10 Healthy Choices to Make This Week


Updated 02/12/12 10:35 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Be Healthier During the Week

New Year's resolutions season may be over, but that doesn't mean you can't have a fresh start. The start of a new week is the perfect opportunity to resolve to make a few changes to your lifestyle to be healthier and happier. Here are 10 healthy choices you should make this week. Source: Thinkstock Read more

Foods That Can Make You Look Pregnant


Updated 02/11/12 2:35 AM · Posted by Shape · 4 comments

Foods That Make You Look Pregnant

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Shape here on FitSugar. Over the weekend, I saw a photo of a female celebrity (who is in a relationship with a male celeb) leaving a café with the caption, "Baby bump?" and I had to refrain myself from shouting out loud, "Come on, can't a girl eat without the world thinking she's having a baby?!" The truth is having a perfectly flat stomach Read more

How to Make Your Favorite Snacks Healthier


Updated 02/08/12 1:58 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Make Popular Snacks Healthier

When you're craving a salty, crunchy snack, there are many to choose from — but they're not always healthy. Here's how to make your favorite snacks that much better for you with just a few tweaks. Popcorn: It's one of the lower-calorie snacks to choose from already, but watch out for toppings — that's where you can get carried away with fat and calories if you're not careful (just look at Read more

Watch Out For These Top 10 Saltiest Foods


Updated 02/12/12 3:32 AM · Posted by · 3 comments

Top 10 Saltiest Foods According to the CDC

Collectively, we really love our salt. We eat so much more than we should, often because of high levels of sodium hiding in many of our favorite foods. A new report released by the Centers For Disease Control identifies the top 10 saltiest foods, and some may surprise you. Paying attention to the amount of salt hidden in your food is important because too much sodium in your diet can lead to Read more

Dip This, Not That: Save Calories With These Super Bowl Swaps


Updated 02/06/12 3:41 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Cracker and Chip Calorie Counts and Healthy Swaps For Super Bowl

One of the best things about the Super Bowl? The endless spread of dips, of course. But even if you know what dips to avoid (see which healthy dips make the grade here), you could be shoveling in more calories than you think depending on the type of dippable food you choose. Before you grab another handful of chips, see how many calories you'll be consuming with our breakdown below. Note: we Read more

Michelle Obama and Jay Leno Bond Over White House Honey


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Michelle Obama Jay Leno Vegetables

Our hats are off to First Lady Michelle Obama for accomplishing the impossible. After over 40 years of having not eaten a vegetable, Jay Leno managed to be talked into trying veggie pizza and sweet potato fries. Though he didn't seem too convinced about the first two items, he certainly loved the White House honey she brought him. I have to say, Michelle, I'm surprised you're not a fan of beets! Read more

5 Ways to Stay Healthy During a Super Bowl Party


Updated 01/30/12 6:55 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Stay Healthy During a Super Bowl Party

Super Bowl parties, whether you're a football fan or not, are a great way to socialize with friends over food and drinks, but that doesn't mean you have to disregard any of your healthy eating goals this weekend. If you're going to a Super Bowl party on Sunday, read on for five ways to keep it healthy during all the fun. Bring a healthy side: You can't control how many of your friends will be Read more

4 Ways to Prep a Healthy Dinner Quickly


Updated 01/27/12 9:38 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

How to Cook a Fast Healthy Dinner

Just one bad decision — like quieting your rumbling stomach with greasy takeout — can undo a day of healthy eating. If you've been sabotaging your diet because of unhealthy dinner decisions, use these tips to cook a healthy meal without sacrificing time. Double the amount: Week already looking full? Make extra servings the next time you cook so you can have healthy leftovers for the rest of Read more

5 Ways to Get the Body's Metabolism Soaring


Updated 02/02/12 9:13 AM · Posted by · 5 comments

How to Speed Up Metabolism

More than ever before, new research shows that what we eat to how we work out can actually speed up the body's metabolism — sometimes resulting in an extra 200 calories burned per day! At that rate, you can easily lose a few extra pounds per month, which is good news for those seeking a little help with weight loss. What's great is that these little tweaks require minimal effort and only add to Read more

How to Go (Almost) Meatless


Updated 01/23/12 7:32 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

How to Eat Less Meat

Maybe you've realized that all your meals are built around a slab of meat, or maybe you've read about the benefits of a vegetarian diet, but if you've been feeling like you should lay off the animal protein but don't want to make an entire lifestyle change, you can still benefit from tweaking your diet to eat less meat. Here are four ways to go almost meatless with your diet. Meatless Mondays: Read more