Lea Michele Covers Women's Health: "I'm the Only Girl in My High School Class Not to Get a Nose Job"


Updated 10/14/11 11:50 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 7 comments

Lea Michele Covers Women's Health: Being Vegan, Rock Climbing, and Nose Jobs

If you're like me then you can't wait to tune in to tomorrow's episode of Glee, "Theatricality," to see Rachel (played by Lea Michele) do her best Gaga impersonation. In real life, Lea looks amazing on the June 2010 cover of Women's Health — she even goes indoor rock climbing during her interview! Inside, Lea opens up about her career, family, and what it's like to be a part of such a widely Read more

Go Shopping With Alicia Silverstone


Updated 10/14/11 11:50 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 17 comments

What Alicia Silverstone Buys at the Grocery Store

On yesterday's Oprah Show, actress Alicia Silverstone took cameras grocery shopping with her. I have to say that I was surprised at how many processed foods Alicia picked out. Although I know a lot of vegans who rely on synthetic meat and processed foods as the backbone of their diet, I expected Alicia to be different. In her book, The Kind Diet, the actress really touts the benefits of grains, Read more

Alicia Silverstone: The Kind Diet


Updated 02/25/10 11:50 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 61 comments

Alicia Silverstone: The Kind Diet

It's no secret that Alicia Silverstone is an animal lover. Remember how she starred in that sexy commercial for PETA to tell the world she's a vegetarian? Well now she's taking her passionate views a step further with her new book about going vegan, titled The Kind Diet, that's set to hit stores in the Fall of 2009. In case you're not familiar with a vegan diet, it involves not eating any animal Read more

Alicia Silverstone Talks Eating Vegan and Gardening Naked


Updated 02/25/10 11:48 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 55 comments

Alicia Silverstone Talks to Health About Her Upcoming Book About Veganism, The Kind Diet

Alicia Silverstone knows that eating well can help the planet, which is one reason she decided to swear off meat and dairy and adopt a vegan lifestyle. But it's not all selfless: she also appreciates how her improved diet makes her look younger and glowing. In a new interview with Health, the Clueless star talks about her eating philosophy, her line of cruelty-free beauty products, and her book Read more

Fat-Proof Your Life


Updated 02/10/12 4:10 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Fat-Proof Your Marriage

We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Health.com here on our site. By Maridel Reyes It's true that there are certain times in your life when extra poundage seems to appear out of nowhere . . . and settle on you. In fact, experts have honed in on the exact moments when you're most vulnerable to weight gain. "Life transitions, having a baby, and going through menopause cause Read more

Sweet Treats With Hidden Veggies


Updated 01/22/12 5:55 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Desserts Made With Vegetables

Since veggies are bursting with nutrition, we could always stand to get more in our diets. If you're having a hard time stomaching one more bite of salad, here are some sweeter ways to enjoy your veggies, without even realizing it. If healthy eating is one of your goals for the year, be sure to enter our Get Fit For 2012 giveaway for a chance to win a Magimix juicer and a year's worth of KIND Read more

Little Choices Healthy People Make Every Day


Updated 01/21/12 8:14 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Habits of Healthy People

You know what it takes to be healthy — a well-balanced diet, regular exercise, and the motivation to stick to both. But reaching these broad-arching goals can be a tougher than just saying them. A better bet is to break up your healthy must dos into smaller choices that you can make every day while you inch yourself closer to your major goals. Are you making the best little choices for a Read more

3 Ways to Beat Fat Cravings


Updated 01/17/12 12:56 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

How to Beat Fat Cravings

Fat makes food taste good, but as we know, too much of this good thing is decidedly bad. A new study has even found that some people may be wired genetically to crave a higher amount of fatty foods than those who lack the fat-craving gene variation. Whether or not you're wired to crave fat, being more conscious of how much you are consuming can help you reduce those cravings. Take control of Read more

Ruth Reichl: "American Food Is the Best in the World Right Now"


Updated 01/15/12 1:04 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Ruth Reichl Interview at the Good Food Awards

This weekend, food artisans from around the country are being honored in the second annual Good Food Awards, which celebrate American food producers who enhance the country's agricultural landscape and help to build community. While the awards are relatively new to the gastronomic landscape, they're already backed by some of the country's biggest food influencers, such as Whole Foods, and seminal Read more