Terra Chips Sweets & Beets = YUM!


Updated 08/26/07 2:43 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 9 comments

Terra Chips Sweets & Beets = YUM!

I took a flight on JetBlue last week and was loving their Terra Blue Chips. When I went to the health food store to pick some up, I came upon Terra's Sweets & Beets. These krinkle-cut chips are made out of my favorite root veggies - delicious sweet potatoes and bold, beautiful beets. Sweets & Beets chips offer a hearty crunch, with a robust burst of sweet goodness. Want to know what Read more

Staying Vegan on the Big Day: Wedding Menu Options


Updated 05/18/12 1:20 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Vegan Wedding Menu Ideas

Even though wedding meals typically include bacon-wrapped scallops, filet mignon, and wedding cake smothered in buttercream frosting, you can still enjoy a delicious vegan menu if you, your partner, or your guests follow this animal-free diet. A little creative planning is all it takes, and since many venues, caterers, and bakers are being asked more about vegan options, chances are your venders Read more

Beyond the Glass: 5 Fresh Ideas For Enjoying OJ


Updated 05/04/12 6:45 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Recipes That Use Orange Juice

There's little better than a tall glass of fresh-squeezed OJ, and there's no better day than today to enjoy it. The reason? Today, May 4, is National Orange Juice Day! While this beverage has graced our breakfast lineup for years, there are lots of ways to incorporate its delicious flavors and properties to some of our favorite foodie traditions. If you need some ideas for ways to make the most Read more

Meet Me in Moscow: A Russian Food Primer


Updated 02/07/12 5:23 PM · Posted by · 4 comments

Russian Dishes and Ingredients

Whenever you're complaining about the ferocity of Winter, just remember things are much, much colder in other parts of the world. But while Russian Winters may be brutal, they've got plenty of amazing, comforting recipes with flavors designed to take that chill out of your bones. It's time to call up your babushka, put on your copy of Doctor Zhivago, and grab a tall glass of vodka, if you see Read more

Michelle Obama and Jay Leno Bond Over White House Honey


Updated 02/15/12 3:35 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Michelle Obama Jay Leno Vegetables

Our hats are off to First Lady Michelle Obama for accomplishing the impossible. After over 40 years of having not eaten a vegetable, Jay Leno managed to be talked into trying veggie pizza and sweet potato fries. Though he didn't seem too convinced about the first two items, he certainly loved the White House honey she brought him. I have to say, Michelle, I'm surprised you're not a fan of beets! Read more

Winter Veggie and Fruit Juice Recipe


Updated 01/17/12 10:58 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

Fresh Pressed Winter Fruit and Veggie Juice Recipe

For times when I can't get through my entire CSA box, I turn to my juicer to help me out. It's a great way to get much-needed nutrients when produce is on the verge of being overripe. Given that Winter has little in the way of produce (when compared to the rest of the year), I was shocked at how tasty this recipe turned out to be. Sweet and spicy all at once, this juice also has a beautiful deep Read more

3 Surprising Ways to Sneak Veggies Into Your Breakfast


Updated 01/06/12 11:23 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 4 comments

Vegetable Breakfast Ideas

Most breakfast options favor fruits and grains, but adding vegetables to your morning routine will kick-start your energy and provide you with plenty of vitamins, straight from the source. Here are three simple, unexpected ways to start your day off right and incorporate veggies into your breakfast routine. Toss them into a scramble. Boost your breakfast by mixing nutrient-rich vegetables like Read more

Best of 2011: The Year's Biggest Health Food Trends


Updated 12/27/11 3:24 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Biggest Health Food Trends 2011

When talking health food trends, last year was all: ancient grains, overnight oats, and gluten-free goodness. This year's biggest health food trends? Here's a hint: chia pets, the godfather of fitness, and pina coladas. Coconut milk: With recent studies calling into question the benefits of soy, people were on hunt this for a dairy-free alternative that wasn't linked to breast cancer. While Read more

5 Simple Ways to Go Raw


Updated 06/08/11 1:04 PM · Posted by · 4 comments

How to Eat More Raw Vegetables

Raw foodies argue that heating your food past 115 degrees F destroys the important enzymes found in fruits and vegetables, and by killing these enzymes we're decreasing the nutritional value of our food. These fragile enzymes help us properly and thoroughly digest our foods so we can absorb the vitamins and minerals in our tasty vittles. While I don't think I have the discipline, or the burning Read more

Do You Dare Eat Beets With Chocolate?


Updated 12/21/11 9:43 AM · Posted by YumSugar · 10 comments

Chocolate Beet Cake Recipe

Well, you should, because this moist chocolate-beet cake recipe is one of the most delicious and interesting desserts I've had in a long time. Beets happen to be one of my favorite vegetables because of the earthy taste and vivid color, and the fact that this recipe artfully transforms the root into a luscious cake is just really cool. There are more steps to this recipe than most cakes, because Read more