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Kristen Bell and Nicollette Sheridan are fans of Skinny Water, the beverage whose motto is "Get Skinny, Stay Fit." These beverages contain "0 calories, 0 sugar, and 0 guilt," and they're made with the green tea antioxidant, EGCG, to help tame your metabolism. While green tea has been shown to speed up your body's calorie-burning process, you can't add these drinks to your diet and expect to Read more
On my last trip to Tokyo, we hit up a tiny place known for its spicy tonkotsu ramen, those famous skinny noodles topped with a hearty pork bone broth. The guys behind the counter shouted a counting rhyme as they deftly assembled each element of each serving, and when my teeming bowl appeared before me, I was thrilled to see a heaping pile of seasoned bamboo shoots atop the noodles. It's Spring, Read more
Skip the rice and go for this vegan pineapple fried quinoa instead — Healthy Happy Life Now is the time to learn how to run — here's what you need to know — Real Simple How much water is too much? Not enough? Find out — HuffPost Healthy Living The unusual way swimmer Natalie Coughlin recovers from a workout — Fit Bottomed Girls Eat your pain, colds, and stress away with these foods Read more
We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Health.com here on our site. By Melissa Daly Feeling puffy? Bloating caused by gas, irregularity, or water retention can make even a tiny tummy become anything but. Here's how to deal with the problem. Increase potassium The more salt you consume on a given day, the more potassium-rich foods — asparagus, citrus fruits, melon, tomatoes Read more
You splurged on $70 capris, but since they make such a difference in the way you feel during workouts, you'll never go back to cheapo clothes again. Because you've shelled out a lot of dough for these items, it's best to know how to take care of your workout clothes so they'll last. Always check the label or the brand's website for care instructions, and to answer a few common concerns about Read more
Buying gifts for men is always a tricky business, because you want to give them something useful, thoughtful, and stylish, which can be a challenge if you don't want to spend a fortune. But we're up for the challenge. If you are on a budget this year, here are five gifts that you can buy for your savvy boyfriend that are $20 or less. Read more
We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from Self here on FitSugar! We have some alarming news about your Thanksgiving dinner plans. According to SkinnyChef.com founder Jennifer Iserloh, the average American consumes 3,500 calories on Thanksgiving Day. That, Iserloh points out, is the equivalent of one pound of body fat, people. (Are you running in place yet?) Don't worry. We're not going Read more
Reese Witherspoon was out and about in LA yesterday in skinny jeans and booties. The actress has been spending a low-key couple of weeks close to home with her family, going to church with her husband Jim Toth and kids Ava and Deacon Phillippe on Sunday, and stepping out to do some shopping sans costume on Halloween. Reese has been enjoying married life since tying the knot with Jim in March. Read more
We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from Self here on FitSugar! Prefer your morning java to a steaming cup of tea? Here's a compelling reason to make the switch: a new study in the online journal Obesity suggests that green tea may help prevent weight gain. Other recent studies have also suggested that drinking a cup or two of green tea each day may help you manage your weight. But is Read more
We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Fitness Magazine here on FitSugar! In her latest book, Today Show contributor Joy Bauer, R.D., explains that if you make the right diet choices, you can boost your mood, improve your memory and even see healthier skin, hair, and teeth (not to mention drop a few pounds)! Bauer gives you her eating prescription in Food Cures, a book that follows Read more
