A World Tour of International Spring Veggies


Updated 04/09/12 4:30 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

International Vegetables in Season in Spring

In most of the world, cooking in-season produce isn't just a way of life — it's a celebration. What better way to pay homage to the season of rebirth and new life than to incorporate the freshest, happiest vegetables into your cooking? Take a page from these countries by honoring Spring with gorgeous produce and maybe reinvent a few dishes along the way! Source: Flickr User Dana Moos, luvjnx, Read more

Food Through a Microscopic Lens: The Art of Caren Alpert


Updated 05/10/12 8:40 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

Microscopic Food Photography by Caren Alpert

Social network feeds around the world brim with food photography of all kinds; whether it's a quick memory of Friday night dinner or a Martha Stewart-quality holiday tablescape, we feverishly share online what we eat. Chances are we don't know what really goes into the food we're documenting. Wanting to take a deeper look into our cultural obsession with food beyond the five-star restaurants and Read more

Beyond Roasted Red Pepper: 5 New Takes on Hummus


Updated 04/16/12 1:18 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Unusual Hummus Flavors

If there's one food that we dream of bathing in, it's probably hummus: the silky-smooth chickpea and tahini puree is one that seems apropos for any eating occasion, whether it's as a dip for vegetables or a vehicle for a warm sandwich. But let's be honest: this beige dip seems to appear everywhere in the same iterations, from roasted red pepper to sun-dried tomato. As much as we love it, we're Read more

5 Easy Ways to Make Vegetables More Fun For Kids


Updated 02/23/12 4:35 AM · Posted by LilSugar · 0 comments

How to Make Kids Eat Vegetables

It's not always easy to convince kids to try new vegetables, but a little bit of creativity can make the healthy food group more fun. If you keep things playful, your kids will start to look forward to meals and enjoy participating in the full food experience. Hoping to boost your child's veggie intake? Check out these five simple ways to help improve their diet! Read more

Bring a Little of Brazil Into Your Pantry


Updated 03/23/12 2:25 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Brazilian Pantry Staples

If all of the ingredients and flavor combinations present in Brazilian food make your mouth water, consider stocking up on some pantry essentials that will help you delve into creating the cuisine at home. While much of the dishes are based on fresh fish, meat, and vegetable, there are some staple ingredients that are relatively easy to get your hands on. Click through to start building your Read more

5 Juicing Machines Worth Buying


Updated 04/26/11 12:21 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Top 5 Juicing Machines

Many people are setting up juice bars in the comfort of their own kitchens. Sure, juicers are pricey, but once you invest in one, you can take your favorite fruits and vegetables and instantly make a healthy fresh juice blend. Juice extracted from a juicing machine can provide you with an abundance of nutritional goodness including vitamins, potassium, and magnesium — but which juicers are Read more

5 Healthy Cauliflower Recipes to Brighten Up Winter


Updated 03/02/12 12:27 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 3 comments

Healthy Cauliflower Recipes

Cauliflower is a pretty bright spot amongst Winter produce; it's also underrated. And even though its pale color might lead you to believe that it doesn't have much nutritional value, it's actually a cruciferous vegetable and in the same family as broccoli and kale. Besides helping prevent cancer and reduce the risk of cancer, cruciferous veggies also benefit the liver and the cardiovascular Read more

Organize Your Life: Add Brain-Boosting Recipes to Your Repertoire


Updated 01/21/12 12:57 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Brain Food Recipes for Kids

Brain food! Everyone knows that good nutrition is essential to just about everything regarding tots' development — mental and physical. Feeding lil ones a balanced diet is a good rule of thumb, but there are certain foods that have proven positive benefits for healthy brain development. Unfortunately, telling kids that something is "good for them" isn't the appetite stimulant parents would hope Read more

Jennifer Garner Stops to Pick Up Healthy Snacks


Updated 01/12/12 8:35 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Pregnant Jennifer Garner Shopping at Whole Foods Pictures

Jennifer Garner was solo for an outing to the Whole Foods near her LA home yesterday. She picked up lots of fruits and vegetables, including carrots and pineapple. The mother of two is in the final weeks of her third pregnancy, and has been busy watching over 6-year-old Violet and 3-year-old Seraphina in the run up to her new addition's delivery. Her husband, Ben Affleck, wrapped up work on Argo Read more