Think You Know Your Sweeteners?


Updated 09/18/10 8:33 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 8 comments

Quiz on Artificial and Natural Sweeteners

I am trying my darnedest to drink my tea without any sugar or sugar substitutes, but I can't lie — it ain't easy. I've always been a big fan of raw sugar, while others soak up the artificial sweeteners. While they all seem fairly equal (har, har), I do wonder if people know the differences between the vast selection. Come take my quiz and see how well you know your sweeteners! Take the Quiz Read more

What's the Deal With: Sugar Substitutes


Updated 04/21/07 1:55 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 16 comments

What's the Deal With:  Sugar Substitutes

I went out for breakfast the other day and on the table sat the cute little container of sugar packets. I'm into the real stuff, so I always choose Sugar in the Raw (it has more nutrients than white sugar), but when I took a closer look, I saw at least 4 other colored packets in there. Are these sugar substitutes really better for you? Is there some benefit to stirring them into your coffee Read more

Casa Capsule: Unbelievable Design Moments at the Elle Decor Modern Concept House, Memorial Day Decor, and Boho Weddings


Updated 05/26/12 10:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Casa Capsule Posts For Week of May 26, 2012

35 unbelievable design moments from the Elle Decor Modern Life Concept House. Take a trip to Marrakesh, thanks to this new book. Indulge in major deals with these Memorial Day sales. Would you use terrariums at your wedding? Learn how to make this DIY clothespin chandelier. Have you tried any of these 100 DIY projects? We're loving these chic urban homesteading products from Agrarian for Read more

Bridal Friday Link Time: Diamond Jubilee E-Shoot


Updated 05/25/12 2:30 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Queen's Diamond Jubilee Engagement Shoot

Cheeky inspiration for a Queen Elizabeth II-themed engagement shoot — Glamour This creative elopement shoot is inspired by Moonrise Kingdom — Green Wedding Shoes A desert-wonderful wedding topped off with hot-pink Manolo Blahniks — Style Me Pretty Expectant bride plans fun "flash wedding" — 100 Layer Cake This 10-year anniversary vow-renewal ceremony has a lot of heart — The Read more

Shawn Johnson Talks Weight Loss and Learning to Love Her Body


Updated 05/25/12 4:48 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Shawn Johnson Quotes About Weight Loss and Body Confidence

We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from espnW here on FitSugar! By Shawn Johnson Shawn Johnson is blogging for espnW throughout her training for the Olympics in London this summer. Follow hers other Olympic hopefuls' journeys on espnW.com. Four years ago, I was standing on an Olympic podium, wearing a gold medal, and still thinking to myself how I could have been better. It had Read more

Heidi Klum Goes For a Rocker Look (and Sings, Too)


Updated 05/24/12 9:36 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Beauty News For May 24, 2012

Heidi Klum goes for a grungy rocker look in this risqué video — Styleite How to get pink ombré on dark hair — HuffPost Style Why this editor can't do without her hair removal creams — Stylelist Men want pricing equality when it comes to spa services — The Cut Switch up your Winter skin care favorites for Summer-ready formulas — The Fashion Spot 10 star-inspired hairstyles that are Read more

It's National Salad Month! Healthy Tips to Get You Excited


Updated 05/23/12 5:15 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Make a Salad Healthy

As if we need an excuse to enjoy a big bowl of veggies, fruits, and other goodies tossed together, May is National Salad Month. Grab your best greens and follow these tips and tricks for making a tasty and healthy salad. Creative Ways to Build a Salad Hitting the salad bar can be a good thing when you know the best way to navigate through all those choices. To maintain a healthy medium, follow Read more

Mark-Paul Gosselaar and Breckin Meyer on Modern Dating and the '90s


Updated 05/24/12 2:39 PM · Posted by · 4 comments

Mark Paul Gosselaar Interview

Mark-Paul Gosselaar and Breckin Meyer are gearing up for the June 5 season-two premiere of Franklin & Bash on TNT. The guys hold a special place in our '90s girl hearts, so when we got a chance to chat with them, we had to get their straightforward dating advice. And, of course, we brought up the '90s. How could we resist while talking to Saved by the Bell's Zack Morris and Clueless's Travis Read more

Link Time: Anna Wintour Stands Up For Marriage Equality


Updated 05/17/11 11:25 AM · Posted by FabSugar · 0 comments

Anna Wintour's Marriage Equality Video and More Fashion News

See Anna Wintour's endorsement for marriage equality — The Cut Animal instinct: Topshop's new tee is simply fierce — Nylon Blog How to dress as a Summer cyclist — Vogue Daily Would you wear a high-waisted swimsuit? — College Fashion January Jones loves her Marni textured bucket bag — Bag Snob Naomi Campbell's all-star Fashion For Relief runway show — Vogue UK This Summer's must-see Read more

Did You Give Up All Your Vices When You Got Pregnant?


Updated 05/21/12 4:00 PM · Posted by · 7 comments

Smoking and Drinking During Pregnancy

We all have our guilty pleasures, but when a new life comes into play, it's time to give them up . . . or so we thought. A recently released study from the Center For Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality was intended to evaluate the breakdown of substance use during pregnancy by race. But the outcome that shocks us most is that one in five women smoke while they're pregnant! Of those, Read more