Mommy's little helper.
A new mama's got much ado about stretch marks. Some let fate run its course, while others slather on potions and creams in hopes of avoiding (and fading) the inevitable. For the new mommy who is looking to keep her pregnancy chemical and stretch mark free, Kimberly Parry Organics Belly Butter will work to do just that. Made from organic oils (jojoba, coconut, and olive), as well as unfiltered Read more
There are hundreds, if not thousands of different belly butters, cremes, salves and potions aimed at pregnant women's bellies on the market and every mother (or mother-to-be) seems to have her own favorite. I've shared my most trusted stretch mark cures in the past, but I'd love to know what type of other ointments or products you rubbed on your expectant belly. You can share your picks by Read more
If dairy products don't sit well with your belly or you choose to eat a vegan diet, then you can still satisfy your chocolate cravings. Although milk chocolate is made with dairy, many dark chocolate products are not. Just be sure to read the label before indulging in any chocolatey treat. I've done the legwork for you and gathered a list of my favorite dessert products and recipes that don't Read more
If you're itching for a culinary adventure, there's no need to leave your home! Escape to Avery Island for a crawfish feast with Food Orleans. This was my lunch. I ate it all. Avery Island is a gorgeous place; it's surrounded by a long lace of bayous, has plenty of wildlife roaming around freely (deer, bears, raccoons, alligators), and houses the beautiful Jungle Gardens and Bird Sanctuary. Read more
What's McDonald's doing in 26 of our nation's hospitals? — Mind Body Green Get your nosh: two dozen snacks, all under 200 calories — Real Simple Not a passing fad, hula-hooping is a fun way to tone your belly — Health Learn the forbidden foods that actually work to keep you slim — Self Why kicking back and relaxing is essential to good health — HuffPost Healthy Living Cruise into Read more
Easter is coming up, and for some of us that means a big brunch followed by a helping of candy — think Cadbury Creme Eggs, Peeps, and lots of jelly beans. While a few Easter treats are OK, weighing your basket down with chocolate, caramel eggs, and jelly beans can be the gateway to mindlessly snacking on candy for the rest of the week. Whether you're making a basket for a friend or the little Read more
We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Shape here on FitSugar. This week Shape turns to nutritional consultant Mike Roussell, PhD, for some help! Q: What's the best way to lose belly fat: diet or exercise? A: You really need both, and here's why — losing fat (all kinds of fat, not just the belly fat that covers your lower abs) requires an energy deficit. At the end of Read more
The secret to a flat belly according to doc Travis Stork: never diet — Prevention Holding that Warrior 1 helps build willpower off the mat — Yoga Journal Borrow these seven habits of highly successful snackers — Real Simple Get the skinny on finding (and using) your fat burning zone — HuffPost Healthy Living When is the perfect time to work out? — Shape Donkey kicks truly are a kick Read more
We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Prevention here on FitSugar! You don’t have to go on a deprivation diet or spend hours exercising to ward off disease and be your healthiest self! Instead, try these supersimple tips By the editors of Prevention Staying healthy can feel like so much, well, work (think: logging hours at the gym and whipping up nutritious meals from scratch). Read more
Between meetings, appointments, work deadlines, errands, family obligations, and trips to the gym, our lives can be so busy that we fill our bellies with the quickest, easiest bites we can get our hands on. Whether your goal is to drop unwanted pounds or eat healthier, it's in your best interest to pause before you take your first bite and ask yourself these four important questions. Am I Read more
