Seasonal Eats: Strawberries


Updated 05/19/11 3:05 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 24 comments

Eat Strawberries For Vitamin C — It Burns Fat

In case you aren't already in love with strawberries, I have some reasons to get the love fest with this berry started! They are a low-calorie food loaded like a billionaire with antioxidants known as phenols. Phenols not only give strawberries their irresistible red color, but they also fill this berry with heart-protective, anti-cancer, and anti-inflammatory properties. A veritable trifecta of Read more

3 Seasonal Fat-Burning Foods to Celebrate Spring


Updated 03/24/11 9:54 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Fat-Burning Foods in Season For Spring

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Shape by Cynthia Sass, MPH, RD, here on FitSugar. Spring has almost sprung, and that means a whole new crop of nutrition powerhouses at your local market. Here are three of my favorite mouthwatering picks, how they’ll help you get ready for bikini season, and simple ways to gobble them up: Artichokes: One medium choke packs some important Read more

Ask the Diet Doctor: Is Fruit Really a "Free" Diet Food?


Updated 02/23/12 6:33 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

Is Fruit Bad For You?

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Shape here on FitSugar. This week Shape turns to nutritional consultant Mike Roussell, PhD, for some help! Q: Can I really eat as much fresh fruit as I want and still lose weight? A: Unfortunately, no. Fresh fruit is a healthy choice and loaded with vitamins and antioxidants; however fruit still contains calories and carbohydrates. These are Read more

5 Unbelievably Bad Fast-Food Breakfasts


Updated 01/23/12 10:43 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

5 Fast-Food Breakfasts You Should Never Eat

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Prevention here on FitSugar! By Molly Raisch, Prevention Mom always said, “Breakfast is the most important meal of the day.” And she was right. Morning meals are essential to revving your metabolism and kick-starting your calorie burn, but indulging in a fat- and calorie-laden breakfast from your favorite fast-food chain could easily send Read more

Quick Tips: 5 Belly-Shrinking, De-Bloating Foods


Updated 03/03/11 4:35 PM · Posted by · 5 comments

Foods to Help With Bloating

We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from Self here on FitSugar! We're not going to lie: transforming your body from head to toe isn't always the fastest process, because it takes time to burn fat and build muscle. However, there is an exception: With the right diet and workout, you can see a difference in your belly (and maybe even reveal an ab or two!) in just a couple of days. The Read more