How Well Do You Know Cherries?

It seems odd to me that February is National Cherry Month - the earliest I ever see cherries at my farmers market is in May. But George Washington will forever be associated with cherry trees, and since February is his b-day month, it sort of makes sense that cherries get thrown into the party. Being such a lover of all things cherry, I usually don’t wait until the Summer to indulge in this sweet treat. Besides eating dried cherries, I sometimes indulge in a little cherry juice or jam too. How well do you think you know this superfood? Take my quiz to find out. Take the quiz

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A Heart-Happy Quiz

It’s February and I’m seeing red! I can’t wait to celebrate Valentine’s Day in the snow where I’ll be shredding all weekend long - err, trying to not fall, that is. Since this month is all about hearts, let’s see how well you know yours. Take the quiz

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Test Your Robert Pattinson Knowledge For a Chance to Win a Trip to Interview the Cast at the Remember Me Premiere!

Calling all Robert Pattinson fans! We are giving away a trip to the New York City premiere of Remember Me where you will have a chance to interview the whole cast including Rob, Emilie and more! To enter to win, just log in to your PopSugar Community account and take our fun quiz of photos from Robert’s past. If you’re not already a member, register now . It doesn’t matter how you score; if you are logged in and answer all the questions, you are entered. Plus, we have a new feature to increase your chances of winning - and interviewing Robert and the rest of the cast in person - at the end of the quiz, there’s a place to share it with your friends through Twitter and email. Send it and you’ll receive additional entries to the contest! One quiz entry per person; all repeat quizzes will be ignored. Don’t forget to tell your friends to join in on the fun. Read all the official rules here ! What are you waiting for? Take the quiz and get on your way to interviewing the cast of Remember Me including Robert Pattinson at the big NYC red carpet premiere!   Question 1 of 5 Which Shakespeare stage credit does Rob have under his belt? Romeo & Juliet 12th Night Macbeth Hamlet

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Take Our Quiz to Enter to Win a Private Screening of Valentine’s Day on Feb. 14!

We’ve been looking forward to the star-studded Valentine’s Day since the moment the amazing cast was announced, so we had to line up something huge to celebrate the release next month! We’re giving away a private hometown screening for you and all your friends on Feb. 14 - Valentine’s Day, of course - which lands on a Sunday, so it’s a perfect way to spend the afternoon! To enter to win, just log in to your PopSugar Community account and take our fun quiz of photos from the movie’s A-list set! If you’re not already a member, register now . It doesn’t matter how you score; if you are logged in and answer all the questions, you are entered. One quiz entry per person; all repeat quizzes will be ignored. Don’t forget to tell your friends to join in on the fun. Read all the official rules here ! What are you waiting for? Take the quiz and get on your way to winning the private hometown screening of Valentine’s Day !   Question 1 of 5 Guess who is holding a flower in his teeth? Bradley Cooper Ashton Kutcher Topher Grace Patrick Dempsey

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What Do You Know About Running and Side Stitches?

You got all geared up for a run, and five minutes into it, you get a twanging pain in your abdomen - a side stitch. They’re quite common, and chances are high you have been affected by the dreaded side stitch at least once in your life. But do you know what causes them and, more important, how to prevent them? Take this quick quiz and see. Take the quiz

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Healthy Recipe: Coconut Curry Butternut Squash Soup

Nothing beats a hot bowl of soup on a cold Winter’s day. Add the warming spice mixture of curry to the pot, and your bowl of soup will taste as if it has extra powers to combat the chilly winds. Since Winter squash is one of my must haves for the month, I made a pot of butternut squash soup with curry and coconut milk. The effect is doubly warming but also somewhat sweet. Don’t worry, I used light coconut milk that contains 68 percent less fat than regular coconut milk, significantly cutting the calories of this tasty soup. Check out the recipe when you read more. Coconut Curry Butternut Squash Soup Adapted from Esalen Cookbook Ingredients 1 large butternut squash (about 3 pounds) 1 tablespoon canola oil 1 medium size onion, diced 3 stalks celery, diced 2 tablespoons curry powder 1 teaspoon turmeric 1 teaspoon cumin 1 teaspoon coriander 2 cans (13.5 ounce) light coconut milk 2 teaspoons kosher salt 2 tablespoons fresh squeezed lemon juice Garnish: nonfat Greek yogurt, chopped cilantro, toasted cashews Directions Bake squash on baking tray at 400 degrees, about an hour, until you can stick a knife through it with no resistance. When cool enough to handle, cut squash in half, scoop out the seeds and discard, then scoop out pulp and set aside. Place oil in 6-quart soup pot over high heat and sauté onion until it is translucent, about 5 minutes. Add celery, curry, turmeric, cumin, and coriander and sauté for 5 minutes. Add 1/4 cup of water to pot, cover, and cook for about 7 minutes until celery is very tender, stirring occasionally. Add more water if needed. Place soft veggies in food processor along with pulp of squash and blend until smooth, about 3 minutes. Place pureed veggie mixture in soup pot. Add coconut milk and salt; whisk until well mixed. Heat mixture over medium heat until soup until soup is warm. Stir in lemon juice. Garnish each bowl with yogurt, chopped cilantro, and nuts, or any combination of the three. Serve warm. Serves 6. Print recipe with images | without images Have a light recipe to share? Post it in the Healthy Recipe Group . We are always looking for new dishes to cook up.

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How Well Do You Know Your Birth Control?

Straight from the FitSugar Community group A Better You is this fun birth control quiz from reader Monique Marie . The human species survives by reproducing, which is accomplished by sexual intercourse between a man and a woman. However, not every sexual encounter has to end in a baby, thanks to the phenomenon of birth control. If you’re sexually active, but not ready to be a mother or a father, you should protect yourself. How much do you know about your options? Want to come up with your own quiz for other FitSugar readers? See if you can stump our fellow readers by sharing a quiz in any of our awesome community groups . Take the quiz

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Cocktails: More or Less Than 200 Calories?

Now that Christmas is over, we’ve all got New Year’s Eve on the brain. Before heading out to the bar, a party, or a friend’s house, arm yourself with calorie counts of popular cocktails so you don’t end up drinking more than expected. See if you know which drinks have more then 200 calories. And remember to be safe out there - don’t drink and drive. Take the quiz

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12 Days of Holiday Giveaways, Day 5: Ultimate Yoga Package From Saka!

It’s holiday season, and we’re getting in the spirit with 12 days of amazing giveaways! PopSugar kicked off the giving spree with a sparkly Jennifer Meyer Diamond Initial Necklace giveaway , GeekSugar has a laptop with your name on it , FabSugar is handing over a $1,000 gift card from Piperlime , and you can win a $1000 gift card to HomeGoods from CasaSugar. I’m keeping the fun rolling with an amazing yoga package from our friends at Saka, which includes the uniquely designed Pinda Yoga Backback (which I love!), a yoga mat, a foam block, and a strap. I’m giving away five sets, so there are five chances to win! To enter, simply take this quiz about yoga. It doesn’t matter how well you do, you just have to answer the three questions to participate - check out the official rules here . Just be sure you’re logged into your PopSugar Community account to be entered, so if you’re not already a member, register now . This giveaway is open for a week, but you won’t want to miss any of our fabulous giveaways, so stay tuned every day and enter them all . Don’t forget to invite your friends to join in on the fun. Take the quiz

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Do You Know How to Handle Meat Properly?

I was alarmed to read the results of a Consumer Reports study that said two-thirds of store-bought chickens were contaminated with harmful bacteria. The study tested 382 birds from 100 stores from 22 states around the country. Tyson and Foster Farms chickens scored the poorest - salmonella was found in 80 percent of those samples, while air-chilled chickens fared the best, with only 40 percent carrying bacteria. The message is crystal clear: when it comes to food safety, a lot is left in the hands of the consumer. One of the biggest opportunities to cut down on contamination happens once the meat leaves the grocery store. If this new study worries you, always cook your poultry to 165°F to kill any bacteria that may be present. Do you know how to properly handle your meat once you get it home? Take my quiz to find out . . . Take the quiz

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