It’s almost Valentine’s Day, and that may mean you’ve got chocolate on your mind. Though you may be fearing the amount of calories in those heart-shaped boxes, there are many reasons to love Valentine’s Day sweet treats. In fact, here are five healthy reasons to eat dark chocolate....

Chilly Winter weather calls for body-warming soups. Reader CheesePlease whipped up this Thai lemongrass chicken soup using easy-to-find ingredients. She posted a pic in our Healthy Recipe group . This flavorful lemongrass soup gives you a taste of an authentic Thai or Vietnamese recipe, but without...

It may have been developed for the Navy SEALs, but you don’t have to be in secret-weapon shape to work out with TRX. The concept of the TRX suspension training is pretty basic: you use two cables on your feet or hands to partially suspend your body and use your own body weight as resistance. The...

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Prevention here on FitSugar! By Cristina Goyanes, Prevention It’s no wonder your friends aren’t available to hang out on Sundays in the Fall and Winter – according to a 2005 Gallup Poll, 64 percent of Americans claim to be professional football...

Need an easy brunch to whip up on Super Bowl Sunday? Try this egg recipe from AllieNic . She posted it in the Healthy Recipes community group . Ingredients: 12 slices of ham (free of preservatives) 12 eggs Salt, pepper, and paprika Line a muffin tin with slices of ham. Crack an egg into each muffin...

Difficulty sleeping can make the night long and the following day feel even longer. Ads for prescription sleeping pills run frequently on late-night TV, bu adopting healthy sleep habits can be as effective as medication, with no side effects. Here are reasons you may be suffering from insomnia. View...

Happy birthday to Shakira , who turns 35 today! The singer-songwriter has already had a stellar week: on Tuesday she was honored by France as a Chevalier de L’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres for her contribution to music. Besides her obvious talents, we are celebrating Shakira for her dedication...

The Hunger Games is just 50 days away! To celebrate the most anticipated movie release of the season, we’re so excited to introduce DistrictSugar , your destination for all things Hunger Games . We’ve lined up interviews with the cast, exclusive looks at the amazing fashion and beauty from...

Green up your Super Bowl snacks and bake your own kale chips. It is so easy - you only need three ingredients. Watch the video and see for yourself just how quick it is to make your own. View original post here:  Snack on This: Kale Chips For Super Bowl Sunday

Tight hips seem to be a common problem for almost everybody – from runners to cyclists, from deskbound bloggers to triathletes. Give this area a little extra love with this sequence of nine hip-opening stretches to increase your flexibility, reduce discomfort, and prevent injury. Try the series...

It’s not really a party until the dip shows up. Good with veggies, fruit, and pita bread, the sheer variety of dips make them an easy crowd-pleaser. If you’ve got a party coming up and want to get crazy with the dip but also want to keep calories and fat down, we’ve got 10 recipes...