Food Review: Starbucks Perfect Oatmeal


Updated 04/17/12 7:14 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 76 comments

Food Review: Starbucks Perfect Oatmeal

After packing lunch boxes for the girls this morning, I realized there was no time for me to eat breakfast at my kitchen table. I decided today was the morning to try an item from the Starbucks revamped breakfast menu. The morning was chilly, and being a big fan of hot cereals I decided to give the Perfect Oatmeal ($2.45) a try. To see if I thought this oatmeal lived up to its name as well as Read more

4 More Ways to Prevent Belly Bloat


Updated 02/29/12 10:49 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

Ways to Prevent Belly Bloat

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Prevention here on FitSugar! By Diana Kelly, Prevention Need another reason to hate Mondays? Tight postweekend waistbands. Unless you spent the past two days living like a monk, the cocktails, movie snacks, and dinners out can all add up to one thing: belly bloat. “If you wake up bloated on Monday morning, your weekend food choices are Read more

Healthy Fast Food Choices For Kids on the Go


Updated 02/20/12 3:20 AM · Posted by LilSugar · 0 comments

The Best Fast Food For Kids

Gone are the days when McDonald's and Burger King were the only fast-food options for families looking for lunch on the run. Now parents have a plenty of choices when striving to feed kids quickly, without sacrificing quality and nutrition in the process. But beware of hidden pitfalls, like seemingly healthy meals that are actually loaded with fat and calories or lacking all nutritional value. Read more

Join Us For a Virtual Cookie Swap!


Updated 12/14/11 10:49 AM · Posted by YumSugar · 0 comments

2011 Cookie Swap Recipe Ideas

All that holiday gifting is only half the merriment of the holidays. The rest of it — in our opinion, at least! — comes from the joy of making and savoring special holiday treats that only come once a year. The minute Thanksgiving passed, we move on to dreaming about all the holiday dessert possibilities, and there are simply too many on our to-make list to name. From gingerbread cookies to Read more

8 Tips For a Healthier Brunch


Updated 01/26/12 4:31 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 5 comments

Tips For a Healthier Brunch

Weekend brunch is one of my favorite meals, but with all the deliciously decadent foods to choose from, like a Belgian waffle smothered in maple syrup and whipped cream, it's easy to overindulge. To avoid having to spend the entire afternoon in a coma on the couch, here are some tips for making your weekend breakfast as healthy as it is satisfying. Load pancake batter with fruit: Mix in at Read more

Fit's Hits: Healthy Stews, Energizing Snacks, and More


Updated 10/28/11 4:35 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 0 comments

Best FitSugar Stories For Week of October 24, 2011

Warm yourself with one of these hearty and healthy stews. Time to get cookin'. Don't undo your workout with these mistakes once you leave the gym. Dress for yoga and errands with these cute looks, perfect for both settings. Avoid the afternoon slump with these energy-boosting snacks. Don't fall for these fitness myths that can mess with your results. Breakfasting on whole grains means more Read more

Breakfast Ideas For Healthy Skin and Fewer Wrinkles


Updated 10/17/11 4:15 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

5 Breakfast Ideas For Healthy Skin and Fewer Wrinkles

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Prevention here on FitSugar! Reduce wrinkles and look younger with your a.m. meal By Mara Betsch, Prevention There's more to getting healthy, glowing skin than buying the perfect anti-aging skincare products. "You can put on all the makeup and concealer in the world, but unless you're eating a diet full of beauty foods, your skin will not look Read more

10 Weird but Wonderful Hair and Nail Secrets


Updated 06/22/11 9:39 AM · Posted by · 9 comments

Weird Hair and Nail Tricks That Actually Work 2011-06-15 06:00:21

When you're in a jam and desperate for hair or nail help, the perfect fix can come from some highly unexpected places. Whether you tore a nail and can't get to the salon, need a manicure to dry fast, or forgot your curling iron before a big event, there's slightly bizarre but excellent assistance for you when you keep reading. Read more

Healthy Dose Link Time: Make-Ahead Gluten-Free Lunches


Updated 09/13/11 10:45 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 0 comments

Easy-to-Pack Gluten-Free Lunches

Get packing! Healthy vegan and gluten-free lunches — Oh She Glows Looking to shed pounds? Here are 10 must-follow weight loss tips — Fit Bottomed Girls Why a spoonful of brown sugar is better than OK — Health Make this: whole wheat pumpkin oatmeal muffins — Peanut Butter Fingers From hatha to Bikram, how to find the perfect yoga practice — Fitbie Wait, don't throw that out! Turn these Read more

Get Fit For 2011: Bonus Challenge, Make Your Kitchen a Dieting Safe Zone


Updated 02/17/11 11:21 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 0 comments

Enter to Win the Get Fit For 2011 Giveaway Bonus Challenge

We've reached the midway point into our health and fitness giveaway challenge — how's it going? This week you're invited to complete any of the previous challenges you may have missed. Remember, the more you participate, the more chances you have to win! And if you are all caught up with our first five challenges, we have a bonus one for you. Week Six Bonus Challenge: Clean up your kitchen to Read more