Healthy Recipe: Hearty Veggie Pesto Soup


Updated 02/05/10 2:59 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 7 comments

Healthy Recipe: Hearty Veggie Pesto Soup

On the weekend, I love to cook up a big pot of soup, so I have leftovers for the next few days. Often, I just use whatever ingredients I have in the fridge. Here's one of my creative concoctions. I happened to have some extra pesto so I added it to my veggie soup, and now it's my new favorite recipe. It's just the thing to warm you up on a cold Winter's day. I used pre-made pesto, but if you're Read more

How to Incorporate More Veggies Into Your Diet


Updated 08/29/11 12:00 PM · Posted by · 6 comments

How to Eat More Veggies

According to MyPlate, Michelle Obama's recent replacement of the the food pyramid, vegetables should dominate the American diet. However, I'm the first to admit that I probably don't eat enough vegetables: cheese and chorizo are so much more delicious! To promote the consumption of more leafy greens and in-season produce, I'm suggesting that we all make a conscious effort to change our diets. Read more