A Reader Recipe: Protein Coconut Macaroons


Updated 05/24/12 9:06 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Healthy Low-Carb Macaroon Cookie Recipe

FitSugar reader eatingbirdfood made some low-carb protein coconut macaroons that would be great for an afternoon or post-workout snack. She posted the recipe in our Healthy Recipe group. These macaroons are low in sugar and carbs and made with Tone It Up's new protein powder, Perfect Fit Protein. Learn how to make this low-carb treat after the break! Read more

Savory Sight: Cauliflower Brownies


Updated 05/25/12 3:35 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Cauliflower Brownies

Cauliflower's not just for savory applications. Just ask Sevimel, who can attest to the legitimacy of these cauliflower brownies. Cauliflower brownies? You betcha! Low-carb and gluten-free, these fudgy treats will keep everybody guessing what the secret ingredient is. They're choco-cauli-tastic! Curious about the recipe? Then check out her blog, and be sure to share your most intriguing recipes Read more

4 Ways to Make Weeknight Dinners Healthier


Updated 04/04/12 4:25 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Eat Healthy Dinners During the Week

Breakfast may be the most important meal of the day, but many times, dinner is the most celebrated. If your excitement for dinner leads to overly decadent, big-portioned meals, here are a few tips for making a healthy dinner during the week. Prep things for a quick meal: The time it takes to cook a healthy meal can be less than the time it takes to get takeout, but if you haven't prepped yet, it Read more

Wake Up! Pre-Workout Beverages to Boost Your Energy


Updated 04/04/12 11:14 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Preworkout Drinks to Boost Energy

Whether they're working out first thing in the morning or after work, many people may feel a little drowsy and sluggish. Rather than heading to the gym with only one eye open, prepare by drinking one of these energy-boosting beverages to help you feel more focused, energized, and ready to push your body to do more. Coffee or Green Tea Caffeine increases your endurance because it changes how Read more

Happy 26th Birthday Lady Gaga — How the Singer Keeps Healthy


Updated 03/28/12 2:59 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

How Lady Gaga Stays Healthy With Diet and Exercise

Lady Gaga turns 26 today, and to celebrate, we're taking a look at how the singer stays fit — I mean, look at those abs! — while living such a demanding lifestyle. While Gaga isn't without controversy (she's admitted to occasional drug and alcohol use), she remains extremely focused when it comes to her diet and fitness regimen. She keeps a consistent workout schedule: Without fail, Gaga Read more

Do You Eat Meat? Ask Yourself These Important Questions


Updated 03/25/12 8:28 AM · Posted by · 3 comments

Healthy Eating Tips For Meat Eaters

The majority of the US population include beef, poultry, or fish in their diet, which can be excellent sources of protein, vitamin B12, omega-3s, iron, and other essential nutrients. There's definitely a healthy and a not-so-healthy way to eat meat, so ask yourself these important questions to ensure your steak, grilled chicken, and tuna fish sandwich are doing your body good. Am I Getting Read more

Savory Sight: Lime-tastic Tartlets


Updated 03/07/12 3:20 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Lime Tartlets

We're obsessing over all things green right now, and these lime tartlets from Sevimel are mouthwatering. Low-carb, gluten-free, and sugar-free! Just add tequila for an adults-only margarita flavor! If you are craving these as much as we are, find the recipe on her blog. Share your beautiful food photos and tasty recipes in our YumSugar community. Read more

Battle PMS With These Foods


Updated 03/12/12 4:46 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Best Foods For Fighting PMS

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Fitness Magazine here on FitSugar! Are you plagued with period pain, fatigue, or other symptoms that turn you into a zombie for the week? Get relief by upgrading your diet. Here, experts share the foods that can boost energy, beat cramps, banish moodiness, and more. Iron-Fortified Whole-Grain Cereal Many women, especially those who consume Read more

A Reader Recipe: Cereal Banana Bread


Updated 03/06/12 1:30 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Healthy Cereal Banana Bread Recipe

OnSugar blogger Sophie's Sweeties has a healthy banana bread recipe that cuts calories by using Kashi cereal, apple sauce, and yogurt. My mom used to eat a slice of homemade banana bread every morning for breakfast. She would make 10 loaves at a time and freeze them until the last loaf was purely a delicious memory. She made a few loaves with chocolate chips, some with walnuts, and a couple were Read more

Eating Tips From The Bigger Loser's Former Nutritionist


Updated 02/28/12 3:52 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Dieting Tips From The Biggest Loser Nutritionist

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Fitness Magazine here on FitSugar! When Cheryl Forberg — registered dietitian, James Beard award-winning chef, and creator of The Biggest Loser meal plan — signed onto the show for its first season, she was shocked at the contestants' states of health. "Most of what I did was not on camera; at the beginning of every season, the applicant Read more