A Reader Recipe: Better-Than-Trader-Joe's Kale Salad


Updated 05/18/12 3:10 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Kale and Edamame Salad Recipe

FitSugar reader Shockinglydelicious shared this kale and edamame salad recipe, which she posted in our Healthy Recipe group. Kale, edamame, garbanzos, cranberries . . . it's better than the version sold by Trader Joe's, I promise! Lots of healthy fiber and greens. Recipe for my kale and edamame bistro salad here. Share your own recipe in our Healthy Recipe group, and we may feature it on our Read more

Make Our Healthy Sangria This Cinco de Mayo — It's Only 150 Calories!


Updated 05/04/12 10:41 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Healthy Sangria Recipe

We're fans of sangria! The fruity wine-based punch, which hails from Spain but is often served south of the border, is the perfect drink for a hot afternoon. If you're planning on making a pitcher for your Cinco de Mayo celebrations, try this healthier version. It's lower in alcohol and loaded with antioxidants. Watch the video to see our recipe. Cheers! Read more

Healthy Dessert: Peanut Butter Oatmeal Raisin (and Bean!) Cookies


Updated 04/16/12 10:25 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Healthy Oatmeal Cookie Recipe Using Beans

I hit the first barbecue of the season over the weekend and wanted to bring a healthy dessert that was low in sugar and easy to grab (without making much of a mess), since there were going to be tons of kids there. This is a twist on the classic oatmeal raisin cookie recipe — it has cannellini (white kidney) beans and peanut butter added for protein. This subtly sweet cookie with a soft and Read more

Valentine's Dessert: Frozen Raspberry Creamy, Dreamy Pie


Updated 02/11/12 12:37 AM · Posted by · 3 comments

Recipe For Frozen Raspberry Pie

Whether you're celebrating Valentine's Day with a special someone, friends, or family, or you're going solo, this holiday just isn't the same without delving into a sweet, creamy, dreamy treat. I know you don't want to burst out of your new Valentine's Day outfit, so here's a frozen dessert that's full of fresh flavor and a luscious texture that screams decadence, but won't break the calorie Read more

Healthy T-Day Side: Vegan Sweet Potato Millet Pie


Updated 11/17/11 2:50 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Vegan Sweet Potato Millet Pie Recipe

Sweet potatoes are one of my all-time favorite foods when the weather turns cold. I usually enjoy them baked, but here's a recipe featuring a mashed sweet potatoes topping for garlic and cumin-spiced millet with chopped apple and veggies. The smooth sweet potato complements the crumbly texture of the millet, and this sweet dish is under 250 calories per serving. Keep reading to see this simple Read more

A Reader Recipe: Healthy Vegetarian Pot Pie Recipe


Updated 11/11/11 12:03 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

Vegetarian Pot Pie Recipe

This healthy pot pie recipe from FitSugar reader JuicyNoelle, looks perfect for a chilly day. She posted this recipe in our Healthy Recipe group. One of my husband’s favorite Fall meals is a pot pie. In my feel-good interpretation of this classic comfort food, I use an abundance of veggies with a creamy white bean and rosemary puree (instead of gravy made with white flour). For my husband, I Read more

Healthy and Hearty Meatless Monday Recipes


Updated 09/20/11 3:17 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Healthy Meatless Monday Recipes

The Meatless Monday Campaign, which is a national health effort aimed at preventing heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, and cancer, has become increasingly popular over the last few years. The vegetarian initiative highlights the fact that the body can't store excess protein, and if you consume more protein than you need, you'll just eliminate it through your urine and put an extra strain on Read more

A Reader Recipe: Sweet Potato Hash


Updated 09/24/11 9:54 PM · Posted by · 4 comments

Healthy Sweet Potato Hash Recipe

FitSugar reader livewell360 has made a delicious-looking sweet potato hash! She posted the recipe in our Healthy Recipe community group. Simple, healthy, and colorful sweet potato hash browns. Serve with sunny-side up eggs for a satisfying and delicious gluten-free breakfast. See the recipe after the break! Read more

10 Versatile Greek Yogurt Recipes


Updated 09/11/11 9:10 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

10 Greek Yogurt Recipes and Recipe Substitutions

It's no secret that we love Greek yogurt around here, and there's good reason why. It's a perfect way to get more protein and calcium in your diet, and the probiotics are nothing but good news for your insides. But there are more than a few ways to eat it. From breakfast to dessert and everything in between, here are 10 Greek yogurt recipes! Read more

Recipe For Cod Topped With Summery Tomato Peach Salsa


Updated 07/25/11 2:39 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Cod With Tomato Peach Salsa Recipe

To celebrate the season, I've been buying tomatoes and other in-season fruits like crazy. So when I needed a quick and light dinner after getting home late from the gym the other night, I knew I needed to use up some of my Summer crop. The solution: tomatoes and peaches, tossed together into a refreshing salsa. Not wanting to overpower their delicate flavor, I decided to go with white fish for a Read more