Thinking About a Juice Cleanse? 4 Ways It Can Cause Weight Gain


Updated 05/18/12 11:15 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Will I Gain Weight From a Juice Cleanse?

Whether it's to improve energy, clear acne, Spring clean the digestive system, or shed a few pounds, juice cleansing is all the rage now. Even celebs like Gwyneth Paltrow and Nicole Richie are buzzing about the benefits of liquid detoxing. Before you splurge on a juicer or lay down the dough for a liquid detox program, learn how a juice cleanse may lead to weight gain. Hard-to-measure liquid Read more

Should You Cleanse Before Pregnancy?


Updated 05/07/12 8:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Cleansing Before Pregnancy

Every mama wants to give her baby the best start possible, but just how clean should that beginning be? Anna Getty, the organic living expert and founder of Pregnancy Awareness Month (which happens to be now), recently wrote about her thoughts on preparing the body for pregnancy on the Healthy Child Healthy World website. She shared her year-long, pre-conception plan to whip her body (and soul) Read more

Would You Ever Do a Juice Cleanse?


Updated 12/28/11 2:11 PM · Posted by · 5 comments

Have You Ever Done a Juice Cleanse?

More than ever before, the people in my life are all about juice cleanses. From friends to colleagues — even family members — it seems like everyone I know is on a juice cleanse, has done a juice cleanse, or wants to try one. (This was especially true after the Thanksgiving holiday.) Their reasons range, but most often it either has to do with weight loss or wanting to detox after a long Read more

5 Juicing Machines Worth Buying


Updated 04/26/11 12:21 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Top 5 Juicing Machines

Many people are setting up juice bars in the comfort of their own kitchens. Sure, juicers are pricey, but once you invest in one, you can take your favorite fruits and vegetables and instantly make a healthy fresh juice blend. Juice extracted from a juicing machine can provide you with an abundance of nutritional goodness including vitamins, potassium, and magnesium — but which juicers are Read more

500 Calories a Day? The 3 Worst Fad Diets of 2011


Updated 05/19/11 5:18 PM · Posted by · 9 comments

Three Fad Diets to Avoid From Self Magazine

We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from Self here on FitSugar! From The Tapeworm Diet to The Baby Food Diet to the Cookie Diet, we've witnessed some truly bizarre weight-loss fads over the years.Thankfully, according to the Calorie Control Council's list of the top 5 diet trends for 2011, this year, the focus will shift away from extreme or restrictive diets and onto sustainable Read more

Not Another Celebrity Cleanse: Salma Hayek's Cooler Cleanse


Updated 06/08/11 11:13 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 16 comments

Salma Hayek Has a Juice Cleanse

You've heard about the Lunch Box Diet; well, now there is the Cooler Cleanse. And this one has some celebrity backing. A veteran of the juice fast cleanse, Salma Hayek has used the regimens for more than a decade to prepare for big events, from walking the red carpet to walking down the aisle. The curvaceous actress paired up with long-time friend and juice master Eric Helms to bring her juice Read more

Dare to Detox? Sugar Editors Try 3 Popular Juice Cleanses


Updated 05/24/12 12:50 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Reviews of Juice Cleanses

Ever wanted to try a juice cleanse? The benefits of going on an all-juice cleanse may be debatable, but that doesn't stop many from trying it out. Take our own Sugar editors; whether it's to detox after an indulgent vacation or just to jump-start a healthier lifestyle, some around here have tried and tested the all-juice diet. Read on to find out more about the pros and cons of three popular Read more

Sugar Shout Out: Bring a Tasty Dip to Your Next BBQ!


Updated 05/25/12 12:00 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Sugar Shout Out For May 24 2012

Yummy dips to spice up your Memorial Day feast! The hairstyle you'll want to wear every day this Summer Weigh in on weird wedding products Creative thank-you gifts for teachers 15 pieces that are perfect for Memorial Day — and the rest of Summer, too Perfect outdoor dining finds for an unforgettable Memorial Day gathering See Edward, Bella, and Jacob in Breaking Dawn Part 2 posters Earn extra Read more