Healthy Dinner: Tofu, Tomato, and Basil Quiche


Updated 07/07/10 6:34 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 6 comments

Recipe For Tofu, Tomato, and Basil Quiche

Quiche is one of my go-to recipes for dinner because they're so easy to make, and since you can add just about anything, you never get bored with the flavor. Tomatoes with fresh picked basil from the garden is one of my absolute favorite treats in the Summer, and that delicious combo was the inspiration behind this fresh tasting, protein-packed quiche. This recipe is a cinch, really, and it'll Read more

Healthy Dinner: Carrot Quinoa With Black Beans


Updated 06/07/10 3:39 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 8 comments

Recipe For Carrot Quinoa With Black Beans

Possibly due to its status as an ancient grain, cooking quinoa can seem a bit intimidating. But after a thorough rinse, it's a cinch to cook and I have an easy, delicious recipe for you to try. Once you start cooking with quinoa, I have a feeling you'll be making it all the time. Low in both saturated fat and cholesterol, this recipe can be enjoyed as a main or side dish, and it's jam-packed with Read more

Spicy Chickpea Barley and Quinoa Veggie Burger Recipe


Updated 07/19/10 8:28 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 21 comments

Recipe For Spicy Chickpea Barley and Quinoa Veggie Burger

It's BBQ time and if you're like me, you love a good veggie burger. Since most of the ones you find in the freezer section tend to be pretty flavorless, I'm going to share with you this recipe that will knock your socks off. Seriously, this is one of the best veggie burgers I've ever had. It's a recipe created by an old friend, and now you can try it too. These burgers are a cinch to make. Just Read more

Healthy Dinner: Quinoa Salad With Dried Apricots and Tofu


Updated 08/03/10 3:15 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 7 comments

Recipe For Quinoa Salad With Dried Apricots and Tofu

In the Winter I crave warm, filling foods like soups and casseroles, and in the Summer, my taste buds long for recipes made with fresh veggies. In the Spring, I'm all about dishes that combine the two, and here's one made with quinoa, tofu, and three of my favorite veggies. It's seasoned with cumin, fresh ginger, and dried apricots, so it has a sweet and savory flavor. When I figured out the Read more

Food Review: Healthy Asian Chicken Frozen Dinners


Updated 05/20/11 12:00 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 1 comment

Review of Lean Cuisine, Healthy Choice, Kashi, and Other Frozen Chicken Dinners

It's a fact: frozen dinners happen. We know life is busy and you can't always whip up a home-cooked meal. When pressed for time, microwaveable meals make for an easy option, but the frozen-food aisle can easily overwhelm your senses of judgment. With so many choices, it's hard to figure out which frozen dinner will truly be a tasty, healthy meal. To take the guess work out of your next trip to Read more

Eat Cake For Breakfast and Lose Weight, Study Says


Updated 02/14/12 10:01 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Eat Dessert For Breakfast and Lose Weight, Study Says

If your insatiable sweet tooth is preventing you from losing weight, findings from a recent study may be just the thing to help you slim down. Researchers found those who ate a large breakfast that included something sweet lost weight and were able to keep off more pounds than those who ate a small breakfast. A group of 193 obese adults (not a huge study) were split into two groups. One ate a Read more

5 Aphrodisiacs to Set the Mood Right Tonight


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5 Aphrodisiacs For Valentine's Day From Chef David Bazirgan of Fifth Floor Restaurant

If it's really true that 70 percent of women and men expect to get hot and heavy tonight, then dinner should have one mission: to make the two of you swoon. We've offered the lowdown on healthy foods that'll stimulate sex drives — but what foods do chefs put on the menu to help you get in the mood? To find out, we turned to David Bazirgan, who's no stranger to sexy meals. As the executive chef Read more

5 Strange Ways Chocolate Keeps You Healthy


Updated 02/13/12 4:05 AM · Posted by Prevention · 0 comments

5 Surprising Ways Chocolate Keeps You Healthy

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Prevention here on FitSugar! This sweet treat may also boost brainpower, help you relax, and more! By Mara Betsch, Prevention Show your heart some love this Valentine’s Day by nibbling a few chocolates — and making them a regular treat throughout the year. A recent study found that those consuming the highest levels of chocolate had a 37 Read more

4 Ways to Prep a Healthy Dinner Quickly


Updated 01/27/12 9:38 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

How to Cook a Fast Healthy Dinner

Just one bad decision — like quieting your rumbling stomach with greasy takeout — can undo a day of healthy eating. If you've been sabotaging your diet because of unhealthy dinner decisions, use these tips to cook a healthy meal without sacrificing time. Double the amount: Week already looking full? Make extra servings the next time you cook so you can have healthy leftovers for the rest of Read more

Fat-Proof Your Life


Updated 02/10/12 4:10 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Fat-Proof Your Marriage

We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Health.com here on our site. By Maridel Reyes It's true that there are certain times in your life when extra poundage seems to appear out of nowhere . . . and settle on you. In fact, experts have honed in on the exact moments when you're most vulnerable to weight gain. "Life transitions, having a baby, and going through menopause cause Read more