Should Restaurants Indicate Unhealthy Menu Choices?


Updated 03/07/07 8:34 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 38 comments

Should Restaurants Indicate Unhealthy Menu Choices?

Some chain restaurants have dishes that pack in at least a day's worth of calories and fat, without giving customers the facts about what they are ordering. For example: Did you know that Ruby Tuesday's offers an entree called Fresh Chicken & Broccoli Pasta that tips the scales at 2,060 calories and 128 grams of fat? [GASP] Or did you know that one slice of The Cheesecake Factory's Chris's Read more

Back on Track: Map Out the Week's Healthy Dinner Menu


Updated 05/21/12 1:50 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Healthy Dinner Menu Plan

After getting home from a busy day of work, especially if I hit the gym, the same question always pops into mind — what to make for dinner? Without a plan in mind, it's easy to fall back on boxed mac and cheese or Chinese takeout, which aren't the healthiest options. To prevent scrambling to whip together a not-so-healthy meal, take time to map out your dinner menu for the week. Knowing which Read more

Sugar Shout Out: The Prettiest Easter Party Ideas


Updated 04/06/12 12:00 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Sugar Shout Out April 5, 2012

Bright colors and fresh flavors for your Easter menu Supersweet baby shower invitations Beyoncé shares her sweet personal snaps on Tumblr Movie rock stars that knock our socks off Decorating ideas for music lovers The ultimate Spring sunglasses guide Ways to feel confident on a date Video: Did Robert Pattinson spend a night out with Lindsay Lohan? Fill your pet's Easter basket with Spring Read more

Foodie Friday Link Time: Green Up Your Breakfast Sammie


Updated 03/16/12 10:50 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Healthy Recipes For St. Patrick's Day

Green up your breakfast: kale and avocado morning sammie — Healthy Happy Life More than a snack food, here are five ways to prepare edamame — Vegetarian Times Food myths: don't be duped by diet half-truths — HuffPost Healthy Living Broccoli and raisins together? You betcha — Eating Bird Food Give your St. Patty's Day menu a healthy upgrade with these recipes — Shape Healthify your Read more

Spring Weather Forecast: Weight Gain?


Updated 03/20/12 12:38 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Reasons People Gain Weight in the Spring

Warmer, sunnier weather is thankfully blowing in, and with all that celebrating of the sun brings the risk of packing on a few extra pounds. Find out how Spring weather can cause you to gain weight, so you can be proactive and prevent it from happening. Forget the gym; I'll take a walk instead. The gorgeous weather can't help but inspire us to get outside and enjoy it, but replacing your intense Read more

The Best Outdoor Weekend Activities For Kids


Updated 03/03/12 5:40 AM · Posted by LilSugar · 0 comments

Weekend Springtime Activities For Kids

Is it beginning to feel a lot like Spring where you live? If so, chances are, you and your kids are ready to cure your cabin fever and get outside this weekend. Encourage Budding Entrepreneurs: Little ones love to feel in control, and giving them their own business opportunity for the day is a great way to teach basic math, social, and even marketing skills. Start a classic lemonade stand, or Read more

Healthy Fast Food Choices For Kids on the Go


Updated 02/20/12 3:20 AM · Posted by LilSugar · 0 comments

The Best Fast Food For Kids

Gone are the days when McDonald's and Burger King were the only fast-food options for families looking for lunch on the run. Now parents have a plenty of choices when striving to feed kids quickly, without sacrificing quality and nutrition in the process. But beware of hidden pitfalls, like seemingly healthy meals that are actually loaded with fat and calories or lacking all nutritional value. Read more

Cat Cora Offers Up Oscars Party Tips and Details on Future Projects


Updated 02/20/12 7:19 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Oscars Viewing Party Ideas With Cat Cora

Nearly as big as the highly anticipated Oscars on Feb. 26 is Elton John's AIDS Foundation Oscars party, hosted annually by the musician and his husband, David Furnish. Guests at this year's fête will be fed courtesy of Cat Cora, who'll be pulling out all the stops with an all-out global-inspired menu. I spoke to the Iron Chef about what she's making for this bash (and her tips for hosting your Read more

3 Tips For Staying Healthy on a Relaxing Weekend Getaway


Updated 02/16/12 1:00 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Stay Healthy During a Weekend Getaway

Whether you're just traveling one town over or you scheduled a sunny reprieve from your snowy Winter, this long holiday weekend can be a time to rest and relax. But finding time for R&R doesn't mean you have to give up any healthy goals you've made. Here's how to have a healthy getaway this weekend. Pack something fitnessy: You don't have to devote all of your precious suitcase space to Read more

5 Aphrodisiacs to Set the Mood Right Tonight


Updated 02/15/12 1:26 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

5 Aphrodisiacs For Valentine's Day From Chef David Bazirgan of Fifth Floor Restaurant

If it's really true that 70 percent of women and men expect to get hot and heavy tonight, then dinner should have one mission: to make the two of you swoon. We've offered the lowdown on healthy foods that'll stimulate sex drives — but what foods do chefs put on the menu to help you get in the mood? To find out, we turned to David Bazirgan, who's no stranger to sexy meals. As the executive chef Read more