Is Cod Liver Oil a Cure All?


Updated 10/14/11 11:47 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 17 comments

Is Cod Liver Oil a Cure All?

I have a friend who swears by cod liver oil; she takes a teaspoon everyday, which to me sounds like a punishment meted out on Tom Sawyer by his Aunt Polly. My friend swears it helps her skin (which looks great and she is nearing 50), her joints, and her overall health. She tells me my fish oil supplement is not enough, so I decided to investigate. Here's what I discovered. It is true that cod Read more

Dietitians Dish: How to Feed Your Skin


Updated 07/08/11 7:30 AM · Posted by Guest Writer · 4 comments

Foods That Help Your Skin

The following post was written by the registered dietitians of C & J Nutrition, Stephanie Clarke and Willow Jarosh. We turned to them for their expert advice to answer a FitSugar reader's question on the relationship between diet and skin care. Hi, I need some help with my skin and breakouts. Are there any foods you recommend avoiding to decrease acne? Any foods you recommend to improve the Read more

What's the Diff: Omega-3s vs. Omega-6s


Updated 10/14/11 11:49 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 2 comments

The Difference Between Omega-3s and Omega-6s

Omegas are all the buzz right now, and it seems like everywhere you turn, new foods are being enhanced with this essential fatty acid, or labeled as an excellent source. What people don't know is that there are different types of omegas, and eating too much of one kind can actually be harmful to your body. Omega-3s are found in flax seeds, walnuts, cod liver oil, and fatty fish like mackerel, Read more