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Gifts Every Healthy Cook Wants

FitSugar — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:00:59 -0800

If you give the cook in your life more reason to get into the kitchen, chances are you'll be rewarded with a delicious meal. Here are our picks for what we think will make healthy cooks even happier come gift time.

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Gadgets to Inspire Healthy Eating

FitSugar — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 05:50:56 -0800

Healthy eating is the foundation of healthy living. If you don't fuel your body with nutritious foods, everyday activities and exercise can both feel like a challenge. Here are some gadgets to make eating the good stuff easier and more exciting.

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6 Kitchen Gadgets to Help Weight Loss

FitSugar — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 05:50:00 -0700

If you're trying to lose some extra pounds you accumulated over the Winter, here are some essential kitchen items that can encourage healthy eating habits and put you on the road to a slimmer, healthier you.

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Diet Tip: Get Creative With Your Veggies

FitSugar — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 08:00:00 -0700

Variety is the spice of life and that is true when it comes to veggies too. Presentation is important and shredded carrots seem exotic and interesting compared to the commonplace sliced preparation. Here are some of my favorite kitchen gadgets for creating fun and enticing veggies.
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Kitchen Gadgets For Health Nuts

FitSugar — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 10:00:00 -0700

For those of you who spend many hours in the kitchen preparing healthy meals and snacks, here are six gadgets that could make your life a little easier. Not only will they save you time, but some will also prevent your produce from spoiling, which will save you some dough.

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FitSugar Roundup

FitSugar — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 05:50:11 -0800

Trying to stay healthy this Fall? Adopt some of the eight habits of the super healthy.
Party girl Kate Hudson gives up booze to drop weight for a role.
More on exercise and weight loss.
Tell me which Autumn food or bevvy is under 200 calories.
Lay off the diet soda; it could be damaging your kidneys.
Reasons not to worry about shaking when doing hard exercises.
Test your knowledge on calorie burn of Fall activities.
Catch up with Victoria Beckham and then read about Tara Costa from last season of The Biggest Loser.
Check out these seven kitchen gadgets that inspire healthy cooking.
ICYMI: find out the winners of the New York City Marathon and learn how the celebs fared.

Pack a Healthy Lunch For the Kids - and You

FitSugar — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 11:00:53 -0700

Back to school means back to the kitchen to create healthy lunches for the kids. But packing a lunch is a healthy habit whether you're a kid, a mom, or just someone who wants to stay fit. So I've rounded up a wide array of eco-friendly lunch gadgets that will help you eat healthier while helping the earth.

From bamboo lunch sacks to adorable plastic-bag alternative like these 3greenmoms Lunch Skins (I'm partial to the orange), having cute lunch totes at your fingertips will encourage you to pack your own healthy meals. Check out my favorite finds for healthy school and work lunches below.

Footjoy Lady Estate Collection Milano in White/White	Village Hats - Jaxon Ramie Fedora in Natural
Ottica - Ray-Ban Wayfarer in Red	Day Lab - Amy Shutt Maple Leaf Necklace in Silver
Neiman Marcus - Philip Stein Teslar Small Fashion Watch in White Calfskin	Forever21.com - Striped Knit Tank in Orange
Topshop - Button Cuff Cardigan in Yellow	Active Endeavors - Raven Cotton Sateen Chino Short in Midnight

Back on Track: Spin Salad For the Week

FitSugar — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 03:30:00 -0700

Of all the kitchen gadgets that help you eat healthy, one of my favorites is the salad spinner. I used to find them silly, but now that I have one, I use it all the time. With a little elbow grease, the whirling colander makes it easy to wash and dry lettuce in large batches.

If you've got a salad spinner, make it a part of your Sunday night ritual. Buy a head of lettuce over the weekend, then wash and dry a big batch on Sunday night. You can just keep the lettuce in the spinner and store it in the fridge. That way, you've got a bunch of prewashed lettuce for weekday lunches and dinners.

Micro Chip - More Than Potatoes

FitSugar — Wed, 21 Feb 2007 17:30:00 -0800

We all love potato chips - who doesn't crave that salty crunchy snack? We avoid them because they're not exactly the healthiest thing to eat coupled with the fact that they are so dang easy to over eat.

I just came accross this super cool kitchen gadget - the Micro Chip Maker. Supposedly it makes crunchy, low-fat, potato, carrot, radish, or squash chips with no frying. Plus it's multi-functional and can be used to crisp pitas and steam veggies. Wow! Will it crisp up my dress shirts too?

Sorry to say, it is really not all that exciting. Basically you use this special tray in your microwave instead of deep-frying your chips. Purchase it from the As Seen on TV website for only $7.99.

It's a great idea for making healthier alternatives to potato chips, but it sounds a wee bit silly if you ask me. I can't imagine that any "chip" cooked in a microwave will taste anything like real potato chips.