Diet and Fitness During the Mad Men Era


Updated 03/28/12 9:37 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

1960s Diet and Exercise Fads

The 1960s were an ever-changing time to be a woman — body image included. Until Twiggy hit the scene in the late '60s, women with bodies like Mad Men's Joan Holloway were prized for their ample bosoms and curvaceous frames. Matthew Weiner, Mad Men creator, even told the show's actresses to stop working out so they would look more realistic to the era. But the '60s was not without its Read more

Test Your Knowledge of Fad Diets


Updated 10/14/11 11:49 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 12 comments

Quiz on Fad Diets

It seems like every day a new diet makes the news. Some of these fads can sound promising because they're veiled in medical and health jargon or carry the backing of a celebrity or doctor. But reading between the lines reveals that regardless of the details, these diets are generally not healthy because they lack balance and are very restrictive. Many of them are just plain kooky too — it's as Read more

Foodie Friday Link Time: Low-Calorie Grilled Veggie Wrap Recipe


Updated 05/25/12 1:25 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Healthy Grilled Veggie Wrap Recipe

Relax on a hot day with this cooling vegetarian wrap — Vegetarian Times Cheers! Here are four skinny cocktails to start your Friday the right way — Self The weird stuff lurking in your milk, olive oil, and other "good-for-you" foods — Prevention It's National Burger Month; here are healthy ways to celebrate — Daily Spark Are you getting these eight essential nutrients in your diet on Read more

13 Health Gimmicks You Can Stop Wasting Money On


Updated 05/01/12 12:20 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Health Gimmicks to Avoid

Consumers have a tendency of falling for the next big health gimmick. Save your money on health duds with these Business Insider tips. No matter how many times we're told otherwise, Americans' obsession with get-healthy-quick schemes will likely never die. Too bad most of these fads aren't worth their weight in salt — or your hard-earned dollars. We've put together a list of some of the worst Read more

Sugar Shout Out: DIY Wedding Tips!


Updated 04/16/12 9:41 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Sugar Shout Out For April 15, 2012

DIY tips to add style and personality to your wedding Eat by the colors of the rainbow All the stars who turned out for Coachella weekend one Which celeb wore the berry lip trend best? How to Spring clean your dating style Mock cocktails for expectant wedding guests The best accessories from Coachella 14 hot pictures of Zac Efron in The Lucky One Video: A history of Brad and Angelina talking Read more

Pepsi's New Frontier: Pepsi Next


Updated 05/21/12 2:22 PM · Posted by · 5 comments

Pepsi Next Taste

Pepsi Next, which rolled out nationally March 26, is the newest addition to the Pepsi family. The so-called "midcalorie soda" is targeted toward drinkers who are cutting back on sugar, a dietary trend that's been holding steady in recent years. It's made with a combination of high-fructose corn syrup, aspartame, and sucralose, and has 60 percent less sugar than regular Pepsi. As someone who's Read more

Fabio Viviani on Upcoming Ventures and the Health Trends That Bug Him


Updated 03/21/12 1:20 PM · Posted by YumSugar · 0 comments

Fabio Viviani New TV Show Interview

Photo: Camilla Salem Recently, we had the chance to spend some quality time with Italian charmer Fabio Viviani. After homemade pasta and cappuccinos for breakfast, and a series of hilarious one-liners, we grabbed a table at Casa Tua in Miami, and got to dishing. Even though he'd been out until 4 a.m. the night before, he had plenty to say about reality TV, the world of vegan cuisine, and his Read more

The Biggest Diet Trends of 2011


Updated 01/25/12 9:05 PM · Posted by · 4 comments

The Biggest Diet Trends of 2011

Like years before, 2011 was chock-full of trendy diets that got everyone talking, as well as trying. So what were the top diets of 2011? Read on to find out! HCG Diet The HCG diet isn't new (it's been around for more than 50 years), but it's once again a phenomenon. This was the year that people flocked to doctor's offices to get a pricey hormone injection all in the name of weight loss. The Read more

Sugar Shout Out: Personalize Your Save the Date Photos


Updated 02/19/12 11:44 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Sugars Shout Out February 16, 2012

20 ways to save the date with your engagement shoot Get the secrets for model-perfect skin Is diet or exercise best for losing belly fat? Your ultimate field guide to Chinese dim sum Check out sweet new shoes for your soon-to-be walkers How to pull off the sheer trend like a pro Color palette: shades of style from J.Crew Fall 2012 See the movie roles that made us fall for Reese Witherspoon The Read more

NurturMe's Caroline Freedman: An Easy Way to Get Lil Ones to Eat Their Fruits and Veggies!


Updated 02/08/12 1:19 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

NurturMe Dried Baby Food

As a soon-to-be first-time mom, a pregnant Caroline Freedman was obsessed with all things baby (sound familiar?), including what she would eventually feed her new lil one once she advanced past breast milk and bottles. "I was shocked at how little innovation there had been since I was a baby. It was still Gerber jarred foods," says Austin, TX-based Freedman, now mom to a 3-year-old and a Read more