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Online Food Diary: Nutrax

FitSugar — Mon, 05 Mar 2007 08:45:17 -0800

I have told you guys before about keeping a food diary to help track calories, problem is that we don't always carry a pen and paper with us everywhere we go. One thing I KNOW you have with you at all times? Your cell phone (don't lie, we all do).

A great way that you can keep a food diary with your camera phone, yup your camera phone is with Nutrax.com, a great site that lets you create a FREE online food diary. Once you sign up, you'll get an email address to which you can send photos that you took with your camera phone of what you ate as you ate it (no memory required). This way when you go to your computer, you will see all the pictures you took and then you'll be able to log everything from the visuals. Pretty cool, eh? Even cooler yet is that Nutrax will give you all sorts of info (and analysis) based on your food diaries. Did I mention it's all FREE? You can also sign up for Nutrax Select (for an additional $8/week) and you'll get personal help and advice from a nutritionist. Sign up today and let me know what you think.

13 Under $20 Wines Perfect For Hostess Gifts

partysugar — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:15:34 -0800

Do you have an iPhone? Then stop what you're doing right now and download the Nirvino (my preferred online drinking community) wine ratings guide. With over one million wines listed by name, price, grape varietal, flavor profile, region, and producer, the wine application is an amazing resource to always have at your fingertips.

Not only does it provide food pairing suggestions, but there's also lots of fun lists to browse. Food Network's Aida Mollenkamp shares her favorite wines to drink while cooking, Sommelier Mark Bright rounded up his top bottles from Whole Foods, and yours truly has even created a list!

I headed to Safeway to pick out the best wines - all of which are under $20 - for hostess gifts. I've tasted and enjoyed these wines and would bring them to a party. Be it a birthday bash at Hog Island oyster farm, an intimate Thanksgiving dinner, or an upcoming holiday soirée, there's a bottle for every occasion. To check out my list, keep reading.

Lil Links: Homemade Happiness Downloads For Busy Moms

babysugar — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:30:06 -0800

Helpful and cute downloads for mommies on the run - Babyccino
Helena Christensen has a handsome mini me - Celebrity Baby Blog
Get the guest rooms ready! - Momologie
Looking for the flu shot? There's a map for that. - CafeMom
Dealing with the in-laws this holiday season - ParentDish
Denise Richards is a twittering mama - Celebrity Baby Scoop
When mommy's boyfriend likes her kids more than her - MomLogic
Resisting junk food at the office - Alpha Mom
Are you an online or store front shopper? - Momversation
Does mama have tattoo regret? - Health

Food Review: Forze GPS Shakes and Bars

FitSugar — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:00:46 -0800

I'm typically wary of fitness drinks with gold packaging; they remind me of the weird muscle-building brands I see at the gym. But when I read the label on Forze GPS shakes and bars, I was intrigued.

This line of snacks, including chocolate and vanilla shakes and four flavors of energy bar, is described as a "weight management tool designed specifically for athletes." They promise to activate your appetite control signals, so they can be used as a between-meal or pre- or post-workout snack. Hear what I thought about their taste and the results.

This Year's Best Online Recipe Resource

partysugar — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 07:45:51 -0800

As part of our Best of 2008 coverage we asked you what website is your favorite resource for recipes. The results are very close: Food Network beat out Allrecipes by one vote! Yum and I agree with the majority and are making Food Network the editor's pick for best online recipe resource.

Although I was initially taken aback by the site's recent makeover, I've come to love the new Food Network. Besides the huge collection of easily searchable recipes, I enjoy the videos and behind-the-scenes details. Why do you log on to Food Network?

The Not-So-Amateur Gourmet Joins Food Network

YumSugar — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 14:28:31 -0800

Adam Roberts, everyone's favorite Amateur Gourmet is getting his own online show. Called The FN Dish, the weekly show is a behind-the-scenes look at what's going on at the Food Network. It'll also cover food-related ideas, recipes, and stories that Adam finds exciting.

In his first few episodes, he interviews all the big Food Network stars. It's a little fan gushy, but not too much, and I really am looking forward to seeing what he cooks up, especially his coverage of the South Beach Food & Wine Festival. If you're interested to see what Adam whips up behind the scenes of Food Network then check out the first episode of The FN Dish just read more.

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Is Cooking a Way to Heat up a Date?

partysugar — Thu, 01 May 2008 15:33:34 -0700

Being single, I've had my fair share of online dating experiences. However no online dating service seems as exciting as this cooking show that FitSugar told me about. The interesting website - Feed Me, the Brooklyn Cooking Dating Show - invites two singles into the kitchen. They cook together, and the date is filmed and then posted for all to see on the site.

I love the concept behind this idea: that food and cooking can bring two people together. However, you won't see me on an episode anytime soon - the service is for New York residents only.

It did get me thinking about cooking and the effect it can have on romantic relationships. What do you think about the service? Is cooking a way to heat up a date?

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Tweet What You Eat: Food Journals in the Digital Age

FitSugar — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 07:00:09 -0700

If the whole world knew what you ate all day, would it motivate you to make better food choices? That's what the folks behind Tweet What You Eat (TWYE) are hoping.

TWYE is a Twitter-based online food diary that is updated in real time via the web or a text message. And unless a member has opted to keep their diary private, the 15,000 (and growing) members of TWYE get to see what you eat, all day, every day. Most users do go public and the founders admit that this has been key to finding success on TWYE. Users might think twice before gorging on cake, cookies, or donuts if their diary is open to all.

To learn how to use TWYE, read more.

Basically you text or tweet what you eat throughout the day to TWYE, including calories. You can also submit calorie-burning activities to get a more accurate reflection of everything that's going in and out. If you don't know how many calories a particular food item has, that's OK, because the site has a database of popular foods and their caloric breakdown. At the end of each day you are given a grand total of the calories you took in.

The service is fairly new, so all you can really do is track calories - there's no breakdown of fats, carbs, or nutrients - but it's a great tool if that's all you're interested in doing. It seems incredibly helpful for those times when you're on the go, since you only need your cell phone to make an entry.

Would you use TWYE?

How Kristen Bell Stays Fit as a Fiddle

FitSugar — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 05:50:16 -0700

Kristen Bell is no stranger to the spotlight, with her villainous role on Heroes and also starring in Forgetting Sarah Marshall. Now she's in another new flick, Couples Retreat, and with her busy career, Kristen has maintained her amazing figure.

In a recent interview with Women's Heath magazine, the blond actress shares how she tries to squeeze some kind of physical activity into her schedule every day, whether it's going for a walk, taking the stairs, or hiking with her pooches. Yoga is also part of her routine to help her stay aware of her body, and strength training helps her stay toned. I love that Kristen admits she'll lift weights for much longer with a trainer than she would by herself.

Does Kristen count calories? To find out read more.

You may be surprised to hear that Kristen does keep track. "I find it almost comforting to count calories, because it makes me conscious of what I'm eating." She is a conscientious eater too. Kristen decided to go vegetarian at age 11 for animal rights, but her mom made sure she was healthy about it. Bell explains, "I try to eat more fresh foods than processed ones, and the grainiest bread possible."

Another great tip? Kristen will exercise during lunchtime, and afterward, snack on her lunch the rest of the day. Instead of devouring it all at once, she'll enjoy a handful here, do a little work, then have another gigantic handful. She says, "It spaces the meal out to a place my body can handle." When it comes to preparing food, Kristen loves to cook. Perusing recipes online and trying them out is one thing she loves to do for others. Making food yourself is one sure way to know what you're putting in your body, so you can make sure it's healthy.

Tweet What You Eat

FitSugar — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 16:00:00 -0700

Logging your food online has never been so easy, especially now that TweetWhatYouEat is in the mix.

The latest in online food logs makes it super easy to track your food intake. All you have to do is login to Twitter to track what you eat by "tweeting" food items to your personal food diary on TweetWhatYouEat from your mobile phone, IM, or through Twitter. From there you'll have your own personal log of all your meals and snacks. The best part is that the program will track your calorie intake based on what food you enter. Pretty cool, eh? Try it out here.

Fit's Tip: If, like me, you still don't fully understand what Twitter is then check out GeekSugar's simple Twitter explanation.