Healthy Eating Tip: Hara Hachi Bu


Updated 03/11/08 9:33 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 14 comments

Healthy Eating Tip: Hara Hachi Bu

In a recent report on longevity the Japanese island of Okinawa was extolled as one extremely healthy place to live and age. Aside from having an elderly friendly culture and an exceptional diet (lots of fish, soy and a colorful array of veggies), Okinawans follow the philosophy of hara hachi bu, meaning eat until you're only 80 percent full. A little different from the stuff yourself silly Read more

13 Earth Day Freebies and Discounts You Can't Miss!


Updated 04/22/12 5:05 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Earth Day Freebies 2012

For those of you who missed out on Tax Day freebies, don't despair. The free loot you're getting for Earth Day and Easter is even better! Big-name retailers like Starbucks and Disney will be handing out freebies, so be sure to take advantage of them. Amazon: The online retailer is offering four Earth Day-themed ebooks downloads for free. Anthropologie: Check out these Anthropologie locations to Read more

Secrets to Saving on Your 7 Favorite Indulgences


Updated 04/13/12 6:58 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

How to Get Free Books, Magazines, Movies, and DVDs

We all have our weaknesses, and yours may be a Starbucks addiction or even an avid book reading habit. Although we advocate saving, we're also a big fan of being able to indulge on occasion. After all, if you keep denying yourself, it might be counterintuitive because you may end up buying on impulse. Here are some ways you can still enjoy your favorite purchases, yet save at the same Read more

10 Great Things You’re Already Doing With Your Money


Updated 03/30/12 12:20 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Good Personal Finance Habits

You know you rock at managing your money. LearnVest tells you what you're doing right. We know, we know — at LearnVest, we tell you a lot of things you should do, like: Save for retirement Pay off any debt you have Reevaluate your budget (because you already have a budget, right?) Stress out about all the aforementioned to-dos We tell you because they’re all good for you, financially Read more

Burn 1,000 Calories an Hour With This At-Home Indoor Cycling Workout


Updated 02/29/12 8:43 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

Indoor Spin Workout to Do at Home

We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Self here on FitSugar! On a recent visit to Cycle House in West Hollywood, I was amazed to discover how fast an hour-long indoor cycling class can pass when you're cycling alongside a high-energy, no-nonsense fitness instructor. It's no wonder celebrities like Charlize Theron and Nicole Kidman are flocking to this new hot spot! Not only did Read more

Down but Not Out: Tori Spelling Shares Her Friend's Perspective on Raising a Child With Down Syndrome


Updated 02/28/12 2:05 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Raising a Child With Down Syndrome

We're excited to bring you a new post from mother and actress Tori Spelling! Every other week, we're bringing you the best parenting and lifestyle advice from ediTORIal by Tori Spelling, which is Tori's daily blog about everything from food and fashion to parenting and relationships. This week, Tori shares a letter from her friend about her baby who was diagnosed with Down syndrome. Today, I’m Read more

12 Things You Should Never Buy Full-Price


Updated 02/27/12 6:21 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Things You Can Buy at a Discount

We're thrilled to present this smart Business Insider story here on Savvy! With the Internet, helpful mobile phone apps, and retailers scrambling to keep consumers in their shops, there's no need to pay full-price for much of anything these days. To give you a boost, we tapped a few savvy shoppers for their tips on all the ways you can save. Theater tickets "One of the greatest savings areas Read more

The Secrets of the World's Healthiest Women


Updated 01/27/12 8:15 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Secrets of the World's Healthiest Women

We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Health.com here on our site. From pouring on the olive oil like the Greeks to slashing stress like the Scandinavians, what we can learn from the happiest, slimmest, longest-living cultures around the globe. The secret to a long, healthy life in America? According to longevity researchers, it may be to act like you live somewhere else. It Read more

Get the Look: A Sexy, Wavy Blowout


Updated 12/23/11 3:10 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Create a Wavy Blowout

We're happy to present this article from one of our favorite sites, Real Beauty. Kattia Solano, the mastermind behind NYC's Butterfly Studio, says she's done with the froufrou Kim Kardashian look (we're kind of over the whole wedding spectacle, too). This much-loved hair guru is digging softer, more textured waves, like the ones seen on Jessica Biel. But looking like you didn't try too hard Read more

Cyber Monday Beauty Deals From A to Z


Updated 11/28/11 11:03 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Cyber Monday Beauty Deals 2011 Directory

Cyber Monday is the savvy, 120 word-per-minute typer's day to shine in the same way that Black Friday is the former roller derby champion's. Both require speed and cunning, but one is far, far more civilized than the other. There are plenty of amazing beauty deals to be had without leaving your armchair, so to see our big list of guaranteed deals and top-secret promotional codes, just keep Read more