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The FunnyScoop blog is the complement to FunnySpoon.com, our simple and approachable cooking website. Here you’ll find our cooking-inspired stream-of-conscious thinking where we talk about our favorite kitchen tools, flavors we’re obsessed with at the moment, and tips and tricks for making your cooking experiences better/faster/easier/healthier. Basically, it’s our daily ramblings about all things cooking, and we invite you to share your kitchen wisdom as well.
Bradley's still on vacation (we can't wait to check out his tan!) so Nola Solomon is filling in. Hope you're all still as psyched about the World Cup as we are!- VickiI am sure everyone witnessed the highway robbery that was the USA tie against Slov (read full article)
The saying is that "Breakfast is the most important meal of the day", but lunch is pretty important too. A solid lunch will get you through those tough afternoon hours at the office without snacking on the goodies lying around, and prepare your body (read full article)
"Football", "fútbol", "calcio", "soccer" ... however you say it, the event we await with baited breath for four years has finally arrived and the USA is looking strong this year. Whether you come to cheer the mighty Howard in all his goalie glory or (read full article)
No matter what age we are and no matter what our current health is like, we should all try to watch (at least to some extent) our cholesterol. Our hearts will thank us later!Here's a great list of cholesterol-fighting foods, along with FunnySpoon's (read full article)
Of course you know, but just a reminder ... MOTHER'S DAY IS MAY 8! We know you're busy with work, school, sports & life, so we're taking the stress out of it for you. Treat your mama (and yourself) to a fantastic meal with these simple salad ideas. T (read full article)
To gear up for swimsuit season, it nevers hurts to get a few weight-loss tips, does it? Here are 10 "One-Minute Weight Loss Tips", courtesy of Prevention Magazine:1. Mix a juice spritzerCombine your favorite juice (half of your usual amount) with pl (read full article)
Spring is the perfect time to get out of the eating rut we might have gotten in over the winter. That's great! We have tons of easy recipes for you to try out.However, to stay healthy, according to Shine, you should try to incorporate these 5 foods (read full article)
This dish is the epitomy of SIMPLE. It's 4 ingredients. Seriously, that's it. And it's got tons of (vegetarian) protein to you start off the week properly. Remember, there are lots of great reasons for you to go veggie at least one meal per week - it (read full article)
Our friends at Eat This, Not That shared some great information this week about the do's and don'ts of ordering at a pizza joint and we had to share it with you.9 Ways to Eat Healthy at the PizzeriaHere's what every child should be taught in health c (read full article)
Spring Break is right around the corner! We're excited for the time away from school and work, but even more excited that warm, sunny days will soon be here. Check out our tips below to ensure you have a fabulous week!Ready for the BeachThese simple (read full article)
If your New Year's resolution was to eat healthier, you might be needing a little extra push now that it's the end of February! Below are some recommendations from Joy Bauer on "skinny foods", paired with recommendations for recipes we have on FunnyS (read full article)
Healthy snacking isn't as hard as you think!Replace:Popcorn with nuts. Kick that popcorn habit and initiate movie nights with bowls of nuts and raisins instead!Glass of coke with a glass of chocolate milk, for that sweet tooth. Even little changes ma (read full article)
We know that too much sodium isn’t good for us, but I would venture to make a totally unscientific guess that virtually every American over the age of one has too much sodium in their diet. In fact, many people consume ten times the recommended amo (read full article)
We all know that most Americans don't get enough fiber in their diets. Women should consume around 25 grams of fiber daily, and men should consume around 35 grams. If you want to increase your fiber intake, here are a few easy tips:Start gradually (read full article)
The new year is here! Have some goals (aka: pesky resolutions) for 2010? Make sure you don't fall off the wagon by setting small goals for yourself - you'll be able to see success and stay motivated. Personally, we set quarterly goals rather than big (read full article)
It seems like all anyone can talk about is health care reform. For a good reason...we seriously need it. In a controversial debate, one thing that everyone can agree on is the need for more preventative care, which currently makes up only 5% of healt (read full article)
Diets and sweets are two things that don't really go well together! I can usually do pretty well on my own, but when it's time to bring something to work or a get-together, I usually use it as an excuse to indulge. At least I know it won't be sitti (read full article)
"I'll lose 15 pounds this year.""I'll cook healthy meals every night.""I'll pick up fast food just this once but then I'm back on my diet and back to cooking healthy meals.""Ok how about I just shoot for 10 pounds this year.""Oh, who cares, this is t (read full article)
We probably all have resolutions along the lines of "eat healthier" and "lose weight". We probably also all had similar resolutions last year. The trick to making this year be the year it actually happens it to pick healthy and low-cal foods you act (read full article)
With Thanksgiving just a few days away, some of us are digging out our big comfy pants and some of us are worrying about all the pounds we're going to pack on. I'm trying to settle somewhere in the middle - I'm going to let myself enjoy the foods I (read full article)
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