Healthy Dose Link Time


Updated 08/11/10 4:41 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 0 comments

Fat Fighting Foods, Jackie Warner Diet Plan, Sake Cocktail, and More

Start eating these seven fat-fighting foods (chocolate included) — Health.com Jackie Warner will help you drop 10 pounds in 30 days — Shape Quick dinner: fish in a flash — Peanut Butter Fingers Healthify your happy hour with pineapple ginger sake cocktail — Vital Juice Get the lowdown on Vitamin Water — That's Fit.ca Ayurvedic diet road tested a month; learn the results — Lemon Read more

More Foods That Fight Fat


Updated 10/14/11 11:49 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 0 comments

Foods That Fight Fat

Since fighting fat with food is a popular topic, we thought it only appropriate to share with you five more edibles to help keep your waistline in check. Some of these foods block fat absorption, and others ward off cravings. But best of all, they're all packed with nutrients that are just plain good for you. Read more

6 Best Ways to Flatten Your Belly By Summer


Updated 05/11/12 3:00 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Get a Flat Belly For Summer

We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from Prevention here on FitSugar! By the Editors of Prevention A toned, flat tummy is a goal many of us strive to achieve in time for bathing suit season, but endless crunches and ditching all your favorite foods until July 4th isn’t the right—or fun—way to do it. A sculpted core and trim tummy can be attained by incorporating small changes Read more

3 Reasons to Jazz Up Your Water


Updated 04/26/12 11:41 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Ways to Make Water Taste Better

Drinking enough water during the day is important for everything from fighting fatigue to controlling your appetite, but you could be doing more with those eight glasses a day. Here's why you should jazz up water to make it even better for your body and your taste buds. Essential nutrients: Add flavor and vitamins with cooling cucumber or melon; not only will these fruits help hydrate, but they Read more

Healthy Dose Link Time: US Obesity Rate Far More Serious Than Imagined


Updated 04/11/12 2:22 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

US Obesity Worse Than Believed

Why this country's obesity rate is a bigger problem than we think — Health Feeling bloated? 8 salty foods you should consider putting down — HuffPost Healthy Living Why hypnosis may put an end to your IBS — Prevention A peek into Old Hollywood's fitness and diet secrets — Shape Feeling pissed off? Here are three yoga moves to beat the blues — Mind Body Green The healthiest (and Read more

From the Community: Everything You Need to Know About CrossFit


Updated 03/28/12 1:25 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

What Is CrossFit?

FitSugar reader meetcasey interviewed CrossFit expert Robert Sax, owner of the CrossFit Amped Gym, and posted the Q&A in our Get Fit For 2012 community group. Check out what Robert had to say about this rising fitness trend! Meet the Expert: Robert Sax Can you begin by telling us a little about yourself? I am 27 years old and a Capricorn (yes, that’s the goat). I’m originally from Read more

New Study Confirms Popcorn Contains High Levels of Antioxidants


Updated 03/28/12 11:35 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

Popcorn Contains High Levels of Antioxidants

When you're in the mood for a crunchy snack, based on a recent study, you may want to reach for popcorn. This new study found that popcorn contains high levels of disease-fighting antioxidants — higher concentrations than those found in certain fruits and vegetables. Researchers found that popcorn contains disease-fighting polyphenols in the center, or the hull, of popped kernels. This latest Read more

Could My Post-workout Snack Be Making Me Fat?


Updated 03/25/12 7:50 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Is It Bad to Eat After I Work Out?

We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from Shape here on FitSugar. This week Shape turns to nutritional consultant Mike Roussell, PhD, for some help! Q: Could my post-workout snack be making me fat? I've read that chocolate milk is a great post-workout drink, but is that still true if I just took a beginning Zumba class (or did a similar low-intensity workout)? 20 Foods That Can Ruin Read more

From the Community: Dr. Oz’s Top 10 Healthy Eating Musts


Updated 03/13/12 10:49 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

Healthy Eating Tips From Dr. Oz

FitSugar reader JessicaSmithTV posted these healthy eating tips from Dr. Oz in our 10 Pounds Down! community group. In honor of National Nutrition month, we asked Dr. Mehmet Oz, a cardiothoracic surgeon, author, and host of the Dr. Oz Show, to share with us his top 10 musts when it comes to eating for better health, weight loss, and overall wellness. We were surprised to learn a few of these! 1) Read more

Get Smart About Soy


Updated 03/02/12 6:11 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Why Soy Is Good For You and How to Prepare It

We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Health.com here on our site. There are so many ways to get this good-for-you protein into your daily diet. Here's how to do it — and why you absolutely should. By Sally Kuzemchak, RD If you bypass tofu at salad bars, skip the meatless dishes at Chinese restaurants, and avoid edamame when you're out for sushi, well, it's time to give Read more