A Reader Recipe: Raspberry-Pineapple Chia Popsicles


Updated 05/03/11 1:06 PM · Posted by · 5 comments

Berry Pineapple Popsicle Recipe

The weather's warming up, so what better way to treat yourself than with a sweet treat of frozen fruit made from superfoods? FitSugar reader Dara8182 posted this simple recipe for raspberry-pineapple chia popsicles in our Healthy Recipe group. Easy to make and so refreshing, these pops are a great Springtime treat! High in vitamins and fiber, they are super healthy too. Check out the recipe Read more

Calories From the Ice Cream Truck


Updated 07/31/10 4:49 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 7 comments

Calories in Ice Cream Truck Treats

When I hear the familiar carnival-like music playing "It's a Small World" in the distance, the children in my neighborhood burst out their front doors with dollars in hand, giggling about what frozen treat they'll order from the ice cream truck. My husband is often one of the big kids in the crowd and always comes back smiling with an ice cream sandwich and a Bomb Pop. Summer just wouldn't be Read more

The Card Shop: Frozen Sweets


Updated 07/08/10 6:30 AM · Posted by CasaSugar · 0 comments

The Card Shop: Frozen Sweets

Whether it's a birthday gift tag, a Fourth of July thank you, or a just because card, a sweet note adorned with Summery flair is sure to make a loved one's day. Cool off with these cards featuring popsicles, ice cream cones, and other frozen delights. And watch out, they may have you hankering for the ice cream truck! Read more

Popsicle or Ice Cream?


Updated 06/17/09 4:16 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 35 comments

Popsicle or Ice Cream?

The weather is heating up all over the country, except maybe here in the Bay Area. Warm weather means folks are reaching for cooling treats. Popsicles tend to be lower in fat than ice cream, but ice cream is cool comfort food. While most people prefer one type of frozen treat over the other, some opt for popsicles because the calorie count is lower. What about you? Which frozen treat are you more Read more

Etsy Find: Ice Cream Lollies Tea Towel


Updated 07/20/08 10:32 AM · Posted by CasaSugar · 3 comments

Etsy Find: Ice Cream Lollies Tea Towel

I'm far from an Adam Sandler groupie, but there are a few of his movie scenes that always get me. One of these is in Mr. Deeds, when his character tries to sell an ice cream glove to investors — such a dumb idea but I still kind of understand the need for one. Since the fictional product was never produced, we'll have to make do by wiping down our sticky fingers with the MrPS Ice Cream Read more

Healthy Ice Cream Alternatives You'll Scream For


Updated 05/25/12 3:35 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

Healthy Alternatives to Ice Cream

The unofficial kickoff to Summer is this holiday weekend, and while it may not be sizzling yet, nothing says holiday celebration quite like a healthy barbecue. But if you're in need of a creamy cold treat, you don't have to sabotage all the bikini prep you've been doing. Here are a few delicious alternatives to regular old ice cream! Read more

Foodie Friday Link Time: Low-Calorie Grilled Veggie Wrap Recipe


Updated 05/25/12 1:25 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Healthy Grilled Veggie Wrap Recipe

Relax on a hot day with this cooling vegetarian wrap — Vegetarian Times Cheers! Here are four skinny cocktails to start your Friday the right way — Self The weird stuff lurking in your milk, olive oil, and other "good-for-you" foods — Prevention It's National Burger Month; here are healthy ways to celebrate — Daily Spark Are you getting these eight essential nutrients in your diet on Read more

11 Iconic Frozen Treats to Make at Home


Updated 05/24/12 3:49 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

Homemade Iconic Popsicles, Ice Cream Sandwiches, Novelties

Warm weather is here, and with it, the inevitable cravings for ice cream and other frozen treats. Sure, a scoop of organic sorbet could do the trick, but sometimes nothing beats a bite of chilly nostalgia best enjoyed on sweltering days at the community pool. If the tinkling tunes of the ice cream truck don't grace your neighborhood nearly enough, we've rounded up 11 iconic frozen novelties that Read more

Ice, Ice Baby: Creative and Healthy Ways to Use Your Ice Tray in the Kitchen


Updated 05/16/12 11:07 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Ways to Cook With Ice Trays

Eating healthy is no easy feat — it usually requires a little more time in both planning and preparation. But did you know that a simple ice tray can make healthy living a breeze? From smarter snacking to a good-for-you breakfast, keep reading for creative and healthy ways to use your everyday ice tray. Smoothies A smoothie makes a healthy on-the-go breakfast, but sometimes life is so Read more

5 Reasons Being a Single Man is Kind of Overrated


Updated 05/11/12 2:04 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Single Overrated

We're happy to present this story from one of our favorite sites, The Good Men Project. Today, Damon Young names five reasons being a single man is overrated. While most will probably remember 2012 as the "Year Of The YOLO" (and by "most" I mean "like seven people"), it holds special significance for me because it’ll likely be the first year since 2002 where I spent the entire year single. I Read more