You Asked: Daily Dose of (Real) Sugar?


Updated 01/09/09 2:32 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 7 comments

You Asked: Daily Dose of (Real) Sugar?

Hi Fit, I have been keeping a food journal as part of my weigh loss efforts, and have been tracking what I eat, portions, and nutritional balance. However, there is one thing that I am lost about: sugar intake. Every day I look through what I've eaten and see what I need to eat more of and eat less of, but the problem is I have no idea what the normal healthy range of sugar is. Most of the sugars Read more

Seasonal Eats: Strawberries


Updated 05/19/11 3:05 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 22 comments

Eat Strawberries For Vitamin C — It Burns Fat

In case you aren't already in love with strawberries, I have some reasons to get the love fest with this berry started! They are a low-calorie food loaded like a billionaire with antioxidants known as phenols. Phenols not only give strawberries their irresistible red color, but they also fill this berry with heart-protective, anti-cancer, and anti-inflammatory properties. A veritable trifecta of Read more

DrSugar Answers: Vitamin D Dosage?


Updated 10/14/11 11:50 AM · Posted by DrSugar · 10 comments

A Doctor Answers Question on Vitamin D Recommended Daily Intake (RDI)

DrSugar is in the house, and she's answering your health related questions. Dear Doc Sugar, I have heard from multiple sources (my kids’ pediatrician, an osteopath, an acupuncturist, etc.) about the importance of taking a vitamin D supplement. Coming from multiple sources has convinced me to start taking a supplement, but I am confused about how much to take. I just read from a Dr. Weil Read more