Do You Know About Your Cup of Joe?


Updated 11/29/09 11:22 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 5 comments

How Much Caffeine Is in Coffee?

All this traveling many of you are doing for Thanksgiving weekend probably involves long hours in the car or airport. Grabbing a cup of caffeinated coffee is a great way to stay awake and give you energy to make it through all your plans, but how much do you know about that hot beverage? Take this quiz to make sure you're being safe about your caffeine intake when it comes to java, chocolate, and Read more

5 Strange Ways Chocolate Keeps You Healthy


Updated 02/13/12 4:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

5 Surprising Ways Chocolate Keeps You Healthy

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Prevention here on FitSugar! This sweet treat may also boost brainpower, help you relax, and more! By Mara Betsch, Prevention Show your heart some love this Valentine’s Day by nibbling a few chocolates — and making them a regular treat throughout the year. A recent study found that those consuming the highest levels of chocolate had a 37 Read more

Get to Know the Types and Benefits of White Tea


Updated 01/31/12 1:35 PM · Posted by YumSugar · 0 comments

White Tea Types

As National Tea Month wraps up, we're still filling you in on all things white tea. Although green tea tends to get most of the credit when it comes to health benefits, white tea is actually the least processed form of tea. Translation: it contains even more nutrients than the black or green varieties. Curious? Keep reading to learn more about white tea. Read more

Are You Addicted to Diet Soda?


Updated 12/30/11 7:53 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

How to Break Diet Soda Addiction

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Shape here on FitSugar. Cracking open a can of diet soda instead of regular pop may seem like a good idea at first, but research continues to show a disturbing link between diet soda consumption and weight gain. And though the sweet, effervescent drinks may taste good, they're certainly not good for your body. "Diet soda may not have the sugar Read more

3 Ways to Prevent Jet Lag Before You Get on a Plane


Updated 06/15/11 8:19 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Prevent Jet Lag

Nothing says Summer like a warm-weather vacation, but chances are if you've got epic travel plans in the near future, your trip with include a bit of dreaded jet lag. Flying through time zone after time zone can wreak havoc on your body, from feeling swollen and bloated to being irritated, foggy-headed, and sleep-deprived. But what you do before can help make sure you're ready as soon as you hit Read more

The Truth About the Health Benefits of Tea


Updated 12/03/11 12:50 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

The Truth About the Health Benefits of Tea

We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Health.com here on our site. Tea — does it really fight cancer? Lower cholesterol? We filter the research to find out which health claims actually hold water. By Kate Lowenstein The way scientific studies and health gurus alike have touted the perks of tea over the past few years, you'd think the stuff was some kind of all-powerful Read more

6 Frugal Tips For Some Great Shuteye


Updated 03/09/11 5:06 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

How to Get Good Sleep

Happy National Sleep Awareness Week! I've been seeing so many sleep articles this week, including this really creative one today by our pals at LearnVest. They mentioned all these sleep aids that I've never thought of trying, such as a free software that monitors exposure to artificial light from your computer. I thought that was such a fantastic frugal sleep aid that I was inspired to come up Read more

DrSugar Answers: Caffeine, Coffee, and Diuretics


Updated 10/11/11 6:23 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 0 comments

Does Coffee Increase Dehydration?

DrSugar is in the house! To celebrate National Coffee Day, she's answering an age-old question about how your cup of java affects your day. DrSugar, I am confused about coffee. I remember reading somewhere that coffee is only a mild diuretic and doesn't contribute to dehydration. But after I drink a cup of coffee or an espresso drink, my mouth feels dry and I need to pee more frequently. So I am Read more

Study Says Coffee Lowers Risk of Depression in Women


Updated 10/11/11 6:24 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Coffee Reduces Risk of Depression in Women

Here's an inspired reason to drink a daily cup of joe: new research shows that coffee consumption may reduce the chance of depression in women. The Archives of Internal Medicine published the study, having analyzed the data of over 50,000 women over a 10-year period. Meticulously examining participants' lifestyles, health, and coffee consumption over the years, researchers concluded that women Read more

Have You Ever Tried to Get Off Caffeine?


Updated 02/29/12 12:11 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

How to Quit Caffeine

Although caffeine can give you a boost of energy, too much dependence on it can make you more prone to mistakes when you're at your job. Fast Company shared a few great tips for kicking the caffeine habit to the curb, which include drinking good quality decaf coffee when you just want to enjoy the taste of a cup of joe and wait out the withdrawals and headaches. It also takes about a week to 12 Read more