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Every October I look forward to picking out pumpkins. There's a great ranch near my parents house that has a pumpkin patch along with a picnic area and hay rides, so I'm grabbing a group of friends and hosting a picnic at the pumpkin patch! Since we'll be heading out this weekend, I invited everyone by phone. The menu will be a hearty Fall-themed lunch. I'll start by setting up an assortment of Read more
I'm a huge soup lover no matter what the temperature is outside, but I especially love it in the Winter. There are so many great seasonal veggies you can use in soup recipes, and Butternut Squash is one of my favorites because it's so creamy, hearty, and flavorful. Here's a super easy recipe that includes carrots for Read more
In honor of Halloween, I decided to make an orange colored soup this week. I browsed a bunch of interesting recipes, but in the end chose my old faithful, favorite butternut squash recipe. The squash is roasted before making the soup, so time and patience are two necessary ingredients. The recipe produces a large batch making it an excellent addition to a Thanksgiving dinner or potluck with Read more
FitSugar reader For the Love of Fiber has a healthy recipe to warm you up on a cold day. She shares it with us in our Healthy Recipe group in the Fit Community. This soup offers up a lot of flexibility, ingredient-wise. Since buttercup squash might not be readily available at your local store or farmer’s market, it can be swapped out for butternut squash or even pumpkin. If you haven’t Read more
If you're craving something salty, don't reach for greasy potato chips. Here are 15 low-calorie healthy snacks that are sure to satisfy your salty desires. Four-ounce snack-size container of low-fat cottage cheese: 81 calories, 459 mg of sodium Salted cashews (16 nuts): 147 calories, 77 mg of sodium One and a half cups of edamame in pods: 150 calories, 45 mg of sodium Two and a half cups of Read more
Nut butters are good for more than just sandwiches. As a source of healthy fats and plant-based protein, nut butters can be a nutritional powerhouse. Whether you prefer classic peanut butter or one of the healthy peanut butter alternatives, here are five unexpected ways to incorporate nut butter into your diet: Blend it into your smoothie: Make your breakfast sip a bit creamier — and more Read more
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FitSugar reader For the Love of Fiber has a healthy recipe to warm you up on a cold day. She shares it with us in our Healthy Recipe group in the Fit Community. This soup is incredible on a crisp Fall day. The x-factor is the butternut squash and the roasting; something about that combo, plus the kale — let’s not forget that superstar — creates a savory combo that just melts in your mouth Read more
Don't let the size of butternut squash intimidate you. This favorite Fall ingredient is easy to prep and can be used in a variety of dishes. From soups to risotto, see what healthy butternut squash recipes we'll be cooking up this season. Read more
Enjoy this Halloween party post from designer guest writer Kyle Schuneman! Halloween is the time of year where everyone gets to let loose. Juggling kids’ trick-or-treating time with adult parties is always tough. Here are some great ideas for throwing a budget chic party so everyone can stop by and celebrate. Photo booth fun. Using Tempaper, wallpaper a Gothic feature wall in your space to Read more
