Healthy Dose Link Time: McDonald's in 26 American Hospitals


Updated 04/17/12 10:20 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

McDonald's in 26 American Hospitals

What's McDonald's doing in 26 of our nation's hospitals? — Mind Body Green Get your nosh: two dozen snacks, all under 200 calories — Real Simple Not a passing fad, hula-hooping is a fun way to tone your belly — Health Learn the forbidden foods that actually work to keep you slim — Self Why kicking back and relaxing is essential to good health — HuffPost Healthy Living Cruise into Read more

Why You Shouldn't Eat at Chain Restaurants


Updated 03/19/12 10:56 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Are Chain Restaurants Worth My Money?

Think twice about eating at that chain restaurant. Our pal Wise Bread gives reasons why you shouldn't eat there. I’ll reveal my bias upfront — I can’t stand chain restaurants. From their oversized, cheese-topped portions to the excessive use of adjectives in their menus, grabbing a bite at a big-box just doesn’t hit the spot for me. According to the US Department of Agriculture, the Read more

5 Indulgent Fast-Food Frozen Treats Under 300 Calories


Updated 02/06/12 2:49 PM · Posted by · 4 comments

Fast-Food Frozen Desserts Under 300 Calories

The frozen yogurt trend has given us so many more options than calorie-rich ice cream, but sometimes you get the kind of craving that only a cheap fast-food frozen dessert can fix. Calorie-wise, a soft-serve cone is usually the best option (a reduced fat vanilla ice cream cone at McDonald's, for example, is 150 calories and 3.5 grams of fat). If you're looking for something more indulgent, Read more

Healthy Fast Food Choices For Kids on the Go


Updated 02/20/12 3:20 AM · Posted by LilSugar · 0 comments

The Best Fast Food For Kids

Gone are the days when McDonald's and Burger King were the only fast-food options for families looking for lunch on the run. Now parents have a plenty of choices when striving to feed kids quickly, without sacrificing quality and nutrition in the process. But beware of hidden pitfalls, like seemingly healthy meals that are actually loaded with fat and calories or lacking all nutritional value. Read more

5 Unbelievably Bad Fast-Food Breakfasts


Updated 01/23/12 10:43 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

5 Fast-Food Breakfasts You Should Never Eat

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Prevention here on FitSugar! By Molly Raisch, Prevention Mom always said, “Breakfast is the most important meal of the day.” And she was right. Morning meals are essential to revving your metabolism and kick-starting your calorie burn, but indulging in a fat- and calorie-laden breakfast from your favorite fast-food chain could easily send Read more

8 Healthy Fast Food Options


Updated 10/14/11 11:50 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 27 comments

Healthy Fast Food Options

With the latest study claiming fast food is as addictive as drugs, breaking your Mickey D's habit cold turkey may be a bit daunting. Luckily, there are some healthy, or healthier, options at your fave fast food joints that can help you stay on track, even when you (accidentally) find yourself in the drive-through line. Here are eight of our picks: McDonald's — The Caesar Salad with Grilled Read more

The Essential Habits of a Healthy Home Cook


Updated 01/18/12 2:42 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Healthy Cooking Tips

Unless you know what you're doing, cooking at home can be as detrimental to your health as eating out. As far as your body is concerned, cooking with processed ingredients high in saturated fat, sugar, and sodium might as well be like eating McDonald's. But becoming a healthy cook isn't as hard as you think. Here are some essential habits for healthy home cooks, starting from the moment you set Read more

McDonald's Sneaks Around the Happy Meal Ban


Updated 11/30/11 5:15 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

McDonald's Charges Money For Happy Meal Toys

It seems that fast-food giants are finding a way to scoot around San Francisco's new ordinance that bans restaurants from serving free toys with meals over 600 calories. McDonald's has decided to charge a dime to customers who would like the toy with their Happy Meals, reports the San Francisco Chronicle. The proceeds earned from the Happy Meals will go towards building a Ronald McDonald House, Read more

Black Friday: Food Court Survival Guide


Updated 11/27/11 5:15 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 7 comments

Best Choices For Dieters at Shopping Mall Food Courts

Black Friday. A day full of deals, long lines, and schlepping bags full of gifts around the mall. It's a shopping marathon and a gal needs to fuel for endurance events. The holiday season is full wonderful home-baked treats, you don't want to waste precious calories on run-of-the-mill food court fare. I have found a few items that are lower in calories and saturated fat and though may not be the Read more

5 Diet Foods That Are Making You Fat


Updated 11/26/11 9:16 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Diet Foods That Actually Make You Fat

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Prevention here on FitSugar! Improve your weight loss plan by avoiding these health diet disasters By Alyssa Shaffer Thanks to confusing labels and unearned reputations, it's difficult to know what's good for you. You might automatically reach for items with a "health halo," such as spaghetti sauce (love that lycopene!), or labels like reduced Read more