Best Diets for Heart Health


Updated 10/09/07 8:47 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 1 comment

Best Diets for Heart Health

Unfortunately when we start a diet, most of us read a lot into how much weight it is going to help us lose but forget to think about the potential benefits/detriments it could have on our hearts. A new study published has revealed the heart health of popular diet plans. The highest possible score is 70 and diets that emphasize a variety of fruits and vegetables scored better than those with a Read more

MyPyramid: The USDA Gets Personal


Updated 01/31/07 11:00 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 4 comments

MyPyramid: The USDA Gets Personal

Remember the food pyramid? You know the one that we were all taught was so important for us in grade school even though it really made absolutely zero sense? Well the food pyramid has had a bit of a face-lift and I must say, it's about time! The new pyramid features vertical bands (rather than the old horizontal ones) in six different colors to represent different food groups and types. Orange Read more