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Last Chance! An End-of-Season Workout to Up Your Ski Game

Leta Shy — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 16:14:27 PST

Even with this mild Winter, we've still seen our fair share of snow in the mountains. And while Spring is just around the corner, late-season storms around the country have given us the gift of fresh powder. If you're planning a snowy mountain weekend anytime soon, here's a circuit workout that works your core, lower body, and balance - courtesy of Erick Northrup, a district fitness manager at Crunch and avid skier - to keep in your workout rotation before you head to the slopes.

Get the workout after the break!

Detox Naturally With These 3 Winter Ingredients

Michele Foley — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 16:13:58 PST

These seasonal ingredients not only taste good, but they also have natural detoxing properties. Learn which Winter ingredients can help cleanse the body and how to incorporate them into your next meal.

My doctor always recommends beets for times my body feels heavy or weighed down. Their fiber increases the production of antioxidant enzymes in the liver, helping the body eliminate bile and other toxic substances. Sometimes simple is best, like this recipe for roasted beets.

Dark leafy greens like spinach, kale, and chicory are full of essential nutrients like vitamins A and C, but it's the chlorophyll levels that help the body detox and alkalize. To take in all the cleansing properties of leafy greens, it's best to enjoy them raw; try YumSugar's recipe for a shredded kale and brussels sprouts salad.

Keep reading to see what other Winter ingredient can help detox you this season.

Eat Seasonally With These 5 Fast and Easy Dinners

Camilla Salem — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 03:36:19 PST

The best part about eating seasonally is that you get to appreciate flavors and ingredients at their peak. A tomato in the cold Winter months isn't the same as one enjoyed in August, whereas citrus fruits, root vegetables, and dark leafy greens reach the pinnacle of deliciousness in Winter. Here are five fast and easy recipes that make the most out of the season.

10 Ways to Solve Winter Beauty Problems

BellaSugar — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 05:58:52 PST

Winter can wreak havoc on your skin and hair, so we asked celebrity hair and makeup artist Desirae Cherman to share her secrets for battling the cold. Find out whether lipstick or lip gloss will help chapped lips and what kind of shampoo is best for frizzy, static-prone hair. With these 10 tips, you'll be able to keep your hair and skin fresh, glowing, and hydrated in the cold.

In Season: Grapefruit

Katie Sweeney — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 14:14:32 PST

While most citrus - lemons, limes, oranges, and grapefruits - are available year round, Winter is when it's at its peak. With their vibrant pink flesh and tart refreshing flavor, now is the time to enjoy the subtropical grapefruit. The grapefruit, which is a hybrid citrus born of the pomelo and sweet orange, was first discovered in Barbados in the 18th century. Today, the US is the largest producer of grapefruit with orchards in Florida, Texas, California, and Arizona. The most popular kind of grapefruit is the Ruby Red, a pink variety with a deep red flesh. For more info on grapefruit, including how to select them at the store and what to make with them, keep reading.

Eat Up These Hearty Stews While It's Still Cold Outside

Camilla Salem — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 03:09:31 PST

Although this Winter season has been rather strange, with all of the fluctuations in weather and temperature (it feels like Spring here today), it's still a great time of year to eat up hearty stews. The best part of stews is that the ingredients cook together for a long time so that all of the flavors meld and the end result is truly satisfying. We're always on the lookout for new combinations of flavors, textures, and ingredients, but here are some of our favorite tried-and-true recipes.

Oven-Baked Cioppino	Chicken Moqueca Baiana	Irish Beef Stout Stew
Crock-Pot Chili	Vegetable Tagine	Navarin of Lamb

8 Delicious Fruits and Vegetables to Eat Up This Winter

Camilla Salem — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 07:08:40 PST

The Winter season often gets a bad reputation when it comes to seasonal produce. There may not be big, juicy heirloom tomatoes or tender asparagus by the truckload, but this time of year brings us plenty of hearty, healthy, and flavorful produce options. Here are eight of our favorite Winter fruits and vegetables.

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In Season: Carrots

YumSugar — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 10:29:21 PST

You eat carrots regularly - but how much do you know about them? Although they can be grown year-round, all root vegetables thrive during the Winter season, protected from cooler temperatures by the earth. Carrots are known for their vibrant orange color, but there are also purple, red, yellow, and white varieties - mostly grown as novelty crops. The root itself is crunchy and sweet, while the leafy greens tend to be on the bitter side.

To learn more about carrots and discover new dishes, just keep reading

3 Simple Winter Savings Tips

SavvySugar — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 09:30:43 PST

The weather outside is still frightful, and unfortunately, the calendar is no longer filled with homey holiday parties that keep you indoors and outside of stores. The simplest way to prioritize saving is to automate it, but there are plenty of other ways to maximize your saving potential rain or shine. Try these simple tips to keep your budget on track and bills manageable.

5 Indoor Cardio Workouts For Outdoorsy Types

Leta Shy — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 12:10:07 PST

The good news is that there are lots of Winter sports to take advantage of all the snow, but the bad news is that all the cold may force you to move your normal workout routine inside. If you absolutely loathe an indoor workout, try one of these five workouts - you'll think you're deep in the outdoors!