Diet Tip: Eat Like the French


Updated 07/05/09 11:57 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 21 comments

Diet Tip: Eat Like the French

Our relationship with our Gallic allies waxes and wanes (remember the Freedom Fries episode), but we Americans could learn a thing or two from the French and their relationship to food. The adult obesity rate in France is only 11% compared to the U.S. rate of 32%. Well folks at Penn State University and Cornell University decided to turn this statistic into a learning opportunity. Read more

Ham, Egg, and Cheese Sandwich, Reinvented


Updated 05/08/12 6:10 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Creative Ham, Egg, and Cheese Sandwich

Not-quite-soft-boiled, not-quite-hard-boiled eggs get the special treatment in this otherworldly sandwich creation from OnSugar blog Between the Bread. My houseboy has been on a soft-boiled egg kick lately — or maybe you'd call them gently boiled eggs, because the whites have the firmness of a hard-boiled egg, but the yolk is not quite firm, not quite runny. On sandwiches, they are a Read more

A Sweet and Savory Mother's Day Brunch


Updated 05/07/12 12:43 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Mother's Day Brunch Menu

Make this Mother's Day memorable and delicious with an impressive brunch spread. Don't hold back here — more is more when it comes to brunch. We've got an idea for a tasty menu that will make any mom feel so loved . . . and full. Mimosas or Bloody Marys? Who says you have to choose? Have a wonderfully boozy start to the day (which will probably be followed by an afternoon nap) with fresh Read more

Kim Kardashian Gets Slim by Slamming Gluten


Updated 05/07/12 10:10 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Kim Kardashian Goes Gluten-Free

Add Kim Kardashian to the list of celebs praising a gluten-free diet. Along with this sexy snapshot, Kim tweeted, "Gluten free is the way to be . . . " Kim is all about maintaining her slim figure complete with those signature curves. Earlier this year, she revealed the secret to keeping her size-2 body, telling Us Weekly, "Changing my eating habits makes a big difference," which includes Read more

How Do You Save Calories When You Go Out?


Updated 04/22/12 2:55 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

What's the Best Way to Save Calories When Dining Out?

The weather's getting warmer here in San Francisco, which means we've got a few things on our minds — mainly, how to enjoy the outdoors with bike rides, trail runs, and leisurely patio brunches. When it comes to that last part, however, it's all about indulging the right way. While you may want to eat and drink everything in sight, there are still ways to have your cake (or French toast or Read more

A Reader Recipe: Challah French Toast With Warm Maple-Apple Compote


Updated 04/17/12 2:55 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Healthy Challah French Toast Recipe

FitSugar reader Whipped has just the thing for this weekend's brunch: a less indulgent recipe for French toast, which she shared in our Healthy Recipe group. This challah French toast with maple-apple compote is killer. Think warm, sweet challah-bread french toast topped with warm, cinnamon sugar-sautéed apple slices and dripping in even more thick, syrupy cinnamon sugar. These kind of remind Read more

Zac Efron Talks About His Tattoos and Physical Transformation For The Lucky One


Updated 04/04/12 2:22 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Zac Efron The Lucky One Interview

When I visited the Louisiana set of The Lucky One, which is out April 20, I had a chance to chat with star Zac Efron about the Nicholas Sparks adaptation with a few other reporters. Efron plays Logan, who falls for a girl (Taylor Schilling) he finds after first seeing her in a photo, so when we sat down with the actor, he talked about being able to relate to that kind of romantic gesture. His Read more

The Truth About 5 Confusing Foods


Updated 04/02/12 12:47 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

How to Keep Potatoes, Cheese, and Beer in Your Healthy Diet

We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from Prevention here on FitSugar! Even the most nutrition-savvy women can get lost in the headlines. Here's what you really need to know. By Sharon Liao, Prevention You heard that eggs can be high in cholesterol, so you dutifully switched to whole grains for breakfast. Next, you swapped out red meat for fish — only to later learn that fish can Read more

Plan a Picnic to Celebrate Spring


Updated 03/30/12 2:39 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Picnic Planning Tips

Warm Spring weather calls for alfresco dining, so it's the perfect time to bring out your favorite blanket and have a picnic. Whether it's a group affair or a romantic meal for two, a great picnic requires a gorgeous location and a tasty, convenient menu. Not sure what to pack? For our favorite picnic picks, keep reading. Read more

Marie Antoinette's Mules Go For $57K! See Auctioned Goods of Iconic Women


Updated 03/29/12 12:15 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Marie Antoinette Shoes at Auction

Forget Louboutins, would you splurge for a pair of French shoes worn by a queen? White silk mules supposedly worn by Marie Antoinette were just auctioned for $57,000! The doomed former Queen of France (who's known for allegedly saying "Let them eat cake!"), may have worn the pricey pair of ribboned shoes during the Fête de la Fédération in 1790. Marie's mules are the most recent example of Read more