Healthy Recipe: Pizza Quinoa Polenta


Updated 07/26/09 6:39 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 25 comments

Healthy Recipe:  Pizza Quinoa Polenta

I'll admit that a slice of cheesy pizzeria pizza is one of my weaknesses, but at 272 calories a slice, it's not something I want to indulge in on a regular basis. Not only because of the calories, but since the dough is usually made with white flour, it's not exactly nutritious. So here's a recipe that'll satisfy your need for something chewy, gooey, and tomatoey, but it's made with Quinoa Read more

Food Review: Quinoa Polenta


Updated 08/06/09 7:03 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 13 comments

Food Review: Quinoa Polenta

Quinoa tops my list for favorite whole grains because it's so high in protein and fiber — 1/4 cup dry quinoa contains six grams of each. I'm also a huge fan of polenta, so I was stunned with excitement when I came upon Quinoa Polenta. Two delicious foods coming together as one. "Simply brilliant," I thought, and placed it in my cart immediately. It's made with both red and black quinoa so I Read more

8 Tips For a Healthier Brunch


Updated 01/26/12 4:31 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 5 comments

Tips For a Healthier Brunch

Weekend brunch is one of my favorite meals, but with all the deliciously decadent foods to choose from, like a Belgian waffle smothered in maple syrup and whipped cream, it's easy to overindulge. To avoid having to spend the entire afternoon in a coma on the couch, here are some tips for making your weekend breakfast as healthy as it is satisfying. Load pancake batter with fruit: Mix in at Read more

In Season: Tomatoes! How to Maximize Their Health Benefits


Updated 07/08/11 7:47 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Health Benefits of Tomatoes

After eating hard, tasteless, discolored tomatoes for the past eight months, I'm loving the fact that my knife is now sliding through juicy, ripe, and delicious tomatoes. Although tomatoes generally taste better toward the end of the Summer, the tomatoes that are now arriving in farmers markets and grocery stores shouldn't be missed. Tomatoes are not only tasty, they are also good for us. In this Read more