Food Review: World of Grains Blueberry and Cranberry Snacks


Updated 04/18/09 9:03 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 12 comments

Food Review: World of Grains Blueberry and Cranberry Snacks

When I first came across this World of Grains product, I wasn't quite sure what it was. The package merely described them as "snacks." But were they crackers? Cookies? Fruit? Turns out, these snacks are really a combination of all three. As you know, I value my snacks, and these healthy, whole-grain treats are a great way to ward off snack attacks. They look like cookies but they don't taste as Read more

The Secrets of the World's Healthiest Women


Updated 01/27/12 8:15 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Secrets of the World's Healthiest Women

We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Health.com here on our site. From pouring on the olive oil like the Greeks to slashing stress like the Scandinavians, what we can learn from the happiest, slimmest, longest-living cultures around the globe. The secret to a long, healthy life in America? According to longevity researchers, it may be to act like you live somewhere else. It Read more

The Essential Habits of a Healthy Home Cook


Updated 01/18/12 2:42 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Healthy Cooking Tips

Unless you know what you're doing, cooking at home can be as detrimental to your health as eating out. As far as your body is concerned, cooking with processed ingredients high in saturated fat, sugar, and sodium might as well be like eating McDonald's. But becoming a healthy cook isn't as hard as you think. Here are some essential habits for healthy home cooks, starting from the moment you set Read more

Are You Interested in Reading James Franco's Novel?


Updated 01/05/12 9:43 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

James Franco's Novel Actors Anonymous

James Franco became a published author with his short-story collection, Palo Alto, but his newest venture into the book world sounds a lot juicier: Franco has written a novel based on his acting career. The book, called Actors Anonymous, will be published by Amazon, though it's still uncertain when the book will actually be released. I've come to take Franco's wacky antics with a grain of salt Read more

3 Simple Ways to Eat Healthier in 2012


Updated 01/04/12 12:28 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Eat Healthier in the New Year

You might have told yourself that this year is about trimming down your sugar, coffee, and fatty food intake. However, cutting out these foods quickly can make you feel deprived, which may lead to overindulging later. Rather than cutting out all the bad stuff, add in a few healthy, tangible choices to your daily diet. Here are three small foods you can easily eat, so you can feel healthier and Read more

5 Simple Ways to Look Even Better in 2012


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How to Look Even Better in 2012

Making New Year's resolutions is one thing, but making changes that take little effort but have a huge beauty payoff? Now that's something to celebrate. Whether you're looking to banish bikini-line bumps for good, to have stronger nails, or to get that glowing complexion, these straight-from-the-experts tips will give you guidance. Read more to get started. Read more

The Truth About the Health Benefits of Tea


Updated 12/03/11 12:50 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

The Truth About the Health Benefits of Tea

We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Health.com here on our site. Tea — does it really fight cancer? Lower cholesterol? We filter the research to find out which health claims actually hold water. By Kate Lowenstein The way scientific studies and health gurus alike have touted the perks of tea over the past few years, you'd think the stuff was some kind of all-powerful Read more

Burning Question: What's the Difference Between Whiskey and Whisky?


Updated 10/27/11 11:45 AM · Posted by · 4 comments

The Difference Between Whisky and Whiskey

Regardless of how you spell it, whiskey and whisky are essentially the same spirit, created from a mash of fermented grains. On an initial glance, the difference between the two words just looks like an personal preference, or at worst a harmless spelling mistake. But the debate surrounding the one-letter difference between whiskey and whisky has a tendency to make die-hard bourbon connoisseurs' Read more

Breakfast Ideas For Healthy Skin and Fewer Wrinkles


Updated 10/17/11 4:15 AM · Posted by Prevention · 0 comments

5 Breakfast Ideas For Healthy Skin and Fewer Wrinkles

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Prevention here on FitSugar! Reduce wrinkles and look younger with your a.m. meal By Mara Betsch, Prevention There's more to getting healthy, glowing skin than buying the perfect anti-aging skincare products. "You can put on all the makeup and concealer in the world, but unless you're eating a diet full of beauty foods, your skin will not look Read more

Why You Might Feel Lousy When You Lose Weight


Updated 10/14/11 11:51 AM · Posted by Shape · 0 comments

Negative Side Effects of Weight Loss

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Shape here on FitSugar. This week Shape turns to Cynthia Sass, a registered dietitian with master's degrees in both nutrition science and public health. I've had a private practice for a long time, so I've coached many people on their weight-loss journeys. Sometimes they feel fantastic as the pounds drop off, as though they're on top of the Read more