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

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

One of the best parts about Summer is the amount of amazingly fresh, juicy produce that's available, but sometimes that can mean we're left with a fridge of fruits that are just on the verge of going bad. But don't throw them away overripe fruits contain high levels of antioxidants and other healthy nutrients. So go ahead, cut away any gross parts of your aging Summer fruit and check out these Read more

Happy Fourth of July! We hope that for many of you that means camping, grilling, and backyard parties. While classic barbecue side dishes like potato salad and macaroni and cheese are favorites for many of us, they don't always work for those following a vegan diet. If you're planning a barbecue this weekend, here are 20 side dishes that will have your vegan friends coming back for seconds. Read more

Now that the long weekend is over, it's time to bring the focus back to healthy recipes that'll get us through the workweek. Luckily, FitSugar readers don't let us down with their creative and tasty options. Straight from the FitSugar Community, here are healthy recipes you can make every night of the week. Check them out and don't forget to add your own in our Healthy Recipe group! Read more

One of my favorite parts about Spring is the appearance of fava beans. The flat bean has a creamy, buttery texture and a slightly nutty flavor, which works well on its own or in salads, soups, and pastas. And given that it's only in season from late March through May, you'll want to enjoy these fava bean recipes as much as you can in the next few weeks. Warning: fava beans do take a some effort Read more

One food that we're especially excited about this Spring is the now-in-season artichoke. Besides tasting great, it's also good for you: one medium artichoke contains important minerals like iron and calcium, along with over 20 percent of your daily fiber needs, which may help the body burn more fat. From salads to pastas and everything in between, here's what healthy artichoke dishes we'll be Read more

Spring produce has arrived, which means we're spending lots of time in the kitchen! Don't get us wrong, butternut squash and cauliflower are mighty fine veggies — we just really love asparagus. Keep reading to see some of the dishes we'll be cooking up this season. Read more

I'm on a healthy kick with Lent as my motivator, and it looks like I'm not alone. My friend recently told me she's adopting food journalist Mark Bittman's mantra "vegan before dinnertime" for the season in order to eat more healthfully. But if you find it hard to find a breakfast that doesn't include milk, eggs, sausage, or other animal products, look no further: here are 10 sweet and savory Read more

For people sensitive to gluten eating enough fiber can be tough, which does not make a body happy. A diet lacking in fiber can spell problems for the digestive system since it relies on fiber to "stay regular." That's not all: fiber reduces your risk of breast cancer, treats belly bloat, and helps you feel fuller, longer. Being gluten-free might make foods like whole wheat, rye, and barley Read more