Weekend Reading: Eat This Not That


Updated 04/09/08 9:13 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 18 comments

"Eat This Not That" by David Zinczenko

If you've ever picked up an issue of Women's Health magazine, I'm sure you've seen the fun column called Eat This Not That, which gives you two similar foods and tells you which one is the healthier option. If you love that then you're going to really love Eat This Not That ($13.96), the book. It's a great illustrated guide to eating healthy anywhere. Want to see inside this book? Then read Read more

Easy Ways to Get More From Your Food Budget


Updated 05/18/12 8:55 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Stop Wasting Food

Go the extra mile with your food budget with these tips from LearnVest. For years, many people — my husband, mom, sister and even my son — told me to stop wasting so much food. Throwing away half a piece of chicken here or a handful of grapes there never seemed like such a big deal to me. If I was full or no longer in the mood for that particular food, then I had no problem tossing Read more

Sugar Shout Out: Get Inspired to Ride Your Bike This Summer!


Updated 05/16/12 12:00 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Sugar Shout Out May 15, 2012

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Foodie Friday Link Time: Healthy Pizza and Mac and Cheese? Yup!


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

How to Make Pizza and Mac and Cheese Healthy

5 "healthy" foods that contain just as much salt as soy sauce — Shape Guilty pleasures like apple pie and mac and cheese get a healthy do-over — Self Picnic time? Make sure to steer clear of these unhealthy food choices — Health The spiritual benefits believed to be tied to sage — Mind Body Green Go ahead‚ get brunchy! 30 healthy recipes to celebrate the weekend — Fitness Doing the Read more

Food Fight: Fiber, Iron, and Protein


Updated 06/08/11 9:21 AM · Posted by · 5 comments

Nutritional Comparison of Your Favorite Foods

While shopping for yogurt the other day, I saw a woman stocking up on regular yogurt. I couldn't help but casually ask, "Have you ever tried Greek yogurt?" I know it contains so much more protein than the cups she was choosing, and it got me thinking about other foods that may seem alike, but nutritionally, they can be incredibly different. Here are a few seemingly similar foods that have Read more

Craft a Heart-Healthy Salad in Honor of Mediterranean Diet Month


Updated 05/10/12 12:24 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Make a Mediterranean Diet Salad

We might not be able to make it to Greece or Southern Italy anytime soon, but we can bring the cuisine to us by celebrating Mediterranean Diet Month in our own kitchens. The healthy benefits of the Mediterranean diet are touted by numerous studies, and for good reason: it promotes heart health, good vision, and weight control, to name a few. An easy way to get the Mediterranean diet into your own Read more

Not So Fast: 4 Ways Post-Workout Snacks Lead to Weight Gain


Updated 05/08/12 11:50 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

What Snacks to Eat After a Workout

After finishing an intense workout, refueling is a must to restore water, electrolytes, and energy. But if you're not careful the snack you choose could end up undoing the good you've done, leading to extra pounds on the scale. Before grabbing just any old snack after working out, learn how the wrong choice can lead to weight gain. Chowing on a minimeal: A post-workout snack is just that — a Read more

Healthy Dose Link Time: Cleansing Before Pregnancy — Yay or Nay?


Updated 05/07/12 10:40 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Doing a Juice Cleanse Before Pregnancy

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Food Review: Healthy Asian Chicken Frozen Dinners


Updated 05/20/11 12:00 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 1 comment

Review of Lean Cuisine, Healthy Choice, Kashi, and Other Frozen Chicken Dinners

It's a fact: frozen dinners happen. We know life is busy and you can't always whip up a home-cooked meal. When pressed for time, microwaveable meals make for an easy option, but the frozen-food aisle can easily overwhelm your senses of judgment. With so many choices, it's hard to figure out which frozen dinner will truly be a tasty, healthy meal. To take the guess work out of your next trip to Read more

6 Dieting Rules You'll Love to Follow


Updated 04/30/12 12:53 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Enjoy Being on a Diet

Don't eat this, stay away from that — following a diet can seem like a total killjoy. If you're feeling depressed about how restrictive your diet is, here are some proven weight-loss rules you'll welcome with open arms. Dig into a big breakfast: Skipping breakfast to save calories? That's a big mistake because eating breakfast actually jump-starts your metabolism. Your first meal of the day Read more