Cosmo For Latinas Cover Girl Zoe Saldana on the Perks of Being in Her 30s


Updated 05/10/12 12:14 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

Zoe Saldana Pictures at Cosmopolitan For Latinas Launch

Zoe Saldana looked radiant in a lilac Elie Saab number at the Cosmopolitan for Latinas launch party last night in NYC. The 33-year-old Avatar star covers the premiere issue of the magazine, which hit newsstands on May 1. Zoe has another reason to celebrate, as she's also nominated for best Latino actor at the upcoming MTV Movie Awards for her work in Colombiana. Zoe is currently wrapped up in Read more

7 Ways to Snack on Fiber-Rich Avocado


Updated 05/01/12 3:24 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Avocado Snack Ideas

If you need more fiber in your diet, it's time to turn to creamy avocado. Just half an avocado contains seven grams of fiber. Although high in fat, avocados contain the good-for-you monounsaturated fats (MUFA) your body needs to help lower LDL (bad) cholesterol levels and maintain the HDL (good) ones. Here are seven delicious ways to snack on the soft and satisfying flesh of an avocado. Source: Read more

5 Heart-Healthy Foods For Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner


Updated 02/10/12 1:31 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Foods That Are Good For Your Heart

February is American Heart Month. You may not think you have to worry about your heart until you're older, but in fact, the healthy things you do now can help prevent serious heart conditions later. One such healthy habit is to eat foods that help lower cholesterol or improve your heart function. We've made it easy with these five foods that you should be incorporating into your Read more

10 Cereals With 8 or More Grams of Fiber


Updated 01/27/12 7:15 PM · Posted by · 16 comments

Cereals With 8 Grams of Fiber or More

We all could use a little extra fiber in our diets, since it's recommended that women eat between 25 and 30 grams a day. Not only does fiber keep you regular, but it can also help lower your cholesterol and prevent heart disease and certain cancers. Breakfast is a wonderful time to fill up on fiber-rich foods, so check out which cereals contain eight or more grams of fiber per serving. Read more

A Day in the Life: How a Vegetarian Eats 25 Grams of Fiber


Updated 08/13/11 8:03 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

How to Get Enough Fiber in a Day

If you want a flatter tummy or to drop pounds from the scale, eat more fiber! It's essential in keeping your digestive system regular, so you won't have a puffy belly caused by bloating. Eating foods rich in fiber can also prevent weight gain since these foods make us feel full longer. It offers health benefits as well including lowered cholesterol, controlled blood sugar levels, and prevention Read more

Diet Dilemma: Dining Out and Ordering Healthy


Updated 09/01/11 1:15 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 9 comments

Diet Tips For Dining Out at Chinese, Greek, Japanese, Italian, or Mexican Restaurants

San Francisco certainly seems like foodie central, and sometimes dining out seems like a competitive sport here in the Bay Area. But restaurant dining doesn't need to be fraught with difficulty if you're watching calories, fat, cholesterol, and sodium. Here are some simple tips from The Mayo Clinic Diet to follow next time you find yourself searching a menu for healthy fare. Knowing what to look Read more