When It Comes to Weight Loss, Calories Count More Than Protein


Updated 02/04/12 6:12 PM · Posted by · 5 comments

Counting Calories Matters More Than Protein For Weight Loss

There are tons of diets claiming that focusing on protein is the key to weight loss — either eating more or less of it can help you shed pounds fast. But a new study has found that weight loss may be less about how much protein you eat than how much you eat overall. The study, released this week in JAMA, followed 25 participants closely for 10 to 12 weeks who all stayed in a hospital for 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

The Lowdown on the Dukan Diet


Updated 04/14/11 8:51 AM · Posted by · 8 comments

What Is the Dukan Diet?

The buzz of the Dukan diet — France's diet du jour — is reaching new heights here in the US, just in time for the book's American debut next week. It's got its list of famous fans. Jennifer Lopez and Gisele Bundchen both reportedly went on the diet to lose their baby weight, and there's speculation that It bride-to-be Kate Middleton is following her mother's Dukan dieting footsteps before Read more

Healthy Dose Link Time


Updated 03/21/11 11:05 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 0 comments

Rainy Day Playlist, the Dukan Diet, and More Monday Reads

Pump it up with this playlist for rainy day workouts — Fitness Eat like the French? The Dukan diet might just be the French version of Atkins — That's Fit Bring Exhale's new Core Fusion Boot Camp into your home with this video — Vital Juice Bone up and get the most out of your calcium supplement — DailySpark Get inspired: 83-year-old Japanese woman escaped tsunami on her bike — Read more

Gluten-Free Doesn't Mean Better For You — or Does It?


Updated 04/17/12 3:13 PM · Posted by · 16 comments

Does a Gluten-Free Diet Help You Lose Weight?

A recent opinion paper in a leading medical journal says that going on a gluten-free diet for nonmedical reasons is a waste of money, since many people invest in expensive gluten-free foods that end up containing more carbs, sugar, and calories than their gluten-filled counterparts. But the news hasn't stopped celebs from continuing to tout the restrictive diet as the reason for their weight Read more

Three Simple Ways to Cut Carbs


Updated 12/27/11 7:52 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Ways to Cut Carbs From Your Diet

The cookies and cakes of the season may have you feeling like you're on carb overload. And since a lower-carb diet can help you shed a few pounds, you may be thinking that going on a Dukan diet may be your best bet when the New Year rolls around. But you don't have to eliminate carbs altogether. Here are a few ways to cut carbs the healthy way. Practice the twice a week rule: If you can't Read more

Kate Middleton Looks Svelte Before the Big Day


Updated 05/09/11 1:35 PM · Posted by · 24 comments

Kate Middleton Loses Weight Before the Wedding

We're in the final homestretch before the royal wedding between Kate Middleton and Prince William, and after seeing recent photos of Kate's visit to Witton Country Park, it looks to me that Kate's already tiny frame is even smaller. Perhaps speculation that she turned to the Dukan diet is true? It's also rumored that the restrictive high-protein, low-carbohydrates diet is followed by her mother, Read more

Fit's Hits: From Greek Yogurt to JLo's Legs


Updated 04/15/11 4:05 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 0 comments

10 Ways to Use Greek Yogurt From Frosting to Meat Marinades

So many ways to enjoy Greek yogurt, so little time. Start with the chocolate frosting! Scarlett Johansson runs in Vibram Five Finger shoes — do you? Popular with celebs and royalty, here's the lowdown on the Dukan diet. Work your asana to tone your backside with these seven yoga poses. Don't skip breakfast! It really is the most important meal of the day. Find out if you're more like Gwyneth Read more

Sugar Shout Out: The Best At-Home Teeth Whitening Kits For Every Budget


Updated 04/14/11 9:37 AM · Posted by · 3 comments

The Best At-Home Teeth Whitening Kits For Every Budget

Get whiter teeth on any budget Test your luxury shoe IQ! Ideas for landlord-friendly decorating Kate Hudson takes her beachy bikini body for a kayak ride with Matthew Bellamy 15 clever ways to save the date Try your hand at a delicious Spring asparagus pizza PopSugar City SF: Urban flow yoga: energetic and heart-warming workouts Video: Read more

7 Celebrity Kids Who Eat Alternative Diets


Updated 09/14/11 8:35 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Celebrity Kids Who Follow Vegan, Vegetarian, and Gluten-Free Diets

Celebs are known to go on fad diets to get red carpet ready in an instant — Dukan diet anyone? But these days, it's their kids who are following the unusual eating habits. More than just picky eaters, these lil ones are removing wheat, nuts, and meat from their menus due to allergies and health. Take a look at seven Tinseltown tots moving beyond the children's menu and eating differently than Read more