Foods That Improve Dry Skin


Updated 09/28/11 11:57 AM · Posted by · 7 comments

Foods That Help Dry Skin

The humid days of Summer leave skin feeling moist and supple, but Fall's cooler temps have just the opposite effect. Since there's less humidity in the air, skin is more likely to become dry, uncomfortable, and itchy — often resulting in a red flaky mess! Besides using a rich moisturizer, turning down the heat, and using a humidifier, eating these foods can also help improve dry Read more

That's No Bloody Mary — It's Salad!


Updated 05/01/11 8:55 AM · Posted by · 4 comments

Ways to Make a Bloody Mary Healthy

During the weekend I love going to brunch with my girlfriends, especially because of the mimosas and Bloody Marys. Brunch can get pretty heavy though, and the cocktails are no exception. On their own, most spirits average around 120 calories in a typical pour. Start adding fruit and veggie juice to the mix and that number quickly goes up — a Bloody Mary can easily add 350 calories and a ton of Read more

In Season: Corn


Updated 07/27/11 11:41 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Corn Recipes

Did you know that corn was domesticated from a Mexican wild grass ancestor more than 8,700 years ago? There's a reason why maize, or corn, has been popular across civilization ever since; it's sweet, crunchy, substantially filling, full of nutrients, and inexpensive when it's in season (from the beginning of June into the Fall months of September and October). Aside from being thousands of years Read more

Dietitians Dish: How to Feed Your Skin


Updated 07/08/11 7:30 AM · Posted by · 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