While a heavy-on-the-dessert lunch might be your typical baby shower meal, we're loving the creative shower Costa Mesa, CA-based wedding planner Jesi Haack recently threw for a friend, who's expecting a little boy. Inspired by phrase "Hello, Kiddo," the morning affair featured a heavy dose of sunny yellow fabrics, golden flowers, and of course, orange juice, along with an omelet bar, kid-inspired Read more

February is American Heart Month. You may not think you have to worry about your heart until you're older, but in fact, the healthy things you do now can help prevent serious heart conditions later. One such healthy habit is to eat foods that help lower cholesterol or improve your heart function. We've made it easy with these five foods that you should be incorporating into your Read more

Your senses of taste and smell are inextricably linked. In fact, most of what you believe you're "tasting" actually comes from your nose. Your tongue can only taste five flavors (sweet, sour, salty, savory, and bitter), so it's up to your nose to determine whether you're eating a cream puff or peach preserves, for example. Your nose, not your tongue, really determines your favorite foods, so why Read more

Well, hello there, Cupid! Valentine's Day takes on a whole new meaning once a woman becomes a mom. Sure, it's still fun to plan a little romantic something for the hubs — but a man can't really appreciate the beauty of heart-shaped or Valentine-inspired desserts like a kid can. Click through to check out these 10 sweet Valentine's Day treats for mama to share with her special little someone Read more

I'm a huge fan of Lärabars, but at $1.50 a pop, I can't afford my addiction. Plus each one is around 200 calories, which is slightly high when noshing on one for just a snack. Check out these simple instructions on how to create your own dried fruit and nut bars. You'll not only save money, but since these bars are slightly smaller, they make the perfect 150-calorie snack or dessert. These bars Read more

From sodas to breakfast cereals loaded with more sugar than a Twinkie, sugar — and large amounts of it — can be found in almost every element of the American diet. Sugary foods raise blood sugar levels, but the levels quickly drop, signaling our brains to crave more sugar. Naturally occurring sugars are much healthier choices since they are found in fruit and dairy products, which also Read more

It's definitely been an exciting year in food. From wine to Top Chef to dessert trends, we were curious about all of your favorites of the year. In reader polls, we were surprised by many of your answers — and not so surprised by some (ahem, cupcakes). Click through to see all of the winning results! Read more

If you're new to a vegan diet, the holidays can be a little trying. There are a ton of tempting delicious treats all around you, and if you're with family, there are bound to be lots of questions and concerns about your brand-new foodie endeavors. But one thing is for sure: there's no need to skip out on all those traditional holiday desserts just because you've taken on a new lifestyle! Here are Read more

This Thanksgiving, we're not only giving thanks, but we're also giving back with a special Whole Foods Market Thanksgiving giveaway. To enter to win a $1,000 gift card to Whole Foods Market, check out our six favorite desserts from Whole Foods Market's recipe collection by clicking through the slideshow. Then, vote for your favorite; for every vote cast, YumSugar will donate 25 cents to the Whole Read more

It's fun to dress up and dine fancy for Valentine's Day, but sometimes I appreciate a romantic dinner at home. And no matter if you're going 4-star or dining at home, a tasty Valentine's meal doesn't have to be high calorie, and that includes dessert. Here are five delicious healthy dessert alternatives to share with your sweet Valentine! Source: Flickr User David Blaine Read more