Part One: 8 Secrets of the Naturally Thin


Updated 04/14/07 1:10 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 8 comments

Part One: 8 Secrets of the Naturally Thin

We all want to know what those naturally thin people are doing to stay so um, naturally thin. Prevention has discovered that healthy thin people just don't think about food the same way as everyone else. In this 8 part series, I'll reveal Prevention's 8 secrets of naturally thin people one by one. They Choose Satisfied Instead of Stuffed: On a fullness scale of 1 to 10, the slim stop eating at a Read more

Low-Cal (to No-Cal) Ways to Satisfy Your Chocolate Cravings


Updated 02/14/12 6:09 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 1 comment

Low-Calorie Ways to Satisfy Chocolate Craving

It's the time of year when chocolate is everywhere. They say you are what you wear eat, so I must be bittersweet. While I believe a little dark chocolate here and there is good for the soul and your health (here are some surprising health benefits of the chocolate), some chocolate cravings run deep. Here are seven ways to scratch your chocolate itch without piling on the calories and literally Read more

Eat Cake For Breakfast and Lose Weight, Study Says


Updated 02/14/12 2:07 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Eat Dessert For Breakfast and Lose Weight, Study Says

If your insatiable sweet tooth is preventing you from losing weight, findings from a recent study may be just the thing to help you slim down. Researchers found those who ate a large breakfast that included something sweet lost weight and were able to keep off more pounds than those who ate a small breakfast. A group of 193 obese adults (not a huge study) were split into two groups. One ate a Read more

What to Rent: New DVDs This Week


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The Rum Diary DVD Release Date and Details

The Rum Diary In this adaption of Hunter S. Thompson's novel, we follow the wild escapades of Paul Kemp (Johnny Depp), an American journalist who takes a job at a newspaper in Puerto Rico in the '50s. Although Paul has every intention to report on the important news of the region, he just can't say no to a good party. While the location is absolutely stunning (as is costar Amber Heard) and Depp Read more

The Green Salad That Put a Ring on It


Updated 02/14/12 1:26 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Green Salad Red Wine Vinaigrette

If you're not into engagement chicken, or if you're looking to double your chances this Valentine's Day, don't miss out on this simple green salad recipe. True story: when my now-husband proposed to me, he managed to sneak in a line about how excited he was that I'd make this salad for him every day for the rest of his life. I've since shared the recipe with friends, whose significant others Read more

Eat Up These Hearty Stews While It's Still Cold Outside


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Stew Recipes

Although this Winter season has been rather strange, with all of the fluctuations in weather and temperature (it feels like Spring here today), it's still a great time of year to eat up hearty stews. The best part of stews is that the ingredients cook together for a long time so that all of the flavors meld and the end result is truly satisfying. We're always on the lookout for new combinations Read more

Two Easy Changes For Better Eating


Updated 02/10/12 3:20 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Tips For Eating Mindfully For Weight Loss

We all know slowing down at meals helps our brains register that we are full before we overeat, but besides putting the fork down, you should also go one step further — try "meditating" while eating. Studies have found that relishing your food by putting the fork down, stopping the chitchat, and focusing on its taste and texture can help you appreciate your food so you'll eat less of it. So, Read more

Foodie Friday Link Time: Low-Cal Love Potions


Updated 02/10/12 10:16 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Valentine's Day Low-Calorie Cocktails

Low-calorie cocktails for your Valentine's Day celebrations — Shape Go ahead and plate up some pasta; these recipes are healthy — Real Simple Healthify your chocolate torte with sweet potatoes! — Vegetarian Times 9 power foods that boost your immunity — Prevention Healthy reasons to not follow recipes when making meals — Self Low-calorie sweets that please the palate and satisfy — Read more