Healthy Dose Link Time!!!!!!


Updated 06/11/07 9:30 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 0 comments

Healthy Dose Link Time!!!!!!

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Get to Know the Types and Benefits of White Tea


Updated 01/31/12 1:35 PM · Posted by YumSugar · 0 comments

White Tea Types

As National Tea Month wraps up, we're still filling you in on all things white tea. Although green tea tends to get most of the credit when it comes to health benefits, white tea is actually the least processed form of tea. Translation: it contains even more nutrients than the black or green varieties. Curious? Keep reading to learn more about white tea. Read more

The Healthiest Drinks For Your Diet


Updated 01/26/12 4:50 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Healthy Drinks That Are Good For You

When eating healthfully, a large focus may be on what not to drink: no sugary juices, sodas, or high-calorie cocktails. But many drinks can actually help you live a healthier lifestyle. We all know that drinking enough water is essential, but find out what other drinks should also be on your OK list below, and remember to enter our healthy living giveaway for a chance to win a $500 Under Armour Read more

Darjeeling Tea: Elegant and Elusive


Updated 02/01/12 3:56 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Darjeeling Tea Information

January's National Tea Month, and we're celebrating with a look at some of the world's most notable teas. If you're anything like me and don't know much about Darjeeling tea, you might find yourself overwhelmed by some of the complex terms. A little further investigation, however, and it all starts to make more sense. Darjeeling tea is a black tea from the Darjeeling region in West Bengal, Read more

Green Tea 101: A Primer


Updated 01/21/12 2:49 PM · Posted by YumSugar · 2 comments

Green Tea Types

January sure is a busy month. Along with National Soup Month, it also happens to be National Tea Month. We thought we'd start off the festivities with a primer on a very trendy tea. Green tea came from Asia and took America by storm with its claims to fix just about every ailment. But what exactly is this wonder tea? Keep reading to find out. Read more

The Truth About the Health Benefits of Tea


Updated 12/03/11 12:50 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

The Truth About the Health Benefits of Tea

We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Health.com here on our site. Tea — does it really fight cancer? Lower cholesterol? We filter the research to find out which health claims actually hold water. By Kate Lowenstein The way scientific studies and health gurus alike have touted the perks of tea over the past few years, you'd think the stuff was some kind of all-powerful Read more

Get in the Royal Wedding Spirit With a Sweet and Savory Afternoon Tea


Updated 04/30/11 5:46 AM · Posted by · 3 comments

How to Host a British Afternoon Tea

The royal wedding is just three days away, and fans of the monarchy are busy prepping for Prince William and Kate Middleton's big day. For those planning to celebrate the nuptials in a British way, there are many options to choose between. One could indulge in something boisterous, like a fun pub crawl, or for the true Anglophile, a slightly more elegant afternoon tea is in order! We were able to Read more

Could Changing Your Mood Be as Easy as Changing What You Eat?


Updated 11/24/11 2:10 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Foods That Make You Feel Better

We're excited to present this story from our friends at Allure: Turns out eating well won't just make you feel better in some abstract, "brown rice is healthy so I'll feel virtuous if I eat it" kind of a way. A diet that is specifically designed to reduce inflammation may boost your mood. Recently, inflammation has been implicated in nearly every physical woe, from blemishes to the biggies like Read more

Harley Pasternak's Tips For Easy, Healthy Living


Updated 04/29/11 2:00 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 0 comments

Harley Pasternak Health and Fitness Tips

Celeb trainer Harley Pasternak may have clients working out every day, but he also knows that often, the best ways to be healthy are also the simplest. Here are five tips straight from Harley himself that you can easily incorporate into your daily routine. No fancy gym membership required! Go global with your diet — Exposing your palate to different cuisines can help you find foods that are Read more

Do You Know the Health Benefits of These Teas?


Updated 07/07/11 2:15 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Health Benefits of Different Types of Tea

Between the tea plant's white, green, black, and oolong offerings and the countless herbal teas offered, we've got many options for drinking in those all-important antioxidants, vitamins, and other nutrients. But which teas are known for carrying these good-for-you benefits? Take this quiz to see if you know the health benefits of these teas! Question 1 of 5Which tea is known for its weight-loss Read more