Is White Sugar Really THAT Bad For Me?


Updated 08/21/07 8:12 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 24 comments

Is White Sugar Really THAT Bad For Me?

I think you know the answer to the question if white sugar is bad for you. White sugar comes from sugar cane, which is a plant, so why is it so bad for us? Can you say highly processed? Yeah, the gorgeous white crystals most people pour into their coffee every morning has zero nutritional value because it's all stripped away. White sugar is a refined sweetener, adding nothing but calories and Read more

Look of the Day: Mellow Yellows


Updated 05/20/12 12:11 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Yellow Jeans Street Style

Fab reader Nettevartanian demonstrates that yellow-on-yellow can have a sweet, almost mellowing, effect. To do so, she tucked a loose-fitted white tank into a pair of neon lemon-lime skinny jeans, then she topped it off with soft yellow blazer. Instead of ending up with a loud look, the juxtaposition of bright vs. pastel creates an inversely cool, refined take on color. Finally, she accessorized Read more

Healthy Cocktail Tip: Skip Juice and Sugar For Fresh Fruit


Updated 05/11/12 4:25 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Use Fruit in Cocktails Instead of Sugar

Start shaking and stirring; it's Friday, which means happy hour is on the horizon. Warm weather makes us feel like we're on a beach vacation where sweet and fruity concoctions are the norm — it all tastes good going down until you realize that you've just undone a weekday's worth of workouts. Instead of passing on the Mai Tais, skip premade mixes, sugary juices, and refined sugar, and sweeten Read more

Look of the Day: Off-Duty Neon


Updated 05/20/12 12:12 PM · Posted by FabSugar · 1 comment

Neon Bag Street Style

Looking to keep your weekend wardrobe fresh with minimal effort? Fab reader Style Extraordinaire styled a cool off-duty look with an eye-catching twist. She paired easy basics — a gray t-shirt and cuffed skinny jeans — with polished add-ons, like a cropped white blazer and nude pointy-toe pumps. While this outfit already proves relaxed-cum-refined, it's her neon pink satchel that sets the Read more

Kim Kardashian Gets Slim by Slamming Gluten


Updated 05/07/12 10:10 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Kim Kardashian Goes Gluten-Free

Add Kim Kardashian to the list of celebs praising a gluten-free diet. Along with this sexy snapshot, Kim tweeted, "Gluten free is the way to be . . . " Kim is all about maintaining her slim figure complete with those signature curves. Earlier this year, she revealed the secret to keeping her size-2 body, telling Us Weekly, "Changing my eating habits makes a big difference," which includes Read more

Should You Cleanse Before Pregnancy?


Updated 05/07/12 8:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Cleansing Before Pregnancy

Every mama wants to give her baby the best start possible, but just how clean should that beginning be? Anna Getty, the organic living expert and founder of Pregnancy Awareness Month (which happens to be now), recently wrote about her thoughts on preparing the body for pregnancy on the Healthy Child Healthy World website. She shared her year-long, pre-conception plan to whip her body (and soul) Read more

Avery Island, Part Deux: Boils, Bottles, Bloodies & Boudin


Updated 05/03/12 7:00 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

Avery Island Food

If you're itching for a culinary adventure, there's no need to leave your home! Escape to Avery Island for a crawfish feast with Food Orleans. This was my lunch. I ate it all. Avery Island is a gorgeous place; it's surrounded by a long lace of bayous, has plenty of wildlife roaming around freely (deer, bears, raccoons, alligators), and houses the beautiful Jungle Gardens and Bird Sanctuary. Read more

6 Ways to Look Better Without Spending a Cent


Updated 04/30/12 12:27 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

6 Ways to Look Better For Free

Looking good doesn't have to cost a lot of money. In fact, it doesn't have to cost a thing. There are plenty of ways to look better without spending a single penny. We talked with top dermatologists, hair stylists, makeup artists, and estheticians to score their secrets for looking your best for the best price of all: free. Read their tips here. Read more

7 Websites That Inspire Cooking With Kids


Updated 04/10/12 5:30 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Kid-Friendly Cooking Websites

Cooking with your kids can teach them all kinds of lessons, from timing and measuring skills to cutting and cooking techniques, and it gives them a greater appreciation for the food that is served at the table. As an added bonus, kids are usually more willing to try new and healthier foods if they are part of the cooking process. These seven websites inspire kids of all ages to cook with mom or Read more

Do You Think Sugar Is as Addictive as Drinking or Smoking?


Updated 04/03/12 11:08 AM · Posted by · 3 comments

Is Sugar Addictive?

If you thought a little sugar never hurt anyone, think again. 60 Minutes reported that the average American consumes 130 pounds of sugar a year, and scientists are confirming that this overloaded amount is causing liver damage, heart disease, and cancer. While we are biologically designed to enjoy sweet tastes because they are a sign that a food isn't poisonous, in today's society, most of our Read more