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Does Red Dye No. 40 Cause Behavioral Outbursts in Children?

LilSugar — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 05:00:00 PST

You are what you eat and so the saying goes, but a group of parents believe that the food coloring their children digest affects their behavior. Commonly found in processed foods like Twizzlers, Doritos and Twinkies as well as baked goods, red dye no. 40 is to blame for aggressive outbursts in kids according to some moms and dads. The FDA maintains that the dye is safe for consumption. What's your opinion?

Weddings Through the Decades: 1940s Inspiration

Laura Marie Given — Mon, 14 May 2012 04:00:00 PDT

Weddings of the military-minded 1940s involved men in uniform, simple gowns, big band entertainment, and plenty of romantic details. It was the decade of film noir, Casablanca, "Rosie the Riveter," and the introduction of classic pin-up girls - plus the royal wedding of then-Princess Elizabeth to Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh in 1947. Hoping to channel a bit of vintage flair on your big day? Consider adding patriotic accents, military-inspired decor, or nautical details. From rosy red bouquets to glamorous Old Hollywood hairstyles, here are 33 creative ideas to help you plan a '40s-inspired wedding.

Met Gala: Kirsten Dunst

Hannah Weil — Mon, 07 May 2012 19:09:54 PDT

Kirsten Dunst stayed true to her style and quirk, channeling '40s charm in a ladylike Rodarte ensemble. From head to toe, Kirsten committed to the look, opting for coiffed waves to complement the vintage-inspired blazer and skirt. Adding interest, she cinched her waist with a black leather belt with gold hardware and finished with a gold antique-feeling ring. It's definitely one of the most unique looks we've seen on the red carpet tonight - what do you think of Kirsten's retro-infused ensemble?

Reese Witherspoon Takes Her Pups and Pregnant Belly For a Hike

Lauren Turner — Fri, 04 May 2012 13:03:16 PDT

Reese Witherspoon hit the hills of Brentwood, CA, for a hike with her dogs this afternoon. She covered her growing baby bump in a black shirt after showing it off on the red carpet at the White House Correspondents' Dinner in Washington DC last weekend. Reese traveled east for the event with her husband, Jim Toth, who also joined her for the afterparty at the home of the French ambassador. The political support may continue if Reese and Jim attend George Clooney's fundraiser for President Obama at his LA home, with tickets going for $40,000 per person for the May 10 dinner.

Jennifer Garner and Johnny Depp Light Up CinemaCon!

Molly Goodson — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 15:34:43 PDT

Jennifer Garner, James Franco, Mila Kunis, and Johnny Depp were among the stars who stepped out for the Walt Disney Studios CinemaCon event in Las Vegas on Tuesday evening. It was Jennifer Garner's first event since giving birth to Samuel, her first son with husband Ben Affleck, at the end of February. She also celebrated her 40th birthday earlier this month and was looking fantastic on the red carpet in Dolce&Gabbana. James Franco and Mila Kunis were both out to start promoting Oz: the Great and Powerful. Mila is currently the center of attention since she's rumored to be dating Ashton Kutcher, who was her costar on That '70s Show. Ashton and Mila reportedly spent a romantic weekend together recently, but their reps denied they were a couple. Johnny Depp was out to represent Dark Shadows, which is coming up right around the corner, hitting theaters on May 11.

Julia Roberts Talks Brad and Angelina Engagement

Katie Henry — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 12:49:47 PDT

Julia Roberts comments on the Jolie-Pitt engagement - Lainey Gossip
Tom Cruise flashes his abs on the Rock of Ages poster - People
President Obama to appear on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon - HuffPost Entertainment
ANTM judges Nigel Barker, Miss J, and Mr. J fired - D-Listed
Ryan Phillippe plays flag football with Deacon - JustJared
Find out why Anna Faris is bragging about her armpit hair - BuzzFeed
Birthday girl Miranda Kerr is the queen of posing - Hollywood Tuna
Jennie Garth celebrates 40th birthday with a 90210 reunion - Pink Is the New Blog
Lindsay Lohan could be in trouble . . . again - The Superficial
Charlize Theron confesses her alien fantasy - The Daily Beast
Nicki Minaj turns down X Factor - Zap2it
Listen to Cheryl Cole's "Call My Name" - popbytes
The Atlanta Housewives reunion got really catty - TooFab
Mena Suvari has a great red-carpet promo moment - The Frisky

Meatless Monday: The Ultimate Vegetarian Chili

OnSugar Blog — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 12:15:36 PDT

You've heard how meatless Mondays are good for the planet. Now, look to Cooking in Pajamas for a fast and easy vegan chili recipe.

