Make These Hard-to-Digest Foods Easy on the Tummy


Updated 08/07/10 3:34 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 9 comments

How to Make Hard-to-Digest Foods Easy on Your Stomach

It's not a stomach of steel you're after. You don't need to be able to devour a bowl of spicy chili without even a single burp. You'd be happy with a stomach that could handle a simple apple. Unfortunately every body is different, and some of us are born with sensitive stomachs, but you don't have to take it lying down (or in the bathroom). Some foods are harder to digest than others, but here Read more

DrSugar Answers: IBS Treatment With No Health Insurance?


Updated 10/14/11 11:48 AM · Posted by DrSugar · 11 comments

DrSugar Answers: IBS Treatment With No Health Insurance?

DrSugar is in the house and answering your questions. Dear DrSugar, I'm pretty positive I have Irritable Bowl Syndrome. Are there any things you can do to treat it without going to see a doctor? I don't have insurance and would like to avoid a costly office visit. Any advice you could give would be helpful. Thanks, – IBS Betty To see what DrSugar has to say, read more Read more

Easy Ways to Get More From Your Food Budget


Updated 05/18/12 8:55 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Stop Wasting Food

Go the extra mile with your food budget with these tips from LearnVest. For years, many people — my husband, mom, sister and even my son — told me to stop wasting so much food. Throwing away half a piece of chicken here or a handful of grapes there never seemed like such a big deal to me. If I was full or no longer in the mood for that particular food, then I had no problem tossing Read more

Foodie Friday Link Time: Get Sexy With These Tempeh Sliders


Updated 04/16/12 12:56 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Tempeh Slider Recipes

Bourbon tempeh sliders from The Sexy Vegan Cookbook — Blisstree Learn how a dietitian stays healthy while on the road — Daily Spark Combine foods the right way and kiss digestion problems goodbye — Yoga Journal We can't wait to make these ginger miso yam wraps — Vegetarian Times Nutritionist Keri Glassman shares what to eat to slim down and reduce stress — Vital Juice Snacks are Read more

The 5 Worst Types of Foods to Eat Late at Night


Updated 04/10/12 12:06 PM · Posted by · 8 comments

Types of Foods to Avoid Late at Night

There's no need to deny yourself a late-night snack if you're feeling hungry, but you still have to think smart when it comes to eating late. Eating the wrong foods will disrupt your sleep while also adding a lot of unneeded calories to your day. Instead of just diving into the nearest, tastiest-looking item in your fridge, here are five types of foods to avoid at night and why. Greasy or Read more

The Pros of Probiotics


Updated 02/21/12 11:27 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

Benefits of Probiotics

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Fitness Magazine here on FitSugar! We often hear that probiotics are important to maintain healthy digestion, but what exactly do they do? Fitness recently learned all about the friendly bacteria from Dr. Melina B. Jampolis, MD, who we met with at an Activia event. We asked her about the digestive system, the role of probiotics in overall Read more

If You're Not Allergic, a Gluten-Free Diet Might Not Be Worth the Dough


Updated 03/06/12 8:55 AM · Posted by · 5 comments

Gluten-Free Diet Waste of Money If You're Not Allergic

About one in 133 Americans suffers from the autoimmune disorder celiac disease: a severe gluten intolerance; it impedes the absorption of important nutrients like calcium and iron and can lead to abdominal pain, decreased appetite, and digestive tract cancers. The plethora of gluten-free products that are available — from pizza crust to bagels and pasta — is a lifesaver for those who have Read more

5 Ways to Beat the Bloat


Updated 02/17/12 4:30 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Easy Cures For Bloating

We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Health.com here on our site. By Melissa Daly Feeling puffy? Bloating caused by gas, irregularity, or water retention can make even a tiny tummy become anything but. Here's how to deal with the problem. Increase potassium The more salt you consume on a given day, the more potassium-rich foods — asparagus, citrus fruits, melon, tomatoes Read more

5 Surprising Health Benefits of Being a Sports Fan


Updated 02/06/12 4:20 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Being a Sports Fan Is Good For Your Health

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Prevention here on FitSugar! By Cristina Goyanes, Prevention It’s no wonder your friends aren’t available to hang out on Sundays in the Fall and Winter — according to a 2005 Gallup Poll, 64 percent of Americans claim to be professional football fans, and as of 2010, women make up 44 percent of the NFL fan base. Being a sports fan Read more

5 Ways You Unintentionally Stress Yourself Out (and How to Relax)


Updated 12/08/11 10:23 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Relax When Stressed

Every time you experience stress, pressure is put on the adrenal glands, which then pump adrenaline into your bloodstream. The thing is, constant stress can lead to problems like chronic fatigue, weight gain, weakened immunity, and a shorter lifespan. The good thing is that the majority of life's daily stresses can be reduced with proper awareness, practice, and discipline. See what little things Read more