How to Get Glowing Skin Now, Even During Spring's Moody Weather


Updated 04/23/12 12:20 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Skin Care Transition From Winter to Spring

While the weather has been in a state of moodiness across the country, there's no need for your skin to misbehave as a result. "The transition from Winter to Spring is probably one of the most remarkable in nature, and that's true for people, too," explains Suki Kramer, founder and president of Suki skin care. And as the dryness in the air starts to dissipate, making way for Spring's welcoming Read more

Detox Naturally With These 3 Winter Ingredients


Updated 03/03/12 8:50 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

Winter Detox Foods

These seasonal ingredients not only taste good, but they also have natural detoxing properties. Learn which Winter ingredients can help cleanse the body and how to incorporate them into your next meal. My doctor always recommends beets for times my body feels heavy or weighed down. Their fiber increases the production of antioxidant enzymes in the liver, helping the body eliminate bile and other Read more

Need a Quick Detox? Three Drinks to Add to Your Routine


Updated 03/03/12 7:12 PM · Posted by · 4 comments

Drinks That Help You Detox

Whether you're starting out on a new healthy routine or always recovering after an indulgent weekend, detoxing by eating clean and nutritious foods will help you feel less bloated and more energized. It's not all about the food, however; what you drink will also help you feel your best. Here are three detox drinks you should add to your daily routine. Green tea: Green tea is high in Read more

Creamy Swiss Chard Soup With Vegetables


Updated 01/12/12 1:10 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Creamy Swiss Chard Soup Recipe

Creamy wintry soup can have a lot of calories, but reader JuicyNoelle slashes the fat by using cauliflower puree instead of cream in her recipe for Swiss chard soup, which she posted in our Healthy Recipe group. I love thick and creamy vegetable soups. But I don’t always love the calories. So this week I decided to substitute heavy cream with a smooth cauliflower puree instead. If you are Read more

A Reader Recipe: Detox Orange Ginger Smoothie


Updated 12/15/11 12:20 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Dextoxifying Ginger Smoothie Recipe

Holiday indulgences got you down? FitSugar reader JuicyNoelle has a detox smoothie for you. She posted the recipe in our Healthy Recipe group. Are you looking for ways to embrace a little holiday detox? If so, don't forget to incorporate a piece of ginger. Ginger is believed to fire up your body’s natural detoxification work. It also helps your body better absorb nutrients, and eliminate waste Read more

DrSugar Answers: What's the Deal With Losing Water Weight?


Updated 03/28/11 1:16 AM · Posted by DrSugar · 2 comments

What Does It Mean to Lose Water Weight?

DrSugar is in the house! And she's answering your health-related questions. Dear DrSugar, What does it mean "to only lose water weight"? I hear people say this when talking about fad diets and juice cleanses and that it's a bad thing. I just don't know what it means. —Confused on H20 This is a fantastic question because dieting is so common in today's society and we all hear about "losing Read more