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Quiz: Thanksgiving Pie

FitSugar — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 04:30:28 -0800

Who eats any other dessert other than pie on Thanksgiving? Here is a quiz celebrating the traditional dessert of T-day from calorie counts to celebs' attitudes about the crusty dish. Take it and see if you know about pie.

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Quiz: The Juicy Truth

FitSugar — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:30:52 -0800

With juice labels touting their healthy benefits, it's easy to believe we're doing our bodies good with a glass of fruit juice. But just this week, Dr. Jennifer Ashton caught my attention when she stopped by the CBS Early Show to clear up some juicy health myths. Take the quiz and see how juice stacks up to your other beverage choices.

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Test Your Knowledge of Fad Diets

FitSugar — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:00:08 -0800

It seems like every day a new diet makes the news. Some of these fads can sound promising because they're veiled in medical and health jargon or carry the backing of a celebrity or doctor. But reading between the lines reveals that regardless of the details, these diets are generally not healthy because they lack balance and are very restrictive.

Many of them are just plain kooky too - it's as if they're trying to outweird one another. How well do you know your trendy diets? Take my quiz and find out.

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Starbucks Seasonal Beverage Calorie Count

FitSugar — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 04:30:15 -0800

It's that time of year again - Starbucks seasonal holiday drinks are back. If you're like me, you're probably pretty excited that the Pumpkin Spice Latte has made its return to the menu, but before you rush to place your order, take the quiz to find out how many calories your seasonal drink delivers.

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Do You Know Thanksgiving Calories?

FitSugar — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 07:00:39 -0800

Thanksgiving is a day devoted to getting together with friends and family, and of course, to eat an obscene amount of savory and decadent foods. Most people end up gaining some extra pounds this time of year, but you don't have to. Arm yourself with knowledge about calorie amounts in your favorite foods, and you'll be able to avoid the holiday expansion.

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Stretch Your Stretching Knowledge

FitSugar — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 04:30:00 -0800

Stretching is one of the three essential elements of fitness, along with strength training and cardio. But many of us neglect the flexibility portion of our workouts. But do you know better? Let's stretch our brains for a change and see how much you know about stretching.

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Wash Up! Clean Hands Quiz

FitSugar — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 04:30:35 -0800

With cold and flu and swine flu season upon us, it's imperative to get into the healthy habit of washing your hands. But this everyday activity has plenty of facts and fiction tied to it. Do you know your hand-washing facts? Take my quiz and see if you clean up.

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Fitness 101 Quiz

FitSugar — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:00:34 -0800

No double you walk the fitness walk, but what about the talk? Take this fun quiz to see if you're up on gym terms and concepts.

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Can You Scale the Food Pyramid?

FitSugar — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 07:00:40 -0800

The old food pyramid you remember from grade school got an upgrade in 2005, but the basic sentiment remains the same. The government guidelines advise eaters to choose a variety of foods from the different food groups in order to eat a balanced diet. How much do you know about the food pyramid? Take my quiz and see how you measure up.

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Which Fall Activity Burns More Calories?

FitSugar — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 04:30:05 -0800

Even though the days are shorter, there are still a lot of ways to burn calories in the crisp Fall air. But do you know which activities burn the most? Take my quiz to find out. All calorie calculations are based on a 130-pound woman.

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