Definition: Goji Berry


Updated 05/08/08 1:36 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 13 comments

Definition of Goji Berry

Goji Berry, also known as Chinese Wolfberry and Lycium, is a small, soft red fruit commonly used in Chinese medicine. The berries are believed to boost the immune system, sperm production, circulation, increase longevity, and help protect the liver. They are rich in amino acids, vitamins, beta-carotene (which also makes them great for the eyes), and antioxidants; they contain 2,000 times the Read more

4 Additions For the Perfect Trail Mix


Updated 03/30/12 8:26 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

How to Make Healthy Trail Mix

A good trail mix can be the perfect snack; no matter what you're craving, whether it's salty or sweet, a few handfuls can keep you satisfied and full. But there's a right way and a wrong way to make trail mix if you want it to be good for your body. Here are four additions to make your trail mix tasty and healthy. Chocolate: Eat chocolate — lose weight? That's what some people are saying, Read more

Healthy Dose Link Time: Stand-Up Paddleboarding Rocks


Updated 05/18/11 10:49 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 1 comment

How to Save Calories at Happy Hour and More

What is SUP? Stand-up paddleboarding, and you should try it! — Lululemon Surprise! Tina Fey likes to party with yoga — Blisstree Order these 80-calorie treats at your next happy hour — Health Who was kicked off The Biggest Loser last night? Learn more here — Fit Bottomed Girls Raw energy bars featuring buckwheat, almonds, and goji berries — Healthful Pursuit Read more

Healthy Dose Link Time


Updated 02/14/11 10:38 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 0 comments

Flourless Chocolate Oatmeal Cookie Recipe and More

Just in time for V-Day, flourless chocolate oatmeal cookies — Peanut Butter Fingers A champagne cocktail fortified with antioxidant-rich goji berries — Vital Juice Why Jennifer Aniston loves Nicole Kidman's abs — Fit Celeb Celebrate yourself on Valentine's Day — Daily Spark Going green in your bedroom can make for a healthy sex life — MindBodyGreen Read more

What We're Sweet On: No-Waste, Glossy Lipstick


Updated 09/19/11 10:21 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

Exude Lipstick Review

For Rachel Zoe's Spring 2012 presentation, models wore a warm, sun-kissed makeup look featuring the Nude shade from Exude's lip creme line ($29). And after wearing the same hue for a few days, I can say I'm hooked. The applicator tip is actually not a traditional slanted lipstick. Instead, it's a crystal-clear dispenser where you control just how much or little lip color you want. And any amount Read more

What's Going to Be the Next Big Health Food Trend?


Updated 08/25/11 7:52 AM · Posted by · 24 comments

Health Food Trends

First it was hummus, then soy milk, then almond milk. Now it's Greek yogurt that's the hottest health food trend: sales of brands like Fage and Chobani are through the roof. In just five years, sales of this thick, protein-rich yogurt have grown 2500 percent. Americans can't seem to stop catching waves of the latest whole foods. But now that açai, goji berry, quinoa, and probiotic yogurt have Read more

A Reader Recipe: Sweet and Salty Coco-Nut Bars


Updated 08/25/11 1:55 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

Coconut Almond Granola Bar Recipe

Make your own granola bars! FitSugar reader AllieNic shares this recipe for homemade granola bars, perfect to take along during your next long run. She shared the recipe in our Healthy Recipe group. I got this recipe from my friend Etown who lives down in Texas. Her boyfriend, B, is super into triathlons. Mostly because he’s super good at triathlons. He recently took part in an Ironman Read more

Brendan Brazier Shared His Secrets to Optimum Health, Energy, and Youth


Updated 10/14/11 11:51 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Brendan Brazier Interview on Thrive Foods

Beyond being a professional triathlon competitor, Brendan Brazier has covered his nutritional bases. Brendan's the creator of the "Thrive Diet," a nutritional plan to improve performance and recovery and has developed Vega shakes, a line of nutrient rich vegan protein shakes. He regularly tours the US to give speeches about how to have optimal health. The author of two books, Brendan will Read more

Website of the Day: Gojee


Updated 08/01/11 5:40 AM · Posted by GeekSugar · 0 comments

Review of New Recipe Search Database Site Gojee

No, this website isn't dedicated to goji berries, the red super food from the Himalayas. What you will find at Gojee is a recipe database, designed to help you find recipes based off of what you're craving and what's in your fridge. You can also easily avoid recipes with ingredients you dislike. Quickly insert your email address to sign in, and use the top toolbar to type in what you are craving. Read more

D-Mix Energy Elixir: Cool or Not?


Updated 10/14/11 11:49 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 10 comments

D-Mix Energy Elixir

There's a ton of energy boosting stuff out there — drinks, bars, gels, and chews, to name a few. Now there's D-Mix, an energy elixir that tries to set itself apart by billing itself as the "world's first customizable energy elixir." D-Mix comes in coffee and mint flavors and is a concentrated liquid serum, which, according to the website, you can pump into just about anything. They even provide Read more