Tips from Diets in Review


Updated 07/25/07 5:48 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 6 comments

Tips from Diets in Review

I'm always looking for dieting tips and while I think we all have the same theory behind our tips it is great to get a different perspective every once in a while. Here are some great tips from DietsinReview.com. Some tips you may already know, but here are some ideas for ways to keep healthy eating in check: Eat a diet full of color: Fruits and vegetables are packed with fiber, vitamins, Read more

Great New Site: Diets in Review


Updated 06/22/07 2:27 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 5 comments

Great New Site: Diets in Review

There are so many diets out there that it's hard to keep track of them all. Wouldn't it be nice if there were one place where you could go online to get reviews of all the latest diets? DietsinReview.com is a cool new site where you can find reviews of nearly 100 diets and weight loss plans, including weight loss supplements like the ever-so-controversial OTC pill alli. The site is easy to use Read more

Are Your Birth Control Pills Safe?


Updated 02/02/12 9:13 AM · Posted by Shape · 4 comments

Are Your Birth Control Pills Safe?

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Shape here on FitSugar. Last year during my annual exam, when I complained to my doctor about my terrible PMS, she was quick to pull out her pad and give me a prescription for the birth control pill Yaz. "You're going to love this," she said. "All of my patients that are on it think it's the best. It's even helped Read more

In The Mommy Diet, Alison Sweeney Offers Fitness Tips For Every Level


Updated 04/13/11 12:55 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Review of Alison Sweeney's The Mommy Diet and Her Fitness Tips

Between the encouragement among the contestants and the life-changing before-and-after shots that flash on the screen, there's a reason why The Biggest Loser gets your emotions going. The show is a positive, supportive look at the struggles people face with diet and exercise. The new book by the show's host Alison Sweeney, The Mommy Diet ($14), is no different — it's chock-full of support and Read more

Udi's: Finally, a Good Gluten-Free Bread


Updated 04/04/11 1:42 PM · Posted by · 7 comments

Review of Udi's Gluten-Free Bread

I love bread, something that became very apparent to me while doing the Remove diet. Since gluten was off-limits, I tried my share of gluten-free bread, and from my own experience, most of it is not good. Store-brand gluten-free breads are rock hard and are really only edible when toasted, but even then, they're still pretty bad. It ended up being easier to give up bread altogether than eat the Read more

5 Reasons Your Workout Isn't Working


Updated 11/24/11 4:54 PM · Posted by Shape · 2 comments

Why You Are Still Gaining Weight

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Shape here on FitSugar. Have you been working out consistently for months (maybe even years) and yet the scale is creeping up? Here are five ways your workout could be keeping you from losing weight, and what our experts recommend to start shedding pounds again: 1. Your workout routine is making you eat too much. Is your workout causing you to Read more

Does This New Finding Make You Rethink Your Salt Intake?


Updated 11/10/11 9:01 AM · Posted by · 4 comments

Study Says Salt Intake May Not Be Important

Every day new studies tell us what to avoid or what new superfood should be helping us. One thing that's been constant has been limiting our daily salt intake. But a new study suggests that you may not need to care about your salt intake. The study, published in the Journal of Hypertension, reviewed data and found that while patients who reduced their salt intake lowered their blood pressure, Read more

Is Going on a Juice Fast a Good Idea?


Updated 10/27/11 1:55 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

Is a Juice Detox Healthy?

Going on a juice cleanse, or drinking nothing but pressed juices extracted from fruits and vegetables, has been all the rage lately. The idea sounds like a good one — combat the effects of a wild night out or a life of indulgent eating with a few days or weeks of "detox" to rid your body of lurking toxins. Backed by celebrities and celebrity doctors alike, it's no wonder that drinking your Read more

The Best and Worst Flu Season Remedies


Updated 10/11/11 6:22 PM · Posted by Prevention · 3 comments

The Best and Worst Flu Season Remedies

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Prevention here on FitSugar! Find out which immune-boosting supplements really help — and which are just hype By the Editors at Prevention Flu shots, hand washing, healthy eating, and regular exercise are the best ways to avoid cold and flu. But sometimes even the most scrupulous germaphobes and healthy people get sick anyway. While Read more

A Vegan Strawberry Pudding For Everyone!


Posted by LilSugar · 0 comments

Kid-Friendly Vegan Strawberry Pudding Recipe

One of the fruits most loved by toddlers are strawberries. It's like candy to them! Whip up an all-natural strawberry chia pudding — chia is a great source of omega-3 and a great alternative for kids who don't like to eat fish — as dessert or as a special breakfast, and we're sure it'll get a rave review! Even if your tot doesn't follow a vegan diet, this is a must-try recipe! It's quick, Read more