Fittingly Mad: Serving Sizes are TOO Small


Updated 09/15/07 2:27 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 34 comments

Fittingly Mad:  Serving Sizes are TOO Small

Alright so I know portion sizes at restaurants have gotten out of control, but what about serving sizes on packages? Is it me or are companies totally duping us into thinking their products aren't so bad for us, when really their tiny serving sizes aren't even close to what a person would actually eat. Take Vitamin Water for example. When I first looked at the label I thought, "50 calories - Read more

Alternative Baking Company


Updated 02/15/08 11:18 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 17 comments

Alternative Baking Company

Are you a cookie lover? Then have I got a cookie for you. If you haven't yet, you've got to try the cookies made by Alternative Baking Company, Inc. All their cookies are vegan, which means they are made without eggs, honey, milk, or butter - but I tell you, you wouldn't know it unless I told you. Since the cookies contain no animal products, they are also cholesterol free. Even though it Read more

13 Health Gimmicks You Can Stop Wasting Money On


Updated 05/01/12 12:20 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Health Gimmicks to Avoid

Consumers have a tendency of falling for the next big health gimmick. Save your money on health duds with these Business Insider tips. No matter how many times we're told otherwise, Americans' obsession with get-healthy-quick schemes will likely never die. Too bad most of these fads aren't worth their weight in salt — or your hard-earned dollars. We've put together a list of some of the worst Read more

5 Guidelines For Holiday Tipping


Updated 12/02/11 2:15 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Holiday Tipping Rules

To tip or not to tip, that is the question everyone is thinking about during this holiday season. Although we're emerging from the recession, the economy is still not a pretty picture. So how much should we tip others when we're carefully watching our purse strings? Here are some rules you should follow: Tip what you can afford. If you can't afford to tip, think about alternatives such as Read more

Tips For the Lactose Intolerant


Updated 10/13/11 2:30 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 13 comments

Tips For the Lactose Intolerant

How can a hot slice of ooey-gooey cheese pizza taste so good but make you feel so bad? If you're lactose intolerant, even one bite could have you racing to the bathroom. Here are some tips to help you deal with your dairy-filled world. If your body can't tolerate any dairy products whatsoever, keep Lactaid pills with you at all times. Lactose intolerance is caused by a lactase deficiency, the Read more