Tips for Picking a Healthy Cereal


Updated 03/26/09 9:24 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 14 comments

Tips for Picking a Healthy Cereal

The cereal aisle at any grocery store is usually pretty intimidating. There are literally hundreds of choices and many of them have health claims right on the front of the box, but do you know how to pick a healthy cereal? Fitness magazine consulted Jackie Newgent, R.D., a culinary nutritionist in New York, to find out what to look for when picking out the right cereal. Here are Read more

Healthy Dose Link Time: A Different Circuit Workout For Every Day of the Week


Updated 05/22/12 12:03 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Different Circuit Workouts to Do at Home

17 boredom-busting circuit workouts to do anywhere — Peanut Butter Fingers Editor tested and approved: the best sports bras on the market — Vital Juice 10 nutrient-filled cereals to start your day with — Daily Spark A visit to the Reebok headquarters — Fit Bottomed Girls Paula Deen drops 30 pounds; see what healthy swaps got her there — Fit Celeb Have your bread and eat it too! Read more

Save Money, Help the Planet With These DIY Healthy Snacks


Updated 05/15/12 4:30 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Healthy Homemade Snacks to Save Money

Eating healthy isn't always cheap, but it's a must if you want to improve your overall health. If you choose to buy organic or exotic options like dried blueberries — $13 for a small bag! — snacks can quickly eat up your food budget. Find out how to nosh on healthy nibbles and still have money left in your wallet. Cheese sticks: Instead of buying individually wrapped cheese sticks, save Read more

Fast & Easy Dinner: Cornflake-Crusted Snapper


Updated 05/15/12 12:28 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Healthy Cornflake-Crusted Fish Recipe

A crunchy coating on soft and flaky fish always takes me back to my childhood and those frozen boxes of fish sticks. That's why a recipe for fresh baked cornflake-crusted snapper seemed like the perfect way to re-create the nostalgic dish with a little more adult flair. Set up stations for the flour, egg white, and cornflakes, and your family will be sitting down for dinner in about a half hour. Read more

Long Commutes Are Detrimental to Your Health, Study Says


Updated 05/11/12 8:03 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Long Commutes Cause Obesity and High Blood Pressure

Working a nine-to-fiver is mandatory for most people, and unfortunately, a long commute often comes with the territory. According to a study published today in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, those who travel 16 or more miles each way weigh more and have higher blood pressures than those with less than 10-mile commutes. Of the almost 4,300 residents from Dallas and Austin involved Read more

3 Tips For Germ-Free Travel


Updated 05/08/12 10:25 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Tips For Germ-Free Travel

We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from Fitness Magazine here on FitSugar! Whether you're going by boat, plane, train, or automobile, travel bugs are bound to greet you. Here, some cringe-worthy stats on germs and traveling — and tips on how you can take a trip unscathed. Stay Hydrated According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the air inside planes has anywhere from 10 Read more

13 Health Gimmicks You Can Stop Wasting Money On


Updated 05/01/12 12:20 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Health Gimmicks to Avoid

Consumers have a tendency of falling for the next big health gimmick. Save your money on health duds with these Business Insider tips. No matter how many times we're told otherwise, Americans' obsession with get-healthy-quick schemes will likely never die. Too bad most of these fads aren't worth their weight in salt — or your hard-earned dollars. We've put together a list of some of the worst Read more

12 Cereals With Fewer Than 150 Calories Per Serving


Updated 03/17/12 7:01 PM · Posted by · 4 comments

Low-Calorie Cereals Under 150 Calories Per Serving

A bowl of cereal is a common go-to breakfast in our house because it's quick, it's a cinch to whip up, and most importantly, it offers a healthy dose of necessary fiber. If you're not careful, there are many reasons that bowl of cereal is making you fat. Avoid weight gain by pouring one of these healthy cereals, all under 150 calories per serving. 1 cup Arrowhead Mills Oat Bran Flakes: 140 Read more

Simple Tips on How to Stay Healthy All Day Long


Updated 04/24/12 2:20 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Stay Healthy All Day

When striving to be healthy, a few everyday changes can make a world of difference to your body. Maybe you're just focused on a morning workout or staying away from the wrong activities before bed, but if you want to reboot your lifestyle for the long haul, you've got to commit to a healthy lifestyle all day long. Interested in what I mean? Read through these tips to help you keep your healthy Read more

Warm Up Breakfast With These Whole-Grain Hot Cereal Recipes


Updated 03/26/12 3:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Whole-Grain Hot Cereal Recipes

Sometimes a bowl of cereal from the box just doesn't do it — you need something warm to jump-start your day. If you're over eggs, and don't have time in the morning for an elaborately cooked breakfast, reach for a bowl of whole-grain hot cereal. Most recipes are easy to prep ahead of time, while others cook up in less than 10 minutes. By morning's end, you will have enjoyed a breakfast filled Read more