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By the 1990s, being on a low-fat diet was all the rage: for every full-fat product available, there seemed to be a low-fat alternative. Low-fat branding meant that all those forbidden foods like ice cream and cookies could now be enjoyed without guilt. While the low-fat push worked for some, it caused others to simply eat more than they normally would, making their calorie and sugar intake shoot Read more
When it comes to dieting, we all want to know what is most effective. A new study performed in Israel found that a low-carb Atkins like diet and the Mediterranean diet outperformed the low-fat diet. The study lasted two years, considerably longer than previous studies, and the weight loss period was limited to 6 months with a maintenance period of 18 months – I think the maintenance period is Read more
We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Health.com here on our site. By Maridel Reyes It's true that there are certain times in your life when extra poundage seems to appear out of nowhere . . . and settle on you. In fact, experts have honed in on the exact moments when you're most vulnerable to weight gain. "Life transitions, having a baby, and going through menopause cause Read more
We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Prevention here on FitSugar! You don’t have to go on a deprivation diet or spend hours exercising to ward off disease and be your healthiest self! Instead, try these supersimple tips By the editors of Prevention Staying healthy can feel like so much, well, work (think: logging hours at the gym and whipping up nutritious meals from scratch). Read more
We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Health.com here on our site. From pouring on the olive oil like the Greeks to slashing stress like the Scandinavians, what we can learn from the happiest, slimmest, longest-living cultures around the globe. The secret to a long, healthy life in America? According to longevity researchers, it may be to act like you live somewhere else. It Read more
We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Prevention here on FitSugar! By Molly Raisch, Prevention Mom always said, “Breakfast is the most important meal of the day.” And she was right. Morning meals are essential to revving your metabolism and kick-starting your calorie burn, but indulging in a fat- and calorie-laden breakfast from your favorite fast-food chain could easily send Read more
Fat makes food taste good, but as we know, too much of this good thing is decidedly bad. A new study has even found that some people may be wired genetically to crave a higher amount of fatty foods than those who lack the fat-craving gene variation. Whether or not you're wired to crave fat, being more conscious of how much you are consuming can help you reduce those cravings. Take control of Read more
There are tons of diets claiming that focusing on protein is the key to weight loss — either eating more or less of it can help you shed pounds fast. But a new study has found that weight loss may be less about how much protein you eat than how much you eat overall. The study, released this week in JAMA, followed 25 participants closely for 10 to 12 weeks who all stayed in a hospital for Read more
We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Prevention here on FitSugar! Quadruple your weight loss by making one easy tweak to your routine per week By Alyssa Shaffer If your goal is to lose weight and exercise more, forget the deprivation diet and marathon workouts. New research shows that taking baby steps — not giant leaps —is the best way to get lasting results. A study Read more
We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Health.com here on our site. Does your metabolism grind to a halt after 35? Can certain foods rev it up? Answers ahead — and they're good. By Paige Greenfield Here's something to feel good about: your body is a calorie-burning machine. You'll even torch a few while reading this article. The point is, every single thing you do — Read more
