Weight Loss Tips for Vegetarians


Updated 07/31/07 3:33 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 36 comments

Weight Loss Tips for Vegetarians

Contrary to popular belief, just being a vegetarian does not mean you're automatically going to be skinny -- Far from it actually. In fact, some vegetarians smother their food with cheese, which happens to be a big ticket item when it comes to calories. To give those vegetarians an edge on weight loss, CalorieLab.com has come up with a few great tips on eating without the meat and the extra Read more

5 Strange Ways Chocolate Keeps You Healthy


Updated 02/13/12 4:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

5 Surprising Ways Chocolate Keeps You Healthy

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Prevention here on FitSugar! This sweet treat may also boost brainpower, help you relax, and more! By Mara Betsch, Prevention Show your heart some love this Valentine’s Day by nibbling a few chocolates — and making them a regular treat throughout the year. A recent study found that those consuming the highest levels of chocolate had a 37 Read more

The Healthiest Drinks For Your Diet


Updated 01/26/12 4:50 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Healthy Drinks That Are Good For You

When eating healthfully, a large focus may be on what not to drink: no sugary juices, sodas, or high-calorie cocktails. But many drinks can actually help you live a healthier lifestyle. We all know that drinking enough water is essential, but find out what other drinks should also be on your OK list below, and remember to enter our healthy living giveaway for a chance to win a $500 Under Armour Read more

The Truth About the Health Benefits of Tea


Updated 12/03/11 12:50 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

The Truth About the Health Benefits of Tea

We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Health.com here on our site. Tea — does it really fight cancer? Lower cholesterol? We filter the research to find out which health claims actually hold water. By Kate Lowenstein The way scientific studies and health gurus alike have touted the perks of tea over the past few years, you'd think the stuff was some kind of all-powerful Read more

10 Gadgets You Should Skip


Updated 11/14/11 7:02 AM · Posted by Bundle · 3 comments

Gadgets That Are a Waste of Money

We're thrilled to present this smart Bundle story here on Savvy! Gadgets are supposed to make our lives easier. Take smartphones, for example, which have given us countless applications and the ability to do just about anything on the go. And then there are the gadgets that are either pointless, or on its way to becoming obsolete. Here are 10. First up: Expensive Headphones You don't need Read more

Diet Tricks the Pros Tell Their Friends


Updated 10/11/11 6:23 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Diet Tricks the Pros Tell Their Friends

We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Health.com here on FitSugar. By Leslie Barrie, Health.com Wish you had your own get-slim dream team? Well, you're in luck: we tapped celebrated weight-loss pros and asked them to share the one strategy they feel makes the biggest difference. Weave these seven wonders into your daily routine, and you’ll be wowed by how the little changes Read more

Intensity Is Best For Burning Calories


Updated 09/23/11 4:10 PM · Posted by · 4 comments

Intensity Is Best For Burning Calories

We are pumped to share one of favorite stories from Health.com here on FitSugar. By Julie Upton, RD New research suggests that intensity is best for torching calories during your workout — and for more than 14 hours post-exercise. Like most of us, you probably work out to help you lose weight and firm up. Unfortunately, our wimpy exercise these days just isn't cutting it, says David C. Read more

The Best Time to Exercise, Eat Your Meals, and More


Updated 02/27/12 2:20 PM · Posted by · 9 comments

The Best Time of Day to Exercise, Eat, Weigh Yourself

Between work, friends, family, and social commitments, we're lucky if we can manage to get enough sleep, eat balanced meals, and squeeze in enough time for exercise. But did you know that there's a right time to do some of these things? And by right, I mean that there's actually an optimal time to eat, exercise, go grocery shopping, and more to benefit our overall well-being? Get your pencils Read more

DrSugar Answers: Raising HDL Cholesterol Levels?


Updated 10/14/11 11:51 AM · Posted by DrSugar · 3 comments

HDL vs. LDL: Cholesterol Levels Explained

DrSugar is in the house! And she's answering your health-related questions. Dear DrSugar, I just had lab work done as part of my routine physical. My HDL cholesterol level is really low — 30. I am really scared. What can I do to improve the number? Is it possible to make it go up? —Freaked out about HDL This is a great question since cholesterol problems are quite common in Americans. High Read more