New Tastes Coming in Energy Bars: Luna and Lara


Updated 05/11/09 2:45 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 12 comments

New Tastes Coming in Energy Bars: Luna and Lara

Both my favorite brands of energy bars are coming out with new tastes this Spring. Luna Bar has updated its recipe, and Larabar will be debuting three new flavors soon. For me, and the stash of energy bars I keep in my purse and gym bag, this is exciting news. The Luna Bar recipe revamp includes a new vitamin blend to better address women's nutritional needs. One addition is vitamin D to support Read more

Lara Bars


Updated 10/04/09 4:01 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 10 comments

Lara Bars

When you are on the run and want to make sure you have enough energy for your run, reach for a Lara Bar. These energy bars are chock full of goodness and have only a handful of ingredients - the most any bar has is 6. They are made from unsweetened fruits, nuts and spices. Each contain 1 1/2 servings of fruit and are generally around 200 calories. They are vegan. They are raw. They are Read more

Don't Forget to Eat on Your Big Day!


Updated 06/15/11 1:58 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Foods to Eat While Getting Ready For Your Wedding

On your big day, even if you're feeling incredibly nervous and without much of an appetite, it's important to remember to eat! The last thing you want is to show up at the reception with an empty stomach; after a couple of glasses of Champagne you could be buzzed, or worse, drunk. To avoid this unpleasant situation, I highly recommend you eat a healthy breakfast and lunch on your wedding day. Of Read more

OnSugar Advice: Healthy Eating While on Vacation


Updated 10/11/11 6:23 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Pack Healthy Snacks For Vacation

Weight loss is no easy journey. See how OnSugar blogger Lynsanity: Healthy Recipes Even He Will Eat plans to stay dedicated to her healthy lifestyle while on vacation. I am traveling this weekend — it will be the first time I have traveled for leisure since I have started this [weight loss] journey. I have flown home a few times, but it's easy to eat well when you're staying at your Mom's Read more

A Reader Recipe: Fruit and Nut Rolls With Chia and Flaxseed


Updated 09/20/11 4:15 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Healthy Fruit and Nut Bar Recipe

FitSugar reader Sophiew1 has found the virtues of healthy fats. She shares a recipe for an omega 3-rich snack in her OnSugar blog Sophie's Sweeties. I'm slowly recovering from what I call "fat-a-phobia." I've steered clear of fats only to overdo it later on carbs. I noticed my hands were dry (even my palms), my hair was dull, and my energy level was usually depleted. Healthy fats are crucial for Read more

Link Time: Lady Gaga Goes Bare, Lara Stone Wins Best Woman of the Year, and More


Updated 09/07/11 12:50 PM · Posted by FabSugar · 0 comments

Lady Gaga on the Cover of Harper's Bazaar October 2011 Issue

Lady Gaga goes minimal for Harper's Bazaar — The Gloss Tokyo Girls Collection lets you buy runway clothes on your cell phone — The Daily Beast Get a glimpse of Carine Roitfeld's covetable life on camera — Fashionista Emma Watson's Lancome ad finally debuts — Refinery29 Underage Kylie Jenner may be modeling at fashion week illegally — Yahoo Shine Tod's Signature collection is a new era Read more