Snacking Dos and Don'ts


Updated 10/14/11 11:49 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 5 comments

Snacking  Dos and Don'ts

Snacking has endured a bad rap for a long while — as in, "no snacking in between meals." Adding a couple of minimeals to your day can help you maintain energy, but strategic snacks can help you lose weight, too, by keeping your metabolism fired up. Here are some simple guidelines to help you make snacking work for you, your energy level, and your waist line. Read more

3 Disease Cures Hiding in Your Supermarket


Updated 05/28/12 5:15 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Foods That Help Gum and Eye Health

We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Prevention here on FitSugar! Yup! You can demolish these diseases with your diet. By Molly Raisch, Prevention Here's one thing to add to your grocery list: disease-fighting foods. A growing body of research shows that you can squash certain symptoms with what you eat. In fact, eating the right foods may be just what the doctor ordered for Read more

Do You Pack Healthy Snacks For Your Road Trips?


Updated 05/26/12 3:45 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Do You Bring Your Own Snacks on a Road Trip?

It's finally here — the weekend where you pack up, suit up, or eat up to celebrate the start of warmer weather. For many, that also means packing up the car and heading somewhere to celebrate Memorial Day. Staying healthy on vacation, no matter how short, can be difficult, especially when you're on the road. It's so easy to pull over and grab fast food or gas station fare instead of searching Read more

Host a Star Wars Party That's Out of This Galaxy


Updated 05/25/12 11:25 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Throw a Star Wars Party

We're celebrating 35 memorable years of Star Wars today the only way we know how — a party! How to throw a party the likes no Mos Eisley Cantina regular has ever seen? Start with themed Star Wars snacks, decorations, the right music, and definitely the perfect costume. There's only one rule — be sure to watch at least one of the films from the original trilogy (or keep it on in the Read more

A Reader Recipe: Protein Coconut Macaroons


Updated 05/24/12 9:06 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Healthy Low-Carb Macaroon Cookie Recipe

FitSugar reader eatingbirdfood made some low-carb protein coconut macaroons that would be great for an afternoon or post-workout snack. She posted the recipe in our Healthy Recipe group. These macaroons are low in sugar and carbs and made with Tone It Up's new protein powder, Perfect Fit Protein. Learn how to make this low-carb treat after the break! Read more

Nighttime Fasting: A New Way to Lose Weight?


Updated 05/24/12 8:44 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Is It Better to Not Eat at Night?

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Shape here on FitSugar. This week Shape turns to Cynthia Sass, a registered dietitian with master's degrees in both nutrition science and public health. If you couldn’t let anything cross your lips from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 a.m., but you were allowed to eat anything you wanted for eight hours a day and still lose weight, would you try it? Read more

Yogini Kristin McGee Dishes on Bethenny Frankel's Fave Pose and Getting Ready For Beach Season


Updated 05/23/12 12:40 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Kristin McGee Interview About Vinyasa Vibes

I was lucky enough to take a class taught by Manhattan-based yoga teacher Kristin McGee right here in San Francisco! Although one busy lady, Kristin traveled across the country to teach Vinyasa Vibes (a new offering at The Sports Club/LA), a flow-based, powerful yoga sequence enhanced by music. The most musical part of the practice? During Savasana, the class culminated in a live sax solo by Read more

What 100 Calories Really Looks Like: Nuts


Updated 05/21/12 1:43 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

What 100 Calories of Nuts Looks Like

Nuts are one of our favorite foods. Convenient for snacking, they're loaded with protein and healthy fats. But nuts are also high in calories (and some more than others), making it necessary to watch portion sizes when noshing on these nuggets of energy. From almonds to walnuts, we've created a visual breakdown of the most popular nuts so you can see just how many it takes to hit the 100-calorie Read more

Sugar Shout Out: Retro Ideas For Your Big Day


Updated 05/18/12 12:00 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Sugar Shout Out May 18, 2012

Sweet '50s-inspired wedding ideas Brands and products curly-haired girls should know about CelebStyle: See how celebs pair their LWDs with black shoes Hot stationery trends to look out for this Summer Gifts any graduate will appreciate How much do you know about cocker spaniels? Make a splash in Gap's supercute swim collection Creative sides for a late-Spring BBQ Tips on introducing your dog to Read more

3 Gluten-Free Make-Ahead Snacks to Satisfy Salty Cravings


Updated 05/18/12 5:52 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Gluten-Free Salty Snack Recipes

When you're craving something salty, crackers and pretzels are a popular choice, but they're not an option if you're avoiding gluten. You could buy pricey gluten-free alternatives, but they're not exactly the healthiest snacks. Here are three salty snacks you can prep ahead of time that are free of wheat, barley, oats, and rye. Gluten-Free Quinoa Pizza Bites Made with cooked quinoa, gooey Read more