Hit the Grill With These Vegan-Friendly Burgers


Updated 05/25/12 2:10 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Vegan Burger Recipes

There's nothing better than some grilled goodness on a sunny Spring day. If you've taken on a vegan or vegetarian diet and you're tired of those prepackaged burgers, you're in luck. I've got you covered with nine vegan burger recipes that are bursting with flavor. There's something to tempt every vegan regardless of their preferences, from white bean to black bean to portobello. No Read more

Dairy-Free Ways to Get Your Chocolate Fix


Updated 05/18/12 7:50 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Dairy-Free Chocolate Dessert Ideas

If dairy products don't sit well with your belly or you choose to eat a vegan diet, then you can still satisfy your chocolate cravings. Although milk chocolate is made with dairy, many dark chocolate products are not. Just be sure to read the label before indulging in any chocolatey treat. I've done the legwork for you and gathered a list of my favorite dessert products and recipes that don't Read more

Staying Vegan on the Big Day: Wedding Menu Options


Updated 05/18/12 1:20 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Vegan Wedding Menu Ideas

Even though wedding meals typically include bacon-wrapped scallops, filet mignon, and wedding cake smothered in buttercream frosting, you can still enjoy a delicious vegan menu if you, your partner, or your guests follow this animal-free diet. A little creative planning is all it takes, and since many venues, caterers, and bakers are being asked more about vegan options, chances are your venders Read more

Dainty Vegan Teatime Cookies


Updated 05/17/12 4:49 PM · Posted by · 4 comments

Vegan Thumbprint Cookies With Chocolate Frosting

Warmer months mean lazy afternoon tea parties, and these thumbprint cookies are a dainty treat to add to the table. For added crunch and flavor, try rolling the crisp, crumbly shortbread in toasted, slivered almonds. Although vegan, the smooth, dark chocolate "buttercream" imparts rich, tart notes to the otherwise delicate cookie. Take a look at the fast and easy recipe. Read more

A Reader Recipe: Walnut Pecan Pate


Updated 05/11/12 1:20 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Vegan Pate Recipe

FitSugar reader Figandfork posted an inventive appetizer in our Healthy Recipe group. With just a handful of ingredients and a few easy steps, you can make it too. A healthy, super-quick vegan dip! See the full recipe for this walnut pecan pate at Fig and Fork, then share your own delicious recipes in our Healthy Recipe group. We may feature your post on our homepage! Read more

15 Vegan Lunches You Can Take to Work


Updated 05/07/12 7:10 AM · Posted by · 7 comments

Vegan Lunches You Can Take to Work

Whether you forgo animals only on Meatless Monday or you're a vegan through and through, it seems like more and more of us have tried an animal product-free diet. While going vegan may take a bit more thought and effort than an unrestricted diet, with a little pre-planning — like checking ingredients in store-bought breads and stocking up on vegan pantry essentials — you can still enjoy Read more

How Carrie Underwood Gets That Blown Away Body


Updated 05/01/12 6:09 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

Carrie Underwood's Diet and Fitness Routine

She may be tiny, but Carrie Underwood is one strong and toned woman — I mean, check out the legs on the cover of Carrie's new album, Blown Away. Since leaving American Idol almost eight years ago, Carrie has transformed herself through a healthy diet and regular fitness routine. Learn more about what the vegan star eats and the exercises that get her through the day! Read more

3 Ways Going Vegan Helps You Lose Weight, 3 Ways It Makes You Gain


Updated 04/26/12 11:25 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Mischa Barton Goes on a Vegan Diet

Celebs like Alicia Silverstone, Alanis Morissette, and Olivia Wilde all benefit from a vegan diet — now add actress Mischa Barton to the list. The 26-year-old actress showed off her slim and healthy figure on the set of Oasis singer Noel Gallagher's new music video. Mischa told Us Weekly, "I've been running like three miles a day," and added she also loves juice cleanses and vegan food. Vegan Read more

Vegan Is Love — Having Heart and Taking Action: Kid Friendly or Are You Kidding Me?


Updated 04/20/12 6:57 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Vegan Is Love Book For Kids

Alternative diets may be all the rage, but how early should they be introduced to tots? Sure, some kids have to eat wheat-, nut-, or dairy-free diets due to allergies, but a growing number of families are opting to raise their lil ones vegan because that's how mom and dad eat — and we're not just talking about celeb tots who follow alternative eating plans. Ruby Roth, a children's book author Read more

Is It Vegan or Not So Much? The Quiz


Updated 04/18/12 9:52 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

Surprising Vegan and Not-Vegan Foods

While sticking to a plant-based diet may be the mantra of health-conscious vegans, sometimes deciphering the long list of ingredients on prepackaged goods can be a little bit of a bother. While it's not necessarily a testament to just how healthy all these products are, sometimes a surprise or two can sneak up on you when you're first kicking off a vegan plan. How much do you know about the Read more