Health Food Obsession Gone Too Far: Orthorexia


Updated 10/31/09 7:23 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 27 comments

Health Food Obsession Gone Too Far: Orthorexia

If you're reading this site, chances are you're into eating healthy. While it's beneficial to be conscious about what you put in your mouth, it's not good to become so obsessed that your lifestyle goes from a healthy diet to an unhealthy fixation on a healthy diet. The condition is referred to as an eating disorder by some, known as orthorexia nervosa. Symptoms include sticking to a strict diet 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

Shawn Johnson Takes Us Inside Training Camp


Updated 04/16/12 9:30 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Shawn Johnson Trains at Camp For the 2012 Olympics

We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from espnW here on FitSugar! By Shawn Johnson Shawn Johnson is blogging for espnW throughout her training for the Olympics in London this summer. Follow her journey and other Olympic hopefuls on espnW.com. Say "camp" to an ordinary kid and she'll probably tell you about bonfires and sing-alongs and arts and crafts. Say it to an elite gymnast, and Read more

Join Us at the Table For a Virtual Super Bowl Spread!


Updated 02/02/12 4:07 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Virtual Super Bowl Spread

Can't wait for the Super Bowl to be here already? Well then you've lucked out, because this year, game day's come early — online, at least. Food Network's brought together some of the country's top food outlets for a virtual Super Bowl spread. From cocktails and appetizers to main dishes and desserts, this meal's got it all — and each recipe is one that you can re-create yourself at home. Read more

Salt "Is Like Cocaine" to Your Taste Buds


Updated 10/14/11 11:50 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 14 comments

American's Salt Obsession and Health Problems

Salty cravings run rampant in my house, so I can understand people's obsession with using this white stuff. The problem is, between overly salted processed foods and excessive dumping sprinkling, most Americans end up eating over a teaspoon and a half a day, which Time magazine reports as "more than double the 1,500 mg our bodies need." This line from the article just about sums up our salt Read more

How to Be Calorie-Conscious Without Counting Calories


Updated 12/15/11 10:51 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

How to Be Calorie-Conscious Without Counting Calories

When I first signed up with my personal trainer I also started counting calories to log into a food journal. Three days in, and I realized that I wouldn't be able to maintain it. Counting every calorie not only proved time-consuming, but mind-consuming as well — instead of enjoying what I was eating, I felt like I was thinking more about just how many calories I'd be knocking off my daily Read more

Join Us at the Table For a Virtual Thanksgiving Feast!


Updated 01/31/12 4:02 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Virtual Thanksgiving Feast

Can't wait for Turkey Day to be here, already? Well, then you've lucked out, because this year, Thanksgiving's come early — online, at least. Food Network's brought together some of the country's top food outlets for a virtual holiday feast. From cocktails and appetizers to main dishes and desserts, this meal's got it all — and each recipe is one that you can re-create yourself at home. Given Read more

Is the Insane World of Extreme Couponing For You?


Updated 04/27/11 11:23 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Is the Insane World of Extreme Couponing For You?

We're thrilled to present this smart LearnVest story here on Savvy! Oh reality TV. We love you because after a crazy day at work, you make our own problems seem manageable . . . at least compared to Real Housewives drama-fests. But when it comes to the new TLC show Extreme Couponing, we watch the participants with a mixture of interest and — dare we say it — envy. The new show features Read more

Are You a Major Germaphobe Like Megan Fox?


Updated 10/14/11 11:50 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 20 comments

Megan Fox In Allure: Admits to OCD and Going a Week Without Eating

In the June issue of Allure, Megan Fox cops to having obsessive-compulsive disorder, which has turned her into a major germaphobe — especially when it comes to public bathrooms and restaurant silverware. "This is a sickness, I have an illness. Every time someone uses a bathroom and they flush, all the bacteria is shot into the air . . . Putting my mouth [on silverware] where a million other Read more

Why Indulging and Skipping Exercise May Improve Your Health


Updated 10/14/11 11:51 AM · Posted by · 3 comments

Skipping Exercise and Indulging Is Good For Your Health

You aim to eat right and exercise most of the time, but we all stray from our healthy path every once in a while . . . and sometimes that's a good thing. Here are some ways you can cut yourself some slack and actually make yourself healthier at the same time. Skip a Workout It's recommended to get at least 30 minutes of exercise daily, but rest days are important too, especially if you had an Read more