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Just when you started to get a handle on the glycemic index (GI) of foods, there's another value to grasp — glycemic load (GL). The GI ranks specific carbohydrates from zero to 100, based on the rate in which they affect your blood sugar levels. A GI of 1 to 55 is low, 56 to 69 is medium, and 70 to 100 is high — these high-ranking foods should be limited. Glycemic load measures the Read more
You're asking, and I'm answering. Dear Fit, I've noticed that on a day after a night of heavy drinking, whether I'm hungover or not, I tend to be ravenously hungry. I know that people joke about "hangover foods," but for me, it's not just craving greasy treats. I actually just feel insatiably hungry. Why is this? — Hungry and Hungover To see the answer, read more Read more
Pumpkins and other kinds of Fall produce are popping up everywhere, but in many parts of the country, it still doesn't feel like Fall. This recipe for Pumpkin Pasta Salad is a great way to make the transition from Summer salads to Autumn produce. — Blood Sugar via Tastespotting Read more
Cinnamon may seem like the perfect spice for fall or winter, but new research once again demonstrated the spice's healthful effects on blood sugar. Recent findings indicate adding some cinnamon to your dessert may temper the blood sugar surge that follows a sweet treat. This new evidence, supports earlier findings that cinnamon contributes to controlling blood sugar levels in healthy Read more
High levels of blood sugar have been linked to cancer in women. Knowing the importance of keeping blood sugars in target range, The World Cancer Research Fund has come up with a few simple, but important, tips on maintaining a healthy blood sugar: The most important thing is not to become overweight. If you are overweight, then you should lose weight. This can be done through having a general Read more
Andy Samberg brings the funny for Harvard grads — The Hollywood Reporter Find out who's hooking up in the new season of True Blood — Zap2It Justin Timberlake is making music again! — HuffPost Entertainment More new footage from The Dark Knight Rises — BuzzFeed You'll never believe what Nicole Kidman does to Zac Efron in their new movie — The Frisky Will Smith's best movies — Rotten Read more
We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Shape here on FitSugar. This week Shape turns to Cynthia Sass, a registered dietitian with master's degrees in both nutrition science and public health. If you couldn’t let anything cross your lips from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 a.m., but you were allowed to eat anything you wanted for eight hours a day and still lose weight, would you try it? Read more
Let's try to decode the new Batman poster — The Hollywood Reporter Meet the new contestants of Love in the Wild — Zap2It Get a load of spoilers from True Blood season five — BuddyTV Kristen Wiig gets crazy at the SNL afterparty — BuzzFeed Will Smith wants to play Obama — HuffPost Entertainment Wes Anderson's new movie is getting rave reviews — Rotten Tomatoes The top 15 reality Read more
Mark your calendars for the return of Breaking Bad — The Hollywood Reporter Watch another new True Blood season 5 promo — Zap2It Here's what's in store for tonight's House series finale — BuddyTV Check out the trailer for Joaquin Phoenix's new movie — NextMovie See what the critics are saying about Men in Black 3 — Rotten Tomatoes Check out the teaser poster for Brad Pitt's new film Read more
We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from Prevention here on FitSugar! By Sarah Robertson, Prevention Here are successful strategies to cut calories and burn fat that take 60 seconds or less. With about 1,000 waking minutes in every day, you'll find plenty of opportunities to slip these tips into your routine and watch the scale go down. If you've already begun your weight loss, these Read more
