but if you want to spice things up this Spring, the kitchen can be a great place to start. If your scramble is feeling a little (or very) tired, here are seven fresh and simple ideas to help wake your eggs up. Make a Read more

Yummy Links: From Green Salads to Shake Shack


Updated 06/14/11 10:30 AM · Posted by YumSugar · 0 comments

Today's Food News 2011-06-14 10:27:46

17 ways to jazz up a leafy green salad. — Kitchen Daily No-cook meals perfect for Summer. — TLC World leaders' favorite foods. — Mouthing Off The best places to eat barbecue in the world. — NY Daily News Must make: barbecued chicken pizza with caramelized onions. — The Kitchn How to open oysters with style.— Gilt Taste Speaking of oysters, here's how chef Alex Guarnaschelli likes to Read more

13 Health Gimmicks You Can Stop Wasting Money On


Updated 05/01/12 12:20 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Health Gimmicks to Avoid

Consumers have a tendency of falling for the next big health gimmick. Save your money on health duds with these Business Insider tips. No matter how many times we're told otherwise, Americans' obsession with get-healthy-quick schemes will likely never die. Too bad most of these fads aren't worth their weight in salt — or your hard-earned dollars. We've put together a list of some of the worst Read more