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UN: The World Wastes a Third of All Food Produced

Susannah Chen — Thu, 12 May 2011 10:55:18 PDT

Yesterday, the United Nations revealed a shocking statistic: that 1.3 billion tons of food is wasted every year - roughly a third of all the planet's food that's produced for human consumption. The findings come from a report commissioned by the UN Food and Agriculture Organization, and are designed to address the causes behind rising prices, declining food production, and world hunger, among other issues.

Wasted food, or excess or unwanted food being tossed away, amounts to 222 million tons of refuse a year. It doesn't just apply to home cooks and finicky diners; according to the report, retailers in developed countries are as much to blame for throwing out food simply for its appearance. Then there's the issue of food loss: deficits that occur as a result of inefficient food production and processing, particularly in developing nations. Are you shocked by these numbers?

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How the Miracle Berry Could Aid World Hunger

Susannah Chen — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 03:04:11 PST

You may have heard of the miracle berry, the flavor-tripping fruit that changes the tongue's taste bud molecules, allowing foods that are sour or bitter to taste deceptively sweet. Well, one prominent chef's hoping to give the fruit a purpose that supersedes its trippy reputation: alleviating world hunger.

At the TED2011 conference, chef Homaro Cantu (who is known for pushing boundaries in molecular cuisine at his Chicago restaurant, Moto), suggested the berry could help broaden the world's dwindling food supply by making items like tree branches and edible grasses more palatable.

"This miracle berry tricks your tongue into thinking all these [edible] bitter and disgusting things taste great. We've eliminated all food miles, all herbicides, pesticides, fungicides; we've made food more healthy," Cantu explained. What do you think? Could you foresee this being a viable solution to the world food crisis that we're facing today?

Yummy Link: Do Your Part to Stop World Hunger

partysugar — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 03:00:00 PDT

Help end world hunger while increasing your vocabulary. All you have to do is play the definition game. For every correctly defined word, the United Nations will donate 10 grains of rice to a hungry person somewhere in the world. - Free Rice

Natalie Portman: Sexy Vegetarian

FitSugar — Tue, 08 May 2007 11:45:00 PDT

What do Natalie Portman and Alicia Silverstone have in common? They are both big time vegetarians.

Here's what Natalie has to say about her food politics:

“I am a very strict vegetarian ... I just really, really love animals, and I act on my values.”

Did you know that for every one vegetarian more than 100 animals each are saved from suffering? There are amazing health benefits to sticking to a plant based diet, too. Vegetarians are less likely to develop heart disease, cancer, Type 2 diabetes, or high blood pressure than meat-eaters. Another cool tidbit - on average, vegetarians are up to 20 lbs lighter than meat-eaters. So maybe moving towards a meatless week, month and year might be a more powerful lifestyle change than just a meatless Monday.

A balanced vegetarian diet full of legumes, whole grains, fruits and vegetables is extremely healthy. It's low in dietary cholesterol and saturated fat, so it's a great option if you are worried about high cholesterol. There are plenty of meat alternatives that taste like the real thing, but are much healthier for you, like Gardenburgers.

Being vegetarian is also good for other people. It takes tons of crops and water to raise farm animals - up to 16 lbs of grain to get just 1 lb of meat. All that plant food could be used more efficiently to feed people directly, and stop world hunger (that is we could all share). Not only that, but the meat industry creates tons of pollution, waste, and adds to global warming.

Fit's Tips: If you have been thinking about becoming a vegetarian, check out the GoVeg website for information. It is chock full of helpful information.

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Welcome to DistrictSugar and Win a Trip to The Hunger Games Premiere!

Molly Goodson — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 14:36:30 PST

To celebrate the most anticipated movie release of the season, we're so excited to introduce DistrictSugar, your destination for all things Hunger Games. We've lined up interviews with the cast, exclusive looks at the amazing fashion and beauty from the film, and tons of behind-the-scenes details of the making of The Hunger Games. Check out a preview of the specials to come starting Feb. 20, and enter to win a trip to The Hunger Games premiere below.

Enter to win a trip to The Hunger Games world premiere at the Nokia Theatre in LA below! One lucky fan will win a trip for two to California to attend the red-carpet premiere of The Hunger Games. May the odds be ever in your favor.

Enter to Win a Trip to The Hunger Games Premiere!

Link Time - Played-Out Online Dating Pickups

TresSugar — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:59:16 PST

Dear men: these online dating messages are played out - The Frisky
Five ways friends can help you get over your ex - YourTango
A few things you should know about your birth control - CollegeCandy
Orgasmless sex isn't just a female thing - Em & Lo
The hunger blogs: a secret world of teenage thinspiration - Huffington Post
The many different looks of Ashton Kutcher - theBERRY
More pictures of Kristen Stewart as Snow White - BuzzSugar
Why supporting gay marriage is smart business - Newser
Models to watch at NYFW - The Daily Beast

David Beckham Blushed Watching His Own Sexy, Super Bowl Ad

Katie Henry — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:59:04 PST

David Beckham felt uncomfortable watching his Super Bowl ads - Wonderwall
Pippa Middleton, George Percy aren't dating - Us Weekly
Paul McCartney and Elton John to sing for the queen - People
Adele called "too fat" by Karl Lagerfeld? - Zap2It
Kate Middleton recently spent hours visiting a hair salon - Celebitchy
Kristen Bell stops by Conan for an adorable interview - Lainey Gossip
Twilight stars banned from being cast in Hunger Games? - The Insider
The Voice coaches cover Prince's hottest singles - TooFab
Chris Brown to perform at Grammy Awards - HuffPost Entertainment
Are all sports romances doomed? - The Daily Beast
Who is Kris Humphries dating now? - Lifeline Live
Madonna announces 2012 world tour dates - Hollywood Reporter
Hang out with Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart at home! - Rotten Tomatoes

Make Morton's Famous Porterhouse, Why Facial Oils Are a Find, and Jason Wu For Target: The Best of PopSugarTV This Week!

Lindsay Miller — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 06:02:42 PST

This week in PopSugarTV, we went behind the scenes on some of our favorite films, fashion lines, and food. Yum took a peek inside the kitchen of one of the world's best steakhouses to bring us the famous recipe for Morton's Porterhouse. Bella tried out the new Hunger Games nail polish collection and showed us the benefits of facial oils. Fab showed us how to wear florals like Emma Roberts and gave us a peek at the best pieces from Jason Wu's Target collection. Meanwhile, Fit got Super Bowl ready with an easy recipe for kale chips and another for homemade meatless chili, and showed us how to work off any unwanted pounds post party with an at-home Pure Barre workout! Check out all the videos at the links above, and don't forget to visit PopSugarTV for even more.

Discover DistrictSugar and Enter to Win a Trip to The Hunger Games Premiere!

BuzzSugar — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:53:00 PST

We're so excited to introduce DistrictSugar, your destination for all things Hunger Games. Giving you insider access, interviews with the cast, exclusive looks at the amazing fashion and beauty from the film, and tons of behind-the-scenes details from The Hunger Games.

To celebrate, we are giving you the chance to enter to win a trip to The Hunger Games world premiere at the Nokia Theatre in LA! One lucky fan will win a trip for two to California to attend the red-carpet premiere of The Hunger Games.

Click Here to Enter to Win a Trip to The Hunger Games Premiere!

Shop It Out: Covetable Shoes From The Hunger Games

Lucky — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 13:33:48 PST

Lucky magazine is one of our favorite sources for great shopping tips. We're thrilled to share this fabulous story on The Hunger Games costumes from our friends at Lucky!

When I first read The Hunger Games trilogy, I preferred to compare myself to story's brave heroine, Katniss Everdeen. But as much as I admire the resourceful tribute of District 12, I have way more in common with the image obsessed Capitol citizens. Let's be honest here: if similar events happened in New York City, you bet I'd be watching it go down on E! and loving every second of it.

It seems that the Panem masses and I also share another passion-a love of amazing shoes. Capital Couture, a fashion and gossip forum for the residents of the fictitious city, has a section dedicated to the footwear of well-heeled locals.

Although none of the shots provide shopping credits, I couldn't resist searching for these dreamy shoes in the real world. Some of the exact pieces are available online now and the ones that aren't have similar options available. Click through the slideshow below to get the looks for yourself.
Hot pink is an apt choice for attracting attention in the trend-obsessed Capital or, you know, next month's Fashion Week.

B Brian Atwood sandals, $325, shopbop.com

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