It's Not a Diet! Lose Weight With Lifestyle Changes Instead


Updated 02/14/12 3:35 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

How to Make a Healthy Lifestyle Change

Whenever you resolve to eat healthier or fewer calories, it can be easy to fall into the diet trap — thinking that you just have to power through for a few weeks eating only lettuce in order to meet your weight goals. But instead of dreading the idea of healthy eating, think of your new goals as a lifestyle change, not a diet, with these tips. Get creative in the kitchen: When you've resigned Read more

How to Share Your Food Photos on YumSugar


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Food Photos

Have you cooked, eaten, or seen something amazingly delicious recently? If so, don't let anything hold you back from sharing it with the rest of us. Case in point: the tobiko (smelt roe) and ikura (salmon roe) sushi that I savored at Ebisu in San Francisco. We've got a group called Savory Sights, where you can upload mouthwatering images of foods and drinks you've made, consumed, or just Read more

A Doctor Dishes: Which "Superfoods" Are Worth the Cost?


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Expensive Superfoods

We're thrilled to present this smart LearnVest story here on Savvy! Most people you speak to these days are trying to stretch every dollar as far as possible — even the ones they spend buying apples and oranges. Food prices are expected to increase yet again this year, and food manufacturers are making portions smaller without reducing prices. Not surprisingly, a recent Rasmussen poll found Read more

What Is Twig Tea, Anyway?


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What Is Twig Tea?

Alicia Silverstone claims that twig tea, also called kukicha, cures just about everything. And we've been noticing it appearing in more and more stores (we also saw it a few times at the Fancy Food Show). But what's the deal with all of the hype? Twig tea is essentially a Japanese blend of the tough stems, stalks, and twigs from the Camellia sinensis plant. These bits usually get discarded, but Read more

Sugar Shout Out: Christian Louboutin Celebrates 20 Years in Footwear!


Updated 02/08/12 12:00 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Sugar Shout Out February 7, 2012

Christian Louboutin talks showgirls and his trapeze talent! See Hollywood's hottest hunks saying "I love you" Delicious fruits and vegetables to eat up this Winter Softening scrubs that will save your skin Take a look at love, sex, & marriage in the days of Downton Abbey Movies about friendship the whole family will love Get the look: Read more

Adventures in Ingredients: Indian Bitter Melon


Updated 02/08/12 9:52 AM · Posted by · 10 comments

Indian Bitter Melon Taste and How To Make

To me, Berkeley Bowl is a sacred place worthy of a weekly pilgrimage. Perhaps the ultimate food-lover's grocery store, this massive Berkeley, CA, food emporium carries a huge selection of goods from around the world, and at great prices. I consider it a must stop for friends visiting the Bay Area, so why not share my adventures? The most remarkable part of the store is probably the produce, Read more

Meet Me in Moscow: A Russian Food Primer


Updated 02/07/12 5:23 PM · Posted by · 4 comments

Russian Dishes and Ingredients

Whenever you're complaining about the ferocity of Winter, just remember things are much, much colder in other parts of the world. But while Russian Winters may be brutal, they've got plenty of amazing, comforting recipes with flavors designed to take that chill out of your bones. It's time to call up your babushka, put on your copy of Doctor Zhivago, and grab a tall glass of vodka, if you see Read more

Satisfy Your Pizza Craving With These Scrumptious Substitutes


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Healthy Alternatives to Pizza

If your idea of the perfect night at home includes a couple of slices of pizza, a glass of wine, and a blockbuster, you aren't alone. What's not to love about cheesy, saucy goodness, right? Delicious though it may be, most pizza is loaded with calories and fat. Enjoying your favorite foods in moderation is a smart attitude, but if you still want another slice (or two!), try adopting that taste in Read more

Savory Sights Challenge Roundup


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Instagram Food Pictures For February 3, 2012

We know one thing for sure: there is a lot of delicious food being made and eaten out there in Instagram land. Last week, we asked you to upload Instagrams of your coolest culinary happenings with the hashtag #savorysight and we were thrilled by the response. Here are five of our favorite captures from the past week. Read more

Foodie Friday Link Time: Super Eats For Super Bowl Sunday


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Healthier Foods For the Super Bowl

A serving of wings equals 40 minutes of jumping jacks! Ouch! — Fab Fit Fun Easy, quick, and healthy: 10 tasty dips for game day — Real Simple Winners and losers: learn the best beer for your waistline — Shape Score! Dig this low-calorie onion dip — Prevention 20 game day diet-friendly appetizers, FTW — Self Give your wings a health upgrade and decrease your calories — Fit Bottomed Read more