Healthy happy you.
A while back I told you all about the Lara Bars - energy bars made from wholesome and simple ingredients. I know there are so many energy bar, protein bars and (oh I do hate this name) meal replacement bars out there - so let's go Fit Finding for some more. I like to have choices, don't you? Be sure to tag your finds with the phrase energy bars. If the term "Fit Find" is new to you, please Read more
It seems like Tracy Anderson has trained half of Hollywood, and one of her biggest fans, Nicole Richie, even enlisted her to help her get in shape for her 2010 wedding. "Nicole worked out six days a week, she learned dance aerobics, she did her muscular structure work, and she did it in such a healthy beautiful way," Tracy says of her client's devoted wedding prep. If you want to look like a Read more
Seven types of ballpark eaters — Food Republic The best and worst food from Ikea and Costco — HuffPost Food In defense of the seven-layer salad — The Kitchn Starbucks is officially replacing red bug dye — The Daily Meal Genius recipe: shrimp and grits — Food52 The best butters and spreads — Real Simple Martha Stewart gets a new cooking show on PBS — Grub Street NY Read more
Fitness trainer Jillian Michaels is adding a meal replacement shake to her line of diet supplements. Called the Jillian Michaels Ultimate Shake, it's the trainer's first drink and will come in two flavors: French vanilla and Dutch chocolate. In a press release, Jillian describes the shakes as "high in protein, low in calories, rich in B6, B12, antioxidants, and fiber, contain no artificial Read more
Some of the healthiest foods are high in calories, so it's important to learn the correct serving sizes before you go overboard. Can't resist extra guacamole? Love to munch on spoonfuls of nut butter? Check out the recommended portions and try to tweak your habits accordingly: Avocado: Sure, avocado is full of good-for-you fats, but you should stick to eating just half of the fruit (114 Read more
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
We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Self here on FitSugar! Have you ever wished that you could eat the same amount of food (or even more) and still lose weight? Well, actually, you can! Studies have shown that people tend to eat about the same amount of food (volume-wise) each day. That means if you can build your diet around foods that have fewer calories but more volume, Read more
A strict vegetarian or vegan lifestyle isn't for everyone, but we can all benefit from eating less red meat. What's so bad about a few burgers, steaks, and bacon breakfasts, you ask? A lot, actually. Read on to find out why you shouldn't eat so much red meat. You'll live longer: The number one reason to limit your red meat intake — you'll live longer. Studies have shown that regularly eating Read more
Eating healthier is easier to do when it's just about making a few changes. Empty calories, which offer little to no nutritional benefit, can be lurking in any meal, so being mindful of what you're eating can help you drop pounds without having to do a lot of extra work. Here are a few tips for recognizing and replacing those unneeded calories. Know your liquid calories: Calories consumed from 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
