Fact or Myth? Feed a Cold, Starve a Fever


Updated 10/14/11 11:49 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 2 comments

Should You Starve a Fever?

"Starve a fever, but feed a cold." This saying plagues me every time I take the temperature of one of my girls. I always wondered if the catchy saying holds any truth. The saying, which dates back to the late 16th century, is unfortunately wrong. Whether you're sick with or without a fever, it's best not to stress out your immune system by eating too much or too little. When your temp is above Read more

Don't "Starve Your Fever"


Updated 10/14/11 11:47 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 7 comments

Don't "Starve Your Fever"

"Starve a fever, but feed a cold." This saying plagues me every time I take the temperature of one of my girls. I always wonder where I learned it and if it is true. After researching it, I now know that this age-old maxim is not only not true, but that public-health officials have been working for years to debunk it. The saying dates all the way back to 1574. At least the "starve a fever" Read more

Ashley Greene's New Moon Diet


Updated 10/14/11 11:49 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 25 comments

How Ashley Greene Stays Fit for Twilight

If you were part of New Moon fever this weekend, I’m sure you were transfixed as I was watching the epic battle scene between the Cullen family and the Volturi. The young actors demonstrated dynamic moves coupled with super human strength that were spectacular to watch on the big screen. Moves like that don’t come easy, Twilight actress Ashley Greene told Us Magazine. Greene, who plays Alice Read more