In order to lose a pound in seven days, you need to cut out or burn 3,500 calories in a week. That's 500 fewer calories a day. If you just can't squeeze in a workout, here's how you can cut those calories out of your diet, a little bit at a time. *This is not a full day's meal plan, but rather examples of where you can cut calories in your daily diet. Breakfast Choose vanilla Greek yogurt (120 Read more

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Prevention here on FitSugar! The surprising ways you turn healthy foods into diet disasters By Nancy Rones, Prevention 1. Your marinades pack a big fat punch You're wise to choose skinless grilled chicken, but be careful with condiments. Barbecue sauce is filled with sugar, which equals calories (about 94 per 1/4 cup). The healthy move Ditch Read more

What makes a hamburger a hamburger? We could ponder the question for days, but wouldn't you rather bite into a juicy burger? But not just any burger: we've taste-tested our way around the country to find 25 amazing hamburgers you shouldn't miss. Whether you're a local or a tourist, it's certainly worth seeking out these must-have hamburgers. YumSugar's Top 5 Burgers Shake Shack, New York, NY: Read more

Whether you started out dabbling in vegetarianism or went head-first into ditching meat, eggs, milk, and other animal products, here are the top 10 signs you're absolutely a full-blown vegan. When grocery shopping, you have TVP, tofu, tempeh, edamame, miso, Silk, and every other type of soy product in your cart. Your veggie-oil-powered VW sports a bumper sticker that reads, "Cows Are For Read more

In case you missed it, we're reaching the end of National Burger Week, and there's no time like the present to take to the grill with a few of your favorite patties! (Need suggestions to put in between the bun? We've got more than a few.) While we're on the subject, I want to know what your favorite burger is, where it's from, and what goes into it. One of my top contenders of all time has to go Read more

One of the perils of being in a relationship? Having a partner that isn't as health conscious as you, likes to indulge more than you do, or simply refuses to eat healthy. This can lead to either eating completely separate dinners, which can take time, or feeling like you compromise by eating less healthy than you would. But there are some things that you can do to make a healthy compromise. Read Read more

With its strong familiar fragrance and structured bright leaves, mint is an easy herb to identify. It also thrives when growing and can take over the pot it's planted in, so it's best to grow mint in its own area. If you have mint in your garden, you might end up with a surplus of the flavorful leaves, but there's plenty of ways to make use of this hearty herb. Here are some suggestions: Use as Read more

Summer may be halfway over, but if you haven't yet taken advantage of the long days and warm weather with an outdoor bash, there's still plenty of time! Prep your backyard, secure a spot at the park, or haul your ice chest down to the beach. Then follow these tips for a simple, seamless Summer soiree that you'll actually be able to relax and enjoy. Choose an adaptable menu. Chances are, your Read more

Whether you're avoiding dairy for health or ethics, you can still enjoy dining out at your favorite restaurant. Keep these tips in mind so you don't end up accidentally eating dairy while out or if you're new to a dairy-free lifestyle and want to know what options are available to you. Breakfast Pancakes, waffles, and french toast are almost always made using milk, buttermilk, or butter, so Read more