A Reader Recipe: Black Bean and Sweet Potato Soup


Updated 01/29/11 3:21 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Black Bean and Sweet Potato Soup Recipe

Fitsugar member lauren posted this recipe for black bean and sweet potato soup in the Healthy Recipe community group. Eating less meat was one of my New Year's resolution, so of course I have been trying out vegetarian soups. My most recent was a delectable sweet potato and black bean soup. It is a great week day dinner, since it comes together so quickly, and in less than an hour, you have a Read more

Healthy Recipe: Low Calorie Black Bean Soup


Updated 10/21/11 1:03 PM · Posted by · 10 comments

Low Calorie Black Bean Soup Recipe

Black beans are versatile little legumes. Served up as a side dish to a heart healthy meal or part of a cheesy and greasy plate of Mexican enchiladas, I love the little guys. But perhaps the recipe I find most delectable (and healthy!) is a tangy bowl of black bean soup. Add a bit of broth, a few veggies, and some seasoning and you've got yourself a low calorie yet protein packed stew of Read more

Healthy Recipe: Vegetarian Black Bean Soup With Chipotle Peppers


Updated 02/15/10 8:07 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 7 comments

Recipe For Vegetarian Black Bean Soup With Chipotle Peppers

During the Winter I love having a hearty soup for dinner, and this recipe from Bon Appétit doesn't disappoint. I've been making it to much fanfare for a while, but over the years I've tweaked it, turning it into what I think is a perfect version of the original. Besides tasting great, it's good for you — the dish is low in fat and full of protein, iron, and vitamin C. Meat eaters, don't you Read more

A Reader Recipe: Broccoli White Bean Soup


Updated 04/26/12 1:25 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Broccoli White Bean Soup Recipe

FitSugar reader Dara8182 shared this filling yet light recipe for broccoli white bean soup in our Healthy Recipe group. Broccoli cheddar soup is a delicious but decadent treat. I designed this recipe to be a low-calorie alternative to butter-, cream-, and cheese-laden soups. At only 125 calories per serving, it's a warm, filling, and packed with healthy veggies. Give this one a try! Learn more Read more

Winter Warm-Up: Black and White Bean Soup With Sweet Potatoes


Updated 01/19/12 2:40 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Black and White Bean Soup With Sweet Potatoes

Old man Winter has blown in and brought with him an insatiable desire for warm, savory soups. This black and white bean soup with sweet potatoes is a twist on the classic black bean soup recipe, and it's under 300 calories a bowl. Keep reading to see this simple recipe and find out how much protein and fiber is in one serving. Read more

Packaged Dinners That You'll Feel Good Feeding Your Family


Updated 03/21/12 3:20 AM · Posted by LilSugar · 0 comments

Healthy Frozen Meals

It happens to the best of us, those weeknights when everyone's running in different directions, and cooking dinner is simply not an option. While frozen and packaged foods may have a bad rap, our friends at Dinner: A Love Story are providing us with eight nutritious and totally tasty options for a quick and easy meal that the whole family can enjoy together. PJ's Organic Chicken Burritos These Read more

Fast & Easy Dinner: Turkey and Black-Bean Soup


Updated 02/08/12 10:48 AM · Posted by partysugar · 6 comments

Fast & Easy Dinner: Turkey and Black-Bean Soup

A delicious, filling soup need not simmer on the stove all day, this recipe comes together in less than a half an hour. Smoky bacon, juicy turkey, and fresh spinach combine to make a dish that is balanced and flavorful. Cocoa and chili powders provide Mexican-style aromas. Leftover chicken is a great substitute for the turkey. To look at the recipe — this soup would be a great meal the day Read more

3 Reasons to Eat More Beans


Updated 03/16/12 9:32 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

Health Benefits of Beans

Joke all you want, but since they offer so many health benefits, beans really are the magical fruit (or legume, really). If you shy away from them, here are three reasons to start eating beans today. Encourage Weight Loss Thanks to their high fiber and water content, beans are extremely filling; it doesn't take much to feel satisfied. Taking a long time to digest, beans help keep hunger at bay Read more

Foods That Can Make You Look Pregnant


Updated 02/11/12 2:35 AM · Posted by · 4 comments

Foods That Make You Look Pregnant

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Shape here on FitSugar. Over the weekend, I saw a photo of a female celebrity (who is in a relationship with a male celeb) leaving a café with the caption, "Baby bump?" and I had to refrain myself from shouting out loud, "Come on, can't a girl eat without the world thinking she's having a baby?!" The truth is having a perfectly flat stomach Read more