Game on: 10 Healthy Chili Recipes


Updated 02/04/12 2:00 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Healthy Chili Recipes

It's no wonder that chili is a Super Bowl staple: this one-pot meal is easy to cook, serve, and clean up. And there's a chili for just about anyone because of all the recipe variations. Planning on a game-day celebration? Make one of these 10 healthy chili recipes to keep guests full throughout the day. Read more

Healthy Swaps: Best Choices For Protein-Rich Dairy


Updated 02/03/12 1:30 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Eat More Protein

Depending on how active you are and how much you weigh, a woman needs about 60 to 100 grams of protein a day, which is a pretty hefty amount. Protein helps build lean muscle and can also help with weight loss, so it's important to get enough each day. Dairy products are a great vegetarian source of this macronutrient, but some foods are richer in protein than others. Check out these healthy swaps Read more

Make This: Spicy Roasted Chickpeas


Updated 02/06/12 3:32 PM · Posted by · 9 comments

Roasted Garbanzo Beans Chickpeas Recipe

At Nopalito, a Mexican eatery in my neighborhood, every meal starts off with a complimentary bowl of spicy fried chickpeas. This snack is full of heat and crunch and sort of reminds me of spicy wasabi peas or corn nuts. Because I'm addicted to them, I decided that I would try and make a healthier version at home. Like kale chips, roasted chickpeas are a great way to satisfy a chip craving, minus Read more

Join Us at the Table For a Virtual Super Bowl Spread!


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Virtual Super Bowl Spread

Can't wait for the Super Bowl to be here already? Well then you've lucked out, because this year, game day's come early — online, at least. Food Network's brought together some of the country's top food outlets for a virtual Super Bowl spread. From cocktails and appetizers to main dishes and desserts, this meal's got it all — and each recipe is one that you can re-create yourself at home. Read more

Sugar Shout Out: Get Wedding Inspiration From Pop Princesses


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Sugar Shout Out January 31, 2012

Wedding style inspiration from Beyoncé, Britney, and more! Video: go behind the scenes of Vanity Fair's gorgeous Hollywood Issue! Game on: healthy Super Bowl chili recipes Get your craft on! Fun Valentine's Day projects for tiny tots How well do you know your Fashion Week catwalkers? Try an Italian dish for your next cozy Winter meal Video: Find out why you'll fall in love with facial Read more

4 Lazy Moves That Boost Your Health


Updated 01/30/12 5:21 PM · Posted by Prevention · 2 comments

Lazy Ways to Improve Your Health

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Prevention here on FitSugar! You don’t have to go on a deprivation diet or spend hours exercising to ward off disease and be your healthiest self! Instead, try these supersimple tips By the editors of Prevention Staying healthy can feel like so much, well, work (think: logging hours at the gym and whipping up nutritious meals from scratch). Read more

The Secrets of the World's Healthiest Women


Updated 01/27/12 8:15 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Secrets of the World's Healthiest Women

We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Health.com here on our site. From pouring on the olive oil like the Greeks to slashing stress like the Scandinavians, what we can learn from the happiest, slimmest, longest-living cultures around the globe. The secret to a long, healthy life in America? According to longevity researchers, it may be to act like you live somewhere else. It Read more

4 Ways to Prep a Healthy Dinner Quickly


Updated 01/27/12 9:38 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

How to Cook a Fast Healthy Dinner

Just one bad decision — like quieting your rumbling stomach with greasy takeout — can undo a day of healthy eating. If you've been sabotaging your diet because of unhealthy dinner decisions, use these tips to cook a healthy meal without sacrificing time. Double the amount: Week already looking full? Make extra servings the next time you cook so you can have healthy leftovers for the rest of Read more

Skip the Butter: 5 Healthy Toast Toppings


Updated 01/27/12 10:58 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Healthy Toast Toppings

A piece of whole-grain toast in the morning is a quick, no-fuss breakfast. But when you add the usual toppings of butter and jam, it becomes a vehicle for refined sugar and saturated fat. Pass on empty calories and make your toast with one of these protein-packed and heart-healthy toppings. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day after all! Source Read more

Savvy Links: Which Online Travel Site Is Best For You?


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Best Online Travel Sites

Which online travel site is best for you? — Tecca Navigating group coupon sites like a pro — Real Simple Easy healthy habits that can save you money — AllYou What real women's desks look like — HuffPost Women 14 tasty and cheap meals for one — Wise Bread Curb your bad habits to improve your finances — Credit Karma Find out how to get a federal job — Bankrate Read more