During her cooking demo in Aspen , Food Network star and fan favorite Giada De Laurentiis opened up the floor to questions. One woman in the back raised her hand and asked the question that the whole world was dying to know. “How do you manage to cook all this food and still look so great?”...

A hundred years ago, basic living was a lot more work. From chopping vegetables to walking to work, the average energy expenditure for an individual was three to five times higher than today. That means everyone burned more calories just by going about their day. Our modern conveniences from peeled,...

I’ve always wondered what exactly an expiration date means on a drug. Does it become less effective? Could it poison me? Obviously, there’s a big difference in those two things, so I was glad to see this NPR story that sheds some light on drug expiration dates . Just because a drug is past...

Quiche is one of my go-to recipes for dinner because they’re so easy to make, and since you can add just about anything, you never get bored with the flavor. Tomatoes with fresh picked basil from the garden is one of my absolute favorite treats in the Summer, and that delicious combo was the inspiration...

I dread my six-month dental checkup because I know what they’re going to say – “You’re not flossing, are you?” I know brushing alone doesn’t help clean between your teeth, and really I have no excuse except that I just don’t do it. Here’s some news that’ll...

If you’re into living a fit and healthy lifestyle, you love talking about it so you can share tips, ask for advice, and boast about goals you’ve met. The FitSugar Community has been really active lately (pun intended), and here are some great posts that shouldn’t be missed. Just in...

If you’re pressed for time and can’t fit in a long workout, you can still effectively tone your upper body, core, and tush. Grab an exercise ball and do 20 reps of each exercise, and cycle through the routine three times. Push-Ups With Tuck Crunch Crunches on an Exercise Ball Plank Booty...

Reebok had some star power on hand to debut its newest line of fitness footwear and apparel this week, including its latest EasyTone offerings. Young Hollywood starlets Ashlee Simpson-Wentz, Anna Kendrick, Rosario Dawson, Emmy Rossum, and Lindsay Price showed off the latest gear and worked out with...

During the weekend I love going to brunch with my girlfriends, especially because of the mimosas and Bloody Marys. Brunch can get pretty heavy though, and the cocktails are no exception . On their own, most spirits average around 120 calories in a typical pour. Start adding fruit and veggie juice to...

Summer officially begins next Monday – are you ready? Don’t worry. We’ve got your back . . . and your thigh, arms, and tummy. Here are nine different workout to help you tone up and get in shape. David Kirsch’s Boot Camp 4 Elliptical Workouts Full Body Yoga Flow Arm Plan All...

I must come clean and confess that I neglect my calves. Aside from stretching them in Downward Dog , I spend little time on this overworked muscle that helps propel me forward as I run. I’m changing my ways, and have added calf raises to my strength training routine. The calf may be small in comparison...