Bloated? These Foods May Be the Culprit


Updated 10/14/11 11:50 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 18 comments

Foods That Cause Bloating

The gift of a bloated belly isn't only reserved for women during that time of the month. Sometimes it's the foods we eat that can cause that full, gassy feeling. Here's a list of foods that may be contributing to your balloon-like belly, so you may want to think about limiting or avoiding them. Dairy products: Lactose intolerance can range from mild to severe, but either way, gas is usually a Read more

When a Stomachache Needs Medical Attention


Updated 12/07/07 2:32 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 8 comments

When a Stomachache Needs Medical Attention

Have you ever had a stomachache that makes you wonder, is this more than just a stomachache? You're not alone perhaps every time I have gas pains I wonder if I something more serious is going on down there. Sometimes it is just hard to tell with our bodies, so I was thrilled to see this list of symptoms that would indicate that tummy ache is something more (and may even warrant a trip to the Read more

Don't Lick the Spoon! Holiday Baking Tips to Prevent Illness


Updated 12/13/11 11:40 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Baking Tips to Prevent Illness

It's holiday baking time! But before you whip up all those fruitcakes and homemade Christmas cookies, keep these tips in mind to prevent the stomachache of food-borne illness and the headache of chemicals in foods. Don't Lick the Spoon Spritz cookies with a side of salmonella? Sounds like the worst holiday ever. Prevent a horrible bout of food poisoning this season by resisting the gooey, Read more

An Outside Eye on Her 3-Month Elimination Diet


Updated 04/04/11 5:20 PM · Posted by · 8 comments

Do Elimination Diets Work?

This post is from the OnSugar blog An Outside Eye. Read her thoughts on doing a three-month elimination diet. I just finished up three straight months of a fascist eating program courtesy of my insightful and talented acupuncturist, Caylie See. As I wrote about in the beginning, I went cold turkey off coffee and tea, sugar, alcohol, gluten, dairy, vinegar, soy, potatoes, tomatoes, and peppers, Read more

You Asked: Could Wine Give Me a Headache?


Updated 10/14/11 11:49 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 12 comments

Can Wine Cause Headaches or Stomachaches?

Dear Fit, In college, I was more into sipping cocktails and drinking beer, but recently I started drinking wine with dinner. I love the taste and how it pairs with more complicated dishes I have started to cook. I've noticed that I get this dull headache when I drink it though. Is this common? Is there a way to prevent it? — Whining About Wine As Thomas Jefferson said,"Good wine is a necessity Read more

Top Trends From Aspen's Food & Wine Classic


Updated 07/19/11 3:48 PM · Posted by YumSugar · 0 comments

2011 Summer Food Trends

What happens as a result of four days of nonstop eating and drinking? Well, in the case of Aspen's Food & Wine Classic, the answer isn't just limited to food comas and stomachaches (although we endured a few of those, too). After multiple meals and trips to the tasting tents, it became clear that there were themes among the many dishes we tasted. Here's what was hot at the Classic, and what Read more

Herbal Primer From Goddess Body: Red Raspberry Leaf


Updated 10/14/11 11:51 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

Herb Red Raspberry Leaf Helps With Menstrual Issues and More

The OnSugar blog Goddess Body shares why you should put some red raspberry leaf into your diet. Red Raspberry leaf is used as a basic herbal foundation for all female organs and problems. Shoshanna from www.bulkherbstore.com shows you some ways to use red raspberry leaf. Here's more info from www.bulkherbstore.com: Strengthens wall of uterus and entire female reproductive system. Decreases Read more