Get in Gear: The Sugar Pack


Updated 08/06/07 8:18 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 8 comments

Get in Gear:  The Sugar Pack

If you are into doing anything outdoors, you've got to have a Camelbak. It's an easy way to make sure you've always got your water with you. Sometimes when you're out for the day, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, or whatever, it's annoying to have to stop all the time to get your water bottle out of your backpack. Using the Camelbak keeps your water much more accessible so you are apt to Read more

Pack a Compostable Picnic


Updated 05/23/12 11:23 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

Compostable, Biodegradable Picnic Supplies

It's shorts-wearing season, and what better way to catch some rays than to pack a leisurely, afternoon picnic? Keep Mother Nature looking good by loading your picnic basket with compostable dinnerware items. It's easier than ever to purchase plates, cutlery, and cups that are 100 percent biodegradable and made from natural sources like corn and sugar-cane fiber. Click through to take a look at Read more

Ice, Ice Baby: Creative and Healthy Ways to Use Your Ice Tray in the Kitchen


Updated 05/16/12 11:07 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Ways to Cook With Ice Trays

Eating healthy is no easy feat — it usually requires a little more time in both planning and preparation. But did you know that a simple ice tray can make healthy living a breeze? From smarter snacking to a good-for-you breakfast, keep reading for creative and healthy ways to use your everyday ice tray. Smoothies A smoothie makes a healthy on-the-go breakfast, but sometimes life is so Read more

Diane Kruger Heads to Cannes to Join Her Fellow Film Fest Judges


Updated 05/15/12 11:43 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Diane Kruger Arrives in Cannes in Sexy Jumpsuit Pictures

Diane Kruger, wearing Anthropologie's corded crossback jumpsuit, touched down at the Nice airport today on her way to the Cannes Film Festival. The actress headed overseas after spending some time in NYC recently. She attended the Met Gala in purple Prada last week, and while her boyfriend Joshua Jackson wasn't by her side for the event, the pair packed in some quality time together in LA last Read more

Our (Yummy, Guilt-Free) Lunch With Jillian Michaels


Updated 05/15/12 4:20 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Jillian Michaels Talks About Freshology

We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from Fitness Magazine here on FitSugar! Ever wish you had a personal chef to deliver diet-friendly meals right to your home? Us, too! That’s why we had to catch up with Jillian Michaels at her recent event at the W Residences in Hollywood to get the skinny on her new partnership with Freshology, a food delivery program that brings gourmet, Read more

5 Reasons Being a Single Man is Kind of Overrated


Updated 05/11/12 2:04 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Single Overrated

We're happy to present this story from one of our favorite sites, The Good Men Project. Today, Damon Young names five reasons being a single man is overrated. While most will probably remember 2012 as the "Year Of The YOLO" (and by "most" I mean "like seven people"), it holds special significance for me because it’ll likely be the first year since 2002 where I spent the entire year single. I Read more

3 Tips For Germ-Free Travel


Updated 05/08/12 10:25 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Tips For Germ-Free Travel

We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from Fitness Magazine here on FitSugar! Whether you're going by boat, plane, train, or automobile, travel bugs are bound to greet you. Here, some cringe-worthy stats on germs and traveling — and tips on how you can take a trip unscathed. Stay Hydrated According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the air inside planes has anywhere from 10 Read more

A Reader Recipe: Vegan Artichoke-Walnut Pesto Crostini


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Vegan Artichoke-Walnut Pesto Recipe

FitSugar reader Whipped shared this party-ready artichoke-walnut pesto crostini recipe in our Healthy Recipe group. Vegan Artichoke-Walnut Pesto Crostini Serves 4-6 The pesto can be made 2-3 days in advance and kept in the fridge. Otherwise you can freeze it for up to a month. Ingredients: 14 ounces canned artichoke hearts, drained 1 cup packed fresh basil 3/4 cups walnuts, toasted 3 cloves Read more

Olympic Pros Shawn Johnson, Natalie Coughlin, and Mia Hamm Share Their Healthy Snack Ideas


Updated 05/08/12 9:50 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How Olympic Athletes Snack

Being an Olympic veteran means three things: you're a world-class athlete, you're used to hectic schedules, and you know how to travel smart. So who better to ask about how to stay healthy while being on the go than a few famous Olympic athletes? Whether you're snacking at home or need something to grab and go, here are recommendations from veteran Olympians Natalie Coughlin, Mia Hamm, and Shawn Read more

6 Best Ways to Flatten Your Belly By Summer


Updated 05/11/12 3:00 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Get a Flat Belly For Summer

We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from Prevention here on FitSugar! By the Editors of Prevention A toned, flat tummy is a goal many of us strive to achieve in time for bathing suit season, but endless crunches and ditching all your favorite foods until July 4th isn’t the right—or fun—way to do it. A sculpted core and trim tummy can be attained by incorporating small changes Read more