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It's time to go nuts: today is National Pistachio Day! Pistachio nuts, according to FitSugar and Mireille Guillano (the author of French Women Don't Get Fat) are a great-on-the-go snack food. I always have a baggy of nuts in my desk at work, and in my car for an emergency hunger attack. They are loaded with good fat and a serving of pistachios is 45-47 nuts so you can have a few handfuls. Read more
One of the easiest foods to snack on (in my opinion) is nuts - a great Super Bowl munchable. Dieters tend to shy away from them because of their high fat content - but they have the the unsaturated heart-healthy fat that may help to lower LDL (bad) cholesterol. Just want to remind you that even though they are loaded with "good" fat, you still should limit yourself to a handful. Check out how Read more
Artichokes, asparagus, peas, and rhubarb aren't the only products of nature that taste best between April and June — so do certain cheeses and meats, which are at their palate-pleasing pinnacle, too. Perhaps the most notable of these is lamb, not only for its symbolism during Easter, but also because the birth of lambs coincides with the first grass growth of Spring. Enjoy the tender meat's Read more
From sorbet to straight out of the basket, I celebrate all things raspberry. I even like Prince's odd '80s tune, "Raspberry Beret." The only dessert that can trump something chocolatey, in my opinion, is a dish featuring my favorite fruit — the raspberry. Since I like to tinker in the kitchen, I decided to try to improve the healthiness of a recipe I've been making for years: a simple Read more
This crostini recipe that PrettyGirlsCook shared with us sounds like it's got great textural contrast and interesting flavors. Crisp bread topped with creamy herbed ricotta and pistachios drizzled with honey. Visit her blog for the recipe and share your interesting recipes and food experiences in our Savory Sights community group. Read more
When I'm planning a party where vegetarians are in attendance, I normally like to serve a meal that's mostly meat-free. The main course must be veggie-friendly, as should several of the appetizers. Then, I offer one super special hors d'oeurve for the carnivores. At a recent dinner, I did just this, and delighted my meat-eating friends with lamb "lollipops." I asked the butcher to French them, Read more
We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from Prevention here on FitSugar! Even the most nutrition-savvy women can get lost in the headlines. Here's what you really need to know. By Sharon Liao, Prevention You heard that eggs can be high in cholesterol, so you dutifully switched to whole grains for breakfast. Next, you swapped out red meat for fish — only to later learn that fish can Read more
If you are in desperate need of a quick-cooking meal, pick up a pack of chicken tenders. This kid-friendly cut of meat is incredibly versatile (it can be seasoned with just about anything), and in a matter of minutes it's cooked all the way through. Sear in a wok or other large pan with asparagus, ginger, green onions, and chili sauce for an Asian-inspired meal. Serve over rice and you've got a Read more
The sky is the limit when it comes to making homemade salad dressings, yet most people still toss their greens in something store-bought or a simple mix of olive oil and balsamic. Adding a few simple ingredients can totally transform the flavor of your salads, many of which are kitchen staples. Fresh or dried herbs: Quickly chop herbs like parsley, mint, thyme, dill, tarragon, cilantro, basil, Read more
Healthify your California Club sammy for a guilt-free lunch — Healthy Happy Life Fight free radicals with pistachios and other surprising sources of antioxidants — Shape Fix your hair problems with food! What to eat for lovely locks — HuffPost Health Get a visual: what 100 calories of meat really looks like — Blisstree Are you going meatless for March? It's a healthy challenge! — Read more
