Not all fats are bad for you; in fact, incorporating healthy fats into your diet can actually be good for you! The general rule of thumb is that good fats are liquid at room temperature and bad fats are solid at room temperature. Therefore, monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats fall into the good fats category, while saturated and trans fats fall into the bad fats category. Unlike saturated Read more

People who sleep less, eat more — about 300 calories more per day. A Columbia University study looked at the eating habits of sleep-deprived individuals and found that not only do they eat more, but they also choose unhealthy foods. Thirteen men and 13 women were kept in a controlled environment for six days at a time on two separate occasions. During one visit they were allowed nine hours of Read more

We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from Self here on FitSugar! We used to assume that fat was fat. Now, most of us know that while some fats are terribly bad for us, others are actually quite healthy! That's great news, but here's our question: If most of our fat is coming from healthy fats (monounsaturated, polyunsaturated and omega-3 fatty acids), how much is too much? Is it Read more

We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from Self here on FitSugar! Someone recently reported to us that their doctor told them they shouldn't be able to pinch more than an inch of fat anywhere on their body. We've heard that old saying — "pinch an inch!" — but if that's true, boy, are we in trouble! To find out if this is a legit way to judge body composition and what our other Read more

Hi Fit, I am training for a half marathon and I'm up to three miles a run. However, I've never been a runner before and suddenly I've been getting incredibly hungry. So far I've gone down a size since I started training! I've been wondering if I should increase my food intake, but I'm not sure by how much and which type of foods (protein, carbs, etc). Any suggestions? — Running on Read more

My hubby is having an affair, with bacon. He's in love with those crispy, salty strips, so much that he probably eats it every day; with his eggs, on his sandwich, on his dinner salad, heck, he even likes it for dessert. The love affair doesn't end there. He's also having serious relationships with beef, mayo, cheese, and ice cream. Being the health nut and caring wife I am, it's a constant Read more

After years of being maligned, fat is making a comeback. It's the macronutrient necessary for absorbing fat-soluble nutrients like carotenoids, the antioxidant the body converts to vitamin A. This family of antioxidants gives fruits and veggies their orange and red hues, so the produce containing these antioxidants is easy to spot. Take tomatoes, for instance. They're known for being high in the Read more

Despite the best efforts of everyone from Jamie Oliver to the first lady to yours truly, Americans continue to get more obese. Last year, obesity rates rose in more than half of US states, according to a new study by the Trust for America's Health and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. For the sixth year in a row, Mississippi earned the repeat title of fattest state. Eight states now have Read more

Even the healthiest among us can't eat healthy all the time. Sometimes, you just gotta indulge in a bacon and egg breakfast or an after-dinner ice cream cone. The scary thing, though, is that heart-unhealthy foods start to have an unhealthy effect on your blood vessels as soon as you've finished eating. But recent research has found it may be possible to start reversing the damage right away, Read more

Blonde and beautiful Jessica Simpson is no stranger to scrutiny about her weight. Remember last year when that unflattering photo of her circulated through the media? Jessica was ridiculed for gaining some weight, and she discussed the episode on yesterday's Ellen DeGeneres Show, saying: "For some reason, yep, everybody was just harping on me gaining some extra pounds. And then I felt insecure Read more