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Hydrogenated Oil Lurking in Your Halloween Treats?

FitSugar — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 07:00:42 -0700

Halloween is all about light-hearted spookiness, but I'll tell you, I saw something shockingly scary at the grocery store - the labels on Halloween candy. Corn syrup, food coloring, and the worst, hydrogenated oil. Companies still use this type of trans fat even though we know it's been linked to heart problems, miscarriages, obesity, and belly fat. Let's see if you know which candy to avoid this year.

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Reese's Peanut Butter Cups

Does It or Doesn't It Contain Dairy?

FitSugar — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 09:00:42 -0700

If you're giving up meat in honor of World Vegetarian Awareness Month, you may consider doing the same with dairy products as well. Foods containing diary can be high in saturated fat and cholesterol, so it's good to know which foods contain it. Ice cream, cheese, and yogurt are obvious, but can you figure out what other products contain hidden amounts of milk? Take this quiz and see.

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Barbara's Organic Cinnamon Crisp Granola Bars

Which Breakfast Choice Is Better?

FitSugar — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 08:00:45 -0700

You just woke up and your belly is ready for some breakfast. With all the choices out there, do you know which ones meet your nutritional needs best? Take this quiz before you eat to find out.

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Which Bear Naked cereal offers more fiber?

Guess Which Contains More Sugar?

FitSugar — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 04:30:28 -0700

Many processed foods are loaded with added sugar these days. Since you want to limit your added sugar intake to 40 grams a day, it's important to know the sugar content in the foods you eat. Are you sugar savvy? Take this quiz to find out.

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Which yogurt flavor contains more sugar?

Pick the Gluten-Free Food

FitSugar — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 08:00:59 -0700

There are those who avoid gluten because it causes breakouts or makes them tired. Then there are folks with celiac disease. If they eat gluten, they can permanently damage the lining of their intestines, causing serious health issues. What foods are safe and which should be avoided? Test your gluten smarts with this quiz.

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Which of these foods is free of gluten?

Name That Yoga Pose

FitSugar — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 05:50:28 -0700

In honor of September being National Yoga Month, let's test what you know about some common and not-so-common yoga poses.

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What is this hip opener called?

Can You Name the Healthy Brand?

FitSugar — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 09:00:32 -0700

In my household, I do the lion's share of the grocery shopping. It's fine with me, because I love reading labels and trying out new foods. With all this research I have become rather familiar with my favorites brands. If you're like me, I'm sure you know all the healthy brands too. Take this quiz to see just how well you know them.

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Which company makes this cereal?

Build a Better Salad: Quiz

FitSugar — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 04:30:04 -0700

Leafy greens are one of the best foods for you, but we often overload these nutritious leaves with tasty bits that are high in calories. When it comes to making a salad, what would you choose? Take this quiz and see if you know how to build a healthy salad. Along with meeting some daily nutritional requirements, also keep in mind the final calorie count.

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Let's start with the most basic ingredient of a salad, the greens. If you want to maximize your intake of fiber, which of the following greens should you choose?

Smoker or Nonsmoker: Celebrity Edition

FitSugar — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 04:30:00 -0700

Smoking cigarettes not only leads to asthma, bronchitis, lung cancer, and other health issues, it also stains your teeth, causes wrinkles, and gives you bad breath. Can you tell I am not a fan of the habit? It is a stereotype that actors smoke, but some have wised up and quit. Take this quiz and see if you know who still smokes and who has given it up.

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Matt Damon

Guess the Calories: Summertime Happy Hour Drinks

FitSugar — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 10:00:29 -0700

If cocktails, beer, and wine have become a regular part of your Summer routine, take this quiz to brush up on your knowledge of their calorie counts. While some drinks are refreshing, they also may contain more calories than you imagined. You might just be surprised.

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Which cocktail contains over 200 calories per serving?