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An Ocean of Possibilities: Healthy Seafood Recipes From Around the World

Dr Dreams — Fri, 25 May 2012 08:45:55 +0000

Memorial Day is almost here, and for many, that means celebrating with a barbecue featuring quintessentially American foods like burgers and hot dogs. But if you’re looking for something light and flavorful that doesn’t belong in a bun, here are five grilled seafood recipes from around the world to add to your festivities! View Slideshow ›

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A Reader Recipe: Protein Coconut Macaroons

Dr Dreams — Thu, 24 May 2012 15:33:25 +0000

FitSugar reader eatingbirdfood made some low-carb protein coconut macaroons that would be great for an afternoon or post-workout snack. She posted the recipe in our Healthy Recipe group . These macaroons are low in sugar and carbs and made with Tone It Up’s new protein powder, Perfect Fit Protein. Learn how to make this low-carb treat after the break!

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It’s National Salad Month! Healthy Tips to Get You Excited

Dr Dreams — Wed, 23 May 2012 23:59:12 +0000

As if we need an excuse to enjoy a big bowl of veggies, fruits, and other goodies tossed together, May is National Salad Month. Grab your best greens and follow these tips and tricks for making a tasty and healthy salad. Creative Ways to Build a Salad Hitting the salad bar can be a good thing when you know the best way to navigate through all those choices. To maintain a healthy medium, follow our tips for crafting a healthy meal at the salad bar . Get inspiration from other countries or cuisines known for being healthy. Start your week off with these easy ways to craft a heart-healthy Mediterranean salad , and give yourself a little longevity with these tips for making a Japanese-inspired salad . Not All Toppings Are Created Equal Candied walnuts, gobs of cheese, and bacon may taste good, but they also add a lot of unnecessary fat and calories. If you’re not careful, then you might end up with a 700-calorie (or higher) salad! Skip unhealthy ingredients by using our smart swaps for salad toppings . How you dress your salad matters too – ranch, blue cheese, or maybe a vinaigrette? The next time you’re shopping, pick up one of these salad dressings with less than 50 calories . A Little Recipe Inspiration We love that creating a salad is as easy as throwing whatever ingredients you may have in a bowl, but a put-together recipe makes all the difference. Try one of these recipes for a vegetarian salad or one of these seasonal salads inspired by Summer ingredients .

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Sugar Inc. Is Looking For 34 Awesome People!

Dr Dreams — Wed, 23 May 2012 23:30:58 +0000

Sugar Inc. is thriving and growing every day, and we’re seeking brilliant minds like yours to join us! We are looking for 34 talented and passionate people to join our 215-person commerce, original content, and global media company in our brand-new NYC office on Park Avenue, our giant new Los Angeles PopSugar Studios in Culver City, and our bustling headquarters in San Francisco. Are you an Art Director ready to help make our brand even more stunning? A beauty-obsessed editor ready to join our team as the BellaSugar Editor ? Or maybe you’re an energetic Operations Engineer jazzed to help us scale our production platform? Check out all our open positions on our Careers page , and drop us a line describing why you think you’d be the perfect fit for Sugar Inc.!

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Barre Workouts are Expensive! Try This At-Home Alternative Instead

Dr Dreams — Wed, 23 May 2012 11:23:06 +0000

We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Self here on FitSugar! Barre classes may make you easy on the eyes, but at $20 or more a pop, they’re definitely not easy on the wallet. Rather than take a second job to pay for our latest fitness addiction, we turned to Beverly Hill-based Cardio Barre instructor Stacey Bosworth to get the inside scoop on scoring a long, lean dancer’s body in your living room. “This at-home workout is effective because it targets the whole lower body. Cardio Barre is amazing because it is a no-impact workout that allows you to lengthen and strengthen your muscles while burning fat. It will also help increase your flexibility and strength,” says Bosworth. Celebrity devotees, including Dakota Fanning , Neve Campbell, and Heather Morris, can all attest to the fact that Cardio Barre has given them “a lifted tush and leaner, dancer-like legs!” Incorporate these three moves into your regular routine three times a week for maximum results. Butt Blaster Come down to the floor on both forearms with your knees bent. Your left hip is directly over your left knee. Your right leg is bent to a 90-degree angle with your foot flexed. Extend your right leg toward the ceiling as if you were pushing the ceiling away from you (see photo above). Bring your right leg down past your left hip and then back up toward the ceiling, keeping your leg parallel to the floor with your kneecap pointing toward the ground and your foot flexed. You are doing a full range of motion, trying to imagine extending your leg all the way through the ceiling. Keep reading for more barre moves you can do at home!

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45 Grilling Tips, Tricks, and Recipes to Make Barbecue a Healthy Affair

Dr Dreams — Wed, 23 May 2012 10:05:33 +0000

Grilling season has officially arrived. And whether you’re looking for the best veggie burger or side dish recipe, calorie breakdowns of everything you’ll find at a backyard barbecue, or cooking gadgets to make grilling even more healthy, we’ve got you covered! Keep reading for our best healthy grilling tips, tricks, and recipes. View Slideshow ›

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Yogini Kristin McGee Dishes on Bethenny Frankel’s Fave Pose and Getting Ready For Beach Season

Dr Dreams — Wed, 23 May 2012 07:36:21 +0000

I was lucky enough to take a class taught by Manhattan-based yoga teacher Kristin McGee right here in San Francisco! Although one busy lady, Kristin traveled across the country to teach Vinyasa Vibes (a new offering at The Sports Club/LA), a flow-based, powerful yoga sequence enhanced by music. The most musical part of the practice? During Savasana, the class culminated in a live sax solo by Grammy-nominated musician Dave Koz. After class, Kristin and I chatted about her yoga journey, getting ready for bikini season, and what it’s like working with one of her famous clients, Bethenny Frankel . FitSugar: Some of the moves in Vinyasa Vibes are Ashtanga-influenced. Is that what your yoga teacher training background was in? Kristin McGee : My original background was really eclectic because I started in the early ’90s. I started taking [yoga] at NYU; some of my very early teachers were Jivamukti teachers who did study Ashtanga. Then I did study with Richard Freedman for a while, who is pure Ashtanga, and Cyndi Lee at OM Yoga. I wanted to get deeper into Iyengar classes and get into the alignment and the detail. Now in my practice I want to get more into Pranayama, more of the breathing, and maybe take some more Kundalini classes. I just feel like it constantly evolves. FS: The Vinyasa Vibes class has live music during final relaxation. Can you elaborate on the experience of live music and yoga combined? KM : In yoga practice, it’s a very intimate, immediate place. It’s almost like live theater or live music where it brings you right into the moment. Music is a universal language, just like our breath is a universal breath. I think the second we’re in this surrounding, in this environment with that live music and the intimacy of a live class, it brings it all together in one beautiful experience. FS: You’ve collaborated with Bethenny Frankel on some projects. What’s her favorite pose? KM : Bethenny’s all-time favorite pose is Straddle Forward Bend because she says it feels like the weight of the world is falling off of her shoulders. Someone like Bethenny Frankel has a million things going on, and I don’t know how she does it! But I think you also noticed it in the practice tonight. Right when we finally got to that Straddle Forward Hang, it was kind of just like, “Ugh! Such a release!” You feel like you could stay there for quite a while. Keep reading for Kristin’s favorite snack before class and how to get your body ready for Summer.

Healthy Tip: Wait 30 Minutes After a Meal to Brush Your Teeth

Dr Dreams — Tue, 22 May 2012 18:25:09 +0000

A healthy lifestyle means taking care of your teeth – after all, excess plaque has been linked to an increased risk of heart disease, and too much icky bacteria in your mouth can lead to gum disease and cavities. But if you’re an après-lunch brusher, take note: you should wait at least 30 minutes to brush your teeth after a meal, according to a report in The New York Times . The directive is based on a study that followed people for three weeks, looking at the impact of postmeal brushing after they drank diet soda. The researchers found that those who brushed their teeth within 20 minutes of finishing their sodas had increased loss of dentin, the tissue found underneath your teeth’s enamel. That’s because, researchers say, brushing too soon after an acidic meal pushes the acid further into your teeth, causing erosion of tooth enamel and dentin. So the next time you are eating a particularly acidic or sugary meal, wait at least 30-60 minutes before you brush your teeth. In the meantime, rinse your mouth with water or a solution of eight parts water to one part baking soda to get rid of the acid in your mouth, researchers recommend. Chewing gum afterward can also help. Do you brush your teeth immediately after meals?

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Why Is Breastmilk Significant?

Dr Dreams — Tue, 22 May 2012 13:24:33 +0000

A recent university of Illinois research displays that the human milk or popularly called as HMO, generate short chain of fatty acids that feeds an advantageous microbial populace in the guts of the kids. Not just that, the bacterial composition adjusts with the growth of the baby and its desires also alter. Even though the Rating: 0.0/ 10 (0 votes cast) No related posts.

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HIV Tests At Home—FDA Gives Nod

Dr Dreams — Tue, 22 May 2012 13:23:16 +0000

The advisory panel of United States FDA suggested accreditation of the initial HIV test which shall give the individuals the results of the HIV test in the solitude of their own residences. The panel of 17 members were common in voting that the merits of the test were high than any likely threat. The kit Rating: 0.0/ 10 (0 votes cast) No related posts.

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