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In the mood for something sweet? Take a cue from FitSugar reader LaurenMurphy, who posted this recipe for a sweet yet nutrition-packed no-bake dessert in our Healthy Recipe group. I always crave something sweet and delicious at the end of the day (and in the middle of the day . . . and at the beginning of the day . . . OK, pretty much all the time!). However, the majority of sweet delicious Read more
Amanda Seyfried is having "a moment." She's currently starring in the box office hit Letters to Juliet and is on this month's cover of Self. She also seems to be changing her tune a bit. In the past she's vented about having to be on a restrictive raw food diet and exercising like a maniac in order to get roles and keep up with Hollywood standards. She now takes a more moderate approach to her Read more
In the April issue of Esquire, Amanda Seyfried takes a departure from her character on Big Love to go the boudoir route. She's also packing — lunch, that is. The actress arrives at the interview with her own plastic container of tabbouleh, a Middle Eastern salad made with parsley, bulgar, tomatoes, mint, and lemon juice. "I'm on a raw-food diet," she declares, raising her brows to make her eyes Read more
My gal Giggle sent me this video the other day. We all know about fish sashimi, but have you heard of horse, deer, or chicken sushi?! Be sure to check out the video and then tell me, would you eat raw meat sushi? Would You Eat Raw Meat Sushi? Sure, I'll try anything once. Maybe, it would depend on the meat. No way! What are you, crazy?!? I'd try it, but I know I won't Read more
If I were ever to dabble in eating a raw food diet, I would choose to do so in Summer. There is an abundance of produce in season that is especially uncooked – peaches versus butternut squash. But eating "raw" is about more than just eating salads; it is a complex diet. The raw food movement stands exactly opposite of processed foods. We know that minimally prepared food is more nutritious, Read more
If you love to eat, losing weight can seem so structured, you immediately get frustrated and grab the first decadent food you can find. Even though there are some very specific guidelines that can help you reach your goal faster, there's no one-size-fits-all weight-loss plan for everyone. Here are five rules you can bend and still drop pounds from the scale. No Cheesecake, Wine, or French Read more
After a week's worth of TVD reprieve, it's about time we got some answers — specifically, ones that have everything to do with our favorite Original vamp Elijah and then some. From the tragic twisted fate of Bill Forbes to the shocking discovery Elena makes at home, we're still trying to wrap our heads around everything that goes down. Meanwhile, Bonnie and her estranged mother Abby are tasked Read more
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
Doughnuts do not have to be an off-limits food. Get your fill with this healthier recipe from FitSugar reader pure2raw. She posted her gluten-free, vegan doughnut recipe in the Healthy Recipe community group. Looking for a healthy breakfast? Make these easy homemade doughnuts! Perfect for those who have a minidoughnut maker, but the recipe can be made as minimuffins, too — enjoy! Do you need Read more
When I met Scott Conant of Food Network's Chopped and 24 Hour Restaurant Battle, the first question out of my mouth had to be about the onions. The chef and restaurateur's notorious criticism of raw, red onions is so well-documented that even Facebook runs rampant with pages like, "Shut up, Scott Conant, we don't care if you have an aversion to raw onions!" But Conant wants to set the record Read more
