Movie Theater Food Breakdown


Updated 09/01/10 11:44 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 9 comments

Movie Theater Food Breakdown

This holiday season many of us will be flocking to the movies to see the latest and greatest hitting the theaters. Unfortunately we may not realize that the snacks we are paying WAY too much for have WAY more calories than we may realize. So to help you through, I've broken down some movie theater favorites: Large Buttered Popcorn (20 cups): 1500 calories, 116g fat, 90g carbs Hot Dog (1 dog with Read more

Secrets to Saving on Your 7 Favorite Indulgences


Updated 04/13/12 6:58 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

How to Get Free Books, Magazines, Movies, and DVDs

We all have our weaknesses, and yours may be a Starbucks addiction or even an avid book reading habit. Although we advocate saving, we're also a big fan of being able to indulge on occasion. After all, if you keep denying yourself, it might be counterintuitive because you may end up buying on impulse. Here are some ways you can still enjoy your favorite purchases, yet save at the same Read more

Vote in Our Best Candy of All Time Bracket!


Updated 10/24/11 4:40 AM · Posted by YumSugar · 0 comments

Best Halloween Candy of All Time Competition

Nutty chocolate lovers, what's your favorite cocoa-and-peanut combination? Right now, Peanut M&M's are way above Mr. Goodbar in the standings. Don't agree with the current rankings? Then it's up to you to cast your vote! From Skittles and Starburst to Sugar Babies and Milk Duds, we've selected 64 of the most beloved candies, and we need your help to pick the winner! Start by clicking above, Read more

Candy Coded: What You Need to Know About Your Favorite Sweets


Updated 10/25/11 4:46 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

Healthier Candy Selections

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Fitness Magazine here on FitSugar! It seems like these days there's always a reason for a sweet treat — holidays, baby showers, birthdays, and the list goes on. We could tell you not to eat it, but unless you have the willpower of a saint everyone craves sugar once in a while. To help, we got the dish on the best drugstore treats to nibble on Read more

Have Your Gluten-Free Candy This Halloween and Eat It Too


Updated 10/24/11 10:49 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Gluten-Free Halloween Candy

If the candy-lined store shelves didn't give it away, the sweetest annual holiday is just about here — no, not Valentine's Day silly . . . Halloween! For those with celiac disease or a gluten allergy/sensitivity, Halloween can be more of a trick than a treat because deciphering which candies contain traces of the gluten protein found in wheat, rye, and barley can be downright tricky. Good news Read more

Lil Links: Jewel Shares Her Breastfeeding Plan


Updated 04/19/11 2:05 AM · Posted by LilSugar · 0 comments

Jewel Shares Her Breastfeeding Plans

Jewel talks about her breastfeeding plans — Celebrity Baby Scoop Healthy tips for baby's skin — Parenting One mom explains why she laughed when her kids' pet died — The Stir Neil Patrick Harris is full of love for his family — Celebrity Baby Blog Milk duds and other breastfeeding problems — FitPregnancy Do you have a coffee alternative for new moms? — The Bump When daddy is deployed Read more

3 Vegetable Myths Busted


Updated 10/01/11 3:20 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

3 Vegetable Myths Busted: Potatoes, Carrots, and Celery

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Prevention here on FitSugar! White potatoes don't make you fat, carrots aren't made of sugar — and other myths about the produce you grew up on, dispelled By Karen Ansel, RD If the low-carb diet craze of the early 2000s left you believing that potatoes equal pounds and corn is no better than candy, it's time to wake up and taste the Read more

Halloween Candy Breakdown


Updated 10/02/11 12:01 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 14 comments

Calories in Halloween Candy: Fun Size Treats

Who isn't tempted by a little fun-sized trick-o-treating candy? From the tiny Reese's Peanut Butter Cups to the Snickers bar you can wrap your hand around, there are Halloween candy jars everywhere these days. Remember, the little indulgences add up — just because they're small doesn't mean they are calorie-free. Take a look at the chart below and see how your fave candy stacks up. 1 treat Read more