Sugar Editorial Picks
Nov 28, 2008 -
Last week I quizzed you all about pie. And after asking about the calorie counts and fat content of popular holiday pies, many of you were unswayed by the numbers and remained determined to enjoy your pie.
Now it is the day after Thanksgiving, and I am wondering .
- 54 Comments
Nov 23, 2007 -
The day of feasting has come and gone, and now it is time to 'fess up! For me, it is hard to have just one piece of one type of pie! But all that pie adds up.
- 46 Comments
Nov 21, 2007 -
As much as we all like to talk about eating healthy on Thanksgiving day, there is always that one item (or two, or three) that you just can't resist. So which Thanksgiving treat is worth hitting the treadmill for few extra sessions?
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Which Thanksgiving Staple Will You Indulge In?
- 31 Comments
Nov 14, 2007 -
To many of us, Thanksgiving means pies — lots and lots of pies. From apple pie to pumpkin pie, you're most likely going to encounter at least a slice or two this holiday season. When you do, use this breakdown to make the best decisions about which pies you could (and shouldn't) indulge in.
- 25 Comments
Mar 28, 2007 -
Recent research from The University of Tennessee has found that people have a hard time estimating the portion sizes of wedge-shaped foods like pizza, pie and cake. Even when given a special wedge measuring device, the people in the study still had a hard time estimating the size.
In light of this, it would seem wise to stick to non-wedge shaped foods or ask that your pizza be cut into squares instead of wedges.
- 3 Comments
Nov 12, 2008 -
You know Thanksgiving can't be too far off when you spy pumpkin pie flavored Clif Bars at your grocery store. Drawn in by the allure that surrounds special holiday flavored foods, I had to have a taste. Plus, I really love pumpkin pie.
- 18 Comments
Mar 11, 2008 -
Craving some comfort food, are you? I grew up on my grandmother's tasty and comforting pot pies. I've passed by Amy's Kitchen pot pies at the store, but yesterday I picked one up and decided to give it a try.
- 16 Comments
Nov 23, 2008 -
What's a Thanksgiving meal without a slice of tasty pumpkin pie? Even though this dessert is technically made with a vegetable, it's traditionally high in saturated fat because of the butter used to make the crust, the whipped cream or condensed milk, and not to mention eggs. More than a few of you asked for a pumpkin pie alternative and here's a lowfat version made with silken tofu (to add protein and creaminess), and a pre-made graham cracker crust (it's lowfat and also makes your life easier).
- 26 Comments