5 Strange Ways Chocolate Keeps You Healthy


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5 Surprising Ways Chocolate Keeps You Healthy

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Prevention here on FitSugar! This sweet treat may also boost brainpower, help you relax, and more! By Mara Betsch, Prevention Show your heart some love this Valentine’s Day by nibbling a few chocolates — and making them a regular treat throughout the year. A recent study found that those consuming the highest levels of chocolate had a 37 Read more

50 Geeky Date Ideas For Valentine's Day (and Beyond)


Updated 02/12/12 5:56 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 1 comment

Geeky Valentine's Day Date Ideas

Coming up short for Valentine's Day date ideas? If you and your sweetheart are more of the geeky persuasion, simply hitting up an overpriced restaurant just won't cut it. We brainstormed 50 date ideas that incorporate science, tech, and video games, for a special Valentine's eve. But don't limit yourself — tackle these date ideas all year! Bundle up, pack a dinner picnic, and head to the Read more

Uh Oh! Watch Out For These 12 IRS Audit Red Flags


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Most Common IRS Audits

We're thrilled to present this smart Kiplinger story here on Savvy! The IRS audits only slightly more than 1% of all individual tax returns annually. The agency doesn't have enough personnel and resources to examine each and every tax return filed during a year. So the odds are pretty low that your return will be picked for review. And, of course, the only reason filers should worry about an Read more

If You're Craving Girl Scout Cookies, Try These Instead


Updated 01/31/12 2:37 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 18 comments

Calories in Girl Scout Cookies and How to Beat the Cookie Craving

It's Girl Scout Cookie time! Noshing on these fund-raising treats seems like an American pastime, but it can be challenging to keep a snack session of these seasonal sweets in check. If you can enjoy your cookies in a reasonable manner, then good for you! But if you're looking for a way to scratch that sugary itch without killing your healthy eating agenda, here are some healthier alternatives. Read more

3 Low-Carb Ideas For Evening Meals


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Low-Carb Dinner and Late-Night Snack Ideas

Carbs may be needed to fuel your body and your brain, but if you're looking to drop a few pounds fast, cutting them out (especially in the evening, as celebrity trainer Gunnar Peterson suggests) may help. Make sure to do it the right way with these low-carb snack and meal ideas, which will keep you full throughout the evening (and don't forget to enter to win a year of KIND bars and a juicer in Read more

How Your Fridge Can Help You Lose Weight


Updated 01/14/12 3:33 AM · Posted by · 3 comments

Ways Your Fridge Can Help You Lose Weight

The LG fridge might have features to help you lose weight, but since it's not yet available (and its price tag is a bit steep), give the fridge you already own a little makeover. It can help you reach your 2012 weight loss goals with these tips. Get Organized Organizing your fridge will help you make healthier decisions when it comes to food, and being able to see all different ingredients Read more

An Obsession: Milka Chocolate


Updated 01/08/12 12:08 AM · Posted by YumSugar · 3 comments

Milka Chocolate Review

I know it's January and all of the indulgences of the holiday season should be behind us, but when it comes to chocolate, I refuse to give that up. Typically I am a fan of really rich, deep dark chocolates that have complex and slightly bitter flavors. My one exception to this rule is with Milka chocolate. While you can find Milka in the United States, the European version is so much better. The Read more

Why You Should Take Your Chances When Online Dating


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Reasons to Do Online Dating

We're happy to present this excerpt from one of our favorite sites, YourTango. I'd like a large pie with extra cheese, mushrooms, sausage, and broccoli. But make sure the cheese is covering the whole pizza because I don't like baldness, and actually, why don't you hold the sausage? I'd like someone who doesn't eat processed meat. And while you're there, make sure those mushrooms are Read more

Leonardo DiCaprio and Erin Heatherton Have the Look of Love in LA


Updated 01/21/12 1:00 PM · Posted by · 24 comments

Leonardo DiCaprio Victoria's Secret Erin Heatherton Pictures

Leonardo DiCaprio and his Victoria's Secret model girlfriend Erin Heatherton had their latest loved-up afternoon out in LA yesterday. We had a first glimpse of the couple together last week, when they were spotted checking out a museum in Sydney. Leo had been in Australia on and off for the last couple months working on Baz Luhrmann's adaptation of The Great Gatsby, but it seems a holiday break Read more