Understanding Ice Cream: Light, Low Fat, Reduced Fat


Updated 06/09/07 12:34 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 6 comments

Understanding Ice Cream: Light, Low Fat, Reduced Fat

You might be asking yourself what is confusing about ice cream? It is delish, cold, creamy and loaded with fat. Well not always since ice cream manufacturers have become hip to the fact that consumers are watching their waistlines and fat intake. So you might see ice cream labeled "light" or "low fat," but buyer beware those terms do, in fact, mean different things. Here is a little primer for Read more

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


Updated 10/25/11 4:46 AM · Posted by Fitness Magazine · 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

3 Must-Follow Rules For Weight Loss


Updated 10/13/11 9:15 AM · Posted by Shape · 0 comments

How to Lose Weight

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Shape here on FitSugar. This week Shape turns to nutritional consultant Mike Roussell for help about weight loss. Q: What are your top three must-follow rules for weight-loss success? A: You might be surprised that my top three must-follow rules for long-lasting weight loss don’t have anything to do with spinach or Greek yogurt. Instead, Read more

3 So-Called Healthy Foods That Aren't


Updated 04/19/11 6:02 AM · Posted by Shape · 4 comments

Fake Health Foods to Avoid

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Shape by Cynthia Sass, MPH, RD, here on FitSugar. This morning I visited The Early Show to talk to host Erica Hill about healthy imposters — selections that seem nutritionally superior, but really, not so much! Here are a few examples: Veggie Sticks or Puffed Veggie Snacks They may look like dried veggies but the first ingredient in many of Read more