Naomi Campbell Feels Carbs Are a Treat


Updated 02/10/12 9:11 AM · Posted by · 5 comments

Naomi Campbell Harper's Bazaar Interview

With the birth of the Atkins diet, carbs immediately got a bad reputation. It seems like everyone I know has gone on a carb-free diet at least once in their lives to lose weight, and even Naomi Campbell is no stranger to forgoing carbs. In the March issue of Harper's Bazaar, the 41-year-old model admits that she's blessed with a high metabolism, but she also exercises and watches her diet. Naomi Read more

Cut Carbs Twice a Week and Still Drop Pounds, Study Says


Updated 12/08/11 3:22 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Cut Carbs Twice a Week For Weight Loss, Study Says

Don't have time or the willpower to diet all week long? Two days might just do the trick, according to British researchers. The dietitians found that women who cut carbs for two days and ate normally, yet sensibly, the rest of the week lost more weight than women sticking to a Mediterranean-style diet of 1,500 calories a day. After four weeks, the women who gave up carbs twice a week lost an Read more

No Bread Needed: 10 Low-Carb Snack Ideas


Updated 06/24/11 10:25 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

Healthy Low-Carb Snacks

I love carbs —  love them! And while I'll never ban bread and pasta from my diet, thanks to my trainer, I am trying to be more aware of my carb intake. Easy, right? Not so much for me. As I found out pretty quickly, a good part of my meals consist of brown rice and bread, lots of bread. And while it's been easy to get more protein and fat into my meals, cutting down on carbs has proved to be Read more

New Excuse For Eating Carbs (They May Help You Lose Weight)


Updated 02/11/11 12:10 PM · Posted by Self · 3 comments

Carbs For Weight Loss

We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from Self here on FitSugar! Well, this news will make Dr. Atkins roll over in his grave. Scientists and diet gurus are claiming that carbs can actually help you lose weight. The key, they say, is to focus on "resistant starch carbs" (RSCs) — which have tightly packed sugar molecules that aren't as easily broken down by enzymes in your mouth and Read more

The Carb Cravings of Winter


Updated 12/23/10 3:20 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 10 comments

Carb Cravings of Winter

If you crave carbs during the short days of Winter, you are not alone. There seem to be a couple of physiological factors involved. Since there is less sunlight, due to shorter days, our bodies make less vitamin D (aka the sunshine vitamin). This vitamin helps keep your mood nice and sunny since it naturally boosts serotonin levels. Serotonin is the feel-good brain chemical that modulates mood, Read more

Atkins Diet: A-OK?


Updated 01/19/11 1:09 PM · Posted by · 7 comments

New Study Says Diet High in Protein and Low in Carbs Is Best For Weight Loss

In 2004, Atkins was the diet: low carb! high protein! The problem was that people were filling up on fatty burgers, bacon, and steaks, and it wasn't long before the diet lost some credibility. Years later, a new study says that a low-carb diet may be the best way to maintain weight loss. The study followed 773 adults who had previously lost at least eight percent of their body weight on a Read more

You Asked: How to Fuel My Running?


Updated 09/12/10 6:45 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 7 comments

How to Eat to Fuel Your Runs

Hi Fit, I am training for a half marathon and I'm up to three miles a run. However, I've never been a runner before and suddenly I've been getting incredibly hungry. So far I've gone down a size since I started training! I've been wondering if I should increase my food intake, but I'm not sure by how much and which type of foods (protein, carbs, etc). Any suggestions? — Running on Read more

Carbs and Proteins: What Do You Know?


Updated 09/02/10 11:05 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 2 comments

Quiz on Carbs and Proteins

In the diet world, carbohydrate is often considered a dirty word. Protein, on the other hand, is the Cinderella of the ball. To me, both are essential parts of my healthy diet. Having said that, there are certain carbs and proteins I try to avoid, and some that I keep loaded in my pantry and fridge. Take the quiz to see what you know about the two subjects. Take the Quiz Read more

Polenta vs. Pasta


Updated 02/27/10 5:11 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 14 comments

Nutritional Comparison of Polenta and Pasta

I went out to dinner last night, and a friend of mine ordered a spicy chickpea dish that came with polenta discs. The other friend I was with had ordered pasta primavera, and we got into a discussion about which was a healthier dish, the polenta or pasta. The best way to answer that question is to compare them nutritionally, so check out the chart when you read more Read more

Another Reason to Eat Carbs: Boost Your Mood


Updated 07/03/10 7:44 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 8 comments

Low-Carb Diets Offer a Mood Boost, but It Doesn't Last

The majority of Fit readers call themselves carb queens, and Winter can make those carbohydrate cravings even more intense. But have no fear: scientists are finding even more reasons not to avoid this essential food group. A recent study of more than 100 obese and overweight adults in Australia found that dieting put people in a better mood; a drop in pounds led to increased satisfaction. But Read more