Meatless Monday is back baby! It never actually went anywhere, I just kept forgetting to blog about it. In my quest to get healthy and lose a few pounds before my 20th anniversary trip in April, I have been testing out a plant based diet. I keep going back and forth on whether I want to include fish in my diet. I am thinking of limiting it to once or twice a month. While I decide, I am loving some of the vegetarian dishes I have made. For lunch yesterday I made a polenta pizza. . .a grilled slice of polenta topped with a slice of heirloom tomato, shredded mozzarella, garlic and basil.

This chili will knock your socks off. Not only is it healthy, it is a flavorful and spicy bowl of vegetables, beans, chiles, spices and wine. You can easily serve this to the die-hard meat eaters in your house, and it will be gobbled up.

This chili is also vegan, which means it contains no dairy products. If you are not into the vegan thing, feel free to top your bowl of chili with sour cream and sharp cheddar. The chili is quite spicy. As you see it has a jalapeño AND a chipotle chili. If you would like a more mild version, use half of the jalapeño with the seeds removed. Try not to cut back on the chipotle because it adds a deep, smoky flavor.

For her unique technique - which involves marinating tofu for extra flavor! - keep reading.

How Celeb Trainer Gunnar Peterson Keeps Sofia Looking Hot

Leta Shy — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 10:48:31 PDT

Whether she's hamming it up in front of Saturday Night Live cameras or going glam on the red carpet, Modern Family star Sofia Vergara always looks the part. But the self-described gym hater also works hard to keep fit. We spoke to her trainer Gunnar Peterson (whose clients have also included Kim Kardashian, Jennifer Lopez, and Angelina Jolie), to learn more about how Sofia stays fit. Read his tips below.

Make it fun: How does Gunnar keep his celebrity clients sticking to their routine? "I try to keep it fun. I try and put a little bit of levity in it, but at the same time, I don’t sacrifice the work. We may goof around and stuff, but we’re definitely going to goof around while we’re working." A boring workout is one you won't want to stick to, so read our tips on how to keep a workout fun.

Whole-body workout: Gunnar doesn't like to waste time with isolated moves. Burn more calories and work more of your body at the same time instead. "I don’t do that many isolation movements, like single joint stuff," Gunnar says. "I do bigger movements. If we’re going to do a lunge, we’re probably going to add an upper body component to it, like a lunge with a wood chop, a side lunge with a wood chop, or a rear lunge with a lateral raise, or a forward lunge with a front raise." Try it yourself: incorporate this medicine ball wood chop the next time you do lunges, and check out Gunnar's cutting-edge double-duty gym equipment here.

Read on for more tips from celebrity trainer Gunnar Peterson.

Diane Kruger Single-Handedly Sells Us on the Collared Dress For Spring

Brittney Stephens — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 16:45:27 PDT

Leave it to Diane Kruger to show us an interesting spin on the '40s-inspired ladylike look - the actress was in Paris to promote her new film Les Adieux a la Reine and stepped out in a chic black and white Derek Lam dress with an embroidered contrast collar. The dress, which is from the designer's Fall '12 collection, is the perfect blend of effortless and sophisticated, and looks especially gorgeous with Diane's polished black pumps and loose updo; plus, we couldn't be more obsessed with the bold pop of red on the collar. Even though the dress won't officially be in stores until Fall, we're hoping to get in on the collared dress trend as soon as possible - and if you're unwilling to wait like we are, just click the widget below to shop the freshest batch of cute contrast-collared dresses for Spring.

10 Salad Dressings With 50 Calories or Fewer

Jenny Sugar — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 15:21:08 PST

If you want to sit down to a super-healthy meal, a big salad is the way to go. With all those iron-packed greens and fiber-rich veggies, a fresh and delicious salad is super filling, without a ton of calories. That is, unless you douse your bowl in high-calorie creamy dressings. Don't let your salad cause weight gain by limiting the extras like nuts, dried fruit, croutons, and avocado (yes, it's full of healthy fats, but you don't need an entire avocado on your salad), and drizzle your bowl with one of these salad dressings, all with 50 calories or fewer per two-tablespoon serving.

Annie's Lite Gingerly Vinaigrette: 40
Seeds of Change Organic Roasted Red Pepper Vinaigrette: 50
Newman's Own Organic Lighten Up Balsamic Vinaigrette: 45
Spectrum Sweet Onion & Garlic Fat-Free: 15
Maple Groves Farms Maple Fig Vinaigrette: 30

Continue reading for five more low-calorie salad dressings.