Dietitian vs. Nutritionist


Updated 02/22/10 1:32 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 11 comments

Dietitian vs. Nutritionist

A dietitian is an expert in food and nutrition. They give dietary advice, help promote healthy eating habits, develop specific diets for people, and participate in nutrition research. In the U.S., nutrition professionals include the registered dietitian (RD), and the dietetic technician, registered (DTR). They are regulated by the American Dietetic Association (ADA). They must meet strict Read more

Tracy Anderson's Weight-Loss Tips For Brides-to-Be


Updated 05/21/12 3:58 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Tracy Anderson's Wedding Weight-Loss Tips

It seems like Tracy Anderson has trained half of Hollywood, and one of her biggest fans, Nicole Richie, even enlisted her to help her get in shape for her 2010 wedding. "Nicole worked out six days a week, she learned dance aerobics, she did her muscular structure work, and she did it in such a healthy beautiful way," Tracy says of her client's devoted wedding prep. If you want to look like a Read more

A Makeover For Your Grocery List


Updated 04/18/12 6:35 AM · Posted by LilSugar · 0 comments

Shopping For Kids With Food Allergies

If your child has been diagnosed with a food allergy, you know both cooking at home and dining out can quickly become a challenge. Since healthy eating begins at home, and eating at home begins at the grocery store, we turned to Amie Valpone of The Healthy Apple for some advice on how to stock your pantry for success, whether you're dealing with food allergies or just want to take a cleaner Read more

3 Healthy Ways to Splurge on Salty Foods


Updated 03/05/12 6:25 PM · Posted by · 4 comments

How to Safely Splurge on Salty Foods

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Prevention here on FitSugar! Yes, you can have your cake (or pizza, or cheeseburger) and eat it too. But you need to learn what "moderation" really means. Here's how. By Amy Ahlberg, Prevention You already know that a too-strict eating plan can backfire, resulting in a blowout binge or, worse, throwing you off the wagon altogether. But when Read more

Dr. Ornish on the Power of Love, Chocolate, and Snacking


Updated 03/08/12 3:24 PM · Posted by · 4 comments

Dean Ornish Health Tips From Escape Fire Documentary

We had a chance to chat with Dr. Dean Ornish, founder and president of the Preventive Medicine Research Institute, over the weekend at the Sundance Film Festival. He's a featured health expert in the new documentary, Escape Fire: The Fight to Rescue American Healthcare, which examines the current state of our health care system and provides hopeful solutions based on lifestyle and dietary Read more

3 Common Hair Dilemmas Solved


Updated 01/11/12 3:28 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Solutions For Common Hair Problems

Tabatha Coffey, the star of the much-loved series, Tabatha Takes Over, is known giving the most spot-on hair advice around. And over the next few months the talented hairstylist is sharing her top tips and tricks right here on BellaSugar. We're thrilled to present to you her first post! Take it away, Tabatha. Hi everyone, I got so many emails and questions on the below topics after I appeared on Read more

6 Weekend Weight-Loss Tips to Slim Down


Updated 08/30/11 7:30 AM · Posted by · 5 comments

How to Not Gain Weight on the Weekend

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Shape here on FitSugar. After a week of spartan lunches, rigorous workouts, and sleep-depriving presentations, it's easy to feel you've earned a happy hour margarita and a plate of cheesy nachos. But topping off a tough week in this way can undo all your hard work and even pack on the pounds. According to a study from the University of North Read more

Labor Day Travel: Golden Rules For Houseguests and Hosts


Updated 03/16/12 4:11 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Hosting Guests Tips

Editor’s note: The following guest post was written by Robert Reid, the US travel editor for Lonely Planet. This will be my final blog post for you all! And this is your last chance to download any of our 15 free mini-guides off our website so go now and collect them all before they go away on September 5th. Since this weekend is Labor Day, I’m sure many of you already have your travel Read more

DrSugar: How Much Salt Is Too Much?


Updated 10/14/11 11:51 AM · Posted by DrSugar · 3 comments

How to Cut Down on Sodium Intake

DrSugar is in the house! And she's answering your health-related questions. Dear DrSugar, I am a vegetarian and when I first started cutting meat out of my diet I still craved it. I ate a lot of "fake meat" products, which I understand are highly processed. I will still eat Morningstar and Quorn products on occasion, but rarely. How bad are these products for you? I noticed that they have a lot Read more

DrSugar Answers: Dieting and Calories


Updated 10/14/11 11:51 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 5 comments

Medical Answers About Dieting and Calorie Restriction For Weight Loss

DrSugar is in the house! And she's answering your health related questions. Dear DrSugar, I am trying to lose weight by dieting and know I should eat fewer calories than I am burning daily. I am wondering how big the calorie deficit should be to still be safe. I am trying to exercise (using the elliptical) a couple of days of week for at least a half an hour. Also what is the minimum amount of Read more