Get Grillin'! 10 Healthy Burger Recipes to Enjoy


Updated 05/25/12 6:15 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 3 comments

Healthy Burger Recipes

Fire up the grills! Memorial Day weekend has officially begun, which means there's a good chance you'll be attending a barbecue. While the classic all-beef patty is the go-to burger of the season, it's nice to change things up — especially for the vegetarians and more health-conscious eaters of the group. If you're planning a barbecue this weekend, here are 10 burgers to add to your grilling Read more

Healthy Ice Cream Alternatives You'll Scream For


Updated 05/25/12 3:35 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

Healthy Alternatives to Ice Cream

The unofficial kickoff to Summer is this holiday weekend, and while it may not be sizzling yet, nothing says holiday celebration quite like a healthy barbecue. But if you're in need of a creamy cold treat, you don't have to sabotage all the bikini prep you've been doing. Here are a few delicious alternatives to regular old ice cream! Read more

Hit the Grill With These Vegan-Friendly Burgers


Updated 05/25/12 2:10 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Vegan Burger Recipes

There's nothing better than some grilled goodness on a sunny Spring day. If you've taken on a vegan or vegetarian diet and you're tired of those prepackaged burgers, you're in luck. I've got you covered with nine vegan burger recipes that are bursting with flavor. There's something to tempt every vegan regardless of their preferences, from white bean to black bean to portobello. No Read more

45 Grilling Tips, Tricks, and Recipes to Make Barbecue a Healthy Affair


Updated 05/25/12 12:55 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Healthy Barbecue Guide With Tips and Recipes

Grilling season has officially arrived. And whether you're looking for the best veggie burger or side dish recipe, calorie breakdowns of everything you'll find at a backyard barbecue, or cooking gadgets to make grilling even more healthy, we've got you covered! Keep reading for our best healthy grilling tips, tricks, and recipes. Read more

Sip on This: Strawberry Mojito


Updated 05/25/12 1:50 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Strawberry Mojito Recipe

Toasting at happy hour doesn't have to mean drinking a ton of calories. To reduce added sugars, chef Travis London uses fresh fruit to sweeten his drinks. The strawberries in his healthier mojito not only add flavor but antioxidants too. Learn how to make this refreshingly light cocktail, then print out the recipe and get ready to muddle. Read more

Healthy Breakfast Ideas From the Community


Updated 05/25/12 7:20 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Healthy Enchilada Breakfast Casserole Recipe

If you're looking for breakfast inspiration, then you've come to the right place! Here are a few of our favorite new recipes from the FitSugar Healthy Recipe community group. If you're entertaining a large party, then cooking up a healthy breakfast enchilada casserole is an easy way to feed the crowd. With a decadent name like upside-down banana-bread pancakes with maple cream, who would have Read more

A Reader Recipe: Protein Coconut Macaroons


Updated 05/24/12 9:06 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Healthy Low-Carb Macaroon Cookie Recipe

FitSugar reader eatingbirdfood made some low-carb protein coconut macaroons that would be great for an afternoon or post-workout snack. She posted the recipe in our Healthy Recipe group. These macaroons are low in sugar and carbs and made with Tone It Up's new protein powder, Perfect Fit Protein. Learn how to make this low-carb treat after the break! Read more

Say Goodbye to the Bloat With These Healthy Asparagus Recipes


Updated 05/21/12 3:49 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Asparagus Debloating Recipes

If you're getting in shape for a big event like a wedding, or want to look your best for bikini season, what you eat makes all the difference. Besides helping with weight loss, the right foods can also minimize bloating. Here's where asparagus comes in: this Spring veggie encourages colon health and also stimulates the growth of probiotics in the body. From breakfast to dinner, help give your Read more

Blast Through Belly Fat With These Avocado-Inspired Lunches


Updated 05/16/12 5:57 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Avocado Lunch Ideas to Decrease Belly Fat

Cardio and crunches aren't the only way to slim down your middle. Eating monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFA), like the kind found in avocado, is proven to diminish belly fat. Here are 12 lunch ideas featuring the belly-fat-fighting powers of the avocado. Source: Flickr user VegaTeam, Flickr user SweetOnVeg, and Flickr user SweetOnVeg Read more