Health Tip: Microwave Your Toothbrush


Updated 12/01/11 11:45 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 165 comments

Health Tip: Microwave Your Toothbrush

If you're like most people, you get a new toothbrush every six months, but you really should be changing your toothbrush more often, like every three to four months. When the bristles get worn and lose their rigidity, they don't remove plaque as well. But you should also do some maintenance within that three months, when your toothbrush is just sitting out in the open. After all, think about all 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