It’s hard enough to remember to put on sunscreen when you leave the house, but now you also need to make sure your sunscreen is safe to use. The Environmental Working Group has just released its 2012 Sunscreen Guide , and in order to make the list, a sunscreen must be free of oxybenzone and retinyl...

Exercising and sweating go hand-in-hand, and since no one wants to be known for their stinky BO, for many gym-goers, gliding on antiperspirant is just like slipping on a sports bra – it’s something you just don’t forget. Sweating is a natural process though, and when you’re working...

We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from espnW here on FitSugar! By Julia Savacool It’s a good thing Jenn Sommermann discovered triathlons when she did. “I was turning 40 years old, and my friend and I were looking for a way to commemorate the occasion,” Sommermann said....

Eat your way clean with this weekend detox. No fasting required – Vegetarian Times A dozen recipes for healthier muffins. Get baking! – Fitness Oranges are great, but these foods are even higher in vitamin C – HuffPost Healthy Living In praise of the dinner table: families that eat...

Eat your way clean with this weekend detox. No fasting required – Vegetarian Times A dozen recipes for healthier muffins. Get baking! – Fitness Oranges are great, but these foods are even higher in vitamin C – HuffPost Healthy Living In praise of the dinner table: families that eat...

Drinking enough water during the day is important for everything from fighting fatigue to controlling your appetite, but you could be doing more with those eight glasses a day. Here’s why you should jazz up water to make it even better for your body and your taste buds. Essential nutrients: Add...

Are you getting enough fiber each day? The recommended daily quota of fiber for women is 25 to 30 grams, not only to keep the body regular, but also to help lower cholesterol and to prevent heart disease and certain cancers. If you’re having a hard time eating enough fiber – or you have...

FitSugar reader Connoisseur4TheCure shared this Asian-inspired recipe for pan-seared scallops in our Healthy Recipe group . I try to get plenty of dark leafy greens into my diet.  Dark leafy greens and  cruciferous vegetables are an excellent source of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that help...

A little roughage in your diet is a necessity when it comes to keeping your digestive system happy, but that’s not all it’s good for. Getting your fill of fiber reduces your risk of breast cancer , treats belly bloat to help flatten your belly, and helps you feel full and satisfied longer...

Do you give your body the right amount of nutrients it needs? A new report from the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention says that, thankfully, most Americans get enough essential vitamins , like vitamins A and D, iron, and folate. That’s good news for us, since it shows that we’re...

Warm, sunny weather is not too far away, and with it means spending more time outdoors. Of course protecting yourself from UV rays is your best defense against skin cancer, but a new study presented at the annual meeting of the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) suggests exercise combined...