Ginger For Motion Sickness: FACT


Updated 03/22/11 10:42 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 8 comments

Ginger For Motion Sickness:  FACT

I can tell you for certain that being adventurous and being prone to motion sickness is not a great combination. There are various OTC medications one can take for motion sickness, but they leave me drowsy. However, ginger just really fires me up and it has been proven to reduce symptoms of motion sickness. Several studies have found ginger to be effective against nausea from seasickness and Read more

The Vampire Diaries Season Finale "The Departed": The Good, The Bad, and The Bloody


Updated 05/23/12 2:43 PM · Posted by · 25 comments

Vampire Diaries Season 3 Finale Recap "The Departed"

Season three of The Vampire Diaries has come to an end, folks, and forgive me if I am still sitting here with my jaw wide open. The finale is eventful, to say the least, and like seasons past, we saw the deaths of a couple of characters — along with the red herring deaths of a couple of characters. Oh, and by that I mean that something super crazy happens in the final moments of the episode Read more

Avery Island, Part Deux: Boils, Bottles, Bloodies & Boudin


Updated 05/03/12 7:00 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

Avery Island Food

If you're itching for a culinary adventure, there's no need to leave your home! Escape to Avery Island for a crawfish feast with Food Orleans. This was my lunch. I ate it all. Avery Island is a gorgeous place; it's surrounded by a long lace of bayous, has plenty of wildlife roaming around freely (deer, bears, raccoons, alligators), and houses the beautiful Jungle Gardens and Bird Sanctuary. Read more

Get the Dish: Carnegie Deli's Matzo Ball Soup


Updated 04/03/12 4:50 PM · Posted by · 4 comments

Carnegie Deli Matzo Ball Soup Recipe

Regardless of your religious inclinations, it's impossible to ignore the warm revelation that is a good matzo ball soup. Referred to by many as "the Jewish penicillin," matzo ball soup is known for its cold-curing properties — and no one can attest to this more than the folks behind the Carnegie Deli. This midtown Manhattan institution, 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

The 10 Next Big Ingredients in Beauty


Updated 08/17/11 9:05 AM · Posted by · 4 comments

The Hottest New Makeup and Skin Care Ingredients 2011-08-15 03:05:52

By now, you may already have heard about argan, quercetin, and maracuja. After all, they're three of the hottest skin care and makeup ingredients around these days. But what about the stuff you'll be hearing about in six months or a year's time? We've gathered 10 of the buzzed-about ingredients that are just making their way into products. So get ahead of the game, and start using them before Read more

Is Kombucha Tea Worth All the Hype?


Updated 02/26/12 9:05 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 43 comments

What Is Kombucha Tea?

You're asking and I'm answering . . . Dear FitSugar, Kombucha tea seems to be all the rage at my local grocery store. There are many purported health benefits such as improved digestion and circulation. Can you please let us know if there is substance behind the Kombucha hype? Many thanks!! – Kombucha Betty I know many folks, Cameron Diaz for one, that love, love, LOVE this tea. It is true Read more