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

Fit Community — Fri, 18 May 2012 03:05:24 PDT

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 homepage!

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

Zelana Montminy — Thu, 03 May 2012 15:45:58 PDT

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!

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

Jenny Sugar — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 10:24:54 PDT

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 chewy texture was a hit with both the parents and kiddos.

Continue reading to see the recipe and find out how many grams of protein are in one delicious cookie.

Valentine's Dessert: Frozen Raspberry Creamy, Dreamy Pie

Jenny Sugar — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 20:17:26 PST

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 bank.

Continue reading to learn how to make this frozen raspberry pie.

Healthy T-Day Side: Vegan Sweet Potato Millet Pie

Jenny Sugar — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 14:45:17 PST

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 recipe and find out how much fiber and protein this dish packs.

A Reader Recipe: Healthy Vegetarian Pot Pie Recipe

Fit Community — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 04:58:19 PST

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 keep a touch of the rich, flaky pastry crust. But you could easily enjoy these creamy veggies over a piece of whole grain or sprouted grain toast. I like to serve these pot pies piping hot with a small salad.

Learn more about this recipe after the break!

Healthy and Hearty Meatless Monday Recipes

Angelica Marden — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 09:14:32 PDT

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 your kidneys to metabolize it. Atkins-smackins, right?

Ready to say sayonara to that steak for the day (or celebrate your everyday vegetarianism) and find out why thousands of civilians and celebrities like Gwyneth Paltrow and Alicia Silverstone support the meat-free holiday weekly? Here are some healthy and delicious vegetarian and vegan dishes to inspire you and remind you that you won't miss meat.

A Reader Recipe: Sweet Potato Hash

Fit Community — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 01:08:23 PDT

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!

10 Versatile Greek Yogurt Recipes

Leta Shy — Sun, 11 Sep 2011 04:17:16 PDT

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!

Recipe For Cod Topped With Summery Tomato Peach Salsa

Leta Shy — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 01:39:23 PDT

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 filling dinner that's anything but heavy. And the best thing about this recipe? You can easily change it to showcase whatever other salsa-appropriate ingredients you have laying around or use it to make fish tacos, and the hardest part is chopping all the ingredients. It's perfect for a busy weeknight!

Check out the full recipe after the break.