Swiss Chard Fills the Holes in Your Diet


Updated 01/19/10 8:22 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 7 comments

Swiss Chard Fills the Holes in Your Diet

I crave greens, no matter the season. When it is cold outside, I often choose a cooked green over salads. I just want to eat warm food. One of my favorites greens to cook is Swiss chard, and it comes in colors too. The leaves are green, but the stems and veins can be white, yellow or red. The red is my favorite since the color combination is quite dramatic. Not only is it tasty, and similar to Read more

Another Way to Go Green: Escarole


Updated 09/26/07 1:53 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 2 comments

Another Way to Go Green:  Escarole

When I was little I thought salad came in two forms: iceberg and spinach. In those day I wasn't particularly a fan of either. Times have changed and I am all about greens — even cooked ones. My new fave is escarole, which is a type of endive and considered the least bitter of that leafy veggie family. One cup of chopped raw escarole has only 7 calories and contains one gram of fiber. It is Read more

In Praise of: The Avocado


Updated 04/05/10 10:44 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 25 comments

In Praise of: The Avocado

I really do love avocados. I might even marry one, that is how deeply I adore this veggie, or technically fruit - but an avocado in any other category would still be just as creamy and delish. Spring is the season when avocados are at their peak, but since they are grown in California (primarily Hass variety) and Florida (mostly Fuerte) there is usually a decent supply all year round. Since Read more

Garden Peas, Please


Updated 04/13/08 9:49 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 3 comments

Garden Peas, Please

Peas...you either love 'em or hate 'em. But have you ever had FRESH peas? As in not frozen and not canned? Peas that you shell yourself, in the privacy of your own kitchen? Known as English Peas or Garden Peas, these little legumes are a sweet treat and are in season now through about May. Seems that peas don't do well when it gets too hot. Their arrival is a sure sign that Spring is here. Read more

The Beauty of Asparagus


Updated 03/19/07 9:06 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 4 comments

The Beauty of Asparagus

I can always tell when asparagus season is starting...usually in mid February, prices for the veggie start to slowly creep downwards. Now, the season is in full swing - I just had some incredible tandoori asparagus at my favorite Indian restaurant. YUM!!! There are three types of asparagus: green, white and purple. Green being the most common. Not only is the veggie loaded with antioxidant Read more

Know Your A, B, C's: Vitamin K


Updated 10/15/08 9:07 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 1 comment

Know Your A, B, C's: Vitamin K

For a long time I was confused about Vitamin K — particularly its relationship to Special K the cereal. Plus, I wasn't really sure what the vitamin did for the human body. Basically I thought vitamins stopped at the letter E, so this one sounded fake. Then I had a baby and two seconds after she came out, she got a shot of vitamin K in her tiny little heel. OUCH!!!! So I did some research; I Read more

A Doctor Dishes: Which "Superfoods" Are Worth the Cost?


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Expensive Superfoods

We're thrilled to present this smart LearnVest story here on Savvy! Most people you speak to these days are trying to stretch every dollar as far as possible — even the ones they spend buying apples and oranges. Food prices are expected to increase yet again this year, and food manufacturers are making portions smaller without reducing prices. Not surprisingly, a recent Rasmussen poll found Read more

Why Do I Bruise So Easily?


Updated 12/15/11 9:42 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 20 comments

Why Do I Bruise So Easily?

Why is it that I can get the slightest bump and the next day, I've got a huge bruise? Sometimes bruises show up and I don't even remember hurting myself. A bruise develops when small blood vessels under the skin tear or rupture. Blood leaks into tissues under the skin and causes the black-and-blue color. As bruises heal, usually within two to four weeks, they often turn colors, including Read more

3 Common Hair Dilemmas Solved


Updated 01/11/12 3:28 PM · Posted by Guest Writer · 1 comment

Solutions For Common Hair Problems

Tabatha Coffey, the star of the much-loved series, Tabatha Takes Over, is known giving the most spot-on hair advice around. And over the next few months the talented hairstylist is sharing her top tips and tricks right here on BellaSugar. We're thrilled to present to you her first post! Take it away, Tabatha. Hi everyone, I got so many emails and questions on the below topics after I appeared on 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