7 Health Benefits of Having Sex


Updated 02/14/12 11:47 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 8 comments

Health Benefits of Having Sex

There are only so many hours in the day for getting physical. Skipping the gym for a little romp isn't something you should do every day, but when you do choose getting sweaty in bed over the exercise bike, you're still burning calories. With Valentine's Day just around the corner, check out the health benefits of getting it on. Thinkstock Read more

What Celebs Have to Say About the Benefits of Yoga


Updated 04/24/12 3:10 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Celebrity Quotes About Yoga

Yoga may be an ancient practice, but it feels like we're constantly hearing a new celebrity boasting about how yoga has transformed his or her health. If you still haven't tried out a yoga class, maybe seeing how these beautiful celebrities keep their youthful glow from yoga will be the push you need. From Ellen DeGeneres to Gwyneth Paltrow, these 10 celebrities have all praised the benefits of a Read more

Dos and Don'ts For Making Your Morning Cup Healthier


Updated 07/14/11 12:40 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Increase the Health Benefits of Tea and Coffee

There are many health benefits to both coffee and tea — disease-fighting, metabolism-revving, and memory-boosting benefits to name a few. But in order to maximize these health benefits, there may be a few tweaks you should be doing to your morning routine. Read on for the dos and don'ts for making your morning cup of coffee or tea even healthier! Read more

Everything You Need to Survive Coachella Beautifully


Updated 04/12/12 1:40 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Coachella Packing List

Music festival season is upon us, and if you happen to be headed over to the Valley for Coachella, a week of festival madness awaits. Before you join the fun, though, there are a few things to pack for your health, sanity, and the benefit of all those Facebook pictures afterward. Want the list of what to pack and why? Check out our festival necessities right now, then. Read more

See How Raven + Lily's Bohemian Eco Accents Empower Women — and the Pieces We're Coveting Now


Updated 04/09/12 3:01 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Eco Jewelry That Gives Back to Women's Charities

Meet Kristen Dickerson, Sophia Hirokawa Lin, and Lori Fox: the stylish trio behind Raven + Lily launched in 2011. Inspired by a joint commitment to humanitarian outreach and empowering disadvantaged women around the world with eco-conscious practices, this Austin, TX-based online boutique offers up a cool, unique selection of bohemian jewelry with a charitable twist. The proceeds benefit the Read more

5 Reasons to Love Mushrooms


Updated 04/18/12 12:03 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Health Benefits of Mushrooms With Recipes

Even though we're still in Winter mode, you deserve to do your body good with hearty recipes that won't break the calorie bank. It's time to give those buttons and shiitakes another chance. Learn more about the nutritional properties of mushrooms and try out these five savory, rich mushroom recipes that are sure to make you change your mind about them for good. Read more

6 Ways to Jazz Up Tea


Updated 01/22/12 4:35 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Green Tea and Black Tea Recipes

When it's cold outside and you want to wake up, what do you reach for? If it's always coffee, it may be time to take another look at tea. The antioxidant properties of coffee's cousin are high, and there are many more ways to enjoy the hot beverage than just milk and sugar. Want to spice up your daily cup? Here are six recipes to jazz up white, green, or black tea! Source: Thinkstock Read more

Low-Cal (to No-Cal) Ways to Satisfy Your Chocolate Cravings


Updated 02/14/12 6:09 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 1 comment

Low-Calorie Ways to Satisfy Chocolate Craving

It's the time of year when chocolate is everywhere. They say you are what you wear eat, so I must be bittersweet. While I believe a little dark chocolate here and there is good for the soul and your health (here are some surprising health benefits of the chocolate), some chocolate cravings run deep. Here are seven ways to scratch your chocolate itch without piling on the calories and literally Read more