We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from Self here on FitSugar! It’s official, NYC has tennis fever! The courtside champs have been spotted around the Big Apple as they’re in town for this week’s US Open Tennis Championship. Self ers mingled with tennis greats at the 12th...

From Peruvian maca root to Indian turmeric, here are five interesting superfoods from around the world that you can add to your smoothies for added nutritional boosts. High in minerals, antioxidants, and vitamins, prepare for these powders to help you feel energized, invigorated, and cleansed. Source:...

Friends can help you lose weight when they share your good intentions, but here are some ways your buddies can also derail you on your weight-loss quest, and what you can do about it. They Bring You Treats Aww, how thoughtful. Your hubby stopped off at your favorite bakery and brought you home a raspberry-filled...

If you find yourself spending appalling amounts on working out or are looking for ways to cut your budget, it’s time to rethink your fitness choices. While a gym membership might be an economical choice for someone that goes almost every day, you should look at other options which can be significantly...

No reason to turn on the oven! FitSugar reader eatingbirdfood has a no-bake almond cookie recipe, which she posted in our Healthy Recipe group . These cookies may be small, but they make up for their size in the flavor department. They’re all natural, have only five ingredients and no added sugar...

You feel good indulging in a few nibbles of chocolate because of its health benefits, but just how good is it for your body? Take this quiz to see if you know the facts about the health benefits of this sweet treat. Take the Quiz View original post here:  Chocolate’s Health Benefits: True or...

Julie Bowen was once called fat ; the Modern Family actress tells More magazine that it happened during her first professional role as an actress during the early ’90s. And, to make matters worse, it was a costar who did the name calling: “Between scenes, [a costar] would say, ‘Can...

Happy birthday, Cameron Diaz ! Cameron, who just turned 39, is one fit inspiration. From Cameron’s healthy attitude toward eating to those amazing guns, the actress proves that moving closer to your 40s is something to be celebrated. Cameron says this about aging : “I think you get better...

Does the texture of seeds in fruit gross you out? Does the smell of vegetables like broccoli make you upturn your nose? Even with the best intentions to be healthy, you might be a picky eater. Lucky for you, scientists have discovered that you can train taste buds to eat healthier , which can help you...

What’s your cardio style: do you take it slow, or do you run or cycle as fast as possible? The secret to a healthy lifestyle may be all in how you work out, not how long. A new study followed 5,000 Danish adults who regularly rode bikes for 20 years and found that the participants who cycled faster...

Don’t let the rainy weather wash away your workout. If nasty rain and wind is forcing you to get your sweat on indoors, here are some ways to burn 300 calories at home. Get your stretch on: unroll your mat and practice yoga. An hour and 20 minutes of light yoga burns 315 calories . Pop in your...