Snack Attack: Apple, Peanut Butter, and Pumpkin Seed Stacks


Updated 11/17/09 12:29 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 13 comments

Snack Attack: Apple, Peanut Butter, and Pumpkin Seed Stacks

Take advantage of Fall's harvest and pick up some fresh apples for this healthy and delicious snack. The apples will not only satisfy your sweet tooth and your need to crunch, but they're also a great source of fiber. I used Pink Lady apples for this recipe, but you can use any variety you like. Munch on these stackers for breakfast or a light lunch, or cut the recipe in half if you just want to Read more

Why You Shouldn't Eat at Chain Restaurants


Updated 03/19/12 10:56 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Are Chain Restaurants Worth My Money?

Think twice about eating at that chain restaurant. Our pal Wise Bread gives reasons why you shouldn't eat there. I’ll reveal my bias upfront — I can’t stand chain restaurants. From their oversized, cheese-topped portions to the excessive use of adjectives in their menus, grabbing a bite at a big-box just doesn’t hit the spot for me. According to the US Department of Agriculture, the Read more

10 Apple-Inspired Snacks to Help Keep the Doctor Away


Updated 02/15/12 2:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Healthy Apple Snacks

Eating an apple a day may not prevent you from ever having to see your doc, but they are full of nutritional goodness: one medium apple is 95 calories with 4.4 grams of fiber and 195 milligrams of potassium. The high fiber content keeps you full, which helps prevent weight gain, and also keeps you regular, which results in a healthier body. Crunching on an apple is good for your smile because the Read more

How Your Fridge Can Help You Lose Weight


Updated 01/14/12 3:33 AM · Posted by · 3 comments

Ways Your Fridge Can Help You Lose Weight

The LG fridge might have features to help you lose weight, but since it's not yet available (and its price tag is a bit steep), give the fridge you already own a little makeover. It can help you reach your 2012 weight loss goals with these tips. Get Organized Organizing your fridge will help you make healthier decisions when it comes to food, and being able to see all different ingredients Read more

Sci-Fi Movies to Rent With Your iTunes Gift Card


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

Best Sci-Fi Movies to Rent on iTunes

Have a pile of post-holiday cards now lining stocking after stocking? With a long weekend ahead of us, there's plenty of time to make use of the stack of $25 iTunes gift cards. Fill your downtime with an impromptu 2011 cinematic retrospective, by renting these six movies (all $4 per rental) that debuted this year. Apollo 18 — Why didn't NASA send more astronauts to the moon? The found Read more

10 Sneaky Toning Moves You Can Do at Work


Updated 06/21/11 6:50 AM · Posted by · 5 comments

Toning Exercises You Can Do at Your Desk

We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from Self here on FitSugar! Your office nemesis isn't that know-it-all in the cubicle over, it's lurking right beneath you: your chair! The more you're sitting, the less calories you're burning... not the ideal bikini body plan. Picture this: when sitting, your activity in your muscles drops and the calorie-burning rate decreases to just about one Read more

5 Easy Steps to Life Without Paper


Updated 10/12/11 12:20 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

5 Steps to Life Without Paper

We're thrilled to present this smart LearnVest story here on Savvy! Paper, paper everywhere, and not a spot to think. At least, that’s how it feels when the tyranny of paperwork invades your desk, your home (and your mind): bills, receipts, notes, memos, brochures, statements, claim forms, post-its with mysterious scribbled numbers, all seeming to breed and multiply before your very eyes like Read more

Steve Jobs Disses Tablet Competitors, But How Do They Stack Up?


Updated 03/03/11 3:17 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Apple iPad 2 vs. Motorola Xoom vs. Samsung Galaxy Tab vs. HP Touchpad

As you may have heard, Apple announced the iPad 2 during a press event in San Francisco yesterday. Reviews so far have been glowing, but Steve Jobs did not hold back on discussing why the company's competitors aren't succeeding in this space. Jobs declared that manufacturers are still designing tablets to work like PCs, when tablets aren't used like regular computers; Apple understands this, Read more

Summer Fare: More or Less Than 200 Calories?


Updated 07/24/11 12:28 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 1 comment

Calories in Summer Food

Summer just doesn't feel complete without all the tasty foods you'll find at barbecues, carnivals, and ballgames. My motto is definitely to indulge, but not to overdo it. From candy apples to potato salad to campfire s'mores, take this quiz and find out how these common Summer foods stack up on the calorie front. Take the Quiz Read more