Fiber Gourmet Light Pasta: Good Stuff


Updated 06/28/07 11:45 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 9 comments

Fiber Gourmet Light Pasta: Good Stuff

Fiber Gourmet has been the talk of the health world due to it's claims of 40% fewer calories than standard pasta (Fiber Gourmet has 130 per serving). What's more? One serving has a whooping 18 grams of fiber and it only amounts to 2 Weight Watchers Points. With statistics like these, I had to give it a shot. I am always hesitant when it comes to new foods that claim wonders, but I put it to the Read more

Nuking Up Amy's Light and Lean Pasta and Veggies


Updated 03/07/11 3:10 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Review of Amy's Light and Lean Pasta and Veggies

I try to eat fresh foods whenever possible, but when I need a quick microwavable meal fix, I typically turn to Amy's. The brand offers a range of vegetarian and lactose free options and is my go-to if I want to satisfy my marinara and pizza craving at home without eating pizza. The company recently put out a range of "Light and Lean" products so I decided to nuke up the Light and Lean Pasta and Read more

Cauliflower Gratin


Updated 05/23/12 5:34 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Cauliflower Gratin Recipe

Looking for an elegant yet simple way to serve cauliflower? Look no further than Fresh Tart's gluten-free version of cauliflower gratin. Perhaps it's cliche that I read MFK Fisher's The Gastronomical Me and wanted to immerse myself in the world of food, but that's OK. Who wouldn't want to do exactly that after reading that sexy, scrumptious book? My goodness that woman could write, my mouth 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

Put a Bird on It! 5 Basic Dishes Made Better With an Egg


Updated 05/04/12 3:00 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Add Egg to Basic Dishes

If you're not familiar with the Portlandia skit "Put a Bird on It!", it's time to get watching — and I'll say "you're welcome!" in advance. While you may not be branding bird silhouettes onto pieces of toast, I've found my own foodie spin on how to put a bird on it this Spring. In honor of National Egg Month, here are five everyday dishes that are taken to the next level with the addition of Read more

How to Select Dinnerware For Your Registry


Updated 04/25/12 11:30 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Select Dinnerware For Your Wedding Registry

The scanner gun is unholstered and a store full of kitchen delights spreads out in front of you. But before you pull that trigger, have you done your research? While wedding registries may seem like a green light to sign up for every dish, appliance, and throw pillow of your dreams, making smart list choices will help ensure that your generous guests buy the items you can really use . . . and Read more

5 Things I Wish I Registered For (and 5 I Wish I Hadn't!)


Updated 04/26/12 5:36 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Wedding Registry Essentials

Though we may be loathe to admit it, one of the most exciting — and frenzied — moments of wedding planning is setting up a registry. While deep down I knew that marrying the man of my dreams was the best present of all, other visions, like that of a perfectly appointed home, turned me into Dirty Harry with the scanner gun. A fondue set? I'll take two. The enormous countertop convection oven? Read more

A Makeover For Your Grocery List


Updated 04/18/12 6:35 AM · Posted by LilSugar · 0 comments

Shopping For Kids With Food Allergies

If your child has been diagnosed with a food allergy, you know both cooking at home and dining out can quickly become a challenge. Since healthy eating begins at home, and eating at home begins at the grocery store, we turned to Amie Valpone of The Healthy Apple for some advice on how to stock your pantry for success, whether you're dealing with food allergies or just want to take a cleaner Read more

Too Much Matzo? How to Stay Regular During Passover


Updated 04/13/12 10:47 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

How to Avoid Constipation During Passover

Bread, pasta, and whole grains are excellent sources of fiber, so when observing Passover, the limited diet can mean less trips to the ladies' room. To ensure you stay regular during Passover, follow these tips. Eat allowed grains: Wheat, barley, rye, oats, and spelt may be off-limits, but unless you are a strict Jew, quinoa, millet, and rice have the green light. Enjoy these fiber-full grains Read more

7 Easy Swaps to Eat More and Weigh Less


Updated 03/17/12 9:58 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

How to Eat More When Trying to Lose Weight

We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Self here on FitSugar! Have you ever wished that you could eat the same amount of food (or even more) and still lose weight? Well, actually, you can! Studies have shown that people tend to eat about the same amount of food (volume-wise) each day. That means if you can build your diet around foods that have fewer calories but more volume, Read more