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...

When it comes to nutrition, do you know your facts from fiction? Take this quiz and see. Source: Flickr User stevendepolo Take the Quiz The rest is here: Nutrition Myths: Fact or Fiction

Many people associate sprouts with those stringy, wormy-looking mung bean sprouts in stir-fry dishes. Otherwise, you might think of the bitter alfalfa sprouts used to fill sandwiches. Did you know that sprouting extends to a wide variety of grains, beans, and nuts, and sprouting these food items can...

When it comes to working out, you always want to make sure you have ample energy. However eating too close to vigorous exercise is a recipe for discomfort, but heading to the gym hungry isn’t ideal either – something I learned during a recent session with my Crunch trainer, Tim Rich. Not...

We’ve all seesawed between depriving ourselves then binging on cravings, usually because we crave things that we know we should avoid. According to Annemarie Colbin, Ph.D. , founder of The Natural Gourmet Institute and prominent author and lecturer on natural health and holistic medicine, we should...

Avocados have starred on The Biggest Loser , baby carrots got a junk food-esque makeover , and now, potatoes may be the next vegetable to be in the spotlight. Following the news that all forms of potatoes play a big role in weight gain, the Idaho Potato Association wants to let us know that there are,...

It’s a hot and humid Summer day and you head to your local smoothie joint for a cool, refreshing smoothie. It’s made with mostly all-natural fruit, ice, and a little dairy, so what could be bad? That tall glass of thick, fruity goodness might taste like it’s good for you, but the amount...

A woman is supposed to eat 25 grams of fiber every single day . It help cleans out your system to prevent bloating and flatten your tummy, and also satiates your hunger, which is great if you’re trying to lose weight. Getting your daily dose of fiber also lowers your cholesterol, prevents heart...

In a recent post, I mentioned that I always choose Greek yogurt over regular since the protein amount in the Greek variety is almost tripled. Yes, Greek yogurt is a little pricier, but I feel like I am getting more protein bang for my buck. This yogurt comparison inspired me to investigate other forms...

The following post was written by the registered dietitians of C & J Nutrition , Stephanie Clarke and Willow Jarosh. We turned to them for their expert advice to answer a FitSugar reader’s question. Hi, I am dealing with some serious bloating issues and it isn’t pretty – especially...

We waited with bated breath, and now that the USDA has unveiled its new food icon , what do you think? Replacing the 20-year-old pyramid, the plate is said to simplify all of the mixed information out there by breaking down nutrition requirements as a framework. The basic message is this: “make...