7 Surprisingly Not Vegetarian Foods


Updated 10/25/11 10:26 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

Seemingly Vegetarian Foods With Animal Ingredients

If you're vegan or vegetarian, it's pretty easy to opt out of the obvious no-nos such as hamburgers and chicken wings. Aside from nonvegan beverages, you'll also want to avoid these seemingly vegetarian foods that contain hidden animal ingredients. Source: Flickr User Cooking Gluten Free Read more

You Asked: For Omega-3s — Flaxseed Oil or Fish Oil?


Updated 09/02/09 11:34 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 14 comments

Flaxseed Oil Capsules vs. Fish Oil Capsules

Dear Fit, I never eat fish, so I worry about getting enough omega-3s. Before I start taking supplements, I wanted to know which is the better choice, flaxseed oil or fish oil capsules? —Unsure About Omegas I'm glad you're focusing on getting enough omega-3s, since this essential fatty acid is so beneficial to our health. These fats have anti-inflammatory and mood-stabilizing properties, can Read more

The Skinny On: Mercury and Fish Oil Supplements


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

Do Fish Supplements Contain Mercury or Harmful Pollutants?

Eating fish is a great way to get your fill of essential omega-3 fatty acids. This healthy fat can help fight obesity, improve your mood, prevent chronic aches and pains, and keep your heart healthy. If you're not a fan of preparing or eating fish, then you may opt for the convenience of fish oil capsules instead. You may have wondered how safe these supplements are when it comes to mercury Read more

Omega-3 Competition: Fish Oil vs. Flaxseed Oil


Updated 05/11/11 10:24 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 19 comments

Omega-3 Competition: Fish Oil vs. Flaxseed Oil

We've all heard about how omega-3s are so important for our health. These fats have anti-inflammatory and mood stabilizing properties, and they have been found to reduce the risk of heart attacks, stroke, and can lower cholesterol. They can be found in fish (mostly oily, cold water fish like salmon, tuna, herring, and sardines), flaxseeds, omega-3 enhanced foods, walnuts, and lamb. Since many Read more

7 Instant Mood Boosters


Updated 07/27/07 12:23 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 10 comments

7 Instant Mood Boosters

Just one of those days huh? Don't worry we all have days where we are feeling a little down in the dumps, it's normal. For those days where you are feeling down in the dumps, U.S. News and World Report has a list of seven things you can do to pep up -- If you've been exercising then it should come as no surprise that getting your body moving tops the list. Set your body in motion. Getting Read more

Sprinkle A Little DHA On That


Updated 01/17/07 3:30 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 1 comment

Sprinkle A Little DHA On That

An omega-3 fatty acid called docosahexaenoic acid, or DHA, is making quite the buzz lately. The New York Times is reporting that DHA additives in many (or almost all) foods may be in the near future. Martek Biosciences has been trying for years to persuade food makers to add an omega-3 fat found in algae to everything from cheese puffs to cornflakes so that we can all end up with healthier Read more

Molly Sims's Approach to Preventing Stretch Marks Is Internal


Updated 01/31/12 2:08 PM · Posted by LilSugar · 4 comments

Best Foods to Eat to Avoid Stretch Marks

While your odds of developing stretch marks during pregnancy are (for the most part) left to fate outside of your control, Molly Sims is following a diet rich in good-for-you fatty acids to improve her odds of avoiding them. Molly is a follower of Lori Bregman's Rooted For Life program, a holistic approach to pregnancy and motherhood. Today on her blog, the 4-month pregnant mama-to-be shared some Read more

The Secrets of the World's Healthiest Women


Updated 01/27/12 8:15 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Secrets of the World's Healthiest Women

We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Health.com here on our site. From pouring on the olive oil like the Greeks to slashing stress like the Scandinavians, what we can learn from the happiest, slimmest, longest-living cultures around the globe. The secret to a long, healthy life in America? According to longevity researchers, it may be to act like you live somewhere else. It Read more

Know Your Techniques: Oven-Roasting


Updated 01/11/12 9:53 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

How to Roast Fruit Vegetables and Meat

If one of your culinary resolutions this year has been to get more acquainted with basic skills in the kitchen, we've got the lowdown on a number of essential cooking techniques that are important to know. One of our favorite cooking methods is roasting. When done correctly, the technique truly coaxes more flavor out of foods — and employing the help of the oven is a surefire way to keep your Read more

Could Changing Your Mood Be as Easy as Changing What You Eat?


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Foods That Make You Feel Better

We're excited to present this story from our friends at Allure: Turns out eating well won't just make you feel better in some abstract, "brown rice is healthy so I'll feel virtuous if I eat it" kind of a way. A diet that is specifically designed to reduce inflammation may boost your mood. Recently, inflammation has been implicated in nearly every physical woe, from blemishes to the biggies like Read more