Food Fight: Fiber, Iron, and Protein


Updated 06/08/11 9:21 AM · Posted by · 5 comments

Nutritional Comparison of Your Favorite Foods

While shopping for yogurt the other day, I saw a woman stocking up on regular yogurt. I couldn't help but casually ask, "Have you ever tried Greek yogurt?" I know it contains so much more protein than the cups she was choosing, and it got me thinking about other foods that may seem alike, but nutritionally, they can be incredibly different. Here are a few seemingly similar foods that have Read more

A Doctor Dishes: Which "Superfoods" Are Worth the Cost?


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Expensive Superfoods

We're thrilled to present this smart LearnVest story here on Savvy! Most people you speak to these days are trying to stretch every dollar as far as possible — even the ones they spend buying apples and oranges. Food prices are expected to increase yet again this year, and food manufacturers are making portions smaller without reducing prices. Not surprisingly, a recent Rasmussen poll found Read more

Foods That Can Make You Look Pregnant


Updated 02/11/12 2:35 AM · Posted by Shape · 4 comments

Foods That Make You Look Pregnant

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Shape here on FitSugar. Over the weekend, I saw a photo of a female celebrity (who is in a relationship with a male celeb) leaving a café with the caption, "Baby bump?" and I had to refrain myself from shouting out loud, "Come on, can't a girl eat without the world thinking she's having a baby?!" The truth is having a perfectly flat stomach Read more

Naomi Campbell Feels Carbs Are a Treat


Updated 02/10/12 9:11 AM · Posted by · 5 comments

Naomi Campbell Harper's Bazaar Interview

With the birth of the Atkins diet, carbs immediately got a bad reputation. It seems like everyone I know has gone on a carb-free diet at least once in their lives to lose weight, and even Naomi Campbell is no stranger to forgoing carbs. In the March issue of Harper's Bazaar, the 41-year-old model admits that she's blessed with a high metabolism, but she also exercises and watches her diet. Naomi Read more

Feel-Full Quick Tricks


Updated 02/07/12 11:13 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

Filling Foods For Weight Loss

We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Health.com here on our site. By Health.com It's not just what you eat that can make you more satisfied — it's how you eat, too. Try these tips to feel fuller longer. H2O some more Drink two eight-ounce glasses (16 ounces total) of water before each meal. It will fill up your stomach and trim up to 60 calories per meal. Health.com: Which Read more

Relaxing Ways to Stay Healthy and De-Stress


Updated 02/02/12 6:02 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

No-Exercise Ways to Beat Stress

Exercise is a proven way to beat stress, but if you're more in the mode for relaxation, here are some ways to ensure you stay healthy and stress-free without a bead of sweat. Eat fresh: Greasy, fried foods may be endorphin-boosting since they're addictive, but in the end, they'll only make you feel bloated and tired. Instead of eating processed foods, reach for feel-good foods that will not only Read more

Researchers Call For a Tax on Sugar


Updated 02/02/12 11:25 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

Sugar Tax Proposed After Study

According to researchers at the University of California, San Francisco, sugar is as dangerous as alcohol and tobacco. And just like other legal vices, they think regulators should put restrictions on its sale and availability by taxing any processed foods that have added sugar, including soda, some juices, chocolate milk, and sugared cereal, as well as proposing age limits when it comes to Read more

The Secrets of the World's Healthiest Women


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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

Healthy Dose Link Time: Zooey Deschanel's "Weird" Body Image


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What Zooey Deschanel Thinks About Her Body

Zooey Deschanel says her normal body is a bit weird in Hollywood — Blisstree Scale up! A healthy approach to dropping two pounds a week — Self The best energy bar for your nutritional needs and taste buds — Real Simple A new way to cut your workout time in half — Health Harness the power of yoga to rev up your weight loss efforts — Prevention Go international: what's considered health Read more

Flaxseed War: Whole vs. Ground vs. Oil


Updated 06/23/11 1:47 PM · Posted by · 5 comments

Nutritional Comparison of Flaxseeds, Flaxmeal, and Flaxseed Oil

Flaxseeds are so popular that it seems like they're being added to just about everything from bread to corn chips to cereal. They're high in fiber and a great source of omega-3s (especially if you don't eat fish). You can also buy them separately to add to your own foods, but should you pick up whole flaxseeds, the kind that are ground up, or the oil made from the seeds? All three forms of flax Read more