Depending on how active you are and how much you weigh, a woman needs about 60 to 100 grams of protein a day, which is a pretty hefty amount. Protein helps build lean muscle and can also help with weight loss, so it's important to get enough each day. Dairy products are a great vegetarian source of this macronutrient, but some foods are richer in protein than others. Check out these healthy swaps Read more

Gwyneth Paltrow arrived in Paris fresh off the Eurostar train from London yesterday. She's in France ready to partake in some of the Couture Fashion Week goings-on alongside her good friend Cameron Diaz. Cameron arrived in Europe a few days ago and has already logged time in the front rows of the Versace, Dior, and Chanel shows. Gwyneth and Cameron have hung out in London and NYC in recent Read more

We had a blast at the 2012 Winter Fancy Food show that took place this past Sunday through Tuesday. We spotted so many exciting new trends and taste-tested a lot of new things. Some were really great, some (like a raw cacao bean) were really not. But either way, we appreciate any chance to be surrounded by food and people who love food. Check out some of our behind-the-scenes snaps! Read more

The 2012 Winter Fancy Food Show was filled with a lot of walking, drinking, and of course, eating. There were some obvious trends we noticed that we think are going to take hold this coming year. Given what we tasted and saw, it's going to be a great year for food! Check out what trends we spotted. Read more

We had a great time at the second annual Good Food Awards last Friday in the San Francisco Ferry Building. Listening to Ruth Reichl and all of the winners talk with so much passion about what they do was incredibly inspiring. We managed to Instagram our way through the whole event (we told you we're obsessed!). Check out our favorite behind-the-scenes shots, and don't forget to follow heyyumsugar Read more

Perhaps one of your culinary resolutions for 2012 was to make more things from scratch. If that is the case, we applaud you: Making store-bought items from scratch is a great way to improve basic cooking techniques and understand what goes into the foods we know and love. Not only do you get to control what goes into your food this way, but the flavors are often fresher and bolder than their Read more

Since the heavy food of the holidays is in the past (well, it's supposed to be) we wanted to provide you with five dinner ideas this week that are plant-based and full of flavor. We think it's great to shake things up in the New Year, so if you want to give meatless eating a try, here's the proof that it's a delicious endeavor. Read more

Food has always played a pivotal role in shaping culture, and many great traditions are based around its symbolism. New Year's Eve is no exception; throughout the world, specific foods are eaten because they are believed to bring good luck and fortune to the eater. Given that a lot of these lucky foods are good for you, it already seems like a winning situation. Here are a few ideas of what you Read more

A long holiday weekend is an opportune time to catch up on some much-needed basics: sleep, time with loved ones, and, of course, the science fiction shows you've been neglecting during a busy work week. It's also a great way to nurse a hangover; Sci-fi, water, vitamin b, and some greasy food. Starting a new series can be a bit daunting. Which shows are worth devoting the time and energy? We've Read more

Olivia Wilde was in NYC yesterday to be officially introduced as a new global ambassador for Revlon. She broke from working on the Big Apple set of The Longest Week, which she's shooting with Jason Bateman and Billy Crudup, to talk about the "cool honor" of nabbing a beauty contract with a brand she loves so much. Olivia Wilde's makeup tips were the main topic of discussion, but she also told us Read more