I am a big fan of fruit and veggies. Both are low in calories and packed with vitamins, minerals, and fiber, but your fresh produce won't do your body any good if it's growing penicillin cultures. Keep the mold at bay and protect your healthy food investment by storing your fruits and veggies with these tips. Some fruits and veggies produce a gas called ethylene as they ripen. This gas can Read more

Ugh — broccoli again? My husband hates this tree-like veggie, but I'm a huge fan so I make it at least twice a week. I've discovered a healthy trick to get him to eat it, since dousing it in melted cheddar cheese isn't really the most nutritious option (although it is tasty!) Since he loves mashed potatoes, I mix the two together. It's not sneaky at all since he can see the florets, and I Read more

Veggies are one of the healthiest foods we can eat, but they can be a little boring on their own. If they're boring, we're less likely to eat them, so here are some ways to add some pizazz to those veggies. Dip them. Raw veggies aren't the most appealing, so experiment with making healthy dips such as creamy white bean dip or nonfat yogurt dill dip. Add heart-healthy olive oil, herbs, and Read more

Turns out the Easter bunny knows a thing or two about staying healthy. Here are five reasons why munching on this nutrient-packed veggie will give you a hop in your step. Carrots contain various anti-cancer nutrients, which are maintained better when cooked whole. Thanks to beta-carotene, carrots can help maintain your vision, especially your night vision. The vitamin A in carrots is Read more

In our Healthy Recipe Group, FitSugar Community member Lauren shared this yummy recipe for a veggie stir-fry with tuna. Once a week, my husband and I always make a stir-fry for dinner. Most of the time it is all vegetables since both of us often crave veggie dishes. But this last week, we opted to experiment with both fresh bamboo since I have only used canned and a half pound of tombo tuna. Read more

When I first saw Evert-Fresh Bags, I thought they were a gimmick. The thought of a bag being able to keep produce fresh for up to a month seemed impossible. But one of my old colleagues said that they worked for her, which made me curious enough to try them myself. The bag is supposed to keep produce fresh by slowing down the ripening process and keeping bacteria from forming. The claims are Read more

Making veggies a big part of your daily diet is a must because they're low in calories, high in fiber, and contain so many beneficial nutrients. Unfortunately, we don't crave broccoli like we do a big bowl of ice cream, so here are some suggestions from FitSugar readers on ways to sneak veggies into your foods without your taste buds knowing. UrbanBohemian says, "I like to put my own veggies in Read more

Making vegetables a big part of your diet is a must because they're low in calories, high in fiber, and contain so many beneficial nutrients. Not everybody loves to eat their veggies though, so I'm wondering what ideas you have for sneaking them into your diet. A while back, FitSugar reader andrennabird said she add greens to smoothies. If you have any other tips, please share them in the Read more