Mercury and Fish: What's the Deal?


Updated 03/05/07 2:44 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 9 comments

Mercury and Fish:  What's the Deal?

I've heard people say that pregnant women shouldn't eat a lot of fish because of the mercury content. What's so bad about mercury and why is it in fish? Although fish contain high-quality protein and other essential nutrients, are low in saturated fat, and contain omega-3 fatty acids, nearly all fish and shellfish contain traces of mercury. Mercury occurs naturally in the environment, and can Read more

Fall TV Preview: Shark


Updated 09/22/06 8:32 AM · Posted by · 3 comments

Fall TV Preview: Shark

I have to admit, I was pretty skeptical about Shark, which premieres tonight at 10/9c on CBS. I mean, how many legal dramas do we really need, right? This one, however, is different. First of all, it's directed by Spike Lee and stars television and movie veteran James Woods. The show centers around hot shot defense attorney Sebastian Stark (aka "The Shark") who is suddenly humbled when he gets a Read more

Shark Fin Bans: Environmentally Conscious or Culturally Insensitive?


Updated 03/12/11 6:35 AM · Posted by · 15 comments

California Considers Shark's Fin Ban; Controversy Ensues

In less than four months, the state of Hawaii will be shark fin-free, and soon, the same could happen in California. The golden state is currently deliberating a piece of legislation that would ban the sale and possession of shark fins, too. Proponents of the ban don't just cite the inhumane practice of cutting fins off live sharks, but the staggering drop in ocean shark populations as well: 73 Read more

8 Under-the-Sea Swimsuits For Lil Boys


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Boys Swim Trunks With Sea Animals

We recently brought you six of the cutest pink, floral swimsuits for lil girls, but when it comes to sunny vacations, boys deserve to have some swimsuit fun, too! These eight swim trunks all feature under-the-sea animals your little man will love. Pick up a suit featuring shark, octopus, or lobster prints, and get him excited to jump into the ocean — or just the hotel pool! Read more

What to TiVo: Friday


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What's on TV For Friday, February 10, 2012

8:00 Shark Tank (new) 9:00 Primetime: What Would You Do? (new) 10:00 20/20 (new) 11:00 Jimmy Kimmel Live (repeat, with guest John Krasinski) 8:00 A Gifted Man (new) 9:00 CSI: NY (new) 10:00 Blue Bloods (new) 11:35 Late Show With David Letterman (new, with guest David Spade) 12:37 The Late Late Show With Craig Ferguson (new, with guest Chelsea Handler) 8:00 Kitchen Nightmares Read more

Link Time: Make No-Knead Pizza Dough


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No-Knead Pizza Dough Recipe

Must make: Jim Lahey's no-knead pizza dough — Food52 PETA asks Michelin to not award stars to eateries that serve foie, shark's fin — HuffPost Food Voting begins today for Best New Pastry Chef — Food & Wine Barrel-aged vinegar's so hot right now — Food Republic Guess what? Single-serving K-cup coffee is wildly expensive — Eater Judging Walmart's new "Great For You" icon — NPR Read more

What to TiVo: Friday


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What's on TV For Friday, February 3, 2012

8:00 Shark Tank (new) 9:00 Primetime: What Would You Do? (new) 10:00 20/20 (new) 11:00 Jimmy Kimmel Live (repeat) 8:00 A Gifted Man (new) 9:00 CSI: NY (new) 10:00 Blue Bloods (new) 11:35 Late Show With David Letterman (new, with guests Michelle Wiliams and Jake Johannsen) 12:37 The Late Late Show With Craig Ferguson (new, with guest Rachel Bilson) 8:00 Kitchen Nightmares (new) 9:00 Read more

What to TiVo: Friday


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What's on TV For Friday, January 27, 2012

8:00 Shark Tank (new) 9:00 Primetime: What Would You Do? (new) 10:00 20/20 (new) 11:00 Jimmy Kimmel Live (repeat) 8:00 A Gifted Man (repeat) 9:00 CSI: NY (repeat) 10:00 Blue Bloods (repeat) 11:35 Late Show With David Letterman (repeat) 12:37 The Late Late Show With Craig Ferguson (repeat) 8:00 Kitchen Nightmares (new) 9:00 Fringe (new) 8:00 Chuck (new) 9:00 Chuck (new, series Read more

Yummy Links: From Shark's Fin to Horse Meat


Updated 05/17/11 4:54 PM · Posted by YumSugar · 1 comment

Gwyneth Paltrow Lands June Bon Appetit Cover

One Hong Kong-born chef on why Chinese culture doesn't need shark fin. — Inside Scoop What do you think of Gwyneth Paltrow on the cover of Bon Appétit? — The Feast NY Spring is in the glass! 107 drinks to make right now. — Grub Street NY Here are 50 more food blogs that you should be reading. — Saveur Today, one man will take a bite out of his 25,000th Big Mac. — Bites on Read more

What to TiVo: Friday


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What's on TV For Friday, January 20, 2012

8:00 Shark Tank (new) 9:00 Primetime: What Would You Do? (new) 10:00 20/20 (new) 11:00 Jimmy Kimmel Live (repeat, with guests Terrence Howard and Thomas Horn) 8:00 A Gifted Man (repeat) 9:00 CSI: NY (repeat) 10:00 Blue Bloods (repeat) 11:35 Late Show With David Letterman (new, with guest Dana Carvey) 12:37 The Late Late Show With Craig Ferguson (with guest Larry the Cable Guy) 8:00 Read